Saturday, November 30, 2013

Thursday:  Let's give thanks to everything that we have. 
Friday:  Let's beat the crap out of each other for that $75.00 TV.

There are now two days that I hate in the calendar year.  Black Friday and Boxing Day.  The days where all manners go out the window and you are willing to sell your soul for a chance at saving a few bucks.  To those that were patient.  Thank you!  To those that were upset because they couldn't get service as soon as you wanted service.  Shop online!

Matt Flynn has an X-Men power.  It's called when he plays any type of sport his arm turns into a spaghetti noodle.

Today is the last day of Movember.  My team raised over $700.00 great job to my whole team.  We are now allowed back in to Toys R' Us and can deliver our children to school without glares.

Black Sabbath is playing in Hamilton.  Jerry Seinfeld is playing in Kitchener.  Craig Ferguson is playing in Kitchener.  What's that Kitchener?  You are becoming a place where comedians come due to the amazing sense of humour that all Kitchener people have.  Hamilton, well you live up to all expectations.  Steel town grease balls unite.  If you guys need a ride I will pick you up in my '84 Monte Carlo.  We will have to fill up on gas half way there.  "Generals gathered in their masses."

Our work Xmas party is tomorrow.  Looking forward to having a steak.  I will not celebrate the buffet.  Buffet's are for people that still purchase the Hungry Man meal.  That cold dessert still haunts me.  "I heated it for the amount of time it said.  And it's still freezing cold."  Then you put it back in for 10 seconds and it burns your mouth.  Fu** you Hungry Man.

Ron Burgundy on TSN is absolutely perfect.  He wears the classic TSN jacket and is going to commentate a curling event.  How can you go wrong with any of those things. 

Top 3 Actors that need to stick by Wes Anderson's side to make all movies.

3 - Jason Schwartzman
2 - Edward Norton
1 - Owen Wilson

As I get older I feel that I get excited about different things then when I was younger.  You count down hours until you can have a nap.  You get pumped for the ribs that are in the slow cooker.  You venture into vintages and see that there is a beautiful bottle of malbec that is $4.00 off and become extremely excited.  Back in the day it was.  "Wonder if I can drink all 24 Budweisers tonight? 

Dealt with a little bout of vertigo recently.  I know that it's not funny, but I did have to laugh at myself while I attempted to get to the washroom.  I felt like a toddler learning how to walk.  Except I was much louder.   I would have been much safer in full goaltending equipment. 

Don't ask for deals on Black Friday.  Regardless what you your ethnicity is.

"Oh I just love giving massages and I am so good at it."  I always have the same dream of Sara saying this to me after working Black Friday.

Would eating catnip do the same thing to a human being as it does to cats?  I have also heard somebody say once that smoking the stuff in ant traps would really mess them up. 

Bob Dylan - just because you sing it in a perfectly calming tone doesn't mean that anything you say makes any sense whatsoever.

Salad tries so hard to be exciting.  "Oh I will add fruit, cheese, and nuts.  Then they will all love me."  Dress up anyway you like.  You are still a salad.







Saturday, November 23, 2013

Questions that I have thought of Today

Why do you still live at home at the age of 30? Why do you still have set times to do battle against other people online? When is the last time that you were outside? Why do you eat two to three boxes of pizza pockets a week? Why don't you care about your health? How are you the smartest and dumbest generation all at once? Why do you enjoy music that doesn't have instruments? Why can you only concentrate for three minutes or less? Why do you think you deserve everything served to you on a silver platter? How do you allow yourself to become obese? Why are women going backwards with their human rights? What happened to the gentlemen? Why do certain men dress a way that makes them look like an imbecile? Why does the younger generation have no respect for the older generation? Why was spanking abolished? Why haven't you left your house for three months? Why has social drinking at pubs all but vanished? How does country music stay popular? Why does owning a certain type of car with a certain type of rims important to you? Why is UFC so big? Why are there the only two types of people in North America (people that work out and people that don't work out?) How has becoming a nerd become so popular, but bullying still a huge issue? When it seems that people are much more accepted for their differences, why is their such huge bouts of senseless terrorism and violence? Where has intelligent conversation gone? Why do you show me so many youtube videos that are mainly mediocre? Why are you always trying to outwit the other person? Why can songs only be popular for a week now? Why didn't Blockbuster adapt when it was so obvious? Why are you waiting in line for Black Friday deals a week in advance? Why do you think you are too good for your job? Why don't you believe in wisdom or experience? Why are you so eager to travel to places that people wouldn't generally travel to? Why do you enjoy sitting on the beach so much? Why are we always being sold something? Why can't people just sit in silence? Why do we drink milk? How can you not respect the Beatles? Why can't men say that other men are handsome? Have you ever read anything important on Facebook? Why isn't just being a good person good enough to get into heaven? How can you possibly think that being gay is a choice, and not something that you are born with? How is racism still a problem? How do you think drugs for your depression is a good thing? How did we live without drugs for our brain for so long? How can you not like dogs? How is anyone ever bored? How have you never seen the Matrix? How can you possibly not like Breaking Bad? How is drug addiction possible? Why would you ever try heroin or meth knowing their addiction issues? Why did you put your tongue on that frozen pole? Why do women hate when their men go to the strippers so much? Do you really think that they are going to go home with a stripper? Why are cabs so expensive and buses don't run until 2am when they are trying to cut down on drinking and driving? Why are potato chips so tasty? Why do you enjoy Bud Light so much that you would actually spend money on it? Why do you shave your chest? (trimming I understand) Why do you wear your shades indoors? Why don't shows know when they are becoming awful? How is Doctor Who so amazing for so many years? Why don't you own Sufjan Stevens, Illinoise? Why do I love yoga pants so much? Sorry that was dumb. Why was I happy to eat chocolate bars as a child for lunch? What's the deal with acne and having it as a teenager? Why do you squeal your tires in parking lots? Why do I always giggle at squirrels and their tails? Why don't you warn me when you have farted? Why do I look like I have just come out of a coma when I take my glasses off?

Monday, November 18, 2013

Speakeasy was a success last night.  Listening to people tell stories that were both humorous and touching.  It also helped that they had a grilled cheese that had roast beef, provolone cheese, and horse radish mayo.  Sara wanted to order nachos, wings, and a milk shake.  I told her that this would be too loud.  Sometimes I have to be the voice of reason.  The last part might be or might not be true.

Yahoo blames the Argos loss on Rob Ford.  Maybe we can blame what's happening in the Philippines on Rob Ford as well.  I know we all love hearing about Rob Ford still so.  Rob Ford, Rob Ford, Rob Ford.

Elysium  - 6.8/10

This past week we also went to see a band called Sleep Sun.  They put on a phenomenal live show.  The lead singer had a charisma about him.  The band absolutely killed every part of the set.  They also don't use computers whatsoever for any part of their show.  A shirt was even purchased.  When there is a shirt purchased you know that you have a life long fan boy.

Is there anything more disgraceful than a man wearing pajama pants?  Even if you are taking out the garbage, have some pride.  Spill the garbage juice on some cords.

American Horror Story - Coven - 7.8/10
Walking Dead new season - 6.7/10

Playstation 4 is out.  There is a game called OctoDad.  The premise of the game is that you are an Octopus trying to trick your family that you are human.  You must walk with your tentacles and the premise of the game is to find ties.  Ties that you wear of course.  Any other type of tie wouldn't make any sense?  I am not making any of this up.

When I am dealing with customers sometimes they start to snicker.  I get a little bit annoyed that they are laughing at what I am saying.  Then it dawns on me that I have a 14 year old boys moustache.  Everything is good after that.

Taco Bell should only be open from the hours of 12am to 5am.  This is the only time that people have craving for ground beef that came out of a bag.

Top 3 foods that you can find around the house after drinking at 2:47am.

3 - Peanut Butter/Banana Sandwich
2 - Tang (I know this isn't food, but I dip my finger in and eat it sometimes)
1 - Any type of deli meat.

Nothing better than calling your beer menu the beer bible and making it look exactly like a bible.

This past Friday was Sara's work Xmas party.  It was held at St. George Hall.  Food was fantastic, band was excellent, and Sara won some Belgium beer with mugs.  Only problem.  I was the only guy out of a table of 8.  There are things you hear at a table of only women that there is no need for a man to hear  And yes, they still all go to the bathroom together.  One thing that we could all agree on was that you couldn't find true love at Phil's. (this works multiple ways.  The bar in Waterloo.  Also Phil Gotfried's house in the SciFi realm.)

I was told recently that I give off an adult vibe.  This is something that has never been said to me before, and probably will never be said again.

Hahahahaha, yes I know I have some dirt above my lip.  You unoriginal sh**head.

They joke in animation about falling in an open man hole.  In real life that would friggin hurt.  I don't mind seeing minor injuries, but this is one that I don't want to witness from the animation world.

If somebody has wronged you.  My suggestion is that you steamroll them.  You think about the things that you have done wrong when you are being steamrolled.

Dumb and Dumber 2 is in the works.  This is a live grenade of a movie premise.  It could be absolutely wonderful and bring back all of those beautiful memories of Jeff Daniels on the toilet.  Or it could bring back memories of Jim Carrey being really afraid of the Number 23.


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Friday, November 15, 2013

Top 5 Albums of the Year

Every year I do this as most people know.  There are a couple of rules.  Cannot be a greatest hits and cannot be a reissue.  This year was probably the toughest year since I have started doing this.

5 - Local Natives - Hummingbird

I had thoughts that this album was going to be number one when I first heard the album.  First of all it was produced by one the guys that does all the National producing.  Instantly you will hear the similarities in the drums and the tones of the songs.  The lead singer has a very distinct voice which has to be warmed up to.  From their first album they have grown leaps and bounds from just a one trick pony to a dimensional band that can rotate in and out of different types of sounds without flinching.  Heavy Feet is a stud of a first single and is far and away the best song on this album.  It will be interesting to see where this band goes next with their sound.  They could even venture into My Morning Jacket territory.  Downloads:  Heavy Feet, You and I, Mt Washington, Bowery



Caveman - Caveman

This band came from out of nowhere.  I had never even heard of them before until Sara and I traveled up to Alleghany State Park and heard one of their singles on XM radio.  They absolutely kill the singing through the tunnel sound matched with the dreamy guitar.  They are a mixture of Depeche Mode and Tame Imapala.  For anybody that knows my musical taste you know that I have ventured deep into psychedelia and I might not be heard from again.  There are multiple singles from this album that have made 4 star and the 5 star category.  One thing that I really look for in a great album is longevity on my Ipod without being skipped over.  This album has been out since early in the year and it never gets skipped over.  Subtle vocals with flowing guitar and drums makes this band best newcomer of the year.  Downloads:  In the City, Pricey, Shut You Down, Never Want to Know



Junip - Junip

Can you say ridiculous expectations?  I ranked their opening album number 5 of all time.   Quite a follow up.  I liked the album from minute one.  When I really started to appreciate the album though was when I was able to see them play live again.  They are able to spark moods with the smallest amount of chords.  Jose Gonzalez is an absolute monster on the acoustic.  The band plays around his beautiful harmonies, and are able to maximize his tone masterfully.  This album has been creeping up the list slowly.  They don't sway too far away from what they are great at, but really there is no need to.  They are masters of the art of musical seduction.    Downloads:  Line of Fire, So Clear, Beginnings, Your Life Your Call.



Arctic Monkey's - AM

Someone wrote in the YouTube comments that this was musical porn.  I agree 100%  I thought the Arctic Monkey's topped out with their opening album.  They were a wonderful punk rock band that fell into the hole that you see so many bands fall into.  Can't top their opening album.  I am not sure if this album is better than their first, but it's so much different.  If you just listen to the lyrics and listen to the ability of Alex Turner to croon to rock music.  There is not a cooler rock band right now than the Arctic Monkey's.  With their 60's greaser look and with their music that send wonderful vibes directly up and down your spine.  This album would be number one with a bullet almost every other year except for this year.  Downloads:  R U Mine,?  Do I Wanna Know,?  Why Do You Only Call Me When You Are High?



The National - Trouble Will Find Me

I cannot rave about this album enough.  This is the best album that I have heard in about 10 years.  More than half of the singles on this album are ranked with more than 5 stars.  You can play this album at any point on any day and it will work. Rock drums, mood guitars, and the best voice and lyricist in the business.  They are currently the best band in the world.  Every single person that I have ever shown this album has fallen in love with it.  Whether you love music or whether you are a radio listener you must own this album.  Albums such as this only come out once a decade.  I don't work for the National, but I feel as though that I should.  If I was able to have surgery to make my voice sound like somebody else this would be the man.  Downloads:  Don't Swallow the Cap, Heavenfaced, Humiliation, Sea of Love, Graceless













Unitl next year.  Keep the vinyl and the wine flowing.

Monday, November 11, 2013

Yes, Sara and I won another contest.  This time to Cancun.  Yes, we are very lucky.  Yes, we should buy lottery tickets.  Blah, blah, blah, where is my mojito and sun screen it's starting to get toasty out here in the sun?

Now is there anybody that says that Aaron Rodgers isn't the most valuable player to his team?   Hopefully he is ready for the Thanksgiving game.

After dj'ing this past weekend Sara and I stopped into a variety store on the way home.  There were two gentlemen in there that were feeling fantastic.  They were picking out some type of greeting card.  This was at 1am or so.  We were looking at them inquisitively.  they spoke up that they needed to buy a friend a card because they put raw meat in his bed while he slept, and he was very upset.  I enjoyed this so much that I gave them an expired coupon that I had in my wallet to put in the card.

Walmart strikes again.  While walking through Walmart last weekend I noticed they had a tasting station.  Their tasting stations are always so classic that I felt that I needed to see what it was they were allowing people to enjoy.  This time it was Oreo cookies.  Having a single Oreo cookie in a container makes a man happy and confused all at the same time.  Also what percentage of people from Cambridge, especially people that shop at Walmart haven't tried an Oreo cookie before?

Remembrance Day is today.  Still think this day should be a holiday.  Doesn't really matter what you believe in we can all agree that people that are willing to give their life for this country deserve more than just a few moments of silence. 

Thor:  The Dark World - 8.2/10
The World's End - 8.1/10
Percy Jackson and whatever sh**head he is fighting now - 3.2/10

Now this isn't completely fair.  I did fall asleep due to too much pizza being consumed.  What I did see though was awful by any standard.  Let alone my Sunday night brain.

I really need to find a Tweed suit.  I didn't think it would be this tough to come by.

This is older news, but Justin Bieber was carried to the top of Great Wall of China.  He really needs one of those douche bag change jars.  Maybe he needs to move back to Stratford and work on a farm for six months during winter.  Is it harder on the farm in the Winter months?  I really have no idea.  I would be an awful farmer.

Top 3 worst country songs that everybody knows and enjoys except for me (blood runs from my ears when they are playing.)

3 - Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)
2 - She Thinks My Tractors Sexy.
1 - Red Solo Cup

When you eat popcorn for dinner weird things happen the next day. Your brain thinks about things differently.  You reassess all life problems and are able to think more clearly.  All while on the toilet.

Future Shop had a deal where you could trade in any Xbox 360, PS3, or Wii U game and receive a top title for free.  I have never seen a lineup more dominated by men in my entire life.

I like the looks on people's faces when too much hand cream comes out of the bottle and they are trying to find a way to get rid of it.


Really enjoyed this recently.




Sometimes while using a spoon I use the airplane noise.  This is usually by myself.  Now since I have a moustache I do it all the time.  I then look at the stranger with food in my moustache and give them a toothy grin of pride.

 Bitstrips has become a big thing recently.  Being a hipster I knew about this years ago and now only draw my bitstrips.


Monday, November 4, 2013

This is something that is rarely said.  I should have went to Hamilton instead.

I have started my own Movember team.  If you would like to donate your hard earned cash you may.  If you think that the hair on my face is irresistible.  Rather than running your fingers through the hair above my lip donate money instead.  My user name is darsmith and my team name is Tom Selleck's Lady Killers.

 http://ca.movember.com/

How do you say jealousy?  Well you have family members post pictures of them drinking wine while in South Africa with beautiful scenery behind them.  Oh yeah! Well I scraped ice off of my windshield and watched the Big Bang Theory.  Take that.

Sara won tickets to see Thor this Wednesday.  Am I dressing as the Norse God is the question that I usually receive next.  The answer is unfortunately no.  My bicep ripped the costume.   

Problems with bullying has even reached the NFL level.  There has always been hazing of rookies in all professional sports.  You just wonder if it has gotten worse?  Or are people just a lot more sensitive to that type of thing?

The To Do List - 7.2/10

Refreshing movie.  Basically it's American Pie from a female perspective.

DJ'd for a wedding this past weekend.  They were the most respectful crowd that I have ever dj'd for.  Usually this is the people that I get up requesting songs.

 "Hey can you play something a little more upbeat than this sh**?"
"The Bride asked for it to be mellow while the midnight food is being served."
"I want to fu***** dance.  Do you have that song by that girl that is really big right now?"
"Do you know the song title?"
"You know it goes like do do do sheesh shup do do do."
"I am not sure what that is?"
"Do you have anything newer than this? I want to dance wooooooo!!!!"

"Ok, after the food is served I will hook you up."

At the Bingeman's bowling alley they have $1.00 games on Wednesday nights and $5.00 Steamwhistle pints.  My total bill for three games of bowling and two beers was less than $20.00.  I know all of you are looking for something to do on Wednesday nights.  Vampire Diaries is not enough.

Currently reading Ender's Game.  I am trying to get it done before I go see the movie.  I am pretty sure some of the ideas for the Matrix came from this novel.

Small pet peeve, but still needs to be mentioned.  When you are saying the score of a professional sports game always put the bigger number on top.  You always sound like an idiot when you say two to three.

There are way too many reality shows that star people that you can tell have serious mental problems.  The people that believe that they are super heroes.  Just look straight into their eyes and tell me that they aren't going to cause a serious problem for another human being at some point in their life.

The Bent Elbow has an event called Speakeasy.  People tell stories while you have pints.  There is nothing better than somebody telling me a great story that I can steal for my own later on.

When you are trying to return something that you have either broke yourself or that is way out of return policy don't go straight to overreaction mode when you are rejected.  This will anger the people that were trying to help you and you will receive very little or no help at all.  Plus you are an ass**** if you do this on a consistent basis.

When you have a song called "Be Careful With That Axe Eugene."  There were many of drugs consumed.

For some reason I feel better when I go into a place of business that has a friendly dog in the building.

My brain does not remember lines from TV shows as well as others.  There is a legend in my home town that remembers practically every single Simpsons line known to man.  There is another legend in the Toronto area that has the same skill.  Well, well, well! This maybe should be a televised event that has a game show feel to it that also involves drinking.  The drinking was added on for the pure sake of alcohol being awesome.