First let me add this disclaimer. I don't hate Christians or any religious group.
What I do hate, is how they try and force their views on everyone and lobby for censorship of anything they don't agree with. Specifically for this post, the subject is Christian's war on Halloween.
Most everyone has had that neighbor who hands out religious pamphlets and pennies instead of candy on Halloween.
I disagree with this kind of pandering to children. If you don't want to give candy, then don't. Shut the front light and don't answer your door. But don't try and plant your beliefs into kids' heads when they're trying to have fun. I'm sure their parents are doing a fine job of screwing them up anyways.
Here is a video illustrating an extreme case of religious lunacy.
Need more evidence that Pat Robertson is a blasphemous hate peddler?
Robertson and cronies blaming Hurricane Katrina on abortion:
Robertson and Jerry Falwell blaming "the abortionists, feminists, gays and lesbians, and the ACLU" for 9/11:
What I hate most about this: Seriously??? Vampire gummy bears and demonic possessed M&M's: sounds delicious. These people belong in the Middle Ages. If Pat Robertson lived in my neighborhood, I'd egg the crap out of his house every Halloween and maybe Christmas too.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Pedro Martinez: So We Meet Again
On Thursday night, Pedro Martinez is slated to start for the Philadelphia Phillies in New York versus the Yankees for Game Two of the World Series.
This holds great significance considering the history between the ex-Red Sox pitcher and the Pinstripes. This ESPN video illustrates some of those memorable moments.
That's right, you saw Martinez throw a then 72-year-old Yankees bench coach, Don Zimmer, to the ground like a conquistador o-laying a bull.
In fairness, Zimmer charged at Martinez during a bench clearing brawl, which just so happened to be incited by Martinez after he threw a fastball behind Karim Garcia's head. As a player, Zimmer himself had been hit in the head by a pitch, so he took extra offense to Martinez's head hunting from the mound.
In baseball, throwing behind a player, or high and tight near a player's head can cause a fight. Major League Baseball has done a good job at keeping video clips of baseball fights off the net, especially the Martinez/Zimmer tussle. This grainy bootleg video is the best out there.
Here's a clip of Martinez in an interview being a jerk about throwing at Garcia's head.
Afterwards, Martinez had some rocky starts against the Bronx Bombers. His late inning melt-down in Game Seven of the 2003 ALCS helped send the Red Sox home instead of to the World Series. The next season, after getting rocked again, Martinez called the Yanks his daddy.
Here's Martinez having a grand old time with pitching legend Juan Marichal at a cockfight in the Dominican Republic. Despite its acceptance in other cultures, in America: cockfighting is unsavory.
For these reasons and more, we Yankee fans hate Pedro. Apparently, Martinez is looking forward to once again pitching at Yankee stadium in a big game with huge implications.
With Alex Rodriguez finally playing this postseason like the best player in baseball, and the rest of the batting order knocking the leather off baseballs: you called down the thunder Pedro, now you got it.
What I hate most about this: Pedro Martinez. I've hated him for so very long. Leaving the Red Sox and playing in the National League will never change that, and I just can not wait for the Yankees to light him up Thursday night in New York.
***EDIT*** ESPN removed that video since the World Series has ended and the Yankees won! Even better, the Yankees beat Pedro in Game 6 to clinch their 27th World Series Championship! *** November 5 2009***
This holds great significance considering the history between the ex-Red Sox pitcher and the Pinstripes. This ESPN video illustrates some of those memorable moments.
That's right, you saw Martinez throw a then 72-year-old Yankees bench coach, Don Zimmer, to the ground like a conquistador o-laying a bull.
In fairness, Zimmer charged at Martinez during a bench clearing brawl, which just so happened to be incited by Martinez after he threw a fastball behind Karim Garcia's head. As a player, Zimmer himself had been hit in the head by a pitch, so he took extra offense to Martinez's head hunting from the mound.
In baseball, throwing behind a player, or high and tight near a player's head can cause a fight. Major League Baseball has done a good job at keeping video clips of baseball fights off the net, especially the Martinez/Zimmer tussle. This grainy bootleg video is the best out there.
Here's a clip of Martinez in an interview being a jerk about throwing at Garcia's head.
Afterwards, Martinez had some rocky starts against the Bronx Bombers. His late inning melt-down in Game Seven of the 2003 ALCS helped send the Red Sox home instead of to the World Series. The next season, after getting rocked again, Martinez called the Yanks his daddy.
Here's Martinez having a grand old time with pitching legend Juan Marichal at a cockfight in the Dominican Republic. Despite its acceptance in other cultures, in America: cockfighting is unsavory.
For these reasons and more, we Yankee fans hate Pedro. Apparently, Martinez is looking forward to once again pitching at Yankee stadium in a big game with huge implications.
With Alex Rodriguez finally playing this postseason like the best player in baseball, and the rest of the batting order knocking the leather off baseballs: you called down the thunder Pedro, now you got it.
What I hate most about this: Pedro Martinez. I've hated him for so very long. Leaving the Red Sox and playing in the National League will never change that, and I just can not wait for the Yankees to light him up Thursday night in New York.
***EDIT*** ESPN removed that video since the World Series has ended and the Yankees won! Even better, the Yankees beat Pedro in Game 6 to clinch their 27th World Series Championship! *** November 5 2009***
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Enough With The Obama/Hitler Comparisons
For almost a year now, intelligent people have been forced to endure all kinds of idiocy coming from opponents of health care reform and people who oppose Obama's presidency. Perhaps the most ludicrous assertions from the right are the constant comparisons of Obama to Hitler.
Now, I could spend hours attempting to seek out this mysterious link between Obama and Hitler, but such a thing doesn't exist and it is more entertaining to make fun of these crazy people.
Here is a video that pokes fun at this political anomaly:
Here is Jon Stewart's The Daily Show bringing some Obama/Hitler comedy:
Ok, so maybe Obama isn't just like Hitler. Maybe, just maybe, Obama is the Anti-Christ?
Congressman Barney Frank addresses the Nazi/Hitler comparisons among other things at a town hall meeting:
It was refreshing to see Frank treat that stupid lady with the same contempt she brought to the town hall meeting.
What I hate most about this: Baseless comparisons and accusations do nothing but insight negative emotions, especially within people who are not capable of rational thought. In reality, Obama and Hitler's similarities begin and end with successful public speaking and popularity among their supporters.
Now, I could spend hours attempting to seek out this mysterious link between Obama and Hitler, but such a thing doesn't exist and it is more entertaining to make fun of these crazy people.
Here is a video that pokes fun at this political anomaly:
Here is Jon Stewart's The Daily Show bringing some Obama/Hitler comedy:
| The Daily Show With Jon Stewart | Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c | |||
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Ok, so maybe Obama isn't just like Hitler. Maybe, just maybe, Obama is the Anti-Christ?
| The Daily Show With Jon Stewart | Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c | |||
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Congressman Barney Frank addresses the Nazi/Hitler comparisons among other things at a town hall meeting:
It was refreshing to see Frank treat that stupid lady with the same contempt she brought to the town hall meeting.
What I hate most about this: Baseless comparisons and accusations do nothing but insight negative emotions, especially within people who are not capable of rational thought. In reality, Obama and Hitler's similarities begin and end with successful public speaking and popularity among their supporters.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Million Dollar Douche Bags
I don't know exactly why, but I hate these guys.
I'm a fan of Bravo's smash hit Top Chef, and after an episode the other night, Bravo led into this show, Million Dollar Listing.
I was on the computer anyway, so I didn't change the channel immediately. After a few minutes of this show however, I couldn't change the channel enough.
I don't usually enjoy Bravo's other shows either.
Let's see, there is the other real estate show, Flipping Out. Flipping out is a show about this real estate douche, Jeff Lewis, who has extreme OCD and uses it as an excuse to be an abusive dick.
Then there is the Real Housewives shows from various cities. Whether its Orange County, Atlanta, or New Jersey: I hate all these bitches. Here's an example what kind of crap this show is about.
Here's another shining example of these ladies' classiness:
What I hate most about this: Bravo: your programming is awful. What might be worse is people love this garbage. All these shows keep making new seasons and after Top Chef is over, I can't change the channel fast enough.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Where The Wild Things Disappoint
Ever since 1994 when I saw the video he directed for Sabotage by the Beastie Boys, I've been a Spike Jonze fan. One of the best videos of all time.
In 1999 Jonze really broke through with the totally weird yet compelling film Being John Malkovich. That year Jonze also acted superbly with a supporting role a fantastic film called Three Kings, and it seemed his star was on the rise.
Fast forward to the present. Jonze just wrapped after over three years of filming and $100 million in spending. The studio wasn't too happy with the film, and that was fine with me considering only uninspired mainstream cash cow movies truly make studios happy.
Usually I attempt to temper my expectations of films, because it lessens the chance for disappointment. But I had trouble not being extra excited for Jonze's Wild Things.
The trailers were stunning. The film goes from one brilliant set to another. The costumes are incredible and the film's 'look' is amazing.
Its hard to imagine how Jonze and co-writer David Eggers were going to derive 100+ minutes of film from a 19 page children's book, which I include a video of here:
The result of Jonze and Eggers' painstaking artistry is an extremely personal film that is just, well, sort of boring.
With its PG rating, Wild Things is a children's film with themes too mature for a child to digest. The movie doesn't seem strictly for adults either. Really, the film seems like a movie for Jonze and Eggers, and maybe that's alright. I just wish it wasn't such a bummer.
What I hate most about this: The movie tries to be so deep, and sometimes it is, but overall it never elevates to its true potential.
In 1999 Jonze really broke through with the totally weird yet compelling film Being John Malkovich. That year Jonze also acted superbly with a supporting role a fantastic film called Three Kings, and it seemed his star was on the rise.
Fast forward to the present. Jonze just wrapped after over three years of filming and $100 million in spending. The studio wasn't too happy with the film, and that was fine with me considering only uninspired mainstream cash cow movies truly make studios happy.
Usually I attempt to temper my expectations of films, because it lessens the chance for disappointment. But I had trouble not being extra excited for Jonze's Wild Things.
The trailers were stunning. The film goes from one brilliant set to another. The costumes are incredible and the film's 'look' is amazing.
Its hard to imagine how Jonze and co-writer David Eggers were going to derive 100+ minutes of film from a 19 page children's book, which I include a video of here:
The result of Jonze and Eggers' painstaking artistry is an extremely personal film that is just, well, sort of boring.
With its PG rating, Wild Things is a children's film with themes too mature for a child to digest. The movie doesn't seem strictly for adults either. Really, the film seems like a movie for Jonze and Eggers, and maybe that's alright. I just wish it wasn't such a bummer.
What I hate most about this: The movie tries to be so deep, and sometimes it is, but overall it never elevates to its true potential.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Extortion isn't cool
Over the past few months two huge extortion schemes/sex scandals surfaced before the public eye.
First celebrity target was Rick Pitino, future hall of fame Men's Basketball Coach at Louisville University.
Now its David Letterman, who strangely made the news public on his show.
Extortion disgusts me. Insane media coverage just makes it worse.
In Letterman's case, the would-be blackmailer wasn't actually any of the female employees he slept with, just a stupid man looking to make some money.
But in Pitino's case, the woman he slept with waited years to try and extort him. Her false claims fell on deaf ears but the story was on every front page and the media frenzy had begun. More details here or here.
What I hate most about this: It takes two to tango. This fake outrage directed at Letterman is ridiculous. Though Pitino and Letterman's actions were unsavory to most, those women slept with them willingly. Probably quite eagerly. Like its that big of a surprise that an unmarried late night talk show MEGA star would sleep with female co-workers??? Get over it.
First celebrity target was Rick Pitino, future hall of fame Men's Basketball Coach at Louisville University.
Now its David Letterman, who strangely made the news public on his show.
Extortion disgusts me. Insane media coverage just makes it worse.
In Letterman's case, the would-be blackmailer wasn't actually any of the female employees he slept with, just a stupid man looking to make some money.
But in Pitino's case, the woman he slept with waited years to try and extort him. Her false claims fell on deaf ears but the story was on every front page and the media frenzy had begun. More details here or here.
What I hate most about this: It takes two to tango. This fake outrage directed at Letterman is ridiculous. Though Pitino and Letterman's actions were unsavory to most, those women slept with them willingly. Probably quite eagerly. Like its that big of a surprise that an unmarried late night talk show MEGA star would sleep with female co-workers??? Get over it.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
What has Obama done so far?
If you type "what has" into a Google search bar, the first Google query suggestion that appears is "what has Obama done so far."
Is this because people who oppose Obama are constantly wondering what he's doing next to ruin America? Or, perhaps Obama supporters keep checking to see him actually fulfill some of his major campaign promises? Probably both.
Obama opponents have been very vocal since his election, but lately some Obama supporters are seriously wondering when the real "change" was going to come.
Maybe now that this issue ended up on Saturday Night Live, the public attention will grow.
With the previously mentioned congressional super majority, why isn't the ball rolling? Why does it seem like Obama is working hard but nothing is getting accomplished?
Though George Bush set records for vacation time, he had no problems successfully advancing his agenda. If one were to type "George W Bush first year in office" into a Google search bar, some interesting sites come up.
The exact reputability of those sites is unknown to me, but they sound on point. No one stood in Bush's way when he was systematically crapping on American and global communities. In fact, the only turd I can remember Bush not being able to sqeeze through Congress was his social security reform agenda.
Bill Maher commented on these things and more back in June:
What I hate most about this: Bush and Cheney did what they wanted without giving a sh#t what their opposition said. They didn't lend any olive branches and their party backed them up. Enough photo ops Obama, get off my T.V. and get some legislation passed!
Is this because people who oppose Obama are constantly wondering what he's doing next to ruin America? Or, perhaps Obama supporters keep checking to see him actually fulfill some of his major campaign promises? Probably both.
Obama opponents have been very vocal since his election, but lately some Obama supporters are seriously wondering when the real "change" was going to come.
Maybe now that this issue ended up on Saturday Night Live, the public attention will grow.
With the previously mentioned congressional super majority, why isn't the ball rolling? Why does it seem like Obama is working hard but nothing is getting accomplished?
Though George Bush set records for vacation time, he had no problems successfully advancing his agenda. If one were to type "George W Bush first year in office" into a Google search bar, some interesting sites come up.
The exact reputability of those sites is unknown to me, but they sound on point. No one stood in Bush's way when he was systematically crapping on American and global communities. In fact, the only turd I can remember Bush not being able to sqeeze through Congress was his social security reform agenda.
Bill Maher commented on these things and more back in June:
What I hate most about this: Bush and Cheney did what they wanted without giving a sh#t what their opposition said. They didn't lend any olive branches and their party backed them up. Enough photo ops Obama, get off my T.V. and get some legislation passed!
Democratic Stupid Majority
In late June, after 8 months in election limbo, former comedian Al Franken's Senate seat victory was confirmed and a Democratic supermajority was born.
It seemed nothing could block the president and people's mandate for change. Health care and climate change reform were on their way! Wrong Wrong Wrong.
Real health care reform seems more and more out of reach by the day. Votes are delayed and hopes for a public option look grim. Discussions of single-payer system remained not only off the table, but still locked in a dark closet some where.
Climate change reform is still on the shelf and will be, at least till next year. Democrats have made so many concessions to opponents and lobbyists, if and when bills get passed, they're nearly gutted of any true reform.
The Daily Show illustrates these dilemmas far better and funnier than I can:
What I hate most about this: Democrats find ways to fail constantly. Its like they're always waiting for next election. Fine, wait till 2010 elections. Hopefully then people will turn out to vote like they did for the presidential election and get rid of some of you roadblock congressmen(or women).
It seemed nothing could block the president and people's mandate for change. Health care and climate change reform were on their way! Wrong Wrong Wrong.
Real health care reform seems more and more out of reach by the day. Votes are delayed and hopes for a public option look grim. Discussions of single-payer system remained not only off the table, but still locked in a dark closet some where.
Climate change reform is still on the shelf and will be, at least till next year. Democrats have made so many concessions to opponents and lobbyists, if and when bills get passed, they're nearly gutted of any true reform.
The Daily Show illustrates these dilemmas far better and funnier than I can:
| The Daily Show With Jon Stewart | Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c | ||||||||||
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What I hate most about this: Democrats find ways to fail constantly. Its like they're always waiting for next election. Fine, wait till 2010 elections. Hopefully then people will turn out to vote like they did for the presidential election and get rid of some of you roadblock congressmen(or women).
Friday, October 2, 2009
Angel Nick Adenhart's Memory Honored In Champagne Bath
Early in the 2009 MLB season, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim gave one of their star prospects his first major league start. That evening Nick Adenhart pitched 6 innings of shut out baseball and sadly, later that night he was killed by a drunk driver.
The Angels played the whole season with heavy hearts, keeping Adenhart's locker intact. His jersey would travel with the team on road trips. To on lookers it was apparent how close this rookie player was with his teammates.
Fast forward to the end of September. The Angels clinched the AL West division and celebrate customarily with champagne bathes in the club house. Adenhart's jersey got a generous champagne bath as well. Every team in baseball celebrates clinching divisions this way.
So what do I hate about this story? Nothing, I think its great. What I hate is the media criticism that fell upon the team for pouring alcohol on Adenhart's jersey, when ironically enough, his life was taken by a drunk driver.
What I hate most about this: In hindsight, it makes sense. But give the Angels a break! No one in that clubhouse made that connection. They were simply celebrating the way teams always have. Perhaps it was in bad taste, but only if you frame it that way. The way I see it, they were just acting like Adenhart was there with them, bathing in glorious champagne with his teammates like they knew he would have.
The Angels played the whole season with heavy hearts, keeping Adenhart's locker intact. His jersey would travel with the team on road trips. To on lookers it was apparent how close this rookie player was with his teammates.
Fast forward to the end of September. The Angels clinched the AL West division and celebrate customarily with champagne bathes in the club house. Adenhart's jersey got a generous champagne bath as well. Every team in baseball celebrates clinching divisions this way.
So what do I hate about this story? Nothing, I think its great. What I hate is the media criticism that fell upon the team for pouring alcohol on Adenhart's jersey, when ironically enough, his life was taken by a drunk driver.
What I hate most about this: In hindsight, it makes sense. But give the Angels a break! No one in that clubhouse made that connection. They were simply celebrating the way teams always have. Perhaps it was in bad taste, but only if you frame it that way. The way I see it, they were just acting like Adenhart was there with them, bathing in glorious champagne with his teammates like they knew he would have.
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