WTBT Volume 10 Series 2010...

We're taking bets that...

* Only the Saints and Falcons have a shot in the NFC.
* you should be arrested or fined for shoveling your snow into the street.
* wrestling women for money should be a TV show that leads into Monday Night Football.
* you don't understand why it is so hard to remove snow.
* the ski-lift dropping in Sugarloaf (Maine) seemed pretty scary.
* this guy deserves to be beating or whipped in public.
* parents who name their children Jody deserve to be punished.
* sometimes a zipper is really not your friend.
* news must be pretty slow in New Zealand for this story to have aired.
* if Joe Webb is not nicknamed Spidey there is something wrong with his teammates.
* Natalie Portman being off the market and pregnant is the most devastating woman news since Jessica Alba got pregnant.
* if you watch Dick Clark on New Year's Eve you will be creeped out for at least a week.
* this guy will probably not have sex with a woman again.
* he will probably have plenty of sex in prison though.
* I feel like the 27 year difference was the main reason for the shooting.
* you can't believe that 2010 is almost over.
* you are pretty damn excited for a rocking 2011!!!

We're taking bets that this is one of the most fun ways to celebrate music...

Here is the annual Top 25 song mash up by DJ EarWorm and one by DJ McFly.

WTBT Volume 9 Series 2010...

We're taking bets that...

* driving in a blizzard can be fun and scary at the same time.
* it is fun to see a car crash when all of the passengers are not hurt.
* the Giants and Jets just are not that good.
* babies are just too damn cute this time of year.
* Santa Claus is not really naughty.
* people who ate driving in a blizzard or any snowstorm for that matter should have their lights on.
* you don't know why people use the term, "for that matter."
* the NBA play-offs might be the best they have been since the mid 80's this year.
* True Grit was a good movie with great acting, but you leave the theater thinking "that's it."
* if you bury a time capsule you better remember where you put it.
* no one really cares that the Heat beat the Lakers this early in the season.
* the Detroit Lions will make the play-offs as a wild card next year and you heard it here first.
* having a tradition with your best friend is heartwarming and a lot of fun.

WTBT Volume 8 Series 2010...

We're taking bets that...

* people of all ages has to love how NORAD tracks Santa Claus every year.
* the new look Orlando Magic may be a great team come play-off time.
* shopping on Christmas Eve with a significant other can test a relationship.
* the "lame duck" Congress got more done in the last two weeks than it did in the last two years with Obama as President.
* if you have not seen this free throw you have not seen amazing.
* I think 2011 is going to be a better one for me financially.
* this is as nice of a story as you will find.
* watching Theresa sing tonight is going to be one of my highlights for this Christmas season.
* sometimes a story about human feces isn't really about human feces.
* you gotta love the picture in that article.
* the UConn women will get to 100 wins in a row.
* violence should never happen, but during the holidays it is even worse so be good to everyone.

WTBT Favorite Books of 2010...

Here are my favorite books that I read this year. It is a much shorter list and some of the books were published earlier than 2010, but this is the year I read them. So if you don't like it then you can get a papercut on your tongue. :)

10. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien - I can't believe I had not read this book. This is what fantasy is supposed to be like.
9. Moonlight Mile by Dennis Lehane - I love Kenzie and Gennaro. This book makes me miss this great detective series and want to read them again from the beginning.
8. Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins - The last of the Hunger Games book was completely amazing and gave me a great sense of satisfaction.
7. Gone Tomorrow by Lee Child - A great Jack Reacher novel. I am almost up to date on his books.
6. The Reversal by Michael Connelly - I love his books and with the duo of Haller and Bosch working together it makes it even better.
5. The Help by Kathryn Stockett - An amazing book that weaves stories into one person's life and might change your life forever.
4. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins - Totally changes direction after the Hunger Games and hooks me deeper into this amazing world.
3. It's Not Just Who You Know by Tommy Spaulding - A great book that teaches you how to find deeper and more meaningful friendships.
2. Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian by Rick Riordan - A totally satisfying conclusion to a fun adventure series. The books are such a great twist on Greek mythology.
1. Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - This book started me on one of the best adventures I have encountered in a long time. Such smart writing and deep characters.

We're taking bets that this is reason #187 why I like Geno Aureimma..

Geno Aureimma, coach of the UConn Huskies women's basketball team, is absolutely amazing. He is a talented coach, but he is also hysterical. Watch his phone conversation with Barack Obama during his press conference.

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WTBT Favorite Songs of 2010...

Here are my list of favorite songs for 2010. They had to be released in 2010 to count.

20. Teenage Dream by Katy Perry - Although Glee's cover might have been better I really liked this song and appreciate its simplicity.
19. We R Who We R by Ke$ha - She might not be the most talented singer, but she continually makes fun music.
18. The Mystery Zone by Spoon - I think they are one of the best bands no one ever talks about.
17. Not Afraid by Eminem - This was a return to greatness and I love the line about treating the world like his children and raising it. Powerful.
16. Nothing on You by B.o.B. w/ Bruno Mars - Really cool song about the woman who no one can compare to.
15. Telephone by Lady Gaga and Beyonce - I think the video makes this song even better.
14. White Sky by Vampire Weekend - How can you not like this quirky band that makes fun music?
13. Dancing on my Own by Robyn - She really puts out some great music and most people don't even know she exists.
12. King of Anything by Sara Bareilles - I saw her do this live and it was amazing.
11. When Love is Dying by Elton John and Leon Russell - It is very different from everything else Elton John has ever done and I love it.
10. The Catalyst by Linkin Park - This song absolutely rocks. It is a great anthem for people get out and do something with their lives and get out from under our past sins.
9. Airplanes Part 2 by B.o.B. w/ Hayley Mills and Eminem - I truly believe that this version should be the one that got all of the radio play. Amazing lyrics with a great Eminem rap.
8. You Are Not Alone by Mavis Staples - Who? You should find out. That's who.
7. Just the Way You Are by Bruno Mars - The song he wrote for me to give to Theresa. Love it.
6. Cooler than Me by Mike Posner - What a fun song with such a different sound.
5. I Like It by Enrique Inglesias - I just can stop loving this song. Every time it is on I want to turn up the radio.
4. Animal by Neon Trees - Another one of those cools songs that I always forget who is singing it.
3. Love the Way You Lie by Eminem and Rihanna - Kind of creepy and the video is whacked by I really like this song.
2. Raise Your Glass by P!nk - She just does not put out bad music. "If your too School for Cool" is just a genius line.
1. F@ck You! by Cee-Lo Green - He took and incredible sound and put awesome lyrics to it. Every time I hear this song I just have to smile.

We're taking bets that I can rant...

Here are a couple of musings/rants...

* It is amazing how one conversation can change you view on an issue. Sometimes we forget how important people are in our lives and it all gets brought back in a five minute conversation. Don't forget the people you see everyday, but are not your best friends. You probably have amazing conversations that impact your life so much, but you don't really know it.

* Brett Favre deserves to start for the Vikings and should be their quarterback for the rest of the year. They are not going to move forward with their other QBs, so let him play. You have a chance for one more miracle play that only Brett Favre can deliver. Now if he tries to comeback next year I say we give him the Tonya Harding treatment, but let him play this year.

* I am so glad Committed won The Sing-off. They were awesome from start to finish. It is one of the first times I feel the audience truly got it right. Good job.

WTBT Volume 7 Series 2010...

We're taking bets that...

* it is sad that football season is starting to end.
* Julie Warner is an underrated cute actress as witnessed by Doc Hollywood and Tommy Boy.
* watching Unwrapped on the Food Network really makes you hungry.
* the UConn Women's Basketball team is amazing even though they aren't as impressive as UCLA in their heyday.
* Joe Biden is quite the soundbite and I think he makes Barack much more impressive.
* waiting for a snowstorm that does not show up is very disappointing.
* not getting a job is no big deal, but finding out via a secretary or HR webpage is disappointing.
* not getting a job is becoming a big deal, but not yet.
* Lonely Island's "I just had sex" with Akon is "I'm on a boat" worthy.
* most teams can't execute a proper on-side kick.
* it is weird that this blog doesn't show up in Facebook when I post it.
* you don't want to get in a fight with a guy with a samuri sword.
* New York has become the world capital of teams that choke.
* New York fans are going to be whiny about my last statement.
* most Christmas commercial are kind of stupid and don't make me want to buy their products.
* no one really has enough money to buy the even the enormous bow for the Audi they bought their wife.
* you are glad old people trust Wilfred Brimley.
* it is amazing that I am 3-0 in my College Bowl pool so far. I never start with a win nevermind 3 in a row.
* Tron:Legacy was a very fun movie and you should see it, but only in 3D.

WTBT Favorite TV Shows of 2010...

Here is my list of my favorite shows that aired in 2010. They may not still be on, but they were on in 2010. I hope you like my list and remember I do not have HBO or Showtime.

18. 30 Rock - I know it is funny, but I just don't like it every single week.
17. CSI Miami - The show still has some cool story lines although Horatio is starting to grate on me.
16. Top Chef - They probably have the best all-stars show ever. It is amazing how they keep me riveted and hungry ever single week.
15. CSI - I still love the original show. Laurence Fishburne has made a good transition from movies and his daughter's pornography.
14. Rubicon - Sadly this show was cancelled after one season, but it was very intelligent and was teeming with conspiracies.
13. Detroit 1-8-7 - Michael Imperioli is one of the greatest actors and I like all of the characters and the mysteries on the show.
12. House - Huddy is a little weird, but the addition of Amber Tamblyn has really kept the other actors on their toes.
11. NCIS - Consistently good show with many funny parts intertwined with good story lines.
10. Project Runway ~ Mondo really made this last season and was the main reason to watch.
9. Amazing Race ~ The adventures these people go on are really incredible. I love it every season. Though the Fall is tough with football screwing up the TiVo.
8. Community ~ This might be the most underrated comedy on TV. The paintball episode last season was awesome.
7. The Office ~ Starting to get really funny again just as Michael leaves.
6. Sanctuary ~ A real fun sci-fi show that has fun individual shows that weave into the main plotline.
5. How I Met Your Mother ~ If we do not meet the mother soon I may have to turn my back on this show. But it is so damn funny.
4. Chuck ~ This show continues to get better and I hope that more people watch it.
3a. Big Bang Theory ~ Just when I thought it was getting kind of old they brought the funny back. Jim Parsons is truly a master in his role as Sheldon.
3. Glee ~ I can't believe I almost left this off the list. The bullying storyline and the cameo of Mrs. Chris Martin have made this a great show.
2. LOST ~ Great Ending for a great show. I hope I get to go to heaven with my friends.
1. Modern Family ~ Laugh out loud funny every single week. There might not be a better show on TV.

I have to admit I have watched a lot less TV this year. I haven't gotten into The Event though they are all TiVo'd for a snow day. I didn't watch MadMen from the beginning so I haven't watched it.

WTBT Favorite Movies of 2010...

It is time for me to give you my favorite 21 movies of 2010. Now these are only movies I have seen up to today, so I may not be an Oscar predictor.

21. Prince of Persia - Surprisingly fun action movie. It met all my criteria for a fun fantasy movie.
20. Iron Man 2 - A good movie, but no where as good as the first.
19. Alice in Wonderland - Tim Burton and Johnny Depp again work their magic.
18. How to Train Your Dragon - A fun movie that was no where near Kung FU Panda, but entertaining none the less.
17. The Book of Eli - If you haven't seen this I won't ruin the twist, but it was another notch in Denzel's impressive belt of great movies.
16. Date Night - It made me laugh and you can't go wrong with Steve Carell and Tina Fey.
15. Dinner for Schmucks - It didn't do that well, but I laughed out loud at least 4 times. That to me is a great comedy.
14. When in Rome - I am a Josh Duhamel fan. Throw in cutie Kristin Bell and I am hooked.
13. Kick-Ass - Chloe Moretz is going to be bigger than Justin Bieber and Dakota Fanning.
12. Babies - A really interesting documentary of the first year of 4 different babies from very different parts of the world.
11. Morning Glory - I love Rachel McAdams and this movie was much funnier than I thought it was g oing to be.
10. It's Kind of a Funny Story - Zach Galifinakis really hit it out of the park in this movie and I believe that Emma Roberts might be the second coming of her aunt.
9. Let Me In - This movie scared the crap out of me and this is why I don't go see horror type movies, but it was actually quite amazing. If I was employed I never would have seen this movie.
8. Despicable Me - My second favorite cartoon of the year. It's so FUZZY!!!
7. The Town - Ben Affleck is a damn good director.
6. Easy A - This brought me back to the John Hughes comedies of the 80's. I think everyone who loved those movies should see this one.
5. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World - What a comic book movie should be like. It really was a very cool movie.
4. Social Network - The movie about Facebook really was interesting. It is amazing how much genius, arrogance and backstabbing go into a great idea coming to fruition.
3. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 - I cannot wait for the next movie. They have really captured this book and it is only going to get better.
2. Toy Story 3 - The tears I cried at the end of the movie only proved how great a story it is. They really crushed it and I am glad that Pixar has coming into movie goers lives.
1. Inception - From beginning to end it sent me on a mind trip. I am really starting to like Leo and Joseph Gordon-Levitt is one of the most underrated actors of our generation.

Movies that I need to see to complete this year: The Kids are Alright, True Grit, Tron: Legacy, The Fighter, Waiting for Superman, The King's Speech, Unstoppable, Get him to the Greek and

WTBT Volume 6 Series 2010

We're taking bets that...

* I didn't know if I had two days in a row in me.
* most men didn't know cleaning woman's clothes really takes a lot of time and patience with the reading of a lot of instructions.
* it is fun when the Knicks are relevant again, although not good enough to win anything.
* sometimes it pays to be hot than open a window.
* Julian Assange is a creepy dude regardless of whether he is guilty of sex charges or not.
* we are going to get close to $4 a gallon for gas again. Ugh.
* the UConn Husky football team will at least be competitive for the first three quarters in the Fiesta Bowl.
* you still can't believe UConn is in the Fiesta Bowl.
* The Fighter will be an excellent movie that will highlight a hidden gem in Lowell, MA.
* when you hear the words "Mariah Carey" and "twins" you don't think about babies.
* it is kind of sick that the photo of the dead guy in this article looks like a happy Santa.
* Paul Pierce is one of the most exciting/arrogant players in the NBA.
* I think Committed is going to win on Sing-off.

We're taking bets that I need a creative outlet...

Here are a few of my musings and rants...

* No matter how much money was left on the table in both deals I think that Cliff Lee made the right decision and Lebron James made a smart decision, but handled it horribly. Cliff didn't owe anything to the Rangers because he was there for 3 months, but Lebron should have been more direct with Cleveland. Growing up in Akron and playing for seven years in Cleveland then announcing it on national tv in Connecticut. Please people could you stop comparing the two. It is not even close.

*It is silly when we think that leaving money on the table is a crazy thing when these guys already make $100 million. How can they spend that much money? What type of lifestyles do they have? Athletes do have short careers, but I will be lucky to make 3 million over the course of my 50 year career. Even if Cliff Lee put $3 million in the bank at an interest rate of 1.5% compounded annually he will make more than $3.2 million just in interest. Maybe something needs to be done to figure out how to lower salaries to more normal levels and reduce ticket prices. I know this will never happen, but I can dream.

* It is tough staying strong for others when all you want to do is stay in bed. I cannot explain the feeling of worthlessness. While I appreciate all of the support people give it doesn't really help anymore. I get it, but until I have a real job being good or talented at something really doesn't mean shit. I am working very hard to stay positive, but I am envisioning being in a new field and/or working far away from the one person that has made this livable. It is very annoying that some people feel I need to be dealt with kid gloves too. I understand my circumstances and I don't need people to be worried about how I am going to react to questions that people legitimately have about me. Trust me I understand you care about my feelings, but it just isn't open, honest or direct so stop. I just needed to say this because I usually keep most things hidden, but it feels better getting it off my chest.

* One of the classiest people in baseball died yesterday. Bob Feller. He proudly volunteered to serve his country at the age of 23. How many athletes today would even fathom doing that? He probably would have easily won 320 games and struck out 3,700 batters if he played. Bob never had a problem speaking his mind and these are two of my favorite quotes:

"I would rather beat the Yankees regularly than pitch a no hitter."
"I'm no hero. Heroes don't come back. Survivors return home. Heroes never come home. If anyone thinks I'm a hero, I'm not."

* I was a Lakers fan for many years. Then they got Kobe, he sexually assaulted some girl and then ran Shaq out of town. I decided I was going to go with the enemy until he left the purple and gold. I became a Celtics fan. I wasn't that worried because they stunk and then Danny Ainge came back. He added KG and Ray Allen and I was hooked. I was actually excited when Paul Pierce hit the game winner tonight. I actually own a Celtics shirt. I feel this is so wrong, but sadly I am okay with it.

* I am going to blog more because I need it. No BS this time. GMad the blogger is back.

We're taking bets that you've been caught in a bad pose...

I feel bad for the girl to the right of the one in the middle in green. This picture is on the front page of Boston.com and she looks like that. Don't you hope for your moment of fame to have you at least looking decent. Not creepy with your eyes closed. It's a shame because she probably doesn't even know. :)

WTBT Volume 5 Series 2010

We're taking bets that...

* the burning of the Quran this weekend is absolutely the wrong thing to do.
* there are always consequences to your actions: good or bad.
* it is nice to see the younger generation of Red Sox contributing this season.
* sometimes addictinggames.com really is addicting.
* it really is easy to erase history.
* US basketball should never be allowed to play Angola again.
* Google's home page is kind of fun today though not as fun as Pac-Man.
* I think this lady should try out for the MMA.
* UConn Football will still win the Big East despite their bad showing against Michigan.
* Karate Baby is still one of my favorite on-line clips.
* it might be time to enroll into the University of Baltimore.
* zombies will never really happen.
* Boise State is for real and will play in the BCS championship game this year.
* it won't be long before "medical cocaine" becomes legal.
* you're getting old if you remember Florence Henderson as a MILF.

WTBT Volume 4 Series 2010...

We're taking bets that...

* Tosh.O might be one of the funniest shows on TV.
* if you have seen the V-Reader Commercial where Buzz and Woody open the box; it looks like Andy is having his way with himself. Please check it out; click on the TV commercial on the bottom.
* UCONN is going to beat Michigan tomorrow.
* Hurricane Earl was a little disappointing for the Northeast, but at least it added some excitement.
* I think that Easy A is going to be an enjoyable teen movie.
* it is tiring thinking about all the energy idiots spend on things like protesting a Muslim center near Ground Zero.
* reading a book is still exciting to me, but I do like the I-Pad.
* I am not getting an cell phone.
* you cannot wait until Modern Family and Big Bang Theory come back with new episodes.
* creativity is still out there and I am glad that Lady Gaga is playing in Iowa.
* the Red Sox probably won't make the playoffs, but they did a job considering all of their injuries.
* you are so glad college football season is finally here.
* putting a pipe in your luggage will cause problems at the airport.

We're taking bets you can't please angry people...

Everyone that really knows me understands the fact that I am a pretty happy go lucky person. I don't get angry too often, while at the same time tell people exactly how I feel. If you don't want an honest opinion you don't want my opinion. That is who I am.

I went out to get some fresh vegetables from a farm in Branford (Rose's Orchard Farm Market) while getting a frozen custard as a treat for myself. Now I don't currently have a ton of money so this $10 trip was nice to do and it gets me out of the house. I got to the farm and got my tomatos and peppers that I am going to use to make a whole wheat grilled pizza. I was very excited. I then ventured over to the frozen custard counter. (Frozen custard is like soft serve but a million times better.)

Walking in front of me was a short older man in a white tank top and a trucker hat. I really wouldn't have noticed, but he was already complaining to his wife. As we got to the counter there was no one inside. This happens often because the workers shift back an forth from the farm stand part to the frozen custard part. (They are connected.) The guy starts complaining that there is no one there. Now he has waited all of 5 seconds. He keeps looking in and trying to decide what to do. He starts to go toward the farm stand part which has a huge open garage door, but he decides to use the locked glass door. This makes him even more upset. Meanwhile the girl came into the frozen custard room. I let him get back in front of me and he ordered. I could see that he was annoyed with how his cone turned out, but he didn't say anything. She returned with his second item and told him the total. The girl goes to give him back his change and he tells her to put it on the counter. He then says is that it. She said oops and because she forgot to give him his 50 cents. She says sorry and takes my order. He then turns to me and says, "You better watch out or they will take a tip with your change. They try to steal from you." Now I don't think this girl was trying to steal and I think he is just an angry little man. So I tell him, "You're a pretty angry little guy aren't you?" I can see he is taken aback by my response and says, "You don't agree?" I respond that I don't agree and that he was angry the minute he got here and should just take his frozen custard and enjoy life. Well this makes him even angrier and he says, "Well I just say it like it is and I don't understand why you have to give me attitude." I respond by saying, "Look dude you talked to me and I don't like negative people so go home and be happier." We are now walking to our cars which are two apart from each other. I clearly know he doesn't want this to get physical because he is small and I would destroy him. (I really don't either because getting arrested would be detrimental to my life) I also know he wants to get the last word in. So he then throws in a "Well at least I'm not an asshole." Typical response from an angry person. Now I haven't said anything mean other than "Be happy." I decide to just drive away because I want to pull him out of his car beat him to a pulp and then explain to him that this is the consequence of being an angry person. I do decide to memorize him so that if I ever see him again I will remember and hopefully he will do something stupid in my presence so I can embarrass this asshole in front of the world.

I am sure there are going to be a ton of people who read this and think that I should have just kept my mouth shut, but I think we do that way too often. We are always worried about hurting others feelings when the truth needs to be told. True he could have had an awful tragedy happen to him right before frozen custard time, but that is his business and he included me. So I just say in the immortal words of Bobby McFerrin, "Don't Worry Be Happy!"

We're taking bets that I am troubled...

An awful tragedy happened 2 minutes from my childhood home yesterday. Eight men were killed by a man who also killed himself. The man was being fired for stealing from the company and he was caught on video. Everyone that knew him said he was a quiet and nice individual. He complained to his family and friends that his work environment was very racist. While that doesn't excuse any of his horrible actions I wonder how quickly are his families and his girlfriend's accusations going to be swept under the rug.

I grew up in that area and know that it is as racist as any other area except that because we are in the Northeast we act like we are better because we hide our racism better. I am sure racism was going on against this individual. I saw it all the time when I grew up, but I didn't understand it then. Unfortunately racism, sexism, and all other isms are around everyday. Look at all of the people protesting the reversal of Prop 8 in California and the venom of both sides.

This man handled the racism horribly wrong and stole which means most people are not going to give this a second look. Does it make a difference? Can this tragedy maybe let people look inside ourselves. People think we have progressed and are in a better place since the 60's but I wonder. I just think we have to keep looking at why we can keep breeding hate. We are all different, but ultimately we all want the same thing; to live a good life. Appreciate the differences around you because to ignore them or even worse hate them will be even more tragic than this incident.

We're taking bets that absence makes the heart grow fonder...

I am sorry I have been gone so long. I feel I have things to say again. Hopefully that is true.

I can't believe how talented Greyson Michael Chance. Thankfully he is talented or Greyson would be getting beaten up for a weird name. Watch the video and tell me what you think. I believe we have at the very least the next Justin Bieber and if anyone can beat him the world might be in trouble.

WTBT Volume 3 Series 2010...

We're taking bets that...

* it is really weird that Nancy Kerrigan is in the news again right before the Winter Olympics.
* Nancy Kerrigan has had the weirdest things happen to her.
* I have a feeling it is the Saints year.
* most people who say things are even usually haven't had the worst done to them.
* if you are not a good hunter then you should try shooting a cow.
* the cow's owner has quite a beef with those hunters.
* TD Bank SportsCenter at QU is going to start rocking if the Bobcats keep on winning in the NEC.
* you probably didn't know the Grammy's are on this Sunday on CBS.
* when the government tells you to keep on whacking you just have too.
* Brett Favre will never learn not to throw across your body to the other side of the field.
* unfortunately Haiti will still be recovering from this earthquake 10 years from now.
* job searching is no fun.
* if I had a cell phone this would happen to me. :)

We're taking bets that crazy takes many forms...

Here are a few random observations:

* American Idol is still interesting television. The producers do what they can to pull your heartstrings at the same time adding drama and silliness. You would think by this time we would all be sick of it but I keep coming back and so does the rest of America. I really do not think losing Paula or Simon will be the death of the show.

* I am not a supporter of new Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown, but I like him a lot more now that Glenn Beck doesn't like him. Glenn Beck is taking crazy to a whole new level. Intelligent crazy with a microphone is very scary. I think I could be fun as the opposite to him. Liberal, smart, crazy guy because I am also lovable. Oh the power. BTW - Keith Olbermann does not count as his liberal counterpart because he usually isn't smart just pompous.

* Everyone has their own interpretation of funny. I am pretty sure that I am more open than a lot of others. With that being said can someone explain to me why this is considered funny by some people. There are a lot of wild things on YouTube but this is not funny. I used to make tapes with my best friend Todd when I was little and if you listened to them today no one not even I would probably laugh. These videos are kind of like those tapes except you are letting the world see them. I think everything should have a funny or die meter and if more than 70% of the people who have watched it do not like the clip it should be removed permanently from the internet. I am just saying.

WTBT Volume 2 Series 2010...

We're taking bets that...

* Scott Brown might be better than most Democrats think.
* it sucks there is still 13 days until LOST is on.
* I triple dog dare you not to do what these kids did.
* Quinnipiac is going to be the place to be this Spring and many of you are going to miss it.
* Brian Williams is the most fun anchor ever to grace network TV.
* you probably missed Penguin Awareness day on Tuesday.
* this article has old Southerners reaching for their phones to call Billy Graham.
* most people are going to join a group regarding Haiti, but most people won't give a dime to help.
* even when I am right there is probably someone saying I am wrong.
* Carlton Fisk is a bad ass calling out Mark McGwire and Roger Clemens.
* you can't take any more images coming out of Haiti even if they are rescues.
* the tree did talk dirty to him.
* no matter what you do you can't please everyone with diversity.
* the best thing to watch regarding the Conan-Leno fiasco is Leno's 2004 announcement.
* Leno does look like an idiot now.
* it would be badass to have a scale of measurement named after you like the Madrid Scale measures awesomeness. :)
* my job search is kind of scaring me.

We're taking bet that they have gone missing...

Whatever happened to Ashley Williams? She was originally the hottie on Good Morning Miami, which was not a good show, but she was very cute. She then was highered to be Ted's love interest as a baker in How I Met Your Mother. She was awesome on the show and very cute again. I would like her to make a comeback and I do think she would be awesome as the woman Ted finally ended up with. I just think she should be part of our weekly television lives and hope she finds the right vehicle to shoot to stardom!

We're taking bets that it is funny to see a skinny or fat version of a friend...

Here are a couple of random things:

* Being a fat guy I feel like there is probably a skinny version of me somewhere in this world. Today I saw a fat version of a friend and it made laugh because although I knew it wasn't that person what if it was. When people you haven't seen in a while change dramatically it is both unsettling and funny.

* Chris Dodd was a great Senator for Connecticut regardless of his party affiliation and he will be missed by the entire state. I do think that Richard Blumenthal is going to run away with the election. Who doesn't like that guy? Besides Republicans?

* Bringing Jay Leno back to 11:35 will be a huge mistake and probably ruin Conan. Jay is the entertainment version of Brett Favre and we all know how annoying he is. The thing is I don't think he will get the results Brett has with Minnesota. The sad thing is Conan is doing a good job and will probably hit his stride in another 6 to 8 months. NBC you used to be my favorite station, but now you are killing me and yourself.

WTBT Volume 1 Series 2010...

We're taking bets that...

* sometimes you just can't win and it doesn't even pay to try.

* the Patriots will win this week, but then it will be a horrible defeat.

* you are tired of hearing about the exploits of Tiger Woods and his women.

* I still want to work for Diddy.

* this story is just funny.

* it is funny when you get told that you seem like you could be a professor in a college.

* I did it and now I wait.

* you are old if you remember "WHO'S THE HAWK?!?" and congrats to Andre Dawson.

* it is not shocking that KFC is being called racist for the ad in this article.

* the suspension of Gilbert Arenas is the smartest thing David Stern has done since he rigged the Patrick Ewing draft for the Knicks.

* LOST will be awesome and the fact that it returns on Groundhog Day makes me super excited.

* Rex Ryan is an idiot and I would tell him to his face, but I think he would try to beat me up.

* angry is an okay feeling and you should not tell people to calm down, but rather let them do and say whatever they want to feel better.

* stealing hair is a crime just ask bald people.

* it is good to be back writing my blog again. Hopefully people will start to read it.

* you are psyched Modern Family is back with a new episode tonight.

We're taking bets that it is time to be resolute...

Hey Everyone!!!

Here are my New Year's Resolutions for 2010:

* Lose 50 pounds by August 1.
* Lose 75 pounds by Christmas.
* Visit my parents in South Carolina before November.
* Blog at least 5 times each week.
* Find a new job that starts on July 1, 2010.
* Take a trip to somewhere I have not been before.
* Do yoga at least twice a week.
* Get a new TV.
* See 30 movies in the movie theater.

We're taking bets that I am tired of a bunch of crap...

I am tired of a bunch of crap and I am going to leave it behind me during 2010.

* I am tired of my being heavy.

* I am tired of my excuses for being heavy and not exercising.

* I am tired of complaining I do not have enough time when the truth is I am not efficient.

* I am tired of reading crap that isn't really true.

* I am tired of getting worked up about stuff that doesn't matter.

* I am tired of not expressing myself when I need an outlet.

* I am tired of looking at my never updated blog.

* I am tired of hating on New York teams, but I still won't like them. :)

* I am tired of not having enough money.

* I am tired of spending money on stupid things that I don't need.

* I am tired of my excuses for not spending enough time with my family.

* I am tired of being a good RHD when I can be a great one.
* I am tired of being an RHD and am going to find a new job for the 10-11 academic year.

* I am tired of being tired for no good reason.

* I am tired of this list.

We're taking bets that the New Year is here...

Happy New Year to everyone!!!

I hope you got to spend time with loved ones. I have a new blogging attitude and I think that it will be enjoyable for most. I have a resolution blog tomorrow that will deal with the things I am tired about and going to move on from. Then I will have a positive what I am going to accomplish blog. Then the fun Greg will be back. I cannot wait. I hope you enjoy the reading.