The definition of security, as a noun, is:
1. freedom from danger, risk, etc.; safety.
2. freedom from care, anxiety, or doubt
So why are seniors concerned that the government will not cover over $23. billion in Social Security checks on August 3? Y'all have been forced throughout your working lives to pay into this so-called "secure" retirement savings and now you're entitled to be reimbursed.
How dare the government take my money with the promise that, when I reach retirement, I will get it back in monthly installments and then renege on their promise? Oh wait, it's the government that's how.
The joke goes something like "How do you know when a politician is lying? He opens his mouth and speaks." Why is Obama using scare tactics to threaten seniors?
I'm outraged that the U.S. is $14.3 trillion in debt. I'm furious to think that you rich a**holes in government want to mess with social security. I'm livid that you want to play around with medicare, which already takes a big chunk from social security checks and offers so little in return that retired folks have to have a supplement to cover costs.
But angrier still after reading an article on MSN Money that ends with suggestions from "Roger D" in the BooMan Tribune. All I can say is, unless this was said in jest, Roger D is a complete idiot!!!!!!!!
1. Cancel services -- cable, cellphones, Internet, newspaper, books -- that were necessities yesterday but now are a luxury.
My response: Yes, all you elderly folks, a lot of whom are already isolated, discontinue everything that will keep you in contact with the outside world.
2. No new clothes.
My response: You never go anywhere anyway, right? WTF? Why in the world would you need anything but your birthday suit to run around the house? Ludicrous!
3. Eat at home, buy generic products at the cheapest grocery stores, and cook them yourself. Drink only water -- and from the tap.
My response: I know canned dog food is getting expensive, too. But hell, you don't have to buy the gourmet brands. What the hell are you thinking?
4. Cut the utility bills by turning off the AC and as many lights as possible, taking fewer baths and showers and unplugging unused devices.
My response: Please take heed to this great piece of advice, especially those of you, who live in the areas that have been experiencing three digit temperatures. You see, the elderly suffer the quickest from heat stroke; therefore, you won't have to worry about any of the above suggestions or those that follow, cuz y'all be dead. Plus you'll be doing the deficit a favor and you'll have the privilege of knowing that you died for your country.
5. Drive as little as possible.
My response: You don't have clothes anyway, (see suggestion #2) you can't eat out, (see suggestion #3) and unless you move to Venezuela, where a gallon of gas will only cost you $0.19/gallon, you really can't afford to drive. In addition, you're too old to drive and, therefore, a menace to society.
6. Sell some belongings. A yard sale might get you by for a couple of weeks.
My response: You know those precious trinkets and things that have sentimental value? Why are you intent on hanging onto them? After all, you won't be around much longer. (see suggestion #4) Do you really need your wedding ring from a gazillion years ago? Good grief, your spouse has been long gone!
7. Ask family and friends for help. These will be tough times, so don't be proud.
My response: The people that Roger D is referring to are those who are currently paying into Social Security for their retirement. That money, however, is currently supporting you, because the government already spent the money you donated. (I don't know this to be fact, but pretty funny thought) Yeah, family and friends want to support you twice. Bet you'll be surprised to know that "Nobody knows you when you're down and out."
In my opinion, seniors, who waited for the "golden years" are being screwed in every way possible. And you know why? Because government is certain that seniors are too old and decrepit to stand up and fight. Government thinks that seniors can't amass at the White House and revolt.
I've got news for you - seniors are fighters!
Friday, July 29, 2011
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
America's Got Talent 7/27/11 - The Four Winners in the Quarter Finals
Tonight had to be my favorite show of the whole season - from beginning to end. How could it lose? The legendary Stevie Nicks performed, along with one of the most unique acts of last year - Fighting Gravity.
Fighting Gravity was one of my favorite acts last year, but Stevie Nicks topped them tonight; not with "For What It's Worth," a song from her newest album In Your Dreams, and not with the classic, "Edge of 17," either. She got my vote as number one performer of the night, because she announced that she hired Michael Grimm from last season to be her opening act on tour. WOOT!
But y'all are probably reading this to see who moved on to the semi finals, right? :D
It was surprising to me to see Ian Johnson, Summerwind Skippers and Purrfect Angelz all called to the stage. My first reaction was,"Huh?" Yeah, I thought America had lost their minds, until Nick said that none of 'em were going through. Another WOOT!
So, when Poplyfe and Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. (who has to shorten his name) were called on stage, I knew they were both going through, even before it was announced.
Then came four - Mauricio Herrera, Lys Agnes, Captain & Maybelle and Monet. There was no question in my mind which one of these performers were voted through.
But the last three, Professor Splash, Sh'Boss Boys and Seth Grabel? Well even last night I didn't have a clue. When the Sh'Boss Boys were voted off, it was between the two circus acts, and the judges voted for Professor Splash.
Next week will bring the last 12 performers before the semi finals. Hmmmm...I just might do a poll at that point. Maybe I should do a poll as to whether or not you'd like to see a poll? Nah! Just LOL!
Fighting Gravity was one of my favorite acts last year, but Stevie Nicks topped them tonight; not with "For What It's Worth," a song from her newest album In Your Dreams, and not with the classic, "Edge of 17," either. She got my vote as number one performer of the night, because she announced that she hired Michael Grimm from last season to be her opening act on tour. WOOT!
But y'all are probably reading this to see who moved on to the semi finals, right? :D
It was surprising to me to see Ian Johnson, Summerwind Skippers and Purrfect Angelz all called to the stage. My first reaction was,"Huh?" Yeah, I thought America had lost their minds, until Nick said that none of 'em were going through. Another WOOT!
So, when Poplyfe and Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. (who has to shorten his name) were called on stage, I knew they were both going through, even before it was announced.
Then came four - Mauricio Herrera, Lys Agnes, Captain & Maybelle and Monet. There was no question in my mind which one of these performers were voted through.
But the last three, Professor Splash, Sh'Boss Boys and Seth Grabel? Well even last night I didn't have a clue. When the Sh'Boss Boys were voted off, it was between the two circus acts, and the judges voted for Professor Splash.
Next week will bring the last 12 performers before the semi finals. Hmmmm...I just might do a poll at that point. Maybe I should do a poll as to whether or not you'd like to see a poll? Nah! Just LOL!
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
America's Got Talent 7-26-11 - Twelve Performers Fight to Win
Another exciting night on America's Got Talent. Now I know why, in the past, I've only watched starting with the quarter finals. lol
The first act on stage was a group of jump ropers from Boise, Idaho.Summerwind Skippers are fun to watch and their choreography is great. Still, I don't know if I'd pay to watch them jump rope as headliners in Vegas.
It's kind of like the YoYo Kid, Ian Johnson, although Summerwind didn't make as many mistakes as the kid from Hebron, Illinois. As skilled a yoyo-ist as he might be, I'm not shelling out big bucks to see the act.
Now, I might pay to see Sh'Boss Boys. LOL! How cute can you get? The rappers, 5, 6, and 7 years old, from Atlanta, are more then precious little boys, they're talented.
Mauricio Herrera, from Cali, is a consummate entertainer, who offers lots of fun in his act, but does he have the voice to go with the show? In my opinion, he didn't perform Viva Las Vegas as well as Elvis, and didn't come close to Tom Jones, when he sang Delilah. So I ain't giving him a million bucks.
A magician/stunt person, Seth Grabel, from L.A. gave a dramatic Houdini-esque performance, but to me the trick was obvious. He hung upside down in a straight-jacket, over a tank of boiling tar whilst a sawmill type blade threatened to cut through the beam from which he hung.
With a black hood on his head, he began to free himself before the blade even started turning. Once freed, he fell into the boiling hot tar. Don't think so! But someone covered in feathers came from the tank and was carried into a cannon and then shot into a tank of water, where the sans feathered Seth appeared. Sorry, more of a circus act to me.
There were a couple more circus acts, as well. Captain and Maybelle, from Georgia, are just too yucky to watch. Forget the circus, it's a side-show act. Of course when Piers mentioned disgusting, the disgusting duo hi 5'd each other. lol I don't want to go to Vegas to see someone with hooks in their eyelids, nose or tongue.
Professor Splash, a 50 year old, from Denver, who jumped from 36 ft 7 in high into a 12 in deep pool of water at 40 mph is exciting. Nevertheless, it screams circus to me. Even if he loses, he's set a world record.
Oakland, California brought us a band that is better than some professional bands. Poplyfe was so good tonight that Piers retracted his former statement about the lead singer's "I don't go without my brothers" band. They are the epitome of superstars and deserved the standing ovation they received.
And who cleans up real good? Well that be Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr, from West Virginia. He's got "Pizazz" all right. When he sang "Fly Me to the Moon" he actually sang to me, the audience. So, add charisma to his great vocals. Even if he doesn't win it all, I'm certain he'll never wash another car.
Another vocalist, 12 year old, Monet, from N.C. sang "Home." Something that her family lost in 2005 due to a storm. She sings with feeling, but lacks emotion - if that makes any sense. The start was rough, but she ended on a high-note. Nevertheless, I agree with the judges, who pointed out that she wasn't pitch perfect and isn't ready for the big time.
Lys Agnes, an opera singer, from Denver, who lost her significant other a couple years ago, is not only beautiful, but performed Carmen's "Habanera" exquisitely.
Of course, I can't forget the former professional cheerleaders, Purrfect Angelz, from Los Angeles, CA. The choreography was fun and they danced to one of my favorite songs - "Save a Horse and Ride a Cowboy." Mmmhmm - that's my motto, being such an animal lover. :D
There are three acts that I definitely want to see go to the semis: Lys Agnes, Poplyfe and Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. Maybe the Sh'Boss Boys, but I have a feeling America is going to vote for one of the circus acts. Guess, we'll see tomorrow night.
The first act on stage was a group of jump ropers from Boise, Idaho.Summerwind Skippers are fun to watch and their choreography is great. Still, I don't know if I'd pay to watch them jump rope as headliners in Vegas.
It's kind of like the YoYo Kid, Ian Johnson, although Summerwind didn't make as many mistakes as the kid from Hebron, Illinois. As skilled a yoyo-ist as he might be, I'm not shelling out big bucks to see the act.
Now, I might pay to see Sh'Boss Boys. LOL! How cute can you get? The rappers, 5, 6, and 7 years old, from Atlanta, are more then precious little boys, they're talented.
Mauricio Herrera, from Cali, is a consummate entertainer, who offers lots of fun in his act, but does he have the voice to go with the show? In my opinion, he didn't perform Viva Las Vegas as well as Elvis, and didn't come close to Tom Jones, when he sang Delilah. So I ain't giving him a million bucks.
A magician/stunt person, Seth Grabel, from L.A. gave a dramatic Houdini-esque performance, but to me the trick was obvious. He hung upside down in a straight-jacket, over a tank of boiling tar whilst a sawmill type blade threatened to cut through the beam from which he hung.
With a black hood on his head, he began to free himself before the blade even started turning. Once freed, he fell into the boiling hot tar. Don't think so! But someone covered in feathers came from the tank and was carried into a cannon and then shot into a tank of water, where the sans feathered Seth appeared. Sorry, more of a circus act to me.
There were a couple more circus acts, as well. Captain and Maybelle, from Georgia, are just too yucky to watch. Forget the circus, it's a side-show act. Of course when Piers mentioned disgusting, the disgusting duo hi 5'd each other. lol I don't want to go to Vegas to see someone with hooks in their eyelids, nose or tongue.
Professor Splash, a 50 year old, from Denver, who jumped from 36 ft 7 in high into a 12 in deep pool of water at 40 mph is exciting. Nevertheless, it screams circus to me. Even if he loses, he's set a world record.
Oakland, California brought us a band that is better than some professional bands. Poplyfe was so good tonight that Piers retracted his former statement about the lead singer's "I don't go without my brothers" band. They are the epitome of superstars and deserved the standing ovation they received.
And who cleans up real good? Well that be Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr, from West Virginia. He's got "Pizazz" all right. When he sang "Fly Me to the Moon" he actually sang to me, the audience. So, add charisma to his great vocals. Even if he doesn't win it all, I'm certain he'll never wash another car.
Another vocalist, 12 year old, Monet, from N.C. sang "Home." Something that her family lost in 2005 due to a storm. She sings with feeling, but lacks emotion - if that makes any sense. The start was rough, but she ended on a high-note. Nevertheless, I agree with the judges, who pointed out that she wasn't pitch perfect and isn't ready for the big time.
Lys Agnes, an opera singer, from Denver, who lost her significant other a couple years ago, is not only beautiful, but performed Carmen's "Habanera" exquisitely.
Of course, I can't forget the former professional cheerleaders, Purrfect Angelz, from Los Angeles, CA. The choreography was fun and they danced to one of my favorite songs - "Save a Horse and Ride a Cowboy." Mmmhmm - that's my motto, being such an animal lover. :D
There are three acts that I definitely want to see go to the semis: Lys Agnes, Poplyfe and Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. Maybe the Sh'Boss Boys, but I have a feeling America is going to vote for one of the circus acts. Guess, we'll see tomorrow night.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Cheaters
There's a joke about a wife, who walks into the bedroom and catches her husband in bed with another woman. He's shocked that his wife would think he's cheating and says, "What are you gonna believe, me or what you see?"
Actually, it's not a joke, because we all want to believe that the person we love would never cheat. "He loves me too much to hurt me like that." Even when the obvious slaps us in the face, we want to believe him.
Some men (and women too) are so good at cheating that even if you do catch them, they can convince you it's all in your mind.
I've always said, "Go with your gut." You know in your heart when the man you're with is being dishonest; unfaithful. Some women just ignore their instincts, because it's so hard to let go; especially, when you've shared years together; especially, when he professes his love and coddles you and tells you everything you need to hear in a way that you, yourself, are convinced that you're crazy to suspect him of cheating.
How could you possibly think that he's cheating, just because there's a naked woman in YOUR bed, with YOUR husband? Are you truly nuts? lol
I've had married men hit on me, even with their wives in the other room. I guess for that reason I never wanted to get married - even shied away from intimate or steady relationships. Funny part is, if you tell the wife, she won't believe you. Even if a "best friend" has the guts to say, "Your husband/boyfriend is cheating, and I have proof," chances are, you've just lost a best friend.
My best friend's husband hit on me at a party once. I told her - my mistake. Even though it ended our friendship, it did my heart good to know that a year later he left her for another woman. I wasn't happy about it, (well maybe a little) but at least she knows now I wasn't making it up for the reasons he gave her. "OMG! She's got such an ego to think I was hitting on her. She's just jealous that we have a loving relationship." Yeah, right.
I don't know why men (or women) cheat, but I know not all men cheat alike. There are a multitude of reasons for being unfaithful and I've heard them all. The wife doesn't understand him, the wife doesn't have time for him, the wife is frigid, etc.
Some men are compulsive cheaters. They really can't help themselves. They are needy. They need to know they are desirable to the opposite sex, they need their egos fed constantly, they need more sex than one woman could possibly give them without walking funny. But why do these men marry?
There's another situation in which I think women are blind. If you've ever dated a married man, or a guy who was in a relationship and he left his significant other for you - what makes you think, you're the exception? What makes you think that he won't cheat on you? And how could you ever trust him?
I'll tell you how, because cheaters are good talkers. They're manipulating and convincing. They can paint a picture with words akin to a masterpiece. And you're gullible, because you want to believe in happily ever after. You want to believe in the fairy tales (lies) that he's telling you.
I had a friend, who was so infatuated with this guy that even when his parents told her, "He's no good, he's a loser, he has a temper, he's lazy, he runs around with sluts and he'll make you miserably unhappy" she defended him and told them they were wrong. Guess parents really do know their kids.
She was in her last year of high school, an honor student, bright in every way, except one. She fell for his bull. She got pregnant, she quit high school, she ran off with him. On welfare, with one baby and a second on the way, she appeared at her mother's door with blackened eyes and bruises all over her body.
Seems he didn't like to be accused of cheating. The sad part is, he convinced her that it was all in her mind and begged her to come back to him. "I love you more than life itself" "I can't live without you - don't want to" "Think of the kids." Yeah, we women can be dumb when it comes to love.
Someone once told me that I was too young to be so cynical about love and relationships. Guess I've just seen too much to not be cynical. What I do know is, that most men think with their dix and don't think about the consequences of their infidelity until it's too late.
Guess what? It's too late! No matter how much it hurts to walk, you'll be better off in the long run.
Actually, it's not a joke, because we all want to believe that the person we love would never cheat. "He loves me too much to hurt me like that." Even when the obvious slaps us in the face, we want to believe him.
Some men (and women too) are so good at cheating that even if you do catch them, they can convince you it's all in your mind.
I've always said, "Go with your gut." You know in your heart when the man you're with is being dishonest; unfaithful. Some women just ignore their instincts, because it's so hard to let go; especially, when you've shared years together; especially, when he professes his love and coddles you and tells you everything you need to hear in a way that you, yourself, are convinced that you're crazy to suspect him of cheating.
How could you possibly think that he's cheating, just because there's a naked woman in YOUR bed, with YOUR husband? Are you truly nuts? lol
I've had married men hit on me, even with their wives in the other room. I guess for that reason I never wanted to get married - even shied away from intimate or steady relationships. Funny part is, if you tell the wife, she won't believe you. Even if a "best friend" has the guts to say, "Your husband/boyfriend is cheating, and I have proof," chances are, you've just lost a best friend.
My best friend's husband hit on me at a party once. I told her - my mistake. Even though it ended our friendship, it did my heart good to know that a year later he left her for another woman. I wasn't happy about it, (well maybe a little) but at least she knows now I wasn't making it up for the reasons he gave her. "OMG! She's got such an ego to think I was hitting on her. She's just jealous that we have a loving relationship." Yeah, right.
I don't know why men (or women) cheat, but I know not all men cheat alike. There are a multitude of reasons for being unfaithful and I've heard them all. The wife doesn't understand him, the wife doesn't have time for him, the wife is frigid, etc.
Some men are compulsive cheaters. They really can't help themselves. They are needy. They need to know they are desirable to the opposite sex, they need their egos fed constantly, they need more sex than one woman could possibly give them without walking funny. But why do these men marry?
There's another situation in which I think women are blind. If you've ever dated a married man, or a guy who was in a relationship and he left his significant other for you - what makes you think, you're the exception? What makes you think that he won't cheat on you? And how could you ever trust him?
I'll tell you how, because cheaters are good talkers. They're manipulating and convincing. They can paint a picture with words akin to a masterpiece. And you're gullible, because you want to believe in happily ever after. You want to believe in the fairy tales (lies) that he's telling you.
I had a friend, who was so infatuated with this guy that even when his parents told her, "He's no good, he's a loser, he has a temper, he's lazy, he runs around with sluts and he'll make you miserably unhappy" she defended him and told them they were wrong. Guess parents really do know their kids.
She was in her last year of high school, an honor student, bright in every way, except one. She fell for his bull. She got pregnant, she quit high school, she ran off with him. On welfare, with one baby and a second on the way, she appeared at her mother's door with blackened eyes and bruises all over her body.
Seems he didn't like to be accused of cheating. The sad part is, he convinced her that it was all in her mind and begged her to come back to him. "I love you more than life itself" "I can't live without you - don't want to" "Think of the kids." Yeah, we women can be dumb when it comes to love.
Someone once told me that I was too young to be so cynical about love and relationships. Guess I've just seen too much to not be cynical. What I do know is, that most men think with their dix and don't think about the consequences of their infidelity until it's too late.
Guess what? It's too late! No matter how much it hurts to walk, you'll be better off in the long run.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
America's Got Talent July 20, 2011- The Best Four Move On
America has spoken and the best four out of the 12, according to us, are moving on to the semifinals. But first, let me talk a bit about tonight's entertainment.
The first to perform was Hot Shell Ray with their new hit, Tonight, Tonight. Now let me see...we've had the heavy metal and rap, and now what? The group sounded tame by today's standards. No cursing in the song, no screaming, understandable lyrics. Are we going back in time? lol
Then, and I have to say this, "IN YOUR FACE PIERS MORGAN!" When Traces came on stage, I was like, hey, guy making me dizzy going round and round in hula hoop. Actually, it started off pretty boring and if they were an act auditioning, Piers would have buzzed 'em real quick. But when the other members of the troupe came on stage, the action began. And OMG! Piers????? How dare they perform some male pole dancing! Excuse me? What you say? "America's not ready for male pole dancers?" Hmmmm?
All right, I made a mistake in last night's blog. (which by the way, didn't come up in search engines. Thank you Blogspot) Tonight wasn't too unexpected though, as far as I was concerned.
When The Ropers, Thomas John and Silhouettes were called on stage I wasn't at all anxious or sweating it. Obviously, there is only one real talent and that is Silhouettes.
The second three acts called were Steven Retchless, Geechy Guy and Attack Dance Crew. This wasn't even iffy. Well okay a bit iffy, because I wasn't sure America was ready for a male pole dancer, even though his performance far out shined the other two acts. America done good, though, and Steven Retchless, much to Piers's dismay, is heading for the semi finals.
Here was my mistake last night. I chose Daniel Joseph Baker and Dani Shay to move on so, when the two of them, along with Dylan Andre were called, I was like...HUH? Pardon my mistake, I forgot about the Smage Brothers. And if I had to choose between Daniel Joseph Baker and Dani Shay, although I think they're both deserving, it would have to be Daniel Joseph Baker - and yeah, he got America's vote. His "Thank you, America, for letting me be myself," pulled at my heart strings.
Last week, I don't remember the judges having a say in the acts, but this week they did. The next three acts called on stage were Smage Bros., Landon Swank and Mona Lisa. I didn't think Mona Lisa would make it, but America loves magic and so do the judges. This was the first tense moment for me.
When Sharon picked Smage Bros and Piers picked Landon Swank, it was up to Howie. He liked both the acts almost equally, but he went with the most exciting and chose the Smage Bros. woohoo! I would have too. Good choice, Howie.I think we all hope the non-brother, brother doesn't get injured.
Now, hopefully, the search engines will pick this up and y'all can read it. Readership didn't fall off too much, but every 100 counts to me.
The first to perform was Hot Shell Ray with their new hit, Tonight, Tonight. Now let me see...we've had the heavy metal and rap, and now what? The group sounded tame by today's standards. No cursing in the song, no screaming, understandable lyrics. Are we going back in time? lol
Then, and I have to say this, "IN YOUR FACE PIERS MORGAN!" When Traces came on stage, I was like, hey, guy making me dizzy going round and round in hula hoop. Actually, it started off pretty boring and if they were an act auditioning, Piers would have buzzed 'em real quick. But when the other members of the troupe came on stage, the action began. And OMG! Piers????? How dare they perform some male pole dancing! Excuse me? What you say? "America's not ready for male pole dancers?" Hmmmm?
All right, I made a mistake in last night's blog. (which by the way, didn't come up in search engines. Thank you Blogspot) Tonight wasn't too unexpected though, as far as I was concerned.
When The Ropers, Thomas John and Silhouettes were called on stage I wasn't at all anxious or sweating it. Obviously, there is only one real talent and that is Silhouettes.
The second three acts called were Steven Retchless, Geechy Guy and Attack Dance Crew. This wasn't even iffy. Well okay a bit iffy, because I wasn't sure America was ready for a male pole dancer, even though his performance far out shined the other two acts. America done good, though, and Steven Retchless, much to Piers's dismay, is heading for the semi finals.
Here was my mistake last night. I chose Daniel Joseph Baker and Dani Shay to move on so, when the two of them, along with Dylan Andre were called, I was like...HUH? Pardon my mistake, I forgot about the Smage Brothers. And if I had to choose between Daniel Joseph Baker and Dani Shay, although I think they're both deserving, it would have to be Daniel Joseph Baker - and yeah, he got America's vote. His "Thank you, America, for letting me be myself," pulled at my heart strings.
Last week, I don't remember the judges having a say in the acts, but this week they did. The next three acts called on stage were Smage Bros., Landon Swank and Mona Lisa. I didn't think Mona Lisa would make it, but America loves magic and so do the judges. This was the first tense moment for me.
When Sharon picked Smage Bros and Piers picked Landon Swank, it was up to Howie. He liked both the acts almost equally, but he went with the most exciting and chose the Smage Bros. woohoo! I would have too. Good choice, Howie.I think we all hope the non-brother, brother doesn't get injured.
Now, hopefully, the search engines will pick this up and y'all can read it. Readership didn't fall off too much, but every 100 counts to me.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
America's Got Talent 7-19-11 - Twelve More Acts
Another 12 face the hardest audience ever - the general public. We're either gonna like 'em or hate 'em, or we're gonna be undecided. What these acts know, when they get on stage, is that this is their last chance to impress America. Who impressed you?
First we were attacked by Attack Dance Crew from Tallahassee, Florida. *shrugs* With all the other dance groups I've seen this season, I wasn't too impressed.
Next, Dani Shay, from Orlando, Florida. I just know America's heart went out to her when she goofed in Vegas. I'm as happy as she was that the judges gave her a second chance.
Following Dani's so not mainstream song, we were "hammered" with one-liners. Geechy Guy, who hails from Rochester, is the heavy sweater who apparently found an antiperspirant, because he was pretty cool tonight in response to Piers's critique. "I'm not sure what you do for a living, so I'll have to take the word of a professional comic," he said, referring to Howie, who thinks he is funny.
His last joke was hilarious. A guy poses for a Grey Poupon commercial holding open this ginormous sandwich and the line reads "Poupon me." LOFL Guess you had to be there.
Daniel Joseph Baker, from Katy, Texas has - since the beginning - been one of my favorites. Tonight, he appeared on stage sitting at a piano more flamboyant than his character But even the Zebra facade in no way out shined him. He performed, Lady Gaga's "I'm On The Edge," with the confidence of a seasoned entertainer. You're on your way to stardom, "Lady GuyGuy."
And whilst we're all looking for the million-dollar act, I can't say I was too impressed with The Rhinestone Ropers, or their stage-frightened horse, Lucky. Of course, I didn't think they deserved a straight-through to Hollywood, either.
Like they say in show business, never perform with animals or kids. I understood what the lawyer, turned "Wild-West showman," meant about the horse being out of his element with the lights and small stage and all, but this horse failed miserably and the lawyer, "Mounting him from behind" wasn't even exciting.
Maybe they should have kept Lucky on stage for the Pennsylvania boy, Dylan Andre, seeing as they both seemed a bit uncomfortable up there. *shrugs* He's not bad and will grow, I'm sure. But with only one year's worth of experience, he needs more time.
Now if Landon Swank, from Alaska, could adopt some of Baker's stage presence, he'd be a pretty good magician. He could have made that see through mirror trick a lot more exciting.
Speaking of excitement, it doesn't get more heart-pounding than the Smage Bros and their motorcycle act. From a small town in Wisconsin, where I guess there's nothing better to do than motorcycle tricks, they came to Hollywood and wowed the audience with some thrilling stunts. The "brother without a mother of theirs" gets my applause. Just laying there like he did takes guts.
I suppose it took guts for Thomas John the juggler from San Fran to perform his death defying balancing act whilst fumbling more of his bowling pins. Oh well, can't win 'em all.
Steven Retchless, the male pole dancer from NY NY, offered an exquisite performance. Piers doesn't get it, but like Steven said, "It takes a lot of effort to make something look effortless." Hell, he was bleeding after his performance. Thanks to the audience for booing Piers. And thanks to Howie for the comparison, "Last season we had Prince Poppycock, you're like Prince PoleyCock." lol
Named after a work of art, the singing twins, Mona Lisa, from Houston, have great harmony. They've got a lot going for them, but I don't see a million-dollar act. The song they chose, Rascal Flatts, "Bless the Broken Road," whilst some awesome lyrics, didn't offer the wow factor to warrant a million bucks.
But for the wow factor, we got Silhouettes. A group of 42 dancers - the youngest being three - from Denver, Colorado, who perform shadow artistry. It's uniquely genius and entertaining to watch these ballet dancers form scenes with their bodies.
Obviously you're bound to get a standing ovation from Americans when you pay tribute to America with "God Bless America," but daaayuum, they built the White House, Mt. Rushmore, the NY Skyline, the Statue of Liberty, and America spelled out, with their bodies. It was truly awesome!
My picks to move on to the finals: Silhouettes, Steven Retchless, Daniel Joseph Baker and Dani Shay.
Amirite? (I learned that from Ayesee @ It's Gosu. And no, it's not a Greek God like I thought.
First we were attacked by Attack Dance Crew from Tallahassee, Florida. *shrugs* With all the other dance groups I've seen this season, I wasn't too impressed.
Next, Dani Shay, from Orlando, Florida. I just know America's heart went out to her when she goofed in Vegas. I'm as happy as she was that the judges gave her a second chance.
Following Dani's so not mainstream song, we were "hammered" with one-liners. Geechy Guy, who hails from Rochester, is the heavy sweater who apparently found an antiperspirant, because he was pretty cool tonight in response to Piers's critique. "I'm not sure what you do for a living, so I'll have to take the word of a professional comic," he said, referring to Howie, who thinks he is funny.
His last joke was hilarious. A guy poses for a Grey Poupon commercial holding open this ginormous sandwich and the line reads "Poupon me." LOFL Guess you had to be there.
Daniel Joseph Baker, from Katy, Texas has - since the beginning - been one of my favorites. Tonight, he appeared on stage sitting at a piano more flamboyant than his character But even the Zebra facade in no way out shined him. He performed, Lady Gaga's "I'm On The Edge," with the confidence of a seasoned entertainer. You're on your way to stardom, "Lady GuyGuy."
And whilst we're all looking for the million-dollar act, I can't say I was too impressed with The Rhinestone Ropers, or their stage-frightened horse, Lucky. Of course, I didn't think they deserved a straight-through to Hollywood, either.
Like they say in show business, never perform with animals or kids. I understood what the lawyer, turned "Wild-West showman," meant about the horse being out of his element with the lights and small stage and all, but this horse failed miserably and the lawyer, "Mounting him from behind" wasn't even exciting.
Maybe they should have kept Lucky on stage for the Pennsylvania boy, Dylan Andre, seeing as they both seemed a bit uncomfortable up there. *shrugs* He's not bad and will grow, I'm sure. But with only one year's worth of experience, he needs more time.
Now if Landon Swank, from Alaska, could adopt some of Baker's stage presence, he'd be a pretty good magician. He could have made that see through mirror trick a lot more exciting.
Speaking of excitement, it doesn't get more heart-pounding than the Smage Bros and their motorcycle act. From a small town in Wisconsin, where I guess there's nothing better to do than motorcycle tricks, they came to Hollywood and wowed the audience with some thrilling stunts. The "brother without a mother of theirs" gets my applause. Just laying there like he did takes guts.
I suppose it took guts for Thomas John the juggler from San Fran to perform his death defying balancing act whilst fumbling more of his bowling pins. Oh well, can't win 'em all.
Steven Retchless, the male pole dancer from NY NY, offered an exquisite performance. Piers doesn't get it, but like Steven said, "It takes a lot of effort to make something look effortless." Hell, he was bleeding after his performance. Thanks to the audience for booing Piers. And thanks to Howie for the comparison, "Last season we had Prince Poppycock, you're like Prince PoleyCock." lol
Named after a work of art, the singing twins, Mona Lisa, from Houston, have great harmony. They've got a lot going for them, but I don't see a million-dollar act. The song they chose, Rascal Flatts, "Bless the Broken Road," whilst some awesome lyrics, didn't offer the wow factor to warrant a million bucks.
But for the wow factor, we got Silhouettes. A group of 42 dancers - the youngest being three - from Denver, Colorado, who perform shadow artistry. It's uniquely genius and entertaining to watch these ballet dancers form scenes with their bodies.
Obviously you're bound to get a standing ovation from Americans when you pay tribute to America with "God Bless America," but daaayuum, they built the White House, Mt. Rushmore, the NY Skyline, the Statue of Liberty, and America spelled out, with their bodies. It was truly awesome!
My picks to move on to the finals: Silhouettes, Steven Retchless, Daniel Joseph Baker and Dani Shay.
Amirite? (I learned that from Ayesee @ It's Gosu. And no, it's not a Greek God like I thought.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Another DC Area LAN Win for Avilo
Dammit! I gave away the results in the title. :D
CyberGrounds Tournament 6.0 took place today, and I think they had one of the biggest turnouts ever. Of course when I saw Avilo's name in the bracket - TiTs.Avilo? I was like, wtf?
Torenhire, who does the brackets, has had a private joke going with avilo since the last LAN. So now, Torenhire announced on TL that he is the manager of "TitsGaming" and avilo joined the team. I mean why wouldn't he join? Avilo loves playing with Tits...Gaming. Yeah, it's all in fun and that's what Starcraft should be - FUN.
This is probably the first DC LAN that I was unable to watch and I panicked a bit not knowing what was going on, but guess it's just as well. Afterwards, Avilo called me and told me I would have been biting my nails until they bled if I had been able to watch, especially the games between Luckyfool and Sonkie.
Now, why wasn't I able to watch? Because, suddenly the stream died. IPP, who usually casts the CyberGrounds tournaments, was there streaming, then took a really, really long lunch break, then came back, but shortly after that the stream died. I figured he was having problems, because there was more down time than there was casting.
It wasn't until much later I learned he walked out, because he didn't feel like casting for 30 viewers. Someone (and I won't mention names) neglected to list the event with TL, so people didn't know it was happening. :(
Nevertheless, I was a viewer as were 29 other people so, basically IPP was saying, you're not important. Boo Hiss Ipp.
When it went down, I didn't know what was going on, but I kept track of Torenhire's brackets, and especially paid close attention to Tits.Avilo. There were some well known names in the DC area that made it to the last of the BO3. There wasn't a round number in the bracket, so I don't know if that was the semifinals or not.
Sadistx was competing against vile.illusion (same guy as Revillusion)
GosuSonkie v VGAnfield
NrGLuckyFool v IXCMaestro
TiTs Avilo (glares) v Thethys
I knew Luckyfool would beat out Maestro and have to face Avilo. I just laughed when my prediction was right.
So the BO5 was Luckyfool v Avilo and Sonkie v Illusion.
It's Gosu has pretty good team members, and I was almost positive that Avilo would take Luckyfool (hey, I do pretty good with the Liquibets on TL - 9 right votes in a row; 1 wrong) and was sure that Sonkie would take Illusion. So Avilo's final game would be v Sonki. Again, I was right. :D
Avilo is a damn good Terran and has been playing for a long time so, I was confident he would take Sonkie. We talked beforehand and he sounded just as confident. After all, it was a DC area LAN, and Avilo hasn't lost one yet - except maybe the first he attended.
Once he gets in the zone, he's there, and nothing distracts him. He focuses on one thing - WINNING! But like I said, It's Gosu has pretty good players on their team and Sonkie is one of them. The fact that he's a Terran, put me at ease, because Avilo's TvT is impeccable. Next time, It's Gosu will probably send a Protoss. LOL
Around 10:30 p.m. the phone rang. Alls he said was, "3-1, I won." That's my Terran man!
So, avilo, Master of Mech, is still the undefeated champ in the DC area.
He's been competing in more online tournaments, too. Last night - and I almost forgot about Hypercrew, because they've been gone so long - he took 2nd place, losing to Ret - the infamous MLG-Columbus girlfriend thief. lol
Zyori cast that, along with Liz, because Janitor had to go to a wedding. Zyori knows avilo from the DC area LANs and knows what a nice guy he is, but he knows, too, that avilo is a fairly decent Terran. :D
Anyway, I can fall asleep now with my nails in tact. :)
CyberGrounds Tournament 6.0 took place today, and I think they had one of the biggest turnouts ever. Of course when I saw Avilo's name in the bracket - TiTs.Avilo? I was like, wtf?
Torenhire, who does the brackets, has had a private joke going with avilo since the last LAN. So now, Torenhire announced on TL that he is the manager of "TitsGaming" and avilo joined the team. I mean why wouldn't he join? Avilo loves playing with Tits...Gaming. Yeah, it's all in fun and that's what Starcraft should be - FUN.
This is probably the first DC LAN that I was unable to watch and I panicked a bit not knowing what was going on, but guess it's just as well. Afterwards, Avilo called me and told me I would have been biting my nails until they bled if I had been able to watch, especially the games between Luckyfool and Sonkie.
Now, why wasn't I able to watch? Because, suddenly the stream died. IPP, who usually casts the CyberGrounds tournaments, was there streaming, then took a really, really long lunch break, then came back, but shortly after that the stream died. I figured he was having problems, because there was more down time than there was casting.
It wasn't until much later I learned he walked out, because he didn't feel like casting for 30 viewers. Someone (and I won't mention names) neglected to list the event with TL, so people didn't know it was happening. :(
Nevertheless, I was a viewer as were 29 other people so, basically IPP was saying, you're not important. Boo Hiss Ipp.
When it went down, I didn't know what was going on, but I kept track of Torenhire's brackets, and especially paid close attention to Tits.Avilo. There were some well known names in the DC area that made it to the last of the BO3. There wasn't a round number in the bracket, so I don't know if that was the semifinals or not.
Sadistx was competing against vile.illusion (same guy as Revillusion)
GosuSonkie v VGAnfield
NrGLuckyFool v IXCMaestro
TiTs Avilo (glares) v Thethys
I knew Luckyfool would beat out Maestro and have to face Avilo. I just laughed when my prediction was right.
So the BO5 was Luckyfool v Avilo and Sonkie v Illusion.
It's Gosu has pretty good team members, and I was almost positive that Avilo would take Luckyfool (hey, I do pretty good with the Liquibets on TL - 9 right votes in a row; 1 wrong) and was sure that Sonkie would take Illusion. So Avilo's final game would be v Sonki. Again, I was right. :D
Avilo is a damn good Terran and has been playing for a long time so, I was confident he would take Sonkie. We talked beforehand and he sounded just as confident. After all, it was a DC area LAN, and Avilo hasn't lost one yet - except maybe the first he attended.
Once he gets in the zone, he's there, and nothing distracts him. He focuses on one thing - WINNING! But like I said, It's Gosu has pretty good players on their team and Sonkie is one of them. The fact that he's a Terran, put me at ease, because Avilo's TvT is impeccable. Next time, It's Gosu will probably send a Protoss. LOL
Around 10:30 p.m. the phone rang. Alls he said was, "3-1, I won." That's my Terran man!
So, avilo, Master of Mech, is still the undefeated champ in the DC area.
He's been competing in more online tournaments, too. Last night - and I almost forgot about Hypercrew, because they've been gone so long - he took 2nd place, losing to Ret - the infamous MLG-Columbus girlfriend thief. lol
Zyori cast that, along with Liz, because Janitor had to go to a wedding. Zyori knows avilo from the DC area LANs and knows what a nice guy he is, but he knows, too, that avilo is a fairly decent Terran. :D
Anyway, I can fall asleep now with my nails in tact. :)
Friday, July 15, 2011
Do You Have a Sense of Humor? Part II The Starcraft Community
Okay, I bitched about losing my sense of humor when it comes to government. But there's another time I lose my sense of humor and it has to do with the Starcraft community.
The other night I watched the It's Gosu stream of the Omega Divisional competition. Actually, I asked avilo to enter and he did. woohoo! I also watched the Beta and Alpha divisions that took place on Monday and Tuesday, and enjoyed them immensely.
Like I said before, the casters are great and the people in chat are so awesome cool. Well they were in the first two competitions and I certainly expected the same in Wednesday night's competition.
I get serious when avilo competes, but that's okay, I can still find the humor. Of course I want him to win, but I know, too, that he does better at LANs than he does online. People in the It's Gosu chat usually like his play style, the casters even praise his play style, whether they like it or not. Lots of the Koreans that play Terran are using the style he developed in beta, incorporating their own flare. Of course, he won't get any of the credit.
So what makes me lose my sense of humor uncontrollably? When people get dumb!
It's Gosu just signed a Korean Protoss player, who goes by the name of, HwangSin, and he was competing in Wednesday night's competition. Avilo, having made it to the semi finals, had to play HwangSin. Names don't intimidate avilo. He plays his game no matter who he's competing against.
When avilo resorts to allins they call him a "noob" a "cheeser." I, for one, like to watch a game that offers strategic plays, but in a competition you do what you have to do to win. Incontrol and other Starcraft players have allined and cheesed their way to the top and people praise 'em. When avilo does it - he's called names.
As far as I'm concerned HwangSin allined to take avilo - 2-0. Were people happy with what I call all-in games? Well it seemed like it to me. The casters jokingly said, "Avilo did win the APM - 284 to HwangSin's 160." Guess APM doesn't matter too much when it comes to SCII. Anyway, did I lose my sense of humor? I felt it fading, but it wasn't over for avilo.
As avilo and I waited to see who he'd play for third place, we talked. Two of It's Gosu team members were playing each other for the finals - One a Zerg, the other Protoss.
I know little about the game's details. I don't have to know, because I'm a spectator. What I do know are avilo's weaknesses and where he makes mistakes so, I act like a coach - one who knows the player but not the game. lol It's nothing new. Before all his games I give him pep talks and tell him to, "Remember this and don't forget that." Then before he begins, I send him off with a glhf kiss and hug and a "gOgOgo Avilo."
The stream chat was alive with 184 viewers, most of them to support teamGosu, of course. I was there, as usual, for avilo and I think a few others there had faith in him.
When wbc - Protoss won over Zerker - Zerg, I gave avilo another pep talk. Avilo took the first game and I only hoped he remembered what we talked about and didn't do anything dumb.
There were already people in chat booing Avilo and saying nasty things, just like any fan of that player's opponent would do. It hurts me because I know how hard avilo works to succeed, it doesn't bother avilo in the least. Sometimes I think the haters motivate him.
I can't remember now what he did to make me type "Avilo, dammit, I told you to watch out for that." ToweLy, one of the It's Gosu site members, who was in chat accused "us" of cheating. I was driven to tears by a 17 year old and even though Voss, the mod, corrected ToweLy, it was too late.
After that I had no sense of humor. I lost it completely. Everything said, thereafter against avilo was an attack, as far as I was concerned. Once again I was dealing with the TeamLiquid and GR mentality. Nothing was funny anymore.
Avilo lost the second game and he and wbc went into the third. Avilo's in the "zone" when he begins a competition so there's no communication with him. As I read chat I kept repeating the mantra avilo told me say, "Hater's gonna hate." I stopped talking chat and instead of reading it, focused on the game. Then suddenly avilo was gone and the haters had a field day.
"He knew he was losing and rage quit." The tears that rolled down the cheeks of my all too sensitive self turned to sobs, because I knew better. I knew all too well what happened, because it's happened so many times before. I know his situation like no one else does and it's frankly no one's business.
The casters didn't believe he rage quit and gave him time to reconnect. In the meantime, ToweLy and I were having words. I was upset knowing what Avilo was going through and then having to contend with hater's in chat. Finally, I just told ToweLy to "stfu...seriously."
I was shaking by the time avilo got back to me, which was only minutes later. As soon as I got word, I got in chat and announced that his 'puter crashed and he'll be back. I was basically called a liar by haters.
ToweLy typed something, which I'm pretty sure was directed at me about "You're a (blank) and you know it." I have no idea what the blank was and at any other time would have probably replied humorously, because what people say about me, doesn't bother me. Now if I could learn to feel that way when people attack those I love, I'd be fine. But yeah, my sense of humor was gone.
When I was sure that avilo was back in game, I logged off of It's Gosu, so, I didn't see the third game, but I think it was really nice of wbc and admin to start a new third game. Like I said before, It's Gosu has a lot of nice people, and if they weren't so Terran heavy I might suggest Avilo talk to them about a spot. (Actually I did, before I learned how Terran heavy they are) They are to Terran what Reign is to Protoss. If you're a Zerg player, It's Gosu is lacking terribly.
I was disappointed that Avilo lost 2-1, but I'm sure he lost more than concentration and focus during the third game. Avilo keeps telling me to toughen up, but when it comes to those I care about, I'm all soft heart. I cried myself to sleep - not because he came in fourth, which I think was damn good. And yesterday, I spent the day disillusioned with the gaming community so much so that I couldn't even function.
So, yeah, when people attack avilo, I lose my sense of humor. I mean it's okay for me to attack him, though. lol. And ToweLy, I'm so not a blank. hehe
What makes you lose your sense of humor? I'd like to know I'm not alone. :)
P.S. Thanks to Voss, Shakemaster and Juan (new to chat stream) for your kind words of support.
The other night I watched the It's Gosu stream of the Omega Divisional competition. Actually, I asked avilo to enter and he did. woohoo! I also watched the Beta and Alpha divisions that took place on Monday and Tuesday, and enjoyed them immensely.
Like I said before, the casters are great and the people in chat are so awesome cool. Well they were in the first two competitions and I certainly expected the same in Wednesday night's competition.
I get serious when avilo competes, but that's okay, I can still find the humor. Of course I want him to win, but I know, too, that he does better at LANs than he does online. People in the It's Gosu chat usually like his play style, the casters even praise his play style, whether they like it or not. Lots of the Koreans that play Terran are using the style he developed in beta, incorporating their own flare. Of course, he won't get any of the credit.
So what makes me lose my sense of humor uncontrollably? When people get dumb!
It's Gosu just signed a Korean Protoss player, who goes by the name of, HwangSin, and he was competing in Wednesday night's competition. Avilo, having made it to the semi finals, had to play HwangSin. Names don't intimidate avilo. He plays his game no matter who he's competing against.
When avilo resorts to allins they call him a "noob" a "cheeser." I, for one, like to watch a game that offers strategic plays, but in a competition you do what you have to do to win. Incontrol and other Starcraft players have allined and cheesed their way to the top and people praise 'em. When avilo does it - he's called names.
As far as I'm concerned HwangSin allined to take avilo - 2-0. Were people happy with what I call all-in games? Well it seemed like it to me. The casters jokingly said, "Avilo did win the APM - 284 to HwangSin's 160." Guess APM doesn't matter too much when it comes to SCII. Anyway, did I lose my sense of humor? I felt it fading, but it wasn't over for avilo.
As avilo and I waited to see who he'd play for third place, we talked. Two of It's Gosu team members were playing each other for the finals - One a Zerg, the other Protoss.
I know little about the game's details. I don't have to know, because I'm a spectator. What I do know are avilo's weaknesses and where he makes mistakes so, I act like a coach - one who knows the player but not the game. lol It's nothing new. Before all his games I give him pep talks and tell him to, "Remember this and don't forget that." Then before he begins, I send him off with a glhf kiss and hug and a "gOgOgo Avilo."
The stream chat was alive with 184 viewers, most of them to support teamGosu, of course. I was there, as usual, for avilo and I think a few others there had faith in him.
When wbc - Protoss won over Zerker - Zerg, I gave avilo another pep talk. Avilo took the first game and I only hoped he remembered what we talked about and didn't do anything dumb.
There were already people in chat booing Avilo and saying nasty things, just like any fan of that player's opponent would do. It hurts me because I know how hard avilo works to succeed, it doesn't bother avilo in the least. Sometimes I think the haters motivate him.
I can't remember now what he did to make me type "Avilo, dammit, I told you to watch out for that." ToweLy, one of the It's Gosu site members, who was in chat accused "us" of cheating. I was driven to tears by a 17 year old and even though Voss, the mod, corrected ToweLy, it was too late.
After that I had no sense of humor. I lost it completely. Everything said, thereafter against avilo was an attack, as far as I was concerned. Once again I was dealing with the TeamLiquid and GR mentality. Nothing was funny anymore.
Avilo lost the second game and he and wbc went into the third. Avilo's in the "zone" when he begins a competition so there's no communication with him. As I read chat I kept repeating the mantra avilo told me say, "Hater's gonna hate." I stopped talking chat and instead of reading it, focused on the game. Then suddenly avilo was gone and the haters had a field day.
"He knew he was losing and rage quit." The tears that rolled down the cheeks of my all too sensitive self turned to sobs, because I knew better. I knew all too well what happened, because it's happened so many times before. I know his situation like no one else does and it's frankly no one's business.
The casters didn't believe he rage quit and gave him time to reconnect. In the meantime, ToweLy and I were having words. I was upset knowing what Avilo was going through and then having to contend with hater's in chat. Finally, I just told ToweLy to "stfu...seriously."
I was shaking by the time avilo got back to me, which was only minutes later. As soon as I got word, I got in chat and announced that his 'puter crashed and he'll be back. I was basically called a liar by haters.
ToweLy typed something, which I'm pretty sure was directed at me about "You're a (blank) and you know it." I have no idea what the blank was and at any other time would have probably replied humorously, because what people say about me, doesn't bother me. Now if I could learn to feel that way when people attack those I love, I'd be fine. But yeah, my sense of humor was gone.
When I was sure that avilo was back in game, I logged off of It's Gosu, so, I didn't see the third game, but I think it was really nice of wbc and admin to start a new third game. Like I said before, It's Gosu has a lot of nice people, and if they weren't so Terran heavy I might suggest Avilo talk to them about a spot. (Actually I did, before I learned how Terran heavy they are) They are to Terran what Reign is to Protoss. If you're a Zerg player, It's Gosu is lacking terribly.
I was disappointed that Avilo lost 2-1, but I'm sure he lost more than concentration and focus during the third game. Avilo keeps telling me to toughen up, but when it comes to those I care about, I'm all soft heart. I cried myself to sleep - not because he came in fourth, which I think was damn good. And yesterday, I spent the day disillusioned with the gaming community so much so that I couldn't even function.
So, yeah, when people attack avilo, I lose my sense of humor. I mean it's okay for me to attack him, though. lol. And ToweLy, I'm so not a blank. hehe
What makes you lose your sense of humor? I'd like to know I'm not alone. :)
P.S. Thanks to Voss, Shakemaster and Juan (new to chat stream) for your kind words of support.
"Economic Armageddon." Do You Have a Sense of Humor?
I pride myself in having a sense of humor, but I realize - as much as I'd like to maintain one in all situations - mine fails me when it's most important.
For instance, I can't find anything funny about the U.S. deficit or the "Economic Armageddon" America faces. Whereas, I'm certain, if George Carlin were alive, he'd find something hysterically funny.
I wasn't a PolySci major and didn't even involve myself too much in politics until recently. I vote, like many do, with the idea that no matter who you vote for someone else is pulling the puppet's strings.
How dare we elect officials that get U.S. into a 2.4 trillion dollars debt? How dumb are we? How trusting? How naive?
Is there a fix? Sure! From an "I don't know anything about politics view."
Let Congress take a cut in pay. Stop giving raises to retired Congress persons. As a matter of fact, make Congress contribute to Social Security instead of having their own "safe" retirement and health plan.
Stop giving incentives to the rich!
Stop handing money out to other countries.
Stop helping drug-addicts stay on drugs, because you're giving them Social Security Disability, whilst those who truly need it have to fight tooth and nail for the same benefits.
Tax the frickin billionaires!
Make it mandatory for billionaires to tithe to the government! Right now. "Hey, billionaires, millionaires, Uncle Sam needs ya! You are hereby recruited to donate a minimum of 10% of your annual income this Sunday to help us pay off the National debt that we idiots got us into."
Hell, I can go on and on about how to fix things. If we, as a people, working or retired, have to live on a budget, why shouldn't the government? Am I just being blonde?
When I listen to Obama speak about all this crap, I lose my sense of humor. When I hear someone like Whoopie Goldberg shout out that she paid into Social Security and she wants her damn money back, I wonder if she doesn't get it, will she have to go without.
I was in the store the other day and there were several seniors trying to decide if they could afford to buy something - like food for humans. Not funny! An elderly woman passed out in the parking lot due to lack of food and the heat index. She can't afford to cool her house. She was at the store to pick up meds.
So, yeah, this makes me lose my sense of humor. It makes me wanna cry, it makes me frustrated, it makes me angry. I just can't find the funny side of all this debt. I hate that government spends our money and takes care of everyone but the American poor.
What say you?
For instance, I can't find anything funny about the U.S. deficit or the "Economic Armageddon" America faces. Whereas, I'm certain, if George Carlin were alive, he'd find something hysterically funny.
I wasn't a PolySci major and didn't even involve myself too much in politics until recently. I vote, like many do, with the idea that no matter who you vote for someone else is pulling the puppet's strings.
How dare we elect officials that get U.S. into a 2.4 trillion dollars debt? How dumb are we? How trusting? How naive?
Is there a fix? Sure! From an "I don't know anything about politics view."
Let Congress take a cut in pay. Stop giving raises to retired Congress persons. As a matter of fact, make Congress contribute to Social Security instead of having their own "safe" retirement and health plan.
Stop giving incentives to the rich!
Stop handing money out to other countries.
Stop helping drug-addicts stay on drugs, because you're giving them Social Security Disability, whilst those who truly need it have to fight tooth and nail for the same benefits.
Tax the frickin billionaires!
Make it mandatory for billionaires to tithe to the government! Right now. "Hey, billionaires, millionaires, Uncle Sam needs ya! You are hereby recruited to donate a minimum of 10% of your annual income this Sunday to help us pay off the National debt that we idiots got us into."
Hell, I can go on and on about how to fix things. If we, as a people, working or retired, have to live on a budget, why shouldn't the government? Am I just being blonde?
When I listen to Obama speak about all this crap, I lose my sense of humor. When I hear someone like Whoopie Goldberg shout out that she paid into Social Security and she wants her damn money back, I wonder if she doesn't get it, will she have to go without.
I was in the store the other day and there were several seniors trying to decide if they could afford to buy something - like food for humans. Not funny! An elderly woman passed out in the parking lot due to lack of food and the heat index. She can't afford to cool her house. She was at the store to pick up meds.
So, yeah, this makes me lose my sense of humor. It makes me wanna cry, it makes me frustrated, it makes me angry. I just can't find the funny side of all this debt. I hate that government spends our money and takes care of everyone but the American poor.
What say you?
Thursday, July 14, 2011
AGT - Which Four are Going to the Semi-Finals?
Out of the 12 acts in last night's show, only four will proceed to the semi-finals. We can't blame the judges for this one, because the viewers finally had their votes. So, is it based on talent or the amount of friends you have?
The first acts to be called on stage were, Aero Duo, Fearless Flores Family and Snap Boogie. My heart skipped a beat. I was so fearful that "friends" would overrule "talent." Obviously, I knew that Aero Duo wasn't going to make it; nevertheless, there were two popular acts standing on the stage.
Sometimes I hate those dramatic pauses. But when Nick announced the winner as Snap Boogie, I was like YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! Immediately, I thought, "audience has good taste." Then I thought, "Wonder if inmates can vote?" Whatever, I was happy with the results.
Before the next set of acts appeared on stage, we were entertained (matter of opinion) by Avril Levine's "What the Hell."
Then it was a no-brainer between Squonk Opera, J. Chris Newburg and Sandou Trio Russian Bar. There was no question in my mind that Sandou Trio Russian Bar would be going to the semi-finals.
Again, the tension mounted as Dezmond Meeks, Echo and Anna Graceman took the stage. I enjoyed Dezmond's performance last night and I think he belongs in Vegas, but Graceman has an awesome voice and for an 11 year old is a soulful singer. I wasn't surprised that Anna Graceman won; nevertheless, I was disappointed that Meeks didn't.
Following that announcement, the cast of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert entertained the audience with an extravagant and campy production number. Wouldn't expect less with a producer like Bette Midler.
The last acts to await their fate; Miami All Stars, Those Funny Little People and Fiddleheads. As far as I'm concerned, Fiddleheads should have been in the Dezmond Meeks spot, but oh well. Two acts from this group would proceed to the semi finals and I knew it wasn't going to be Those Funny Little People and I was right. So, Miami All Stars and Fiddleheads were voted to the semi-finals.
It's my opinion that the audience actually did a good job; their only mistake was Dezmond Meeks.
The first acts to be called on stage were, Aero Duo, Fearless Flores Family and Snap Boogie. My heart skipped a beat. I was so fearful that "friends" would overrule "talent." Obviously, I knew that Aero Duo wasn't going to make it; nevertheless, there were two popular acts standing on the stage.
Sometimes I hate those dramatic pauses. But when Nick announced the winner as Snap Boogie, I was like YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! Immediately, I thought, "audience has good taste." Then I thought, "Wonder if inmates can vote?" Whatever, I was happy with the results.
Before the next set of acts appeared on stage, we were entertained (matter of opinion) by Avril Levine's "What the Hell."
Then it was a no-brainer between Squonk Opera, J. Chris Newburg and Sandou Trio Russian Bar. There was no question in my mind that Sandou Trio Russian Bar would be going to the semi-finals.
Again, the tension mounted as Dezmond Meeks, Echo and Anna Graceman took the stage. I enjoyed Dezmond's performance last night and I think he belongs in Vegas, but Graceman has an awesome voice and for an 11 year old is a soulful singer. I wasn't surprised that Anna Graceman won; nevertheless, I was disappointed that Meeks didn't.
Following that announcement, the cast of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert entertained the audience with an extravagant and campy production number. Wouldn't expect less with a producer like Bette Midler.
The last acts to await their fate; Miami All Stars, Those Funny Little People and Fiddleheads. As far as I'm concerned, Fiddleheads should have been in the Dezmond Meeks spot, but oh well. Two acts from this group would proceed to the semi finals and I knew it wasn't going to be Those Funny Little People and I was right. So, Miami All Stars and Fiddleheads were voted to the semi-finals.
It's my opinion that the audience actually did a good job; their only mistake was Dezmond Meeks.
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