Another reality TV couple bites the dust..

I've gotta admit, I didn't see THIS one coming.
That bitch Deanna dumped my favorite dude from her Bachelorette show; Jessie.
Granted, this show has had one or maybe two successes from all the seasons they've had.
I said once that if the dates were more reality-based, maybe they'd have a shot but when
one minute you're strutting the beaches of a tropical Island and the next you're ordering from
the window at the local Dairy Queen....that can be difficult to handle.
I feel for Jessie though; I've heard that line before myself.


Chin up sweetheart, some snow bunny will be MORE than happy to take her place!

"Lollipops, Ice cream...and all free today"

One of my all-time favorite villians!

Get Well Soon Gale!

Okay, what was my man doing on a motorcycle anyway?

And people wonder why I'm not a fan of those stupid things...

Now my favorite actor is in Intensive Care at the USC Medical Center

after wrecking one.

Oye...just when the gig on Desperate Housewives was going so well.

Get well soon sweet thing, Sunday nights'll suck without seeing you!

Don't Mess with the Bull Pt. 2

You're my bitches now Cowboy fans!

See what you get for cheering for a team in your own conference??

And against MY team no less.

You do NOT know who you're dealing with!

I just wish I had been at the bar to enjoy it.

The Cardinals have just become my favorite NFC team.

They block a kick in OT and score a TD on it.

Freakin FABULOUS!!

And now Romo is out with a busted digit.

Now you know Cow'fans...don't fuck with the phenom....you only hurt yourselves!

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

If you don't have something nice to say...

So I'm going to be a total hypocrite for a second to my blog post Title and talk about Cowboys fans.

Today, I was surrounded by them and they were ALL assholes.

If you have a team you love I totally understand.

I have mine, cheer for them every season whether they win or they lose. (today was the latter)

For some reason the Cowboy fans at the bar today decided that they were all anti-Bills.

Which is funny because they weren't even playing the Bills.

It was like they were more interested in being obnoxious and rude than to cheer for their own team. What's the point?

OH, because you're assholes there doesn't HAVE to be a point. Silly me.

Anyone who knows me knows that I don't keep my feelings regarding peoples stupidity to myself and this occasion was no different. But hey, you can't have a battle of the wits with un-armed people who think T.O is a wonderful human being.

So I had to sit there and take it; watch my team get beaten like a bunch of red-headed step children while the freakin "Cows" pulled out a win.

Yeah, it was freakin brutal.

And I was sitting by myself.

(Although there were plenty of Bills fans in the place, by the end of the game the fight in us had been sucked out I guess...but maybe that's a GOOD thing! lol)

All I can hope is Senior Karma comes back and bites those jerks in the ass!

Maybe it's time to pull out the old Italian maloque!

They don't know who they're dealing with!!

Tina Fey & Amy Poehler nail it!

Scary good stuff from SNL's season opener:

I Officially LOVE Jon Stewart!!

Even if you're not a fan, you HAVE to watch this and pay SPECIAL attention to the McCain-Bush speech comparison.

I gave in...to the electronics

Back in October of 2005 I wrote a blog post about how hip I wasn't.

Don't mis-interpret what this blog post is about...I'm still not trendy.

Not in my clothes, not in my shoes. I dress for comfort...and hope to be somewhat stylish.

Electronically, things have changed for me.

I'm on my 2nd cell phone...and have been considering updating to a third.

I don't have dial-up service for my computer, I have broadband.

Not the quickest connection, basically Road Runner Lite. But still, quite significantly quicker than dial-up.

I don't have a laptop yet, just a desktop. But it was free, thank you Mrs. Ryder!

Today, I stepped up even further in the electronics catagory.

I bought an iPod Nano. A little early birthday present for myself.

And I LOVE it.

So much that I named it;Newman.

I'm listening to him as we speak.

Yes, it's love.

It's pathetic but I'm obsessed with him.

I've already downloaded a ton of songs and even a video.

Damn...modern technology is kick ass.

How else can you listen to Hall & Oates one second and Rihanna the next?

What station plays that?

None, not even those stations that claim they play all formats.

Not possible.

I just hope to leave my apartment sometime this weekend...if not, I'm sure you'll see me through my windows either infront of my PC looking at iTunes with my ear-buds in.

If I'm not at work Monday morning...notify the Geek Squad!

Back to Newman.....

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Just watched the trailer today and, once again...I got goosebumps when I saw that BIG "WB" on the screen!
Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait!!

Indy needed a bigger whip

A bit late posting this but I did get around to seeing Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull a couple weeks ago.

I did enjoy it. Granted, even a not-so-great movie is still entertaining when you're seeing it for free. (the biggest and only perk of working at a movie theatre)

It was exciting, funny, the usual bug-digusting scene and the adventure itself.

But there was something that was missing. A few things actually.

First Cate Blanchett being the villian; it was more cartoonish than intimidating. She couldn't have shined the Nazi from the Raiders shoes. Now HE was nasty..and believable. In my opinion, she was neither.

I was excited to hear that Karen Allen would be re-prising her role but she was a disappointment as well. Actually, she was practically unnecessary in my opinion. They could've worked out the link between Indy and Mutt without her on screen.

and then there's Indy himself. He was missing his swagger, his smart-assness and acted more LIKE a college professor than the Indiana Jones I remember.

I can't say I was a fan of the conclusion of the "adventure" either. Although I did like the final scene in the movie itself.

What saved the movie for me were two things; first..John Hurt.

He was HILARIOUS! For someone who didn't say much during the movie, he had the greatest lines. "Help?"

The biggest star of the movie in my eyes was Shia LaBeouf.

His character was everything Indy wasn't; funny, cocky, adventurous, tough and you never knew what he was going to do next.

They could easily use him to continue the series I suppose but would others agree with me that a movie with him as the star would be worth going to see without Harrison making an appearance?

I'm sure Speilberg and Lucas could find a weakness in him, since it isn't snakes!

All in all, the movie was good but I don't know if I would've been happy paying almost $10 to see it.

The girls and the Iron Man..

I just got back from seeing the Sex and the City movie..and if you were a fan of the show you will love this movie.
I cried; numerous times.
I was just so glad to see the girls again.
It was like a reunion of old friends.
And it was great to read that the movie had such a sucessful weekend.
Obviously the "powers that be" in hollywood just don't think that a chick flick would beat out the 60+ year old dude with the hat and the whip.
Way to go ladies!
Although I would like to see another one in a year or so I can't imagine what they would with it that wouldn't ruin it.
It ended just as it should have.
So enough about Carrie, Samantha, Miranda, Charlotte, Big (I mean John..and can I just say that everyone had the same reaction that I did when Carrie actually CALLED him that), Steve, Harry, and Smith....
I also have to sing the praises of the movie Iron Man.
I've always been a big fan of Robert Downey Jr, and this role was perfect for him.
Silly, arogant, intelligent....plus with the drinking and the womanizing I'm sure it wasn't a big stretch! (he might have just had to think back to a few years ago)
So far the spring/summer movie season is 2 for 2 for me.
Next up; Narnia: Prince Caspain and Indy.
Although I'm not sure how either of them are going to live up to what I've seen already.
Granted, the girls had a headstart!
Thank you SJP, thank you HBO.
You have my "LOVE"

Indy is coming!!

And I thought LAST years blockbusters were exciting!

The Countdown begins!

Numero Uno!

Last night was the closing of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog show.

Being a dog lover, I do watch it every year.

I just love looking at those gorgeous and expensive pure breds. (breeds, whatever)

During night one I saw and heard about the really amazing Beagle that had a "shot at the title" but when two poodles made it into the final I thought I'd be hurling something hard at the TV by the nights end.

No such luck.

But before I get to that, let me tell you about some other things that I saw during the 2-day event.

Those dogs stay in a hotel I probably couldn't afford for more than one night.

The lady who judged the working group looked like she was either going to fall over, drop dead or go to sleep at any point during their judging. Then they said she was going to retire after this event. No shit. She could barely walk. But she had enough spunk to boss the handlers around.

I still giggle any time any of the judges say the word bitch.

Can't they just say female?

It just doesn't seem fair. And it's not like they can call the males bastards because they have papers.

Three of the four new breeds who came to the show this year were hideous looking.

The one exception; the Tabetin Mastiff. (pictured above)

What a great looking dog!

I added him to the list of dogs I love; Burnese Mountain Dog, Great Pyrenees, English Setter, Labs, Retrievers and the Pomeranian. (the only little yip-yip ankle biter I'd ever own)

Poor James, the Best in Show from last year, did a Paw-tograph signing at the NBC store.

http://video.westminsterkennelclub.org/player/?id=216643#videoid=215763

Seriously, that poor freakin dog. Does he really need to do crap like that? Takes time away from him being at hospitals with people who deserve that love that only a dog can give.

Look at his face...even he seems to be saying "are you freakin kidding me? you're SO lucky I'm such a sweet pooch"

At least they gave him some Ben & Jerry's.

He's such a beautiful boy.

Okay, last night's winner...wow. Uno the 15" standard beagle won it.

He reminded me of Josh the Newfie when he was being judged in the final.

Barking and acting up and basically saying "Give me the ribbon already and bring on the bitches!"

But to anyone who thinks these dogs don't work for it...check out this picture of Uno doing his time on the treadmill!

Congratulations sweet boy, you made Snoopy proud!

I Speak Up for Wildlife!

Click on the pic and help out!!

Boo-hoo Brady!!!

With apologies to my Patsy-lovin' friend Christine....I have to blog about tonights Super Bowl.

Hell to the freakin YEAH!!

I haven't been this excited about a Super Bowl win since....Ummm...well, ever. It was almost as good as I would feel if the Bills won. But not quite! lol

Here's the thing, there are only two people I hate in the NFL. One is Tom "Marcia" Brady and the other is Randy Moss. So to see them make a REAL classy exit to their locker room before the game even ENDED was just SUCH a great feeling!

Why do I hate Brady. It's not why you think.

I don't hate winners, okay? If I did, I wouldn't love my Yankees.

I hate WHINERS. Classless freakin WHINERS.

And Brady wears the crown in the category.

How? Well,...I remember being at a bar watching my Bills win a game and on the big screen next to their game were the Pats. Their game was in the 4th quarter and they were winning by 30-something points. And there was Brady, on the sidelines bitching to a ref about a call on his last drive. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!?! You're winning by 30 you asshole.

And Randy Moss....I don't think hating him needs definition.

He's right up there with T.O.

So here's to the Giants:

To Eli,..who for one season is not in the shadow of his brother.

To Michael Strahan, to that AMAZING catch by David Tyree...OMG, that was inSANE!

To the incredible work by the Giants defense.

And to any player wearing a white jersey who had a hand on taking Boo-hoo-Brady's ass to the turf.....HERE'S TO YOU BOYS!

Another question I can't answer....

Time to post another stupid question asked repeatedly by movie theatre customers.

A couple weeks ago we had an electrical fire in one of our theatre rooms. They were able to contain it to just that one room but it fried the heating unit. Come to find out, it probably won't be fixed for at least two weeks.

So the management put the lowest selling movie in that room and instructed us to inform any customers buying a ticket for that show that there was no heat.

So we did and we got the greatest questions.

"Why?"

"Do I get a disount?" but my favorite was: "How cold is it?"

Here....let me check my personal thermostat. I DON'T KNOW.

The thing about it is, this movie is big with teenagers. Especially more of the urban variety or the kids who like to dance. (It's called "How She Move"....catchy, I know...)

And teenagers like nothing more than going out in cold weather with short sleeve shirts or just a hoodie on.

I sat in that theatre for a movie the night after the fire and I had on a wind-breaker, a jacket over it and my gloves and I was still a little cold.

Needless to say, we got some static about it but hey,...I can't be blamed because people dress like idiots in New York State in the middle of January.

Next time bring your parka and snow boots!

Dane Cook - Date at the movies Part 1

Watch this until 2:13 and then go to Part 2 because who ever posted this seemed to have the need to edit some good stuff out!
This guy kills me...and it doesn't hurt that he's HOT!

Dane Cook - Date at the movies Part 2

The timing is a bit off between audio and video but...I want THIS to be the previews at our theatre.

Your shorts are like especially gold today

Juno MacGuff: [voice over as track team runs by] When I see them all running like that, with their things bouncing around in their shorts, I always picture them naked, even if I don't want to. All I see is pork swords.

So I went to see the movie Juno last night.
My rating; 4 freakin stars.
I loved it!
It wasn’t the typical modern-day comedy that I hate.
(you know, where “hero” acts like an ass, without one shred of human decency and everyone acts like it’s normal but the “hero” still feels misunderstood)
Juno is a total smart ass, which I LOVE and can relate to, and the story itself is really good.
It doesn’t go where the usual happy-ending movie about teenage pregnancy normally goes.

It’s funny though, it seems like every time I go see a movie SOMEthing ends up happening to make it interesting.
And yes, I’m talking about my follow movie-goers.
What is it about you people?
Is there something in the vestibule that sucks all the brains cells out of your melon until you leave?
No, not ALL of you but I run into at least a couple of you idiots at every screening!!

Here’s what happened last night:
At one point I was the ONLY one in the theatre; then these 3 girls come in, they had the WHOLE theatre to choose from and where do they sit? Right behind me
Then 3 more girls come in, they have a choice of the 200+ other seats to pick from. Where do they sit? Right infront of me, which was okay, but weird.
Then this older couple sat at the other side of my row
Then the middle of the movie, I hear snoring. EXCUSE ME? The dude down my row is asleep…and freakin snoring!!
And his wife/girlfriend/whatever is just sitting there watching the movie like this is normal.
HELLO?!?!?!
I can't have it!!
So I turn to the lady and said "WILL YOU WAKE HIM UP PLEASE!" which started a sea of giggles around me
But seriously...why pay $9.25 to sleep at the movies when you can do that $hit at home for free and annoy no one??

It’s always somethin’!

Some day he'll find his Becky Thatcher...

A very belated welcome-to-the-world to my cousin Tracy’s little boy Jacob Thomas Sawyer.

Jacob was born on 12/27/07 at 11:50PM. He weighed 8lbs 1oz and 20 1/2 inches. As of two weeks ago he weighed 8lbs 13oz and was 21 3/4 inches.

They even have a website where they updated pictures of him almost daily.

http://www.tapergeek.com/jake/jakepix.htm

(the one I posted here is a personal favorite!)

Those first borns...they get all the attention!

Congrats Tracy and Claude!

see ya soon little guy!

What the?............

I think I'm rubbing off on my box office co-workers.

One of them gave out a Class 1 verbal Pimp Slap over the weekend.

Saturday night I work with this other woman who, like me, is a 2-job person.

She's always so nice, doesn't have many bad things to say about anyone. She's just there to work and get paid.

So some college puke was at her window, asked her if we had a college discount..she said no.

He asked her if we will ever have a college discount...she said she didn't know but probably not.

Then he said something else that I didn't hear (probably just complaining in general) and she said "Welcome to the real world!"
I LOST IT!

Poor, sweet woman...I've corrupted her! (ain't it great?!?!)

"I'll take stupid questions for $500, Alex"

There are some questions that are so stupid it’s almost impossible to think of an answer stupid enough to use as a response.

This past weekend we were REALLY busy at the movie theatre; which was surprising. Of what the managers told me it usually dies after the holidays and remains slow until the spring/summer blockbusters come out.
One night we did a little over 1300 people in about an hour and a half. That averages out to over 14 tickets a minute. Is that insane or what?

So what was the question I was barraged with all night?
“Why are there so many people here?”
WHAT???

How do you even answer that question?
Why would someone even ask it? What kind of answer are they expecting?

So I decided that instead of getting frustrated by it, I’d make a game of it.
My first response was “Well, if you hadn’t invited all your friends we would’ve have a quiet night, thanks.”
Then I got a LITTLE more creative:
“We’re giving away free turkeys at the concession stand”
“Johnny Depp is here to make out with anyone coming in to see Sweeney Todd”
“It’s buy 10 tickets, get 10 free night”

I'm sure I'll hear this question again in the near future so feel free to post your snappy come-backs in the comments section...as long as you don't mind me using them.

Even the biggest smart ass in Monroe County can run out of ideas!

Why women have a hard time being friends..

I have a very tight inner-circle as friends and I've found that as I get older...that circle becomes tighter and tighter.

I let people in on occasion but I'm very skeptical of why they want to be friends, what their intentions are and I'm especially careful of two-faced, back-stabbing BS.

Today I got another example of why I keep my circle as tight as I do:

There's a girl I used to work with, her sister who works at the same job as I do and another girl who I worked with years ago who works here as well.

The sisters are tight, the other girl is tight with one of the sisters and I consider all three of them friends. (they know alot about me, I know alot about them..blah, blah, blah.

So today one of them sends me an inter-company instant message telling me that the three of them are talking about going to see a movie. Not at the theatre where I work; a different, smaller one that shows more of the independant movie-types. So she asks me if I want to go too.

I told her I didn't know if I was working that night, that I'd find out tonight and let her know.

Then I tell her that the same movie is playing where I work the same night and suggest that we go there because I can get all four of us in for free.

Her response was "well, I'll see what the others say and let you know" or something to that point. (which I thought was a VERY strange response)

So I told her that if they were going to go to the other theatre than I wasn't going to go because it doesn't make sense for me to pay for a movie I can see for free.

A couple hours later, she e-mails me and says that the general consensus is that they want to go to the other theatre but thanks for the offer and they'll take me up on it another time.

WHAT???

Then I find out that when she sent the initial e-mail asking the other two about the movie..she asked them if she should invite me.

RED FLAG ON THE PLAY!!

Doesn't that seem like a strange question to ask about someone whose "a friend"?

Why didn't she just include me in the original e-mail?

Needless to say, I didn't respond to her e-mail and I'll be fucking damned if I ever invite their asses to another free movie. (oh yeah, i didn't mention that I've already taken them to 3 or 4)

What makes this even funnier is one of the sisters never has anything good to say about the other girl we all know...but somehow that girl got invited and I got the shaft.

But, I did get the best joke I've heard in weeks a few minutes ago which completely cheered me up from all this estrogen-induced BS:

I was all depressed last night so I called LifeLine

Got connected to a Call Center in Pakistan

I told them I was suicidal

They got all excited and asked if I could drive a truck!