Why did it have to be Ft. Worth?

This is just sad.

Texas Cashier Clubs Deaf Customer For Not Talking
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A Family Dollar clerk in Forth Worth, Texas was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after police said he used a crowbar to club a deaf customer. Cody Goodnight, 30, has been deaf since before the age of 2 and uses sign language to communicate.

When Goodnight tried to pay for two bottles of Sprite with a $5 bill he was assaulted by the store clerk. Investigators said the clerk, 20-year-old Ricky Young told them he thought Goodnight was being rude by not talking to him and hit him in the head with a crowbar.

What an a-hole. I know a good place for that crowbar, and I guarantee you it's 'rude'.

Looks simple enough...

I've never carved a Halloween pumpkin before, at least not that I remember. Maybe this would be a good pattern to start with. Can't be that hard right?

(what she said)

'Yarn' of the Dead

Yeppers. It's "Dawn of the Dead", crocheted. Don't hate, appreciate.

Keri Russell's Must Have Product?

Keri tells Lucky Magazine, “Kiehl’s makes this coriander line that I’m crazy about. The scent is clean but also addictive.”

They have several different scents. I might pick up the Cranberry Shower Gel for myself. Mmmm!

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Yeah, I know it's cheesy, but I had to put a post up, since the post below this one is proving untrue at the moment. Don't get me wrong, I hope the Cowbs pull out a win against the (Dreaded and Feared?) bills, but it's looking pretty damn awful at this point. And it's not even half-time!!! I guess we'll just hope for the best. Where has our jedi gone? Where art thou Romo?

Cowbs' are 4-0

This just in: Tony Romo might be a jedi. The Cowboys stomped the Rams 35-7 Sunday, and looked great doing it.

In other news, the Red Raiders routed Northwestern State 75-7. Next weekend, it's Iowa State (1-3) in Lubbock. Bring it.

"Welcome back again."

Here's a list of "recommended/forbidden words" posted in a Chinese clothing store. Smart thinkin'. I'm cracking up just picturing some employee saying "Just take it and leave me alone." Now that's ballsy. Though I'm sure I have used #2 on the forbidden list from time to time.

I think we need similar lists posted in American stores. Add to the "forbidden" list, "What did you just say?" That's just kind of rude. It's not my fault I have speech weirdness, but if you'd get the bong resin out of your ears you'd understand when someone is trying to order some damn quesadillas! Anyway, I think lists would be useful.

I mean lishts.

SNL Digital Short - 'Iran So Far'

Yes! I think SNL is finally getting great again! Lebron James was the host of last night's Saturday Night Live season premier, and it was pretty darn good, in spite of the fact that Kanye Dill-Hole was the musical guest. Here is one of the highlights, "Iran so Far", a little love letter from Andy Samberg to the oh-so-insane Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Don't be surprised if you are humming the chorus all day. It's that good.

Side note, Andy Samberg is H-O-T. Maybe it's the skinny tie and vest?

What did I jusht shay?

Wow, thish ish hard to shay:

World’s hardest tongue twister is "The sixth sick sheik’s sixth sheep’s sick."

Why do eshes gotta be sho dang hard to shay?

Cool. Still kind of depressing.

Keeping it real.

'PowerPoint' is finally online!

Yay! Erik's short film 'Death by PowerPoint' is online now at www.atombomb.tv so swing by and check it out! It is the first collaboration (actually second) between the always skillful Erik Clapp (director/writer) and the incomparable effervescent Matt Tyndall (star/muse).

If you are a fan of awesome things, make sure to check out the 'shop'. I know it's not at all possible for you to be any hotter, but an atombomb.tv hat would look mighty fine on your noggin. If you want to throw a little hotness in your puppy's direction, get him/her a doggy t-shirt! I know, I'll stop.

Seriously though, make sure to check out the atombomb.tv site and 'Death by PowerPoint'. Erik and his posse worked really hard on it and I think it shows. Pretty, pretty, pretty good!

Also, make sure to visit these sites and rate Erik's film:
www.funnyordie.com (once logged in, click on 'funny' in the player)
www.break.com
www.youtube.com

Thanks so much!

The rhythm got him.

"Hungry for a dill?"

"mmmm, Pickles."

This reminded me of the infamous Barb Smith prank, courtesy of the cutest yuk monkey around, Corby Davidson. So wheels off, it's genius!

Tiny Music

He's got a lot of mouths to feed, so Mr. Fly has to take on a lot of odd jobs. I think this photo was taken at Nordstroms, where he sometimes works weekends. You'd think he'd be hard to see, but we are the same height, so I try to wave whenever I see him. Sometimes we share shoes.

Click here to see some more photos of the life and times of Mr. Fly.

Unusual Suspect

Tis' the Season (almost)

Some days, it's hard to swim...

...and even harder to smile. Then I look at this photo and the smile creeps back in. Thanks Lucy, cat of the high seas. (and pescimon and sammo who are always smiling/napping/maintaining their cuteness, 24/7)

Recycling is Good

Here's a list of 21 things that maybe you didn't know you could recycle. Looks like you can even recycle your old workout videos. I might have to bid adieu to Miss Jane, but I will remember her fondly, and painfully.

"N.Z.'s 4th Best Folk Parody Duo"

I LOVE Flight of The Conchords, and though I don't have HBO, my good buddy Poecat introduced me to the fab twosome a few months ago. I owe her many fancy gifts, because F.O.T.C. is funnier than Joe Namath drunk! (see video below)

I've only seen the first few episodes, but Poecat saves them all, so I am hoping for a watching party soon. (and a little light shopping) Click here to check out the HBO site for the show and let the gentle comedy wash over you.

Now, for something completely different, here's Joe. 'Strugggggling'...

No truer words...