DUST OFF YOUR "OOOGA OOOGA"

I have several posts running around in my head at the moment, but you'll have to settle for this for now:

In the realm of off-the-wall holidays, you should know that today, January 31st, is

National Gorilla Suit Day !!!!

An excerpt from the site:

Every National Gorilla Suit Day, people of all shapes and colors around the world get their gorilla suits out of the closet, put them on and go door-to-door.

That's really all there is to it. You don't have to buy gifts. You don't have to fast, although some Orthodox Gorilla Suiters do. If you want to have a parade, fine. Just make sure all the marchers are wearing gorilla suits and that all the balloons are giant, inflatable gorillas.

Imagine your boss/spouse/coworker's reaction if you decided to observe this holiday???

FRIDAY'S FEAST - JANUARY 26, 2007

Feast One Hundred & Twenty Eight
Appetizer
If you could take lessons to learn any musical instrument, which would you want to learn?
I could relearn the flute and violin since I have not played either for years, but I have always wanted to learn the piano.

Soup
Have you ever mistaken a person for someone else?
course

Salad
On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being highest, how well do you keep secrets?
9

Main Course
What's the closest you've ever been to a dangerous animal?
I was in a snow igloo that a bunch of neighborhood kids made w/ me and this german shepard came in and trapped me and was about to maul me when his owner pulled him out.

Dessert
When was the last time you lost your patience?
gee, what time is it? I am one of the most impatient people ever.

FRIDAY'S FEAST - JANUARY 19, 2006

Feast One Hundred & Twenty Seven
Appetizer
Which television shows do you just refuse to miss?
Sometimes I can't help but miss shows, but currently I try to always watch House and Boston Legal.

Soup
Who did you last speak to on the telephone?
a client

Salad
How many pillows do you keep on your bed?
6 regular and 1 body pillow

Main Course
Name one addition to your computer (software, hardware, etc.) that you'd love to have.
hard drive ;) my laptop is doing all sorts of crazy things recently and I just know it is going to die soon

Dessert
What is your favorite foreign food?
There are so many how could I chose??? Sushi, baklava, cannolis, moussakka, teboullah salad ... I love ethnic food, Japanese, Greek, Mexican, you name it ....

FRIDAY'S FEAST - JANUARY 12, 2006

Feast One Hundred & Twenty Six
Appetizer
What comes to mind when you see the color orange?
school buses, traffic cones

Soup
Did you ever get in trouble while you were in school? If so, what was it for?
technically no, i got called on the carpet once for cursing, but since I was always labeled a "good kid" nothing really happened. I also got detention once for rearranging the letters on the keyboards in the typing classroom. My theory - if the students were not supposed to be looking at the keys anyway then why did it matter??

Salad
Which topping(s) make up your perfect pizza?
well cooked bacon and pineapple - don't make a face until you try it! BBQ chicken pizza is a close second

Main Course
Do you believe in UFOs/aliens/etc.? Why or why not?
I don't think we are alone in the universe, bit I dount aliens are coming to Earth just to mess with us and keeping themselves hidden. The only way that makes sense is if the aliens visiting are the adolescents of their culture. In that scenario we are essentially the "ants" and they are the kids with the magnifying glass.

Dessert
What color is your bedspread/comforter/quilt?
Currently I have a plush blanket, navy blue, with yellow stars and moons. In the summer I use a multicolored pastel comforter with lots of green and blue and big butterflies on it.

HIGH UP ON THE "WTF" LIST WE HAVE ... PORK FLAVORED STAMPS?!?

It's the Year of the Pig come February 18 - the Chinese New Year. The Chinese have decided to mark the occasion by offering pork scented stamps that have pork flavored glue on the back.

I sure hope they don't sent a lot of mail to Israel (or Brooklyn for that matter).

Yup, it's via Boing Boing again

NEWSWORTHY TIDBITS

Just some random stuff floating across my screen:

Jesse Spencer and Jennifer Morrison from the show House, M.D. (Drs. Chase and Cameron, respectively) are engaged! I didn't even know they were dating. In the immortal words of the dearly departed TAN, this fills my heart with SQUEEEEE.

There is FINALLY a tattletale site for all those moron drivers [and inept parkers] that you come across. Check out Platewire.

Someone cuts you off, post/vent about it. Someone parks in the middle of two spots in the mall parking lot, don't get road rage, post their license plate [tag number for all you southerners] on the site along with a choice comment. You can also give a cyber "wink" to cute drivers you might encounter, or kudos for a particularly hot set of wheels. Via Boing Boing.


And finally, the newest in caffeine mainlining: Meth Coffee!

Meth Coffee, a rebel coffee company in San Francisco, opened for business today with the launch of its hard- hitting coffee roast for energy addicts and caffeine freaks. Meth's super- caffeinated beans are amplified by the addition of yerba mate, a powerful natural stimulant and antioxidant used by shamans of the Amazon for boosting stamina and mental clarity. Boasting an intense buzz and cocoa-tobacco finish, Meth Coffee is fresh-roasted within 48 hours of shipment to jumpstart workaholics, thrill seekers, artists, and subversives seeking an exciting new fuel for their endeavors.

Ordering and corporate info HERE. Again, via Boing Boing.

DESERT FESTIVAL MOVES TO THE COURTHOUSE

It looks like the folks that run Burning Man are muck raking in the legal system. I hope everyone's good time is not ruined come September.

FAMILY QUOTABLES PART II - HE HAS A WAY WITH WORDS

Brother recently adopted a female dog, after dog sitting for a friend's male dog to get a feel for dog ownership.

Mother: At least you won't have all those uncomfortable questions and ball licking show in the middle of your living room.

Young niece previously peered underneath male dog, vigouresly grabbed wedding tackle and said "What's this daddy??" causing masked amusement by Brother and loud yelping from male dog.

Brother: Oh this dog eats at the "Y"

Mother: Excuse me?!

Brother: Well it's not that obvious, it's not like you have junk hanging out or anything. It just looks like any other furry area, Niece doesn't know it's all cash and prizes up there.

ANOTHER FANTASTIC EDITION OF NON SEQUITUR

I enjoy Non Sequitur on a daily basis, but I especially like when cartoonist Wiley Miller centers his wit on the legal field. Kudos to you Wiley!

Unrelated: Happy Three Kings Day if that is your culture!

FRIDAY'S FEAST - JANUARY 5, 2007

Feast One Hundred & Twenty-Five
Appetizer
Which celebrity (or celebrities) do you think will make headlines this year?
Britney Spears [attention whore], Reese Witherspoon [b/c I think her cheatin' hubby is going to make trouble for her], Katie Holmes [I hope she comes to her senses and ditches her crazy husband]

Soup
They say that good things come in small packages? What is something little that you think is great?
Love notes, Godiva chocolate, diamonds

Salad
Name a song that makes you want to dance.
Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy by Big and Rich

Main Course
What is your favorite font?
Garmond or Georgia

Dessert
If you were to write a do-it-yourself article, what would it be about?
How to Plan an event/party

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