Tag Archives: Humor

Nice Try

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Tom Garrett

I received a mailer recently that advertised a new miracle advance in hearing aid technology. Yes, hearing aid technology. Now, despite my rapidly advancing age, I’m not remotely old enough to fit into the key demographic for people with hearing problems. … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Gaming | Tagged Commentary, Gaming, Hearing Aids, Humor, Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 4, Nanomachines, Nanotechnology, Solid Snake | Leave a comment

Sometimes, I’m a Hero

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Tom Garrett

Posted in General Culture and News, Pictures | Tagged Abercrombie & Fitch, Capitalism, Fat People, General Culture and News, Hitler, Humor, Mike Jeffries, Obesity, Perspective, Self-Congratulation, Silliness | 1 Comment

Imbeciles React to a Story About Swimming

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Tom Garrett

I saw a fairly innocuous local news story come across my Facebook feed today. The piece was the sort of semi-fluff that local stations like to show on their 5 o’clock broadcast. The underlying news item was that data indicates … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, General Culture and News, Politics | Tagged Commentary, Drowning, Facebook, General Culture and News, Humor, Imbeciles, Politics, Problem-Solving, Racism?, Social Media, Swimming | 2 Comments

An Incomplete List of Words Katy Perry Has Attempted to Rhyme

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Tom Garrett

Katy Perry is a charismatic musical performer who has delighted millions of fans—including this one!!! Her catchy songs, spot-on pop sensibilities, and colorful videos have established her as one of the top acts in the world. Here’s an incomplete … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Music | Tagged Commentay, Fun, Humor, Katy Perry, Music, Silliness, Whimsy | 1 Comment

The Fatal Mistake

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Tom Garrett

In the aftermath of the bombing of the Boston Marathon, about which many details are still unknown, several thoughts immediately came to mind as the limited facts trickled in. The first was that it immediately reminded me of the London … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, General Culture and News, Videos | Tagged Boston, Boston Marathon, Commentary, David Copeland, General News and Culture, Healing, Humor, Old Spice, Sadness, Terrorism, Tony Gwynn, Videos | 1 Comment

Imbeciles React to Justin Verlander’s Contract Extension

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Tom Garrett

The news last week that local athlete Justin Verlander had signed the most lucrative contract of any pitcher in the history of baseball met with praise and pride in the Central Virginia area. The deal, valued at up to $202 million … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Sports | Tagged Baseball, Capitalism, Commentary, General Culture and News, Humor, Imbeciles, Justin Verlander, Mike Ilitch, Sports | 7 Comments

Turf War

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Tom Garrett

I don’t know who fired the first salvo in this unfortunate skirmish—does it matter?—but I wish that these two combatants that have meant so much to me over the years could recede to their natural borders and be content not … Continue reading →

Posted in General Culture and News, Pictures | Tagged 1990's, Burger King, Cereal, Cereal Killer, Cinnamon Roll Crunch, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Dan Cortese, Food, General Culture and News, General Mills, Humor, Peanut Butter Crunch, Peanut Butter Toast Crunch, Pictures, Quaker, Tongue-in-Cheek | 2 Comments

Christmas Shopping = Complete

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Tom Garrett

Divining gift ideas gets less fun and more difficult as we get older. One reason for this phenomenon is that people get grandfathered into our gift-giving list for years after we stop seeing them on a regular basis. Of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Literature, Music | Tagged Barnes & Noble, Christmas, Commentary, Gifts, Humor, Ke$ha, Literature, Music | 1 Comment

This is Not Lunch

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Tom Garrett

I understand that commenting on the eating habits of Americans is well-traveled territory. And I’m certainly not within hailing distance of proper eating habits. However, there are still certain lines I won’t cross—lines that separate man from insatiable animals unable … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, General Culture and News | Tagged Fast Food, Food, General Culture and News, Gluttony, Hardee's, Humor, Nutrition | 6 Comments

Current Events

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Tom Garrett

Man, what a few weeks we’ve had, America! There’s so, so, SO much to discuss. I wanted to try to cover as much ground as I could, yet time constraints conspired to limit my options. Therefore, in the name of … Continue reading →