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January 18, 2006
Announcing My New Winter/Spring Collection
It should be noted that on new years, my friend Eileen introduced me to one of her friends from Grad School. She didn't introduce me as "This is Mike, my friend from the Kerry Campaign." Nor did she introduce me as "This is Mike, a computer wiz friend of mine."
No.
"This is Mike. He has the greatest T-Shirt collection you've ever seen."
To those who know me well, when I made my transistion from Goth Mike to "Hip" "Amusing" "Indie" (Read: Geeky) Mike, out went black shirts and trousers and in came amusing T-Shirts and Lucky Jeans. How did this fantastic transistion occur?
It all started with an Urban Outfitter's Shirt that said "Everyone Loves a Jewish Boy". The reaction I got from this single act of T-Shirt rebellion was astounding - women wanted me. Men failed to understand why women wanted me. Many a cute girl would bat their eye my way - after years of being quietly a hopeless geek, I decide to advertise the fact that I was a hopeless geek and all of a sudden my honesty was being rewarded!
Soon I expanded my collection. "I Feel Emotionally In Touch WIth Chicks That Vote" "There Are 10 Types of People - Those That Understand Binary, And Those That Don't".
Then came Sharp As Toast. Mr. Toast's wares quickly became my favorites, and suddenly I was "Keep(ing) It Coolidge" and Chester A Arthur became "Totally A Awesome". And Dr. Strangelove was rightfully given its due as I so cleverly pointed out that "Mr. Tooth Decay's Real Name is Communism".
If you watch my Channel 7 clip, you'll notice my shirt says "If It Ain't Polk, Don't Fix It".
And yet it soon became harder to find funny shirts. Glarkware provided me "In Soviet Russia, Shirt Wears You!" which resulted in me earning the nickname "Der Kommisar" from well-known DNC lawyer Jack Young.
But now I have a rep. I HAVE to wear funny t-shirts. I wore my new (and already beloved) Abbey Road t-shirt into work today, and one of my coworkers commented "But that's not funny!" So in order to maintain my status as the king of T-Shirts, I am proud to display what will be making up my Winter/Spring T-Shirt Collection.
First up, from Threadless we have the best visual pun of the year...
That's right, it's The Communist Party!
I maintain my status as the Kommisar, and get to poke a little (alright, a lot) of fun at a failed system of government! My only complaint? No Trotsky.
Shirt number 2 is inspired by The Simpsons, and comes from Glarkware
Hans Moleman would be proud, despite the fact that Matt Groenig took his name off the episode. Yes - I was saying Boo-Urns.
Finally, we can't measure this final shirt without changing its outcome. From ThinkGeek
This shirt exists on both your front and your back simulatenously! Quick someone get Schrodinger's Cat some tuna!
Mwah ha ha... and you thought I'd waste my tax return money on beer or a Mac Mini. Wait...that's not a waste at all.
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January 14, 2006
The Washington Fogument, Punditry, There are Worse Problems to Have, Music of the Moment
Let's start this wildly disjointed blog post with a picture of the Washington Monument from Thursday.
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So the other week, the night of Ariel Sharon's stroke, I was walking down 19th Street towards the Brickskeller with my good friend VirginiaBelle (at DailyKos)
As we walked, we were stopped by none other than Elliot Francis from Channel 7. He asked if I was familar with the Ariel Sharon situation, I said I was. He asked for my thoughts. I gave a 3 minute dissertation about Israeli politics - discussing the dynamics between Likud, Labor, and the new Kadima party. I talked about Sharon, Netanyahu, Barak, Rabin, and the direction of the Peace Process.
I even talked about Olmert. Except my information about Olmert was wrong....err rather is now wrong, but used to be right.
You see - I remembered Olmert as the crazy Likudnik who often sided with Netanyahu and had no interest in peace. What I did not know was how much he has moderated since then.
You can guess which clip they used on the news...
I also need to practice my not-looking-at-the-camera technique. It was just so bright - so my eyes kept dashing over. Nay...shifted over. Yes - I was the guy on TV with the shifty eyes.
The clip aired after the Rose Bowl. I didn't think anyone would be up to watch it. Right after it aired, I immediately got pelted with text messages.
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One of my friends gave me a good piece of advice - there is nothing worse than two first dates that both go right.
I have that problem. No, I'm not doing details.
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I've had a recent influx of tunes. As I resync my iPod I figure it's a good time to mention who my latest choices are...
The Subways - Young for Eternity
Their album has been out since July in the UK, but it doesn't come out stateside until Valentine's Day. It's a solid piece of rock & roll from beginning to end, with the highlight of the album definitely being "With You". These guys are going to a-splode White Stripes style.
Alright, I know everyone and their mother (at least within the "hipster" community) has gotten on board with these guys. Some have proclaimed them the saviours of rock & roll. I think they just have a damn good album. The last three songs make this one of the best closing records in years, although it ends with an abrupt cut-off. Main complaint - it's too short. Not a bad complaint to have.
And they'e coming to the 9:30 Club in March. Already got my tickets (band-site presale).
Interesting, artsy. Many guests. Definitely checkout Fire Eye'd Boy & Hotel. It just plain rocks.
And thus concludes the terse mini-music issue.
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January 1, 2006
So Drunk that I Kissed a Republican...
Champaigne is very bad. Very very bad. It's ALWAYS makes me sick. From this day forth, I shall never drink champaigne again.
I got so drunk last night that I kissed a Republican. In my defense, she was very attractive. Later on we sang God Bless America together, and I said "We all love our Country, Democrats AND Republicans!!!"
I was wasted. I'm quite embarassed.
I can't believe I kissed a Republican...
What a weird way to start the new year.
Happy 2006!
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