Watch that first step, it's a doozy!

I don't know about you, but I'm thinking that living on the middle floor of that house could be quite hazardous. Perhaps it took a fall from the top floor in order for someone to think, "Gee, perhaps we should put a railing in here." Obviously no one has fallen yet from the middle floor. And when they do, someone will say, "Who saw that coming? Hindsight is 20/20."

More than milk?

Saw this truck parked in my neighbourhood.

Home service eh... Hmm. Perhaps those jokes about the milkman being your biodad aren't so funny after all!

Women Drivers

Women drivers get a lot of flack. And I admit, I know some bad women drivers. That does not, however, prove the rule... Or the fact that I'm an awesome driver doesn't make the exception that proves the rule either!

These photos are actually pretty funny. Click here: The 2006 Women Drivers Awards. However, if you check out these videos: 10 Worst Drivers Ever Caught on Video, then you'd realize that not all of the 10 worst drivers are women. Does that prove anything? Perhaps. (I love video #2. That kills me.)

No matter what you think of women drivers as a generalization, you probably aren't thinking that women driving leads to a "Western-style" erosion of morality and a loss of traditional values. That's taking it a BIT far, don't you think? However, that's why Saudi conservatives and religious scholars have long argued not to give women the right to drive. (See: Saudi Arabia Agrees to Lift Ban on Women Drivers ... features Saudi political cartoon below.)

I agree with the cartoon, but not in regards to just women drivers.

Asian drivers however...

Just kidding!

... or was I?

The crafty will always find a way to support their habit...

Hence my one fat cat at the automatic cat feeder -- IN BETWEEN feedings!

Confusion for Comedy Movie-Goers

When planning a night out at the theatre, it can be a daunting task to choose where to spend your precious time and hard-earned dollar. This is particularly true for comedies. I think it's because comedies aren't usually high quality productions. People's sense of humour also varies tremendously. People who loved Naked Gun may hate Ace Ventura. People who loved Deuce Bigelow may hate The Big Lebowski. It makes no logical sense and cannot be predicted. You can only tell by actually watching the show. No way around it.

Case in point. Below is a typical breakdown of how a comedy may be rated by the general public.

Current rating: 2.93 / 5

Total Votes: 1,115

• DAMN GOOD MOVIE with some very funny moments!!!
  
• Excellent movie, all my friends enjoyed it, A MUST see comedy.
  
• Good start that loses momentum by the final half hour.Not as biting as Spinal Tap,but some good chuckles.
  
• amazing soundtrack, this movie is worth seeing
  
• great movie, dirty humour but the soundtrack is seriously a 6 out of 5, really great!
  
• hilarious!!!!! worth the price of admission!
  
• I would have gave it 5 stars. But the full frontal nudity was a bit much!
  
• Hilarious haven't laughed that hard in a while. If you dont think this is a funny movie than there is something wrong with you. This is a must see comedy!
  
• Excellent comedy - laughed through the whole thing! worth the money to go to the theatre!
  
• Best movie!! Wow is all I have to say
  

Well, that seems like a total winner! I can't say that full frontal nudity is a deterrent for me. And usually, if enough people say it was funny, then it's probably a gooder. Uh, except for Knocked Up… That was BAD. I got duped by my friends on that one!!!

Anyways, it's all good until you look at see that about 1/3 of the people thought it was great and 1/3 thought it was awful!!!

***** 30.43%

**** 13.04%

*** 6.52%

** 19.57%

* 30.43%

Read on…

• I found it entertaining, but nonetheless, HORRIBLE. A laugh at movie, not a laugh with one.
  
• It could have been a lot better had there not been the raw nudity. it started off funny and myself and my darghter and my new son-in law were laughing until they started showing such raw nudity. that stuff doesn't belong on the movie screens of America .a country founded on God where around 80 % of the population claims to be christians!!!!
  
• This was the worst movie I have seen by far. The beginning was quite funny, but very soon I stopped laughing and was in awe at how bad it was. It was the worst spoof I have ever seen. It was like an extended Mad TV skit gone horribly wrong. The fact that celebrities and artists I admire actually agreed to be part of this film blows my mind. It was 1 1/2 hours of my life I can never get back.
  
• 96 minutes of my life I will never get back. If must see it, wait for the DVD
  
• One word "Horrible!" Not funny at all!
  
• one stupid movie!!! only 2 stars...some parts r really funny...but just wait till it come on dvd..rent it..not worth watchin this while there r so many other good movies playin as well...dont bother watchin this movie..IT AINT GOOD!
  
• Who could possibly find anything funny about this movie! I went in with high hopes and left without haveing laughed once. The odd smirk was the best I could do. Too bad; wait for the DVD,
  
• Horrible, Waste of my time and money!
  
• Not funny! Worst comedy i have seen in a while! Dont waste your money or time!
  

Which movie was it? Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. What to do, what to do…

Update: Guess what? We trepidatiously handed over 25 bones last night to see the story of Mr. Dewey Cox... And I know what you're thinking - $25?!? I know, I almost crapped in my pants. It was TUESDAY. What the hell happend to 2.50 Tuesday? LOL. Ok, I'm showing my age now... Anyhoo. Back to the guess what thing -> As we walked into the theatre, I saw the poster for the movie. It was from the makers of Knocked Up and Superbad! GULP. As you may know, I didn't like Knocked Up and I heard that Superbad was super BAD.

So trepidation may not be the right word... IMPENDING DREAD may have been more like it.

(Ahem. I'm making a very short comment incredibly LONG here.)

Dewey Cox, I'm happy to report, was really very funny!!! We were chuckling about some parts for hours afterwards, which is a definite sign of a good comedy. There was a lot of subtle humour mixed with a little more obvious stuff. And the full frontal nudity wasn't over-the-top at all. It was quite appropriate for the humourous intent. I don't find nudity offensive anyways... except maybe when it's my neked neighbour...

Three Years and Running

Happy New Year!!!

It just occurred to me that I've been writing this blog since January 2005. That makes it exactly 3 years now. Holy mancrow! (We used to say that as kids for some reason, maybe because we couldn't figure out what 'mackerel' was.)

Anyways, that's a long time! I can't quit now!!!

Or can I? Truth is, I've been busy and it won't be letting up any time soon. So I'm going to keep posting, but it won't be every day. It may be once a week. Or I may just get on with a one-liner or two. Or I may feature an old post or a guest writer.

I remember the first year on this thing I sometimes posted only once a month. It wasn't until I got some positive feedback from an early reader (a celebrity around these parts) that is hilarious himself and I highly admire that I started posting more. Way back in '05 he said things like, "Damn, you're a good writer. Hopefully you do it for a living." and "BTW, you have to post more. I love reading your blog." (Yes, I am an email packrat.) I was tickled. And I posted more. And more…

Alas, I do write for a living. But it's scientific drivel. I get tired of reading all that. The number of animals killed in the name of science is unfathomable. Next time you open that bottle of pills or use almost any product in this life, bless those that gave their lives for it. So yeah, I can't give up the frivolous blog. I'd probably sink into a dark hole of seriousness and never be able to recover!!!

We gotta keep life light folks!