Thursday, June 30, 2005
We're taking bets that it was H-O-T...
The last pieces of Bernie's H-O-T is being torn down in Springfield. Those of you that do not know Bernie's H-O-T(House of Television) it was a fun landmark in the city. They had a huge neon sign that flashed H-O-T. Often the T was out so it just said H-O which is always fun to see on a big neon sign. It is a shame that many landmarks that are not really historic, but always remind you of an area get torn down. I am sure this happens all over the United States. The local Tasty Freeze gets torn down for a Wal-Mart. I am glad to say I bought a TV at Bernie's H-O-T. Well actually Kathi bought it and while she got the ring I got the TV in the break-up. Still have it to this day. Thanks Bernie's H-O-T.
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
WTBT Volume Nineteen...
We're taking bets that...
* you are going to scream if you hear any more crap from Tom Cruise.
* the Celtics lucked out for the second year in a row to get a fantastic High Schooler in the NBA draft.
* if Lindsay Lohan doesn't have a eating disorder then Elton John isn't gay.
* Keith Foulke needs to take a week off and get his head back into being a dominant closer.
* this Baggage Handler had problems with his package.
* it creeps you out when you see a 50+ year old man dating a woman in her 20's.
* everytime Maria Sharapova wins Wimbledon officials are psyched.
* it's good to know you can drink stinky water.
* there is nothing George Steinbrenner can do about his Yankees except be frustrated.
* you gotta love the Big Enchilada.
* the DC Nationals Chad Cordero will become the next Mariano Rivera.
* War of the Worlds will be a great movie despite Tom Cruise being in it.
* Jeremy Roenick is an asshole. No matter what he says differently.
* sharks got together and decided to starting attack people.
* tall white guys everywhere are sad now that Shawn Bradley has retired.
* you are hoping that Live 8 can change the world.
* Roger Clemens has had the worst luck this year.
* this headline should read "beer" not "bee". I mean come on he's irish. :)
* you are going to scream if you hear any more crap from Tom Cruise.
* the Celtics lucked out for the second year in a row to get a fantastic High Schooler in the NBA draft.
* if Lindsay Lohan doesn't have a eating disorder then Elton John isn't gay.
* Keith Foulke needs to take a week off and get his head back into being a dominant closer.
* this Baggage Handler had problems with his package.
* it creeps you out when you see a 50+ year old man dating a woman in her 20's.
* everytime Maria Sharapova wins Wimbledon officials are psyched.
* it's good to know you can drink stinky water.
* there is nothing George Steinbrenner can do about his Yankees except be frustrated.
* you gotta love the Big Enchilada.
* the DC Nationals Chad Cordero will become the next Mariano Rivera.
* War of the Worlds will be a great movie despite Tom Cruise being in it.
* Jeremy Roenick is an asshole. No matter what he says differently.
* sharks got together and decided to starting attack people.
* tall white guys everywhere are sad now that Shawn Bradley has retired.
* you are hoping that Live 8 can change the world.
* Roger Clemens has had the worst luck this year.
* this headline should read "beer" not "bee". I mean come on he's irish. :)
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
We're taking bets that is a big freaking baby...
A woman gave birth to an almost 14 pound baby. They named her Shamu and called it a day. Holy Cow she is huge. Go to www.cnn.com and check out the video. It is pretty amazing. Kind of like one of those tabloid babies you see at the check-out counter only she is pretty cute.
We're taking bets that carpenters are cool...
I just wanted to applaud carpenters today as they are amazing people. While I was sweating carrying old motors, air compressors and disgusting chairs down two enormous flights of stairs from a 1,000 degree attic, two carpenters erected(hee hee) a brace for a set of stairs that were starting to collapse. It took them no time at all and seemed to the naked eye to be perfectly straight. You could immediately tell that the stairs were sturdier. I wish I had the talent to build something like that in a short amount of time. We don't always appreciate the work that is done by hand. Carpenters make some fantastic structures and I applaud them.
Monday, June 27, 2005
We're taking bets that summer weekends just fly by...
Here are a couple of random observations over the past weekend.
* Stadler and Waldorf on www.movies.com are a freaking riot. What is even funnier is the DVD critic Pepe the Prawn. When he said that Sandra Bullock's new movie was Miss Congenitalia 2 I think I peed a little laughing so hard.
* it is awesome being a passenger on long trip. You get to see so many great things such as strange men standing by a mailbox in the woods or fun signs that say things you have never seen before.
* almost any time spent on a beach is a great time. You can do some unbelievable people watching. From watching freaks and hot women it is a grand old time.
* it is time to bring back some old words and sayings that have not been used in a long time. Three words that I think we should start using on a regular basis are scofflaw, rabble rouser, and wet your whistle.
* sadness overcame the WTBT offices as the voice of Tigger and Gargamel passed away this weekend. I always smile when I hear the song “The Most Wonderful Things About Tiggers” . It is incredibly sad that all the great voices of the past are slowly starting to leave us and we have not replaced them with great voices for our future generations. :(
* Stadler and Waldorf on www.movies.com are a freaking riot. What is even funnier is the DVD critic Pepe the Prawn. When he said that Sandra Bullock's new movie was Miss Congenitalia 2 I think I peed a little laughing so hard.
* it is awesome being a passenger on long trip. You get to see so many great things such as strange men standing by a mailbox in the woods or fun signs that say things you have never seen before.
* almost any time spent on a beach is a great time. You can do some unbelievable people watching. From watching freaks and hot women it is a grand old time.
* it is time to bring back some old words and sayings that have not been used in a long time. Three words that I think we should start using on a regular basis are scofflaw, rabble rouser, and wet your whistle.
* sadness overcame the WTBT offices as the voice of Tigger and Gargamel passed away this weekend. I always smile when I hear the song “The Most Wonderful Things About Tiggers” . It is incredibly sad that all the great voices of the past are slowly starting to leave us and we have not replaced them with great voices for our future generations. :(
Saturday, June 25, 2005
We're taking bets that Hottie of the Week...
Friday, June 24, 2005
We're taking bets that you have questions and we have answers...
Question time again at the WTBT Offices. Please post your answers in the comments section. Very simple, but fun questions this week. For everyone enjoying the hot weather in New England this weekend please remember the sunscreen. Especially my pasty friends who should invest in some Sherman Williams to prevent burning. :)
A. Many restaurants are now coming up with Celebrity Sandwiches. Basically they are taking things on their menu and naming them after celebrities to be hip. If you could have a sandwich named after you what would it be. You can make up your own or steal an existing one.
B. With summer now in full swing what are your five favorite summer songs. They do not have to be songs about summer, but songs that at least remind you of summer.
Answers:
A. I think that I would be smoked turkey with fresh mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, basil, sliced jalepenos and honey mustard. You could call it the Madrid. Doesn't it make your mouth water.
B.
1. Summertime by Will Smith
2. I Can See Clearly Now by Jimmy Cliff
3. Every Morning by Sugar Ray
4. Summer of '69 by Bryan Adams
5. Centerfield by John Fogarty
A. Many restaurants are now coming up with Celebrity Sandwiches. Basically they are taking things on their menu and naming them after celebrities to be hip. If you could have a sandwich named after you what would it be. You can make up your own or steal an existing one.
B. With summer now in full swing what are your five favorite summer songs. They do not have to be songs about summer, but songs that at least remind you of summer.
Answers:
A. I think that I would be smoked turkey with fresh mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, basil, sliced jalepenos and honey mustard. You could call it the Madrid. Doesn't it make your mouth water.
B.
1. Summertime by Will Smith
2. I Can See Clearly Now by Jimmy Cliff
3. Every Morning by Sugar Ray
4. Summer of '69 by Bryan Adams
5. Centerfield by John Fogarty
Thursday, June 23, 2005
We're taking bets that something needs to be done...
Yesterday I observed something which I cannot believe happened. As I was sitting at a restaurant I was watching a little girl(Not much older than 5) have lunch with her mother. It was not in a stalking way, but rather they were kind of in my line of sight. The restaurant was not very big so I could hear their entire conversation. I could tell the little girl was a handful especially after she yelled out "What's that funny smell?!?" and grabbed her nose.
Now this mother was very patient with her child and I commend her for that. It is what happened next that I was flabbergasted by. The girl told her mother that her fork was on the floor. She then proceeded to take her fork off of the table and drop it on the floor. I couldn't even believe it. The girl then went under the table and picked up her fork. The mother didn't even react at all. Once the daughter came up from the table she wiped off the fork and gave it back to her.
I know that some kids are just looking for a reaction and to give them one will only make it worse. As for me I think there would have been four options.
A. Do Nothing.
B. Leave the restaurant with you child and tell them that you will not go out to restaurants again until they behave like a proper human being.
C. Tell your child that they have to now ask the waiter themselves for a new fork and apologize for dropping the first fork on the floor. If they refuse they will only be able to use a spoon for everything they are eating.
D. After cleaning off the fork, telling them to stick out their hand. Then stab their hand with the fork. You have cleaned off the fork so you can avoid tetanus. I am pretty sure they wouldn't do it again after that.
Does anyone have any other suggestions? Remember this site is supposed to be funny so if you are appalled by my suggestions you need to get a grip.
Now this mother was very patient with her child and I commend her for that. It is what happened next that I was flabbergasted by. The girl told her mother that her fork was on the floor. She then proceeded to take her fork off of the table and drop it on the floor. I couldn't even believe it. The girl then went under the table and picked up her fork. The mother didn't even react at all. Once the daughter came up from the table she wiped off the fork and gave it back to her.
I know that some kids are just looking for a reaction and to give them one will only make it worse. As for me I think there would have been four options.
A. Do Nothing.
B. Leave the restaurant with you child and tell them that you will not go out to restaurants again until they behave like a proper human being.
C. Tell your child that they have to now ask the waiter themselves for a new fork and apologize for dropping the first fork on the floor. If they refuse they will only be able to use a spoon for everything they are eating.
D. After cleaning off the fork, telling them to stick out their hand. Then stab their hand with the fork. You have cleaned off the fork so you can avoid tetanus. I am pretty sure they wouldn't do it again after that.
Does anyone have any other suggestions? Remember this site is supposed to be funny so if you are appalled by my suggestions you need to get a grip.
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
We're taking bets that we still need a boy and his tiger...
Calvin and Hobbes was one of the greatest comic strips ever. This is with beyond a doubt one of the truest statements that I have ever made. One of the saddest days of my life is January 1, 1996 when the last strip was run. I know that sounds awful when things like 9/11 have happened, but I think a little bit of our innocence died on that day. So many bad things have happened since that day and I think we need Calvin back to rescue us in his Spaceman Spiff suit.
Calvin was an inventor, philosopher, creative genius, poet, and trouble maker. Hobbes was his conscience, best friend, and lady killer. Although there are some great comic strips currently out there today no one has quite captured what Calvin and Hobbes had. I think it makes kids today a little more jaded not having someone to look up to and admire. His way with words made me a little smarter. I don't know how many times I had to go to a dictionary to figure out what a word he said meant. We are missing out on the great wisdom that Calvin and Hobbes once brought to our world. The Runaway Bride would have had learned things from Calvin and not been so stressed. The Lost Boy Scout wouldn't have been so afraid of his rescuers. Maybe life would be a little less stressful and scary. Please Bill Waterson bring back Calvin and Hobbes into our daily comic strips. Maybe I am the only one who misses it, but I can't be. Below are a few of the greatest quotes.
"Weekends don't count unless you spend them doing something completely pointless." - Calvin
"If you couldn't find any weirdness, maybe we'll just have to make some!" - Hobbes
"In my opinion, we don't devote nearly enough scientific research to finding a cure for jerks." - Calvin
"I think we dream so we don't have to be apart so long. If we're in each other's dreams we can play together all night!" - Hobbes
"I have a hammer! I can put things together! I can knock things apart! I can alter my environment at will and make an incredible din all the while! Ah, it's great to be male!" - Calvin
Calvin was an inventor, philosopher, creative genius, poet, and trouble maker. Hobbes was his conscience, best friend, and lady killer. Although there are some great comic strips currently out there today no one has quite captured what Calvin and Hobbes had. I think it makes kids today a little more jaded not having someone to look up to and admire. His way with words made me a little smarter. I don't know how many times I had to go to a dictionary to figure out what a word he said meant. We are missing out on the great wisdom that Calvin and Hobbes once brought to our world. The Runaway Bride would have had learned things from Calvin and not been so stressed. The Lost Boy Scout wouldn't have been so afraid of his rescuers. Maybe life would be a little less stressful and scary. Please Bill Waterson bring back Calvin and Hobbes into our daily comic strips. Maybe I am the only one who misses it, but I can't be. Below are a few of the greatest quotes.
"Weekends don't count unless you spend them doing something completely pointless." - Calvin
"If you couldn't find any weirdness, maybe we'll just have to make some!" - Hobbes
"In my opinion, we don't devote nearly enough scientific research to finding a cure for jerks." - Calvin
"I think we dream so we don't have to be apart so long. If we're in each other's dreams we can play together all night!" - Hobbes
"I have a hammer! I can put things together! I can knock things apart! I can alter my environment at will and make an incredible din all the while! Ah, it's great to be male!" - Calvin
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
WTBT Volume 18...
We're taking bets that...
* you love the longest day of the year.
* Robert Horry of the San Antonio Spurs is the best big shot player ever. YES even bigger than Michael.
* Cillian Murphy is taking over for Crispin Glover as the creepiest actor ever. What's even worse is his first name is pronounced Kill-e-an.
* words don't control us.
* there is a small part of you that hopes the Washington Nationals win the World Series.
* the word "nice" can be vulgar.
* the "Mississippi Burning" case is very disturbing.
* F-1 Racing will never be popular in the US. Especially after only 6 cars were able to race in the United States Grand Prix.
* you are not the least bit shocked that Saddam Hussein liked Doritos. They are one of the best foods ever.
* it is fun to have a little devil in you.
* San Diego's Jake Peavy is quietly becoming one of the best pitchers in baseball.
* cities try everything they can to scam you out of your money.
* you actually thought Tiger Woods was going to pull out another win in the US Open.
* Dane Cook is the best comedian to see live currently.
* grapefruit sales are going to go through the roof.
* Terry Francona is going to be an awful All-Star Manager.
* you don't want to admit it, but you will go see Bewitched this weekend.
* UCONN Sports are going to be screwed with coaches losing their ability to make alternative incomes due to their celebrity.
* Tom Cruise handled the water squirter real well, but don't you think he is going to do something real crazy over the next few years to make Michael Jackson look more normal.
* it would be a shame if Barry Bonds doesn't play at all this season.
* you never noticed but everyone who knocks on wood usually knocks on sheetrock and not wood.
* you don't watch PBS, but you should because of shows like P.O.V.
* Maria Sharapova is taking hot to a whole new level in women's tennis.
* change is coming and if you don't watch out you will miss it.
* you love the longest day of the year.
* Robert Horry of the San Antonio Spurs is the best big shot player ever. YES even bigger than Michael.
* Cillian Murphy is taking over for Crispin Glover as the creepiest actor ever. What's even worse is his first name is pronounced Kill-e-an.
* words don't control us.
* there is a small part of you that hopes the Washington Nationals win the World Series.
* the word "nice" can be vulgar.
* the "Mississippi Burning" case is very disturbing.
* F-1 Racing will never be popular in the US. Especially after only 6 cars were able to race in the United States Grand Prix.
* you are not the least bit shocked that Saddam Hussein liked Doritos. They are one of the best foods ever.
* it is fun to have a little devil in you.
* San Diego's Jake Peavy is quietly becoming one of the best pitchers in baseball.
* cities try everything they can to scam you out of your money.
* you actually thought Tiger Woods was going to pull out another win in the US Open.
* Dane Cook is the best comedian to see live currently.
* grapefruit sales are going to go through the roof.
* Terry Francona is going to be an awful All-Star Manager.
* you don't want to admit it, but you will go see Bewitched this weekend.
* UCONN Sports are going to be screwed with coaches losing their ability to make alternative incomes due to their celebrity.
* Tom Cruise handled the water squirter real well, but don't you think he is going to do something real crazy over the next few years to make Michael Jackson look more normal.
* it would be a shame if Barry Bonds doesn't play at all this season.
* you never noticed but everyone who knocks on wood usually knocks on sheetrock and not wood.
* you don't watch PBS, but you should because of shows like P.O.V.
* Maria Sharapova is taking hot to a whole new level in women's tennis.
* change is coming and if you don't watch out you will miss it.
Monday, June 20, 2005
We're taking bets that I have found a glimmer of hope in celebrity romance...
Thank God for Orlando Bloom and Kate Bosworth. They have reconciled. I hope that they become the next Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward who have been married over 45 years. Maybe there is hope in Hollywood romance.
We're taking bets that Bo needs to be punched...
Bo Bice of American Idol fame is a complete freak. If you have seen him in interviews you know that he is completely full of himself. Now he is saying that he never wanted to win American Idol. BULLSHIT!!! This guy wanted to win very badly. That is like the kid in school who always says, "I let you win" when they lose. I am not a violent person, but people like that deserved to be punched in the face, then dowsed in jelly and sand poured all over them. They will sticky for weeks and the sand is always showing up for weeks after you leave the beach. Hopefully the punch in the face will knock some sense into them. I think I should make a list of people who need a good punch in the face. Much like Goose's ass-kissing list it will be long and distinguished. :)
Sunday, June 19, 2005
We're taking bets that I love my Dad...
Being Dad's day I just wanted to leave everyone with a good feeling about father's around the world. Although there are a good number of deadbeat Dads out there most of them are real great men. Listen to last year's NPR story about the lessons passed from one father to a son. Happy Father's Day to all the great Dads including my Dad Ronald S. Madrid.
Saturday, June 18, 2005
We're taking bets that Hottie of the Week...
Friday, June 17, 2005
We're taking bets that I was only asking...
Hey all loyal and new readers. It is question time at the WTBT Offices. These are simple questions meant to spark conversation, learn about others and maybe debate some topics. As always I will answer them first and you can post your answers in the comments section. :)
A. Since Batman Begins (check out Ian's Blog about it) came out on Wednesday and The Fantastic Four comes out in a few weeks. I thought this would be an interesting question. If you could be a superhero, which one would you be and why?
B. What news story was more important to you this week? (Michael Jackson's Not Guilty or Terri Schiavo's Autopsy) What are your views on that story?
Answers
A. I would probably be Batman because he is a normal person with no special powers, but determination and a great sense of justice. He also has almost unlimited resources to give himself some really cool toys. He has turned his childhood tragedy into a driving force to help others.
B. I think the Terri Schiavo story was more important to me because that information probably would have made the decision easier to end her life. I am not an advocate of ending another's life, but this seemed like it was the right thing to do now seeing more of the facts. It is a shame that we did not have the fact then when this was an everyday story.
A. Since Batman Begins (check out Ian's Blog about it) came out on Wednesday and The Fantastic Four comes out in a few weeks. I thought this would be an interesting question. If you could be a superhero, which one would you be and why?
B. What news story was more important to you this week? (Michael Jackson's Not Guilty or Terri Schiavo's Autopsy) What are your views on that story?
Answers
A. I would probably be Batman because he is a normal person with no special powers, but determination and a great sense of justice. He also has almost unlimited resources to give himself some really cool toys. He has turned his childhood tragedy into a driving force to help others.
B. I think the Terri Schiavo story was more important to me because that information probably would have made the decision easier to end her life. I am not an advocate of ending another's life, but this seemed like it was the right thing to do now seeing more of the facts. It is a shame that we did not have the fact then when this was an everyday story.
Thursday, June 16, 2005
We're taking bets that you don't understand why I love him...
No this is not my attempt to come out of the closet. I have repeatedly ranted about The Sport's Guy Bill Simmons from ESPN.com's Page 2. Well today I read something that just enhanced by love of this guy's writing. It is like he is writing what I think. Scary. Here is the stuff from his article today:
9:27 – Just watched another "War of the Worlds" commercial, which reminds me: Despite all the joy he's provided me over the years, I'm not sure if I can forgive Tom Cruise for what he's done to Katie Holmes. This is the same girl who allowed SNL's Mr. Peepers to spit apple all over her face four years ago and went topless in "The Gift" just for the hell of it – now she's whispering "I love you" on Oprah, shamelessly plugging movies and embracing Scientology? This is an outrage. I'm outraged. This never would have happened if she had stayed with Dawson.
It is classic. Stupid Joey ending up with Pacey. :)
9:27 – Just watched another "War of the Worlds" commercial, which reminds me: Despite all the joy he's provided me over the years, I'm not sure if I can forgive Tom Cruise for what he's done to Katie Holmes. This is the same girl who allowed SNL's Mr. Peepers to spit apple all over her face four years ago and went topless in "The Gift" just for the hell of it – now she's whispering "I love you" on Oprah, shamelessly plugging movies and embracing Scientology? This is an outrage. I'm outraged. This never would have happened if she had stayed with Dawson.
It is classic. Stupid Joey ending up with Pacey. :)
We're taking bets that they're bouncing here and there and everywhere...
Alright I know that this probably makes me a little childish, but when I heard this story I had to react and giggle uncontrollably. They have now developed a new material for breast implants. The material is almost like the same material that they use to make Gummie Bears. Now Gummie Bears are one of the greatest foods ever. Making breasts out of them only makes sense. I mean they are really a great material and are very pliable. They are supposed to be safer than all other types of implants. Now the theme song from their fantastic Cartoon has a whole lot of other meeting. I wonder if they would come in different flavors. Isn't this such a fantastic story? I probably could talk about this for hours, but I will spare you. If you are interested in more info click on the link below.
We're taking bets that everything has gone to the dogs...
Murphy the dog is due in court. No he did not attack anyone. He was summoned to court by a Newton, MA animal control officer. He didn't have his leash on while taking a walk and was cited for it. You don't know how often I have almost been caught for the same thing. Instead of citing the dog's owner the animal control officer cited the dog. Now the city police are saying it is the owner's fault and not the officer's. What kind of an idiot looks at the dog tags and decides well he must have named him after himself. Yes dogs tend to look like their owners, but never before have I heard of one having the same name. I mean every time you call the dog you would be tempted to respond yourself. That's just too weird. I hope Murphy doesn't get sent to the pokey. I mean he likes to sniff butts so that can't be good in prison. :)
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
We're taking bets that ice cream is good...
I was forwarded this blog and I may have a new favorite blog. You need to read today's section.
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