Lite Brite Cripples Boston

My cousin is the Kool-Aid jug guy who goes thru the brick wall

Quick summary....the Cartoon Network (subsidiary of Turner Broadcasting) is in hot water after their marketing campaign to promote the TV show "Aqua Teen Hunger Force" backfired. They decided to promote their animated series by deploying little blinking light boards in various outdoor locations across 10 major U.S. cities, including Boston. They've been in operation for 2-3 weeks already. But I guess no one in Boston noticed them until today.....when someone mistook the LCD man giving them the finger as a bomb.

CNN - "A commuter spotted one of these blinking light boards in a Boston bus station. Soon, there were reports of other blinking light boards throughout the city, some near bridges and highways. The discovery of the light boards led state, local and federal authorities to close the Boston University and Longfellow Bridges and block boat traffic from the Charles River to Boston Harbor. In addition, the Pentagon said U.S. Northern Command was monitoring the situation from its headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado, but said none of its units were dispatched to assist."

So now the you've got the Boston mayor, the Boston police force, the FBI, a Mass. congressman, etc, etc all pissed off and threatening legal action because of all the resources used on this screw up. Well, they're right...someone should be in shit. But shouldn't it be the retard who ordered the calvalry without checking it out first?

You know, sometimes at night I hear noise from the alley that sounds a lot like Ayman al-Zawahiri. Should I call Mel Lastman? Noooobody gets away with terrorist activity in Toronto's back alleys. Noooooooooboooodddddddy !!

UPDATE - Feb 1st!
Looks like the situation is getting even more laughable. They're putting the two guys on trial who were paid to put up the signs. See story...

Two plead not guilty to Boston hoax charges

Check out their picture, they look perfect for the sequel of "Dude, Where's My Car?". Yeah, let's make these two potheads pay....that makes A LOT of sense. Like it was their idea. I see in the article I wasn't the only one who thought it looked like a Lite-Brite.

The Art Of Being Frugal

I've read/heard a lot about becoming wealthy by spending less or generally being cheap. For example, forego your daily Starbucks fix, pack a lunch (as opposed to eating out), open an ING savings account for an extra 1/2% interest, threaten to cancel your cable to get $20 off the bill, etc, etc, etc.

Well, I'll never do any of these things! I think the only solution is to make more money. And as soon as I figure out how to do that, I'll get back to you.

My Top 40 Comedies Of All Time

I've always thought I should compile a list of movies that have made me laugh over the years, so tonight I sat down and did it.

I can hardly call it comprehensive or scientific, as there's lots of movies I haven't seen and I probably forgot some too. Nor is it an intellecutal list, I seem to enjoy dumb comedies more than smart ones. But comedy is subjective, and so is my list :) Enjoy.

1. Ferris Bueller's Day Off - This movie bombed big time when it came out, but I think it was a monster on VHS :) I didn't know anything about it, we only picked it because the poster looked so lame. Ironically I was skipping school at the time with 2 buddies. We caught the matinee, and no one else was in the theatre!


2. Stripes - Made for underacheivers like me.


3. Something About Mary - Best line - "My passion is my hobby—I work with retards." I had the hugest crush on Cameron Diaz after watching it. I heard she's single again.


4. Caddyshack - Has to win the award for most funny guys on screen at one time.


5. Airplane - "You have clearance, Clarence. Roger, Roger. What's our vector, Victor?"


6. Planes, Trains, & Automobiles - This movie made me cry. What can I say?


7. Dumb & Dumber - I don't like this movie, I love it! Non-stop laughing.


8. Throw Mamma From The Train - Maybe I'm just giving Danny DeVito props for Taxi, but it's still my #8.


9. The Wedding Singer - You have to be from the right generation to appreciate it. And Sandler really can sing.


10. The Jerk - Steve Martin at his peak.


11. Fast Times At Ridgemont High - Besides being really funny, it's a great movie too. One of the first high school movies, and still the best.


12. Election - I know, you probably haven't even *seen* Election. Do yourself a favor and rent it.


13. Vacation - The best road trip movie EVER. Although maybe I should revisit Smokey and the Bandit just to be sure.


14. Mrs. Doubtfire - Robin Williams as a middle-aged, female housekeeper....how can it not be on the list?


15. Austin Powers : The Spy Who Shagged Me - Call me a simpleton, but I like the second one better because of Mini-Me. There's also more Dr. Evil too, which I like-y.


16. Groundhog Day - Funny AND smart. You won't see many of THOSE on my list. I keep thinking I hate Bill Murray, but he sure shows up a lot.


17. The Naked Gun - It's no Airplane, but still classic enough to crack my top 40.


18. Ruthless People - Despite have the worst name in Hollywood, Judge Reinhold actually CAN be funny. And you thought he was just a close talker.


19. Blues Brothers - Why this movie works I have no idea? It just does.


20. This Is Spinal Tap - Another generational thing....kids today probably wouldn't get it.


21. Back To School - Rodney at his best.


22. Borat - I know what you're thinking, am I crazy? But I laughed so hard.....this movie is 'very nice'


23. The Witches Of Eastwick - Might not be considered a comedy by some. Love the cherry scene.


24. Clerks - Who knew black and white could be funny? Shot on a budget of $27,575!


25. Analyze This - Most people would pick Meet The Parents, but I like this one better. Sopranos totally ripped it off (they ripped off Good Fellas too).


26. Night Shift - Keaton and the Fonz are a classic pairing. Great movie, I'm actually going to move it up in my list after I finish typing this line :)


27. Finding Nemo - Not much for animated movies, but Ellen makes me laugh. Sorry Shrek.


28. Dragnet - Comedy is pretty easy actually. Just pair two opposites together with a common goal.


29. Raising Arizona - I can't remember anything about this movie except I died laughing.


30. The Longest Yard (1974 version) - The ultimate guys movie. Too bad they tainted the legacy with the Sandler/Rock sellout.


31. Legally Blonde - Ok, ok, we are getting to the B class here. But TBS Superstation can wear a man down.


32. Midnight Run - Or pair two opposites with the opposite goal. :)


33. Clueless - Wow, it was all downhill for Silverstone after this one. And all uphill for Britney Murphy, did you even know that was her???


34. The Couch Trip - Walter Matthau is hilarious. I heard a rumor he was a bit of a pompous ass to work with though.


35. Arthur - What's funnier than a drunk? Nothing!


36. Ace Ventura – Pet Detective - Driving a car with your head out the side window can't be topped.


37. Bananas - Like Raising Arizona, I can't remember much except laughing a lot. Where in the world would I find a copy, anyway?


38. Spies Like Us - So why not Fletch instead? I guess I didn't see that one as much. I'm surprised to see Dan Aykroyd in my list so much.


39. Zoolander - Pure dumb. That's why it's here. I think the Mulder scene is what put it over the top, and into the coveted #39 position!


40. Summer School - No, this isn't a mistake. With star power like Kirstie Alley and Marc Harmon, how can it be denied? :)