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Just a couple of things I noticed today while watching the fucking Astros blow an opportunity to put another mark in the win column and drop yet another game after carrying a lead into the ninth. And to put the icing on the cake, the hapless, helpless Cubs beat the shit out of the Brewers. May not sound like much to you, but in this neck of the woods it means snotty-assed bragging rights for a 24 hour period. What's that you say? Bitter? Me? Not on your life! I hate baseball so it really doesn't matter and besides, I digress.
There is an Aquafina water commercial that is based on the classic John Belushi film "Animal House." It is the Toga Party scene and I thought it was cute. The party is going full blast but everyone is drinking Aquafina water instead of alcohol. Otis Day and the Nights are on stage singing "Shout" and the party is getting out of hand. They even recreate the classic scene where Belushi takes the guitar from Stephen Bishop ("Hey baby, I'm your handyman" circa mid 70's. He was performing in a cameo role in the film) and smashes it against the wall. The cops show up and, lo and behold! Who do you think the actors are playing the cops? None other than the actors who played Neidermayer and Greg Marmalarde in the movie! Cracked my ass UP!
Secondly, there is a commercial for some fly-by-night casino. Dennis Rodman and some hot chick. She asks him a bunch of shit and ends by rubbing his thigh. Rodman answers as he was hired to do, but IT AIN"T HIS FUCKING VOICE! They actually had to hire a voice over actor to replace his unintelligible mutterings! Sorry but I thought it was funny and a little sad actually. That was my insightful revelation for the day. What epiphany did you have?
Oh and I have a new blog I have started for writing. It is called "Prose, Poetry and Summer Sizzle" and you can find it at www.tommysdarkside.com/sizzle. Did I mention I hate baseball? Cuz I do! Laters Ya'll!