There’s a lot going on in the world folks. It’s a scary, dark place sometimes, even for sane, hardworking folks like us. With all the acrimony over J6, prices at the pump, a country spiraling into an economic abyss with no end in sight, it sure would be good to have a palate cleanse, wouldn’t it? Something lighthearted that we could all laugh at and feel good about. Well, this probably isn’t it, but my goodness the entertainment value that’s possible? What am I talking about? Check this out from Outkick: A guy by the name of Izzy, who goes…
Author: robm
Not going to lie, this is a hard one to write. We have seen similar type cases over the years, haven’t we? Beloved artists are accused of heinous crimes, usually sexual in nature. Often however, we overlook or try to just ignore these things. I know I don’t have to mention Michael Jackson, right? Elvis Presley was a well-known womanizer. Chuck Berry married his 14-year-old cousin. David Bowie famously had “relationships” with numerous underage girls. The sleaze and bad behavior are legendary. However, much is ignored or glossed over by time and fame. Well, in 2022 the clock has run…
Gotta love Australia! They have given us Crocodile Dundee, weird football without any pads, or rules it would seem, Rick Springfield, Men at Work. Their gifts to the world can’t be understated. However, Australia is also fraught with danger. Seems like almost everything there is trying to kill you. Flying snakes, spiders that dig holes and catch birds, crocodiles, box jellyfish, Mayors named Karen. Wait, what? We all know a few Karen’s here stateside, whether it be the proper name or the way they act in the Chik-Fil-A, we all know a Karen or two. Check out this Karen and…
Here we go again with Colin Kaepernick! Could someone PLEASE just give him a job already! At least then anyone that has watched any NFL football featuring Kaepernick’s “elite” level of play can feel vindicated. Folks, don’t be fooled here. It’s never REALLY been about race, his America-hating antics, or his misguided views, even if all of those things played a tiny role in his unemployment status where NFL football is concerned. Colin Kaepernick isn’t good. At the end of the day, NFL fans and teams want their respective organizations to win. If any franchise had thought Kaep could do…
It’s a crazy world right now people! Head on a swivel out there! Violent crime is on the rise, the economy sucks, gas is higher than a giraffes business end, and we can only laugh at Joe Biden so much before we want to cry and curse. Thank goodness for the wacky folks in Vermont. I’ve never been to Vermont. I don’t even know the state capital right offhand. Montpelier? Maybe that is correct, I ain’t looking it up. Either way, the fine law enforcement of the Vermont State Police got a load more than they bargained for while trying…
By this time, almost everyone has seen the immensely popular show “Yellowstone”. The series, set in Montana, has been an enormous critical and commercial success. Every girl wants to be Beth Dutton, and every guy wants to be Rip Wheeler. Except me. I was more of a Casey guy. Either way. Well, never one to rest on his laurels, or miss an opportunity to make a buck, show creator, and part-time cast member Taylor Sheridan created a “Yellowstone” prequel called “1883”. The series, obviously set in 1883, helped to set up the “Yellowstone” storyline. It didn’t hurt that the show…
Is it misogynistic or sexist to say I had no idea women played rugby? No less that there is an international governing body? What a neanderthal I am! Am I also misguided in thinking biological men shouldn’t be rolling around with women on the rugby….field? Surely that won’t happen, right? I mean swimming, while incredibly unfair to have a dude like Lia Thomas swimming against women, still isn’t a contact sport. A biological man could potentially seriously hurt a woman playing a sport as brutal as rugby, right? Well, apparently the international governing body for the sport thinks so. Per…
Did anyone see the “Toy Story” Buzz Lightyear origin story last weekend? No? I didn’t think so, and the box office receipts reflect that. What happened? Anything “Toy Story” related is usually gold? Has the audience grown up and moved on? Did not bringing back Tim Allen in the titular role hurt the film? Were fans still into a bad “Jurassic Park” sequel? Hard to say, but considering how Disney has been thumbing its mousey nose at half the country, I take a particular delight in the movie’s failure. The film’s “star,” Chris Evans, formerly starred as Captain (un) America…
I’ll never get soccer. I’ve sort of tried. My kids played, but it mostly consisted of lots of running and complaining, some even from the kids. Actual scoring seemed to be secondary to all the kids just getting out there and getting exercise and having a good time. Orange slices optional. I don’t know about the status of orange slices for the upcoming World Cup in the Middle Eastern country of Qatar, but I do suspect scoring will be at a minimum. No, not just because it’s soccer. Check this out from Outkick: Were you planning on going to Qatar…
First, let me be clear. I’m no snob. I LOVE discount shopping. My daughter buys almost all of her clothings from Goodwill. No shame in our game. In this era of Biden-flation, you have to pinch pennies wherever you can, right? If that means skipping the high-end mall shops (do malls still exist?) in favor of used clothing, or discount stores, then so be it. If I have to choose between filling my tank or getting new Jordans, I’m filling my tank. About the same price anyway. https://twitter.com/vaersac/status/1538937064464449537?s=20&t=AvEe8gON3z7mSe3N14Lt4Q There was a curious sighting at a TJ Maxx in the Hamptons…
Sometimes a story is so weird, that it can’t be true. But then I remember there are other parts of the world that aren’t as, shall we say, safe from wildlife as we are in America. Sure, I’ve hit my share of deer, and I’ve seen a snake or two on the trail, and have even seen gators when I’m down south. However, none of these animals has tried to actively murder me, then come back to see if it finished the job. I’ve had my suspicions about my cat, but so far nothing. Check out this insanity via Fox26…
Does it seem sometimes that Hollywood is out of ideas? Seems as though the last number of years has consisted of sequels, woke remakes shoving diversity and inclusion down our faces, or animated movie after animated movie. Not that this is bad one hundred percent of the time. Top Gun Maverick was a patriotic masterpiece well worth the pandemic inspired delay. However, when you look at recent history, you see “new” versions of everything ranging from Sex in the City to The Matrix, to the new Buzz Lightyear origin story. Pointless and terrible all. Even Bill Murray and the weird CGI ghost of Harold Ramis couldn’t…
There are implied risks when you live in certain areas, and not just from people but from wildlife. Live in Kentucky, eventually a deer IS going to run in front of your car. Live in Canada? Do I even need to tell you about the dangers of Elk? Australia is packed with creatures that will murder you just for getting near them. Live in India? I bet you’ve seen a cobra on the walk home from your job at Uber Customer support. Tennessee, despite being called the “Volunteer” state, may more aptly be called the bear state. They are everywhere.…
Anyone alive and conscious in March remembers a certain iconic moment, at least pop culture wise. When The Fresh Prince, Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock for poking fun at his awful wife Jada Pinkett, the internet went up in flames. It was a welcome respite from the awfulness going on in the country politically and economically thanks to Joe Biden. Three months later, an unexpected hero is getting his unslapped face out there and reminding everyone about “the slap” and his role in it, ostensibly to take everyone’s mind off of the 5 dollar a gallon gas? Probably not.…
The Biden administration has been less than a rousing success, right? Bidenflation, high gas prices, high energy prices, skyrocketing food, seems that everything old Joe has touched has unraveled. Unable, or unwilling to plug the holes in the proverbial dyke, it seems as if the country is about to implode on itself, regardless of how well Biden says we are doing. The only thing plentiful since Joe took over are shortages. From chicken wings to potato chips, “bare shelves Biden” has been synonymous with the current economic situation. One particular, crucial item no person who menstruates ever saw becoming a…
Here goes Muriel Bowser, failed disgrace of a Democrat mayor, again. Not only does she preside (poorly) over the 700,000 citizens of the District of Columbia, but she manages to make stupid, attention-seeking political decisions when she should be focused instead on her crime-ridden, deteriorating city. Mayor Bowser, like many lefties, craves change. Change is good, right? Progress! Well, if it fits your political narrative, I suppose that’s true. If it’s generally bad for the rest of the nation, and not in line with the founding fathers’ vision, then screw it, let’s do it anyway. Here’s the story via the…
It’s a weird, wild world we live in, isn’t it? This isn’t your granddad’s America. This isn’t even your father’s America. Unless your father became your mother or vice versa. Then, MAYBE it’s your America. Before we get ahead of ourselves here, let’s just be clear. People are free to spend their money on what they want, live their lives how they see fit, insomuch it’s legal and hurts no one else. Right? Personally, I don’t see that as too high of a bar. If you are feeling pretty, want to undergo reassignment surgery? Go wild big guy (girl)! Just…
ESPN used to tout itself as the “worldwide leader in sports”. Boy, are those days gone or what? These days ESPN seems to be intent on using their ever-shrinking platform to focus on almost anything BUT sports. This isn’t surprising considering ESPN is owned by that pervy little mouse in Florida. Disney can’t help but dabble its little grooming fingers in the sports world. A world, by the way, that is supposed to be a respite from the douchebaggery going on in the real world. Thanks for nothing, mouse. What’s the latest spewing from the genius mouths at ESPN? Check…
Anyone at this point knows exactly who Lebron James is. No, I’m not talking about James the player (Jordan was better), I’m talking about James the person. Lebron has shown himself, plenty since 2020. James is nothing more than a race-baiting huckster, more worried about profits from a murderous Chinese regime than anything of real consequence going on in the United States. Not only has Lebron claimed that police are hunting black men when they leave the house (wrong), but he has spread disinformation about Kyle Rittenhouse, and even lied about racist graffiti being spray-painted on his house. Lebron is…
The undisputed Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne has faced numerous battles in his life and storied career. From crippling alcohol and drug addiction to the musical landscape constantly changing, Ozzy has managed, overcome, and come out the other side a bigger legend than before. Recently, however, Ozzy faced the biggest challenge of his life. Potentially life-altering surgery. What’s the story? Per pagesix.com: Ozzy Osbourne is set to undergo grueling surgery Monday to remove and realign pins in his neck and back, Page Six is told. The Black Sabbath star’s wife Sharon Osbourne has flown from London to be by his side. There…
I watched the Netflix series “Stranger Things” for the first season and part of the second. Got kind of bored with it, to be honest. It was good, but there are so many streaming options across different services, it just didn’t hold my attention. I tend to do that sometimes. The Sopranos, Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, Sons of Anarchy, I watched bits here and there but got bored pretty quickly, or in The Sopranos case, immediately, so I gave up. That doesn’t mean they aren’t great shows, I am no tastemaker to be sure. Just didn’t do it for…
As an avid sports ball fan, I attend lots of events. NFL games, college football, minor league hockey, and even Arena football. Growing up, baseball was my absolute favorite. The sights, the smell, and the color of a Major League Baseball game was magic for a young version of myself. An older version of myself, unfortunately, finds in-person baseball to be tedious and way too long now. Major League Baseball suffers from game flow problems. The era of specialty players, analytics, and prima Dona players has slowed the pace of a game to that of a snail on Benadryl. MLB…
I’m a connoisseur of breakfast cereals. Always have been. As a kid and teen, it wasn’t unusual for me to go through three or four boxes a week. I even had a special spoon and bowl JUST for cereal that no one was allowed to use or touch. (I’m weird). If I’m being honest, I still have the bowl at age 55, even though my cereal days are mostly behind me. Damn you lactose! I was always a fan of the sweetened cereals, big surprise! Fruity Pebbles, Coco Pebbles (Coco Puffs were trash, not sorry), Captain Crunch with Crunch Berries,…
Sometimes you come across a story that CAN’T be true. A story that is just so weird, outlandish and unlikely that it seems….bananas? As Americans, we have a certain privilege. If we don’t like our job, we can quit and find a new one. If we don’t like where we live, we can move. As the world’s wealthiest people, we also consume a LOT of goods. Not all of these goods are made in America. Actually, very few are made in America. Where does that leave us? Well, very often turning a blind eye to the facts behind how and…
Being a man of a certain age, there are things in life that take you back, especially to summers as a kid. Baseball games on the radio, fireflies, the smell of fried chicken, baseball cards, shooting hoops with your buddies. Baseball cards particularly come to mind for me. Every Easter my mom would get me an unopened box of wax pack Topps cards in lieu of an Easter basket. I would subsequently spend the next couple of weeks chewing baseball card bubble gum and daring tooth decay to even try. I literally, in my mind’s eye still can smell and…
So what do you do when you slog through weeks of having your personal life and failed marriage on display for the world? Well I’ve no idea what Amber Heard is doing, though considering the outcome it’s probably not as awesome as what Johnny Depp is up to. Amber probably has to get on a budget. That’s a BIG settlement. But I digress. No, I think what you do if you are Johnny Depp is to take about 20 of your closest friends to England for Indian food! Not what I would do, but I don’t have 20 friends either.…
Ok, I need everyone right now to run to their Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Tumblr, Twitter, hell even your MySpace! Scrub it all down clean! Delete everything even questionable. Doesn’t matter if you tweeted something you thought was funny in 2014. This is 2022 America, and it’s getting real up in here! https://twitter.com/mdrache/status/1533435557413625858?s=21 One never knows when they might become famous, and a years-old post on some platform becomes fodder for the cancel culture mob. What if you hit the Powerball, only to have a tweet you made several years ago about Kaitlyn Jenner still looking like a dude come out?…
Remember the good old days? You know, penny candy, walking uphill to school both ways, mean tweets, cheap gas? Specifically, the last two are the ones I’d like to return too, though penny candy sounds pretty sweet, pun intended. Unfortunately, Brandon in the White House is in charge of things for the time being, so we may be walking EVERYWHERE soon. Ah, for the good old days of the scary orange man and his mean tweets. So, how bad are things going to get? If I was a gambling man, I’d say A LOT. Gas prices, food prices, clothes, literally…
What is a woman? Seems to be a pretty straightforward question, with an even more straightforward answer. However, in these days of extreme wokeness and sexual ambiguity, the left continues to attempt to blur the lines on what a woman really is. https://twitter.com/ZubyMusic/status/1532054697670230017?s=20&t=A64pN0dU0R1AlPLxho7jdw Now, to be clear, we all know what a woman really is, right? It’s biological. You can “feel” like whatever you want, and you can have hormone therapy and surgery, but the fact remains, biologically we are one or the other. Man or woman. No amount of pretend or make-believe can change that, regardless of what the…