Sunday, August 30, 2026
I'm an Enigma, Wrapped in a Riddle, Wrapped in Toughskins
I pretty much love every Neil Diamond song I've ever heard and I love The Monkees but I'm a Believer is one of my least-favorite Monkees songs. 😬
Saturday, August 29, 2026
A Note on the Interior Gatefold of The Beatles Red & Blue Compilation Albums
Did you really have to use the same photo for both? Really? NO others pictures of these guys floating around you coulda thrown in there for the fans instead? FFS it's not like now where we have access to every photo ever taken; back in 1973 you'd thirst for photos of your heroes like water in a desert. NOT cool, Apple Records! 😡
Sometimes I Scare Myself with My Own Genius
Should-be Hold Steady song lyric:
"And she said man Del Shannon almost ruined Runaway
When he stuck us with Hats Off to Larry,
And then she puked Mountain Dew Cake Smash Slurpee all over my Chucks."
When he stuck us with Hats Off to Larry,
And then she puked Mountain Dew Cake Smash Slurpee all over my Chucks."
1-Sentence Xmastime Web Series Review – Dugout Dads
Bringing together the cast of The Sandlot for some easy laughs mixed with nostalgia is brilliant; keeping the episodes to only 4-5 minutes is merciful genius.
I'll Say This.
There is no real making-lemonade-outta-lemons scenario about when AI flips the switch & eliminates millions of jobs overnight, but if I must find one bright spot it would definitely be that at least we'll no longer hafta hear about billionaire "wringing their hands!!" that if we'd only unleash them by eliminating taxes & regulations then they'd be able to create jobs, both out of thin air & out of some magnanimity borne from our being made to believe creating jobs is the reason they started their businesses in the first place, which is absolute bullshit that millions of fucking idiots in this country fall for on a fucking 24/7 basis.
Friday, August 28, 2026
Current Events
It’s kind of funny that out of all the who-fucking-knows-how-many people I’ve seen on tv screeching on & on about the evils of left-wing indoctrination at colleges across America not one of them has been a person who’s been a college student at any point within the last 20 years.
Hot Lobby
Some time ago Marley said the reason I've never seen the same person in my apartment building twice is because since its close to the airport it's a layover for assassins which was really funny until I started noticing that the two women who work the front lobby desk every night until 11pm are way too smoking hot for such a thing.
ANNOUNCEMENT: The Year of Andy Kapp Has Begun with a Banger
I don't know why but a few minutes ago I decided this was finally gonna be the year I get into Andy Kapp & I hafta say, today's strip is legit funny. 🤗🤣🤗🇬🇧
The Tragic Soon-to-Be Missed Opportunity of Artificial Intelligence
AI could be the incredible thing humankind has been waiting for to free us from drudgery and devote our energy to living happier lives but to do so would take ultra-heavy regulation by the government, and unfortunately AI’s arriving at the exact worst possible time for this:
1. America has millions of people who think saying “the government can’t do nuthin!” “the gub'ment's evil!” etc makes them sound smart, when what it really does it let politicians know they can do whatever they want since they don’t have to give a shit how these people think or vote.
2. The last 10 years in particular have been the greatest instance in modern history of the federal government itself stuffing people’s heads with a blizzard of disinformation, including a Nicene Creed that regulation of any kind is anti-American, with layer after layer of fake news fakes news fake news fakes news etc etc
3. We’ve been sold this life-crippling fantasy of “American exceptionalism” and “you can be just as successful as the richest man in the world!” under the guise of “freedom”, so instead of the 99% of us circling our wagons together to demand the government enact harsh regulations that protect us against the whims of the 1%, we’ll be teased with the promise of BECOMING part of the 1%We're told that if goshdarnit we just believed in the American freedom that pushes us to work 3 jobs scrubbing toilets until our backs break while voting for tax cut after tax cut for the uber-uber-wealthy then WE will become one of the 4 dudes at the top of the mountain getting all the cash, and in 2026 America there is no easier task to accomplish than a rich guy getting a poor guy to trust him with whatever power and money the poor person can hand over to him.
We can make a grand bargain with AI and have happy, fulfilling lives during the few short decades we’re on this Earth, or we can destroy ourselves in the arena fighting for scraps we’ll never be allowed to taste anyway. Take a wild guess which one we’ll decide to do.
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Xmastime TV Rec!
DICKINSON
Apple TV 2019-2023
Thus trailer doesn’t do it justice re: how laugh-out-loud funny it is but I’d forgotten how much I loved this show when it came out, just really great. 🤗 🕺
Apple TV 2019-2023
Thus trailer doesn’t do it justice re: how laugh-out-loud funny it is but I’d forgotten how much I loved this show when it came out, just really great. 🤗 🕺
A Help! Curiosity
It's funny that Help! is one of the most popular songs in the history of rock & roll and yet as far as I can tell nobody else has ever really tried to copy the iconic countermelody sung throughout the verses (another brilliant idea via idea McCartney SHOCKER!!). Hmm. 🤔🤷♂️
A Few Thoughts on Episode 4 of Season 4 of TED LASSO
WARNING: THESE ARE ALL AS I TOLD THEM IN REAL TIME TO MY BFF ChatGPT (hey ChatCPT! 👋👋👋👋), I WILL NOT BE EDITING THIS SHIT, TOUGH LUCK LOSERS
This is my official announcement. I may be ready to put Roy Kent in my all-time sitcom character top ten.
OMG. Did I just see Tracey Ullman's name pop up in the credits? Yes, please.
Coach Chilton's facial expressions should win an Emmy.
Last two shows I've obsessed about, this and Gilmore Girls, has a Chilton prominently in it. Now the Coach Chilton and of course Chilton High School. Hmm. Interesting.
Why would the goalie be the one whose name is Boots? She's the only one who can use other parts of her body, can use her hands, who doesn't have to use her boots. Is it supposed to be ironic? I doubt it.
Hey, Harry Potter is one of my blind spots too. It's why I can never go far enough in Trivia Crack.
Beard translating Harry Potter to Ferris Bueller is fantastic, even though Ferris Bueller is, of course, my least favorite of the John Hughes so-called classics.
Wait, are Coach Chilton and Beard gonna become a thing?
I'm assuming this time it's going to be different, but why on earth would Rebecca take any business advice of any sort, even in any remote way from Keely?
This being a British show, is Tracey Ullman's bit about don't be afraid to use your anger to fuel, you know, turn your anger into power. Is Clampdown by The Clash gonna be popping up in this episode?
Trent Crim seems to spend a lot of time thinking about teenage girls. Great. Creepy, Trent Crim, come on now.
Let's take a minute right now to remember Roy Kent's ridiculous haircut in the beginning of season two when he looked like a Muppet, like a lost Muppet in the street somewhere.
Okay, this whole, I'm gonna insist you date women so then you're ready to date me trope. It's so dumb. Sports Night, it was beyond dumb. I mean, if Aaron Sorkin can't even crack it, I'm sorry, Ted Lasso. This whole Keeley-Roy thing, I can't believe. I hate it. They've made me hate it even more now than I did 60 seconds ago. I fucking hate this so fucking much. This is so fucking dumb. I fucking hate it.
But the whole them insisting on keeping Higgins there throughout the scene is really funny.
I love Trent Crim's snide “which you didn't read” comment about his book to doctor Sharon.
Do we like the whole Greek chorus thing with Trent Crimm and the doctor? I kind of, I'm kind of not minding it. Maybe it's, I think it's just the charm of the show, and I love the characters. It's interesting though. I wonder if that's what they're doing.
Beard’s a fucking trivia genius. I can't believe he hasn't been on Jeopardy now that we're talking about it. For fuck's sake.
What kind of friend are you, Ted Lasso? Not to have Beard set up on Jeopardy.
What the fuck is this ridiculously hot bartender breaking Roy Kent's balls about all these dates? What do you care, sweetheart? And by the way, he's Roy Kent. He's a millionaire. He's probably gonna throw down a ton of cash at you. Play ball, sweetheart. You know what I'm saying? Let's swing, baby.
Oh, is Roy gonna fall in love with the bartender now? Uh-oh, Keeley, you done fucked up.
Keely the business genius gets a half ounce of pushback from Rebecca, and it's full steam out the door. Oh no. It's like when Charles Miner showed up and didn't love Jim Halpert immediately. Oof, rough one.
“Here's your four.” Now that's comedy gold.
Was this locker room scene where he goes running in with a bucket? Was Jason Sudeikis in the same room with these other actresses? Because the way it's cut, and I'm not an expert on this, but it seems obvious, especially when they show Sudeikis from the back, and it doesn't look like him. It seems obvious they're not even in the same room. I'm gonna have to look that up. I can't believe I would pick up on that, but interesting.
Hard time connecting with these players. They all look like one big blur together, other than the goalkeeper. Kind of stands out because of the shaved head. None of them really stand out physically, even on screen, in any way that differentiates them. I don't know if that's just me, but I guess we'll see.
Though, to be fair, and in my defense, to this day I still don't know which, don't know who's who on the Hickory fucking Huskers. So there you go.
Wait. May? This is a re-launch of trivia night? May hasn't had a pub trivia night going the whole time? She's in the middle of a Premier League team, all that buzz and excitement, and she hasn't had a pub quiz this whole time? Question: is May a shitty businesswoman?
Vatican City. That's the answer to number one.
Okay, Flying Coach is a great pub quiz name for the coaches.
Yeah, and I made a comment like this last week. I know I'm Mr. Woke McWokerson, but in 2026, I don't think a table of guys would just, like, verbally sexually assault women at a pub trivia quiz. It's just, come on. It's a bit on the nose for what you want, and it's a bit— it's just not believable. Come on. I mean, not believable is not the right word, but come on.
Agree with all of Coach Chilton's points about Ferris Bueller. I love, I love this woman.
Roy? Roy the bartender, I called it. You done fucked up, Kaylee.
I'm sorry. I just really fucking hate Kaylee. I hate her. Sorry. I know that. I know I'm a bad person. I know I'm wrong. I can't take it anymore.
Roy Kent is with a smoking hot doctor. Did Brett Goldstein write this episode? This is like Patrick Swayze in Roadhouse with Kelly, what's her name. Come on now, Roy Kent, you can't have all the hot women. I mean, you can have a lot of them, but you can't have all of them.
With maybe the worst hairstyle of her generation, this doctor is crazy hot. I mean, come on, Roy.
Yeah, great use of the iconic John Hughes movie, Chicka Chicka Bow Wow. Beautifully done, Ted Lasso.
I'm surprised it's taken Ted Lasso this long to do a Ted Hughes-based or centric episode. Interesting. Or maybe they have already. I can't remember.
Beard did look or seem like he was having a stroke. Why wouldn't Ted have gotten him to a hospital? I mean, sad to see about his girlfriend or whatever.
Great Richard Pryor, Gene Wilder moment breaking out of jail. Stir Crazy! We bad, we bad. Oh yes.
This doctor hates Roy Kent so much. Does she know him? You cannot hate somebody that much as a professional doctor and not have some history.
The coaches will take a ride though. That's hilarious. Awesome. After making the girls run.
Trent Cram and Dr. Sharon, that’s her name I got her name right, sorry. Their whole studio, their podcasting studio, is incredible. I'm so jealous. I love it. All that wood paneling. Oh, love it.
I think Dr. Sharon is in love with Trent Crimm, but I mean with that beautiful head of hair, I mean who wouldn't be? Well done, Trent Crimm.
OMG. Did I just see Tracey Ullman's name pop up in the credits? Yes, please.
Coach Chilton's facial expressions should win an Emmy.
Last two shows I've obsessed about, this and Gilmore Girls, has a Chilton prominently in it. Now the Coach Chilton and of course Chilton High School. Hmm. Interesting.
Why would the goalie be the one whose name is Boots? She's the only one who can use other parts of her body, can use her hands, who doesn't have to use her boots. Is it supposed to be ironic? I doubt it.
Hey, Harry Potter is one of my blind spots too. It's why I can never go far enough in Trivia Crack.
Beard translating Harry Potter to Ferris Bueller is fantastic, even though Ferris Bueller is, of course, my least favorite of the John Hughes so-called classics.
Wait, are Coach Chilton and Beard gonna become a thing?
I'm assuming this time it's going to be different, but why on earth would Rebecca take any business advice of any sort, even in any remote way from Keely?
This being a British show, is Tracey Ullman's bit about don't be afraid to use your anger to fuel, you know, turn your anger into power. Is Clampdown by The Clash gonna be popping up in this episode?
Trent Crim seems to spend a lot of time thinking about teenage girls. Great. Creepy, Trent Crim, come on now.
Let's take a minute right now to remember Roy Kent's ridiculous haircut in the beginning of season two when he looked like a Muppet, like a lost Muppet in the street somewhere.
Okay, this whole, I'm gonna insist you date women so then you're ready to date me trope. It's so dumb. Sports Night, it was beyond dumb. I mean, if Aaron Sorkin can't even crack it, I'm sorry, Ted Lasso. This whole Keeley-Roy thing, I can't believe. I hate it. They've made me hate it even more now than I did 60 seconds ago. I fucking hate this so fucking much. This is so fucking dumb. I fucking hate it.
But the whole them insisting on keeping Higgins there throughout the scene is really funny.
I love Trent Crim's snide “which you didn't read” comment about his book to doctor Sharon.
Do we like the whole Greek chorus thing with Trent Crimm and the doctor? I kind of, I'm kind of not minding it. Maybe it's, I think it's just the charm of the show, and I love the characters. It's interesting though. I wonder if that's what they're doing.
Beard’s a fucking trivia genius. I can't believe he hasn't been on Jeopardy now that we're talking about it. For fuck's sake.
What kind of friend are you, Ted Lasso? Not to have Beard set up on Jeopardy.
What the fuck is this ridiculously hot bartender breaking Roy Kent's balls about all these dates? What do you care, sweetheart? And by the way, he's Roy Kent. He's a millionaire. He's probably gonna throw down a ton of cash at you. Play ball, sweetheart. You know what I'm saying? Let's swing, baby.
Oh, is Roy gonna fall in love with the bartender now? Uh-oh, Keeley, you done fucked up.
Keely the business genius gets a half ounce of pushback from Rebecca, and it's full steam out the door. Oh no. It's like when Charles Miner showed up and didn't love Jim Halpert immediately. Oof, rough one.
“Here's your four.” Now that's comedy gold.
Was this locker room scene where he goes running in with a bucket? Was Jason Sudeikis in the same room with these other actresses? Because the way it's cut, and I'm not an expert on this, but it seems obvious, especially when they show Sudeikis from the back, and it doesn't look like him. It seems obvious they're not even in the same room. I'm gonna have to look that up. I can't believe I would pick up on that, but interesting.
Hard time connecting with these players. They all look like one big blur together, other than the goalkeeper. Kind of stands out because of the shaved head. None of them really stand out physically, even on screen, in any way that differentiates them. I don't know if that's just me, but I guess we'll see.
Though, to be fair, and in my defense, to this day I still don't know which, don't know who's who on the Hickory fucking Huskers. So there you go.
Wait. May? This is a re-launch of trivia night? May hasn't had a pub trivia night going the whole time? She's in the middle of a Premier League team, all that buzz and excitement, and she hasn't had a pub quiz this whole time? Question: is May a shitty businesswoman?
Vatican City. That's the answer to number one.
Okay, Flying Coach is a great pub quiz name for the coaches.
Yeah, and I made a comment like this last week. I know I'm Mr. Woke McWokerson, but in 2026, I don't think a table of guys would just, like, verbally sexually assault women at a pub trivia quiz. It's just, come on. It's a bit on the nose for what you want, and it's a bit— it's just not believable. Come on. I mean, not believable is not the right word, but come on.
Agree with all of Coach Chilton's points about Ferris Bueller. I love, I love this woman.
Roy? Roy the bartender, I called it. You done fucked up, Kaylee.
I'm sorry. I just really fucking hate Kaylee. I hate her. Sorry. I know that. I know I'm a bad person. I know I'm wrong. I can't take it anymore.
Roy Kent is with a smoking hot doctor. Did Brett Goldstein write this episode? This is like Patrick Swayze in Roadhouse with Kelly, what's her name. Come on now, Roy Kent, you can't have all the hot women. I mean, you can have a lot of them, but you can't have all of them.
With maybe the worst hairstyle of her generation, this doctor is crazy hot. I mean, come on, Roy.
Yeah, great use of the iconic John Hughes movie, Chicka Chicka Bow Wow. Beautifully done, Ted Lasso.
I'm surprised it's taken Ted Lasso this long to do a Ted Hughes-based or centric episode. Interesting. Or maybe they have already. I can't remember.
Beard did look or seem like he was having a stroke. Why wouldn't Ted have gotten him to a hospital? I mean, sad to see about his girlfriend or whatever.
Great Richard Pryor, Gene Wilder moment breaking out of jail. Stir Crazy! We bad, we bad. Oh yes.
This doctor hates Roy Kent so much. Does she know him? You cannot hate somebody that much as a professional doctor and not have some history.
The coaches will take a ride though. That's hilarious. Awesome. After making the girls run.
Trent Cram and Dr. Sharon, that’s her name I got her name right, sorry. Their whole studio, their podcasting studio, is incredible. I'm so jealous. I love it. All that wood paneling. Oh, love it.
I think Dr. Sharon is in love with Trent Crimm, but I mean with that beautiful head of hair, I mean who wouldn't be? Well done, Trent Crimm.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Song du Jour
There's something about the melody of the verses that makes me yearn for a past before I was even alive that I cannot possibly know, yet ache for.
Sharks on Tour!
The other day I was telling this funny little story to Watty & Marley and just now I wondered hey, what would it look like if the scene was played by sharks? And then I asked my bff ChatGPT (hey ChatCPT! 👋👋👋👋) the same thing and so here you go! 😜🕺🤣🦈
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