Tuesday, September 07, 2010

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.

Friday, September 03, 2010

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.

Saturday, August 21, 2010

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!"

Thursday, August 05, 2010

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.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

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.


Monday, January 25, 2010

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. :)

Thursday, January 21, 2010

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.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

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.

Friday, January 08, 2010

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!



Thursday, January 07, 2010

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.

Wednesday, January 06, 2010

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.

Tuesday, January 05, 2010

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.

Monday, January 04, 2010

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.

Sunday, January 03, 2010

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.

Saturday, November 28, 2009

We're taking bets that only Freddie Mercury could do better...

The Muppets are still the greatest!!! As I have said many times before they should have a weekly show.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

We're taking bets that sports journalists ask stupid questions...

This might be the best coaches answer ever. Stupid sports reporters.


Monday, November 09, 2009

WTBT Volume 10 Series 2009...

We're taking bets that...

* sometimes you feel like a nut and sometimes that is a weird saying.
* lunch with the boss is much more fun than you might realize.
* the UCONN Huskies football team will make a bowl game despite the hardest luck of any team this year.
* some women should just not be allowed to drive.
* I probably will get hate mail with that last statement.
* Tom Brady to Randy Moss is music to my ears.
* just keeping your mouth shut is hard.
* you should go see Michael Jackson's This is It.
* spell check or having someone read something can stop embarrassment.
* it is good to know the I am officially smart again.
* if you are going to use a banana as a gun you should use a green one and not a rotten one.
* in glass making they use a gloryhole to soften the glass to be blown. I am not making this up.
* you can speculate all you want, but unless you find out the truth you are just making stuff up.
* I cannot wait until Legion comes out in theaters in January.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

We're taking bets that this is crazy...

This is unbelievable. Gotta love hockey!!!

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

We're taking bets that everyone is sad to see Lou go...

Captain Lou Albano died today. He was one of the greatest WWF managers ever. He also was a big star in Cyndi Lauper videos. Lou's death made the world a little bit less fun today. Sorry to see you go Lou.


Thursday, September 17, 2009

WTBT Volume 9 Series 2009...

We're taking bets that...

* sometimes I just can't.
* it was a bad week for me to stop blogging because there was a lot of stupid things this past week.
* there should be a national vote on whether doing something totally inappropriate during someone's speech should be called pulling a Kanye or doing a Joe Wilson.
* the funniest thing I heard was that it was "National Outburst Week". Big ups to Bryan.
* you have to just love "pole dancing doll".
* there are not too many things better than being at a walk-off win.
* I almost cannot stop laughing when I hear the Jets saying they are going to embarrass the Patriots this week.
* just because a woman was horribly killed at Yale does not mean New Haven is a bad city.
* this gives true meaning to "My Dad can beat up your Dad!!!"