If You Have a Toddler of Course You Have to Make a Crazy YouTube Video

This YouTube video which came to me via a friend is crazy and funny, and some wacky parents are undoubtedly going to have to go to therapy later in life and explain why they decided to do this video featuring their little girl. 

Maybe parenthood is more fun than I believe.   To see what I mean click the link below:

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cds7lSHawAw

A Fun Ad

My friend, Toby, sent this to me and I loved it and I am sharing it with anyone who has yet to see it.  Be sure to read the information carefully before you click on the link.

HEMA is a Dutch department store. The first store opened on November 4, 1926, in Amsterdam. Now there are 150 stores all over the Netherlands .

Take a look at HEMA's product page (catalog) -just wait a couple of seconds and watch what happens.  DON'T click on any of the items in the picture; just wait..

This company has a sense of humor and a great computer programmer, who has too much time on his hands. Click on the link below:

http://producten.hema.nl/ 

Bob Hope

I do not really understand how my mind works but some days I wake up with people or ideas in my head and I have to share them...what else am I supposed to do with them?

Today I woke up thinking of Bob Hope...go figure! So when I had a second I looked on YouTube (my new best friend), and found this great little video tribute to him.  There are some funny and some touching parts and it made me like him even more after seeing it.  So, wherever you are, Bob Hope, I got the message.

To view the video click on his name....

The Path To Enlightenment is Rocky

I was sent this story by a friend of mine and I thought it was funny...usually you won't find the "F word " in my postings but sometimes it comes with the story.  I dedicate this to no one:


 http://www.theonion.com/articles/journey-of-selfdiscovery-leads-man-to-realization,19100/

The Krispy Kreme Doughnut Race

I try really hard to keep up with the world news, but I have been missing something for the last few years--the Krispy Kreme Challenge in Raleigh, North Carolina.  This event has been going on at least since 2008 and I have yet to travel there and register for this amazing race.

Here are the details--about 7,500 people this year got up in the early morning and ran for two miles, grabbed a box of a dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts, ate them, and then ran back along the same route for another two miles.  Talk about a challenge....seems the run burns about 2,400 calories which is just about the total number of calories for a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed doughnuts. 

I am inspired to start my own run for the doughuts every weekend.  I will run a total of four miles to eat a dozen doughuts any day.  So, yay North Carolina and yay Krispy Kreme.

Oh I couldn't find the lastest run on YouTube but here is how it looked last year:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP9Q1hx6fQU&feature=related      Fun times...

You Got to Love Enterprenaurs

The United States is a wonderful country where anyone can make it rich if they have even marginally good ideas and great  marketing techniques.


"As Seen on TV" has a website so you don't have to watch hundreds of hours of television waiting for "Potty Patch" for your pets who hate to go outdoors, or "E-Z Peel Gloves" to help peel those difficult hard boiled eggs,  or "Pajama Jeans" that look like jeans but wear like comfy pajamas, to flash across the screen so that you can order everyone you know a gift they never imagined receiving.  There are literally hundreds of ideas that have been turned into products by factories in third world countries using child labor.


Speaking of unique products, you have to check out this one.  Some "dudes" have developed a new drink called "Pot Pop" aimed to help those people who want the benefits of medical marijuana but don't want the smell or the smoke.  Soon it will be on the shelves in Colorado and beyond.  In order to fully appreciate this information you have to watch the entire video.  Sorry there is a commercial to begin with but NBC is not free....

God, I love this country! 

Click on "Pot Pop" or here for the scoop:   http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/41472123#41388094


 

Happy Birthday, Aquarians

If your birthday is January 20th to February 18 you are nothing less than a child of the stars!  The Zodiac sign for Aquarius is some guy with little clothing pouring water out of a big jug.  So you would think Aquarius is a water sign, but no...it is full of Air and those of you who live with Aquarians know what I mean.

This is quite a birthday year for you...oh yes.  This year your 7th house is aligned with Mercury.  This means you are starting a cottage industry.  Yes, you are going to start building cottages and doing God knows what with them once they are built.

About midway into the year, Jupiter is going to be oppositional of your ruling plant, Uranus...which is kind of embarrassing to talk about.  Seems you are obsessed with Pee Wee Herman who nobody remembers but you.  This obsession is going to lead to additional time in your therapist's office and hopefully Uranus and Jupiter will make up soon so you can have a life.

The last part of the year, Mercury is waning and whining through your moon.  This means you are going to grow a Unibrow and start dressing like Lady GaGa's mother, WuWu.  These new outfits will amaze your friends and scare your co-workers, but remember Aquarius people like to try on new ideas, so this should be right up your astrological alley.

Happy Planets...

Bill Cosby and the Woman from North, South Carolina

One of the best things about the internet is how easy it is to share funny things with others.  I love the laughter network that is created as we forward bits from one person to another.  This little video clip comes from my friend Mary.    It is a few years old but it shows Bill Cosby doing what he does best--playing off another person.  Bill is funny and witty and the woman is funnier than she is intending to be. 

Since this was shared with me, I wanted to share it with you.
http://www.casttv.com/video/72dkchn/bill-cosby-understanding-southern-video

Poetry can be fun and funny, too

This poem by Taylor is not only fascinating to watch, it is funny and right on.   Whether you are a big fan of poetry or not, you will like the way Taylor has presented his poem.    http://wimp.com/speaktypography

Art Linkletter -- and those darn kids

In the 1950s and 1960s Art Linkletter had hundreds of kids on his show and simply asked them questions and let their responses provide the laughs.  In Bob Newhart's book, "I Shouldn't Even be Doing This", he told a story about Art and one of those children.  Seems one of the boys on the show was off by himself, in a corner while the other kids were laughing and having a good time.  Art went over to him and asked "Is something wrong?".

 "Yeah", he replied, "my dog died this week".

Art wanted to comfort him so, he said, "well, your dog went to heaven and when you go to heaven you will see your dog again so don't be too unhappy".

The boy looked at Art quizzically.  "What does God want with a dead dog"?  

Ah, the logic of children.  I have a clip, introduced by Bill Cosby that shows just how Art's show went.  Should bring you a few chuckles.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCHIM-bGiTI

The Oprah Show...

Mad TV is nothing short of crazy.  A lot of their skits are so far over the top that the humor gets lost in the journey.  Having said that, I have to say some of their stuff is funny and such is the case of this little clip featuring Oprah's show.  Since it is her last season and since she is now on OWN....it seems fitting to put up this skit.  Pretty funny...but then I think a lot of stuff is funny, so you decide.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZwSTadVGqE

Even Witches Have to Pay Taxes

Only a few people escape paying income tax--drug dealers, car thieves, bank robbers and some corporate giants.  I never really thought about witches and income taxes, but it seems that, at least in Romania, witches have escaped paying income taxes for centuries, but no more.  However, these witches are not happy about having to shell out part of them income for casting spells and creating curses.  In fact, the witches are so upset they have threatened the government with spells and spirits.   So far, however, the government is standing firm although some of the curses and spells may not have yet taken effect. 

I am not sure if witches in the United States are taxed but with the bad economy, downturn in the housing market and several reality shows involving housewives in New Jersey, I would be very cautious about taxing anyone whose profession involves casting spells or making potions. 

Finding the Right Profession

You have to make sure that the profession you are choosing is a good fit...I mean you want a surgeon who is good at anatomy;  a chef who can really cook; a counselor who isn't psychotic, and so on.

I wrte this because the other day I found an article about a burglar who really needs to find a new profession.  Seems this guy, who is 44 and should have figured this out by now, broke into a home in Delaware that he had broken into back  in April.  Obviously he liked the place and since no one was home he made himself comfortable and stayed a few days.  He also drank alittle bit--3 bottles of Gin; 2 bottles of whiskey.  He was having a great time...until he decided it was time to leave.  He was so drunk he couldn't climb back out of the window through which he entered the house, so he did what any drunk burglar would do--he called 911.   

This burglar is now in jail and hopefully getting career counseling.  

Another Round of Sarah Silverman and Cancer

I am re-posting this bit on cancer done by Sarah Silverman as I have a good friend who has a very rare cancer and will soon go through surgery and radiation that is very invasive.  I share Sarah's sentiment about cancer...and if you know anyone who has ever had cancer you will totally relate to what she has to say in her funny, crazy way.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGtaV85AzWE&feature=related

Blackberry Humor

British humor can be very funny and this little bit is fun to watch....it involves a different take on your Blackberry, Apple and other electronic gadgets you love so much.  Very clever and funny.   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAG39jKi0lI&feature=player_embedded

The End of the World is Coming!

I am not a great planner, and so when I read articles telling me that the End of the World is coming, I am always a bit unsure what to do. 

I just read an article regarding the date when the End of the World will happen.  Yup...the date is May 21, 2011.  Evidently there is a guy, Harold Camping who has calculated the date from his reading of the Bible.  Harold is, by the way, a retired civil engineer who is 89 years old and believes the Bible functions as a "cosmic calendar" for unfulfilled prophecies.  He is very busy spreading the word about THE DATE and trying to help people to be "saved" before the big day.  

I happen to be busy that day--my partner has a birthday on the 21st, so I can't put the End of the World down on my calendar, but maybe some of you are free and want to be ready just in case.  There is no time mentioned by Harold, so you may want to keep the entire day free. For more information and tips on planning the day, check out:      http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40885541/ns/us_news-life/?gt1=43001#

The New Year in Review

It is always fun to review the year, however I often can't remember what I did two hours ago so my efforts to review an entire year would be pathetic.  The good folks, however, at JibJab did a great review using President Obama and good 'ole Joe Biden as the reviewers.  It was quite a year....
http://sendables.jibjab.com/originals/so_long_to_ya_2010

Greetings for the New Year...

Some times I think I have too much time on my hands, but then I look at YouTube and realize there is a whole world out there of people who have way too much time on their hands.  Over the holiday season I have seen a bunch of videos involving cats, dogs and small children and I have to wonder why.

Having said that I am letting my better judgment go and showing you a video that involves cats welcoming the New Year..so, if you have a few moments look at this video and feel free to share any comments you might have with me...  Happy Almost New Year
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKdngIhCMZE

Capricorn Time

If your birthday is December 22 to January 19 you are a CAPRICORN, OR "Cap" to your astrological friends.  The sign for "Caps" is a goat...yes, a goat and goats are well known for what they eat (everything) and how they behave (stubborn).  Caps are also stable, planners, and so far from impulsive that they can't even say the word.


Capricorn is an earth sign and that means you aren't into fantasy or big on imagination.  Capricorns are very realistic and grounded.  For Caps, if you can't see it, it doesn't really exist.


This is a wonderful astrological year, however for Capricorns.  Seems that most Caps are moving into an alignment between Mars and Venus which means that either a lot of money is going to come your way  or you will be asked to join a new Polka band that is forming in your town.  Dust off your wallet and your Tuba and be ready for both.


As the New Year gets moving along, your Moon is moving into your 4th house and this is simply unheard of.  It looks like you will go completely out of character and start  working on repealing the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" rules for cartoon characters. You had a dream or a drug induced moment wherein you realized Porky Pig and Yogi Bear are in a relationship but fearful of letting the world know. You believe it is time to step out and make gay and lesbian characters (like Dora and Barney) feel like the world is able to accept them as they are.  March on rainbow crusaders!


Mid year Jupiter will become oppositional of Pluto and Walmart and you will find yourself strongly attracted to autographed photos of Kim Jong Il of North Korea.  You think his oversized glasses and pudgy body is quite appealing and you find that you are purchasing CDs of his latest songs about dictatorship and nuclear weapons.  This phase will have your family and the CIA questioning your loyalty to America and thankfully will pass after a few weeks and constant complaints about listening to those Kim Jong Il cds.


The year will finish by having your 2nd and 5th houses being repossessed and aligning with Bank of America.  This phase of the stars is likely to find you wanting to purchase old whiskey barrels so that you can build an addition to your house that will have the lingering odor of Jack Daniels.  This phase is likely to attract some people who love Jack or some people who have been dying to meet him.  Either way, get ready to open your home to some new people.


That about wraps up the Capricorn year...enjoy and remember, Happy Planets.

What Humans Do For Entertainment

Okay...this is not a Christmas video but it involves cats and it involves voice overs for the cats by the humans who videotaped them.   Not sure if the voice overs are more entertaining than the cats' behaviors...you decide.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3iFhLdWjqc