Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Catching up on many random thoughts

Hi there.  Well its been awhile since the last entry which was on the day of the Superbowl, so lets get caught up on some interesting and absurd stuff that has happened this month.
First Oscar Pistorius.  That whole murder case is becoming more twisted than the best soft pretzel.  Charles Barkley said it best, "I am not a role model."  It's really sad to tell you the truth.
Marco Rubio gives the Republican response after the State of the Union Address and he takes a drink of water during the speech and people are offended because?
It was scary seeing Ted Nugent as a guest during the State of Union Address, sort of like last years White House correspondent's dinner and Lindsey Lohan was on the invite list.
Spring training is in full swing in Arizona and Florida and Kevin Youkilis on his first day at Yankee camp says, "In my heart I will always be a RedSox."  If it were any other team, you'd get a hall pass.  Way to endear yourself to the fans of the team that a former executive who used to sign your paycheck called, "The Evil Empire."
I said this last year and I'll say it again.  Either I'm getting old and growing up or my man card should be taken away when I have no interest in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue and who's on the cover.  I think her name is Kate Upton, right?
I watched it on Saturday and no matter how hard you try to make everybody feel safe, crashes like the one that occurred at the end of Nationwide race do happen.  Jimmy Johnson said it best, "Even under most the perfect conditions, a perfect storm can happen."  I just hope all those folks who got hurt from the debris will be O.K.  NASCAR will do it best to continue make everything safer for both the the driver and fans.  Now if they could only do something about the injuries caused by flying strands of beads and people fighting over them in the stands and infield.
Good for Danica Patrick for winning the top spot in qualifying.
 The Golden State Warriors who are one of those NBA teams quietly having a good year, last Friday trot out these gold unis with sleeves on them!  The pinstriped shorts didn't help the cause for them either.  Those were double bag ugly.
Carmelo Anthony plays one year at Syracuse, leads them to the National Championship, bolts for the NBA and has his number retired last weekend.  It's not right.
This weeks sign of the apocalypse.  It was in the local paper that the Calgary Flames are considering moving the Abbotsford Heat to off all places...Utica!  Tell me they are not gonna be playing in the Aud.  
In all fairness to Seth MacFarlane and his opening number and overall performance as host of the Academy Awards, what did you expect from the creator of "Family Guy" and "Ted?" A nice quiet, politically correct, golf applause type show?  I told Dan Miner and John Pratt the song would have been much funnier if he had mentioned other slang and offensive terms for the body part he sung about.   Next year have Chelsea Handler or Sarah Silverman host and do the same song only referencing male actors and their body parts to balance everything out.
Seeing a photo of Helen Hunt on the red carpet and she was so, well you know smoking hot. There I said it. If I was married or in a dating relationship, Helen Hunt would be my hall pass.  I wish some sitcom would bring her and Paul Reiser back just once to reprise Paul and Jamie Buchman.  Come on "How I met your Mother" want to bring me back? Have Paul and Jamie be cousins of Ted or whoever the mother is gonna be in a sweeps type episode.
One more Seth MacFarlane note and I can relate to this one.  In regards to his relationship status he said, "I'm open to getting married, but actors are not easy people to date.  You end up sharing that person with this other mistress that is their career.  I very much like the traditional courtship method of making a date.  That's what they do in normal places, but Hollywood's not normal."  I kind of feel that same way in regards to being in radio and on the air.
Lays is holding this contest to create a new flavor of potato chip.  The 3 finalists are: Cheesy Garlic Bread, Siracha (which is an Asian hot sauce) and Chicken and Waffles!  Chicken and Waffles?  Don't knock 'em til you try 'em.
Finally with all the local teams playing in the Sectionals,  it is hard to be everywhere at once with a limited staff.  I hope you can understand that it isn't easy choosing what games we do on WWSC and I am sorry if you feel your team is getting slighted by us not doing your teams' game.
Maple sugar season has started!..Leccese out.

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Superbowl XLVII and other thoughts as the birthday approaches

Hi there. So here it is.  Big Game Sunday and the only in depth analysis you'll get from me is: 49ers 27, Ravens 20. 
I want to see Beyonce have a "so-called" wardrobe malfunction while performing, "Single Lady" during the half-time show just so we can have more protests and controversies.  Like we need anymore.
Boy has the PC police been working overtime this week.  Coca Cola ad considered offensive to a minority group..  Volkswagen ad considered offensive to a religious group.  My favorite though was Taco Bell pulling a humorous ad about what to bring to a party because and I'm not making this up, 'It discourages people from eating vegetables!"  If anyone should be protesting Taco Bell, it should be Mexican restaurant owners who serve authentic cuisine from Mexico and who know what a real Taco looks and tastes like.  FYI- The tortillas aren't crispy shells that are the flavor of Nacho Cheese or Ranch Doritos people!  I admit to not being the biggest Mexican food fan.  However, if you put a plate of slow cooked shredded chicken or pork with a rich mole' sauce and some queso fresco on top in front of me; it doesn't stand a chance. 
Meow, meow, meow, meow, meow.  Sorry, my cat hopped on the keyboard and starting typing.
One more Superbowl commercial to be aware of and that is for Go Daddy!  I'm hoping the actor who got to kiss model Bar Rafaeli in it purposely screwed up a couple of the takes.  I was reading where it took them 45 times to get it right.  If he didn't at least once, he should have his man card taken away.
Not one, but two "This weeks sign of the apocalypse."   Number one is Kris Jenner, is in talks to have a weekday talk show.  We've started scraping the bottom of the barrel haven't we.  Number 2.   The radio station in Australia is considering re-hiring the two idiots who called the hospital where Kate Middleton was staying for her morning sickness and pulled that stunt. Well you know how that ended up.  They belong in a jail cell with Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis.  Or if they will be hired back, they should be given jobs that is appropriate for their talents.  Cleaning the station toilets with their tongues.
I want to let the members of Train know that their song, "Hey, Soul Sister" has been officially knocked off the top of the list of songs that if I'm on my death bed and want my life to end; play that song in a continuous loop until I flat line.  The Lumineers, "Ho Hey!" is now on top.  Two minutes and forty one seconds of my life I never get back every time I hear that song.  Brutal, just plain brutal.
This Giant fan feels Bill Parcells doesn't belong in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.  I don't think Cris Carter is a Hall of Famer either.  But somehow they got in.
Is Rachael Ray's talk show having ratings problems?  Couldn't they find anyone else and better than Regis Philbin to co-host with her on occasion?  It's bad enough that every time a baking segment is on we have to see Buddy Valastro a.k.a, "The Cake Boss."  That guy gives me the creeps.
Former Mayor of NYC Ed Koch passed away at age 88.  He was far from perfect and had a long list of friends and just as many enemies.  He was also a New York treasure.  I loved this quote of his, "I don't get ulcers, I give them out."  
I think the President needs to spend more time working on ending the debt crisis and getting our kids home from Afghanistan than spouting off in an interview about if he and the first lady had a son their reluctance to having the child try out for and play football.  You could say that about any sport.  It's like they don't have concussions or head trauma issues in soccer, hockey, baseball or lacrosse.
Note to the NRA.  We're not trying to take your guns away or infringe on the second amendment.  We're trying to make our society safer.
Friday night I was in Fort Ann broadcasting a basketball game that ended up being a blowout, but seeing someone actually dress up in a school mascot costume was totally cool. 
Love the look of the new basketball court at the Civic Center.
If you're ever up in my neck of the woods in Chestertown and are looking for a casual place with a solid beer selection and great food, try the Hemlock Lodge.  Its been a long time since I had a great burger and Wednesday night had one with my cousin who in town on a business trip. 
My cousin was telling me that his youngest son who is now a sophomore in high school has 3 to 5 hours of homework a night during the week and 8 hours on the weekend.  Is that the norm?  Am I that out of touch not ever wanting to have kids and be a parent?
Enjoy the game and remember to eat your veggies!..Remember the PC Police are watching you and could strike at any time without warning...Leccese out.