Mornin’ all.
Holy mamajama am I awake. Maxwell House was on sale. I hate Maxwell House, but it was on sale. Sale trumps taste buds every time. We decided to give it another chance, so we picked up a blend called “Smooth Bold.” It was half right. Hooo baby is this shit strong. You ever feel your heartbeat in your eyeballs?
Go ahead and grab a cup, but please use the spare high test ceramic crucible today. I don’t think the titanium one I normally provide will withstand this kind of abuse.
You know, now that I’m used to it, the twitchy beat in my vision is kind of soothing. *siiiip* *spasm* *slight frying sound* Yeah. I can dig it.
Hey, guess what I got?
No, really. Guess.
Come on. It’s no fun if you don’t play along. I’ll help you out with a hint: It doesn’t rhyme with “turtle shell.”
…nothing? *sigh* Fine. I’ll just tell you, killjoy.
I got my new computer parts! They’re right over that way *nods right* and if you could see them, you’d be oohing and ahhing. We started light and just replaced the most likely culprits. So far so good, though, and I’m hoping we eenie meenie-d correctly. I haven’t crashed once this morning, knock wood. The old beast has life in her once again!
So what’s new? I feel like I haven’t done this in ages. It’s been kind of a clusterfuck around here. I had a mad dash to get two cars stripped of parts so we could get them to the scrap yard. Did you know that mixed scrap is going for less than $50/ton right now?? Oy. I wish I had pulled MORE parts off since the weight didn’t matter all that much.
Anyway, after they were pulled, I spent a few days getting all the tidbits cleaned and ready to photograph for the eBay spread. It’s hard to make a CCU box look sexy and alluring, but I’mma do my best.
Hmmm…..I wonder if draping a feather boa over it would sell it faster? I said I want the parts to look sexy and alluring to be cheeky, but now I am legitimately curious. Think I’m on to something?
The hardest thing about selling used car parts on eBay is taking pictures that make them stand out in the crowd. Think anyone has ever tried the sexy angle? Lusty feather boa for the CCU. Flirty Mardi Gras mask for the uncracked and unfaded OEM MBZ-tex visor set (buy it now for only $75! Wow what a steal!) to give them that “come hither” look. I could stick fake lashes on the tail lights…but come on. They’re TAIL LIGHTS. Nothing more needed to make those babies break the internet. Hubba hubba.
*strokes beard in contemplation* I bet they would sell better. Hm…Sounds crazy.
“IS crazy, Bethie.”
Potato, potahto.
Anyway, if I decide to stage a glamour shoot for sexy car parts, I’ll be sure to let you know, perv.
Aside from car stuff, there’s been kid stuff, life stuff, and house stuff. Kid stuff can be nutshelled: pup won an M&M guessing contest, and teens are growing up WAY too fast. Life stuff…nah. We’ll ignore it and hope it goes away. That’s my go-to plan, and it’s been working for 37 years, albeit with varying levels of success. I see no reason to mix it up now. The house stuff is a same-story-different-broken-oven-handle kind of deal.
So, what do we do when we want to gab but don’t really want to get into anything real, serious, or really, seriously boring? Why, we search the internet news sites to see if anything fun, stupid, or silly pops out at us, of course!
Ladies, if you would take the stage. Michaneaux, you ready? (He’s our guest conductor. Doesn’t speak much English, but he can count the band into a catchy theme song like a mofo.) Then drop the balloons and shoot off the confetti cannon, because it’s time for a…
* * * HEADLINE ROUNDUP !!! * * *
*wild applause* See? See what I mean about Michaneaux? Not a single trumpet player lagged on the crescendo, and you know how much skill THAT takes! It’s like trying to wrangle cats! Well done! Bravo!
Wow. With a start like that, how can this be anything but amazingly fun? Regulars know the routine. For any newbs, a Roundup happens when I want to gab, quip, or be snarky. I scour the internet news sites for headlines that jump out at me. Some are bad. Some are stupid. Some are just plain funny. I round them up and present them here for your amusement. These headlines are 100% real. I just add the commentary.
Shall we begin?
– GoFundMe Campaign to Help Kanye Out Of His Debt
If you donate, I will never speak to you again. I mean it. That’s my no give.
– Hockey Player Penalized for Ridiculous Flop
As well he should be! There was no style, no flair, no pizzazz. If you’re going to fake an injury, at least put some heart into it.
– North Korea’s Girl Band is Back, Celebrating Rocket Launch
I wonder if they all tripped and fell in a pile of failure when they tried to begin their routine. You know, keeping with the theme and all.
– Conspiracy Theories Swirl Around Justice Scalia’s Death
Say, remember when conspiracy theories were fun? Or at least a little plausible?? Gawd I miss the 90s.
– Val Kilmer Spotted Without Breathing Aid Amid Health Rumors
Watch it, Val. They’re gunna git you next! #fuckinilluminati,man
– Which Candidates Scare Americans the Most?
At this point, I’d say damn near all of them.
– “Monkey” Spotted Sitting Atop Rocks on Mars
90s flashback!! Yay!! Okay, let’s play along. Was it a macaque? No! I got it. Spider monkey. Right? #we’reontoyouNASA
– Obama: “I Intend to Do My Job. I Expect [Senators] To Do Theirs As Well.”
BOOM. Argue it, GOP.
– Teen Accused of Running Fake Medical Practice
I’m torn. I know it’s bad. Bad, Doogie. Bad. But, admit it. You sort of think anyone who fell for it kind of deserved what they got, too, don’t you?
– 100-million Year Old Ant Fight Preserved in Amber
If you didn’t instantly picture these ants in full armor with the score from 300 playing in the background, then I don’t know if our friendship can last.
– Police: Japanese Mom Made Teen Eat 30 Pet Goldfish
Forget “helicopter parenting” or being a “tiger mom.” The parenting style for the new age is Spetsnazing. Make sure you force your kids to name their pets before eating them, or else you’re totally disrespecting the spirit of the movement.
– FBI Finds Trench of Human Feces at Cultural Site of Oregon Standoff
In fairness, where did you want them to shit? Of all the available choices, in a trench away from the artifacts was probably more than you should have expected.
– Americans Divided on Military, New Poll Shows
Old poll shows, ALL polls have EVER shown. Why is this news?
– The Parmesan You Sprinkle on Your Penne Could Be Wood
The first line of the article is, “The cheese police are on the case.” I didn’t read any further. It was perfect with that one sentence.
– The Army’s Runaway Blimp Escaped Due to…Dead Batteries
I clicked on the link only to get bummed out when I saw no one had photoshopped an Energizer Bunny onto the pic yet. I’m disappointed in you, internet. I expected more.
– German Shorthaired Pointer Wins 140th Westminster
I’m sure that trophy will be a comfort to the dog when he’s suffering and bedridden at a young age due to the chronic health conditions from inbreeding. His hips might already be giving out, but hey…didn’t his nose look perfect.
– Trump Is A ——-: Candidate Plays Fill-in-the-blanks With Voters
Too easy. Writes itself. Pass.
– An Underground Fire Burns Next To Toxic Waste…Don’t Worry, Says EPA
Conspiracy friends, HOW can you possibly have time to make shit up about Scalia when THIS IS ACUTALLY HAPPENING?? Why, with just a little effort, this can be Obama’s fault, too! Do you even want to be credible anymore? It’s like you’re not even trying.
– Eagles of Deathmetal Performs in Paris for Attack Survivors
Seriously? Haven’t those poor folks been through enough already?
– Jesus Does Not Want You To Be Hit Men, Pope Tells Mexican Youth
This pontiff sure doesn’t shy away from setting new Vatican policy, does he?
– Inmates Develop Passion Through Photo Class
Uh, what kind of photos you takin’ over there?
– Cops: Wife Beat Man With Bat Over Lack of Valentine’s Present
With such a kind and loving disposition as she clearly has, I can’t imagine why he wouldn’t get her a gift.
– American Army Develops Pizza That Can Last Over 3 Years
And folks say American ingenuity is dead. Pfft.
– Where Does Clicking On TedCruzForAmerica.com Take You?
Canada.
– Where Does Clicking On TedCruzForAmerica.com Take You?
AW SNAP! I said that for a joke, but…it does! It takes you to a pro-Canadian Immigration page! Faith in the internet RESTORED!
– Clinton’s Candidacy Reveals Generational Schism Among Women
Actually a really good article with surprisingly astute analysis. However, this is the internet, so I think I have to throw out a passive aggressive sarcastic “schism? Uh, next time a TRIGGER WARNING would be nice!” quip. You understand.
– Rapper Killer Mike Faces Flak for Comment At Sanders Rally
He said that “a uterus doesn’t qualify you to be president,” and a few Twitholes flipped their shit. He’s right, though. No one should be elected because of the type of reproductive organs they’ve got. Period. …or no period.
– Cruz: No Gluten-free MREs For the Troops
That’s what you’re going with, Ted? That’s the straw you’re grasping to try and save your campaign?
– The Best AI Still Flunks 8th Grade Science
Dude, do you have any idea how long it took to invent pizza that will last three years?! Some projects are simply more important than others, and when dealing with a tight budget, sacrifices have to be made. In the future when you don’t yet have a functional AI life assistant, BUT can still eat that leftover pizza you forgot about in the back of the fridge for a year and a half, you’ll see it was money well spent.
– DICE Summit a Chance For Game Creators to Refresh, Reflect
Gaming now has corporate team building conferences. *heavy sigh of defeat* Let the sadness sink in.
– Now Children Can Print Their Own Toys Thanks to Mattel ThingMaker 3D Printer
My birthday is in April. If you order now, there’s plenty of time for shipping. Just sayin’.
– The First TEDx Talk Is Happening On A Plane, But You Weren’t Invited
Wow, it’s like prom all over again.
– Three Reasons Why Your Cybersecurity Plan Needs Revised
What cycbersecurity plan?… But that’s not my real problem with this headline. Is this a British thing? Ignoring “to be”? “Your cybersecurity plan needs revised.” It reads like a robot, which we know is silly because they’re not even as advanced as 8th graders yet and wouldn’t care a whit about something as adult and boring as cybersecurity. The trend seems to be popping up all over the news sites. What’s the matter with “to be?” Why leave it out? What did “to be” ever do to you!?
– The Men Who Stare At Laundry
Men? What men? Who are these men? Why are they staring at laundry? Whose laundry is it? Is it mine? It’s mine, right? Are they going to steal my panties out of the dryer again!? GODDAMN IT FRED.
– Just 2 Protesters Show Up for Anti-Beyonce Rally
I know it’s not nice, but I love a failed protest. Can’t help it. Imagine those sad social justice warriors waving their floppy little banners while literally everyone else did not give a damn. Heh heh. Warms the cockles.
– Service Puppy Meets Pluto and Can’t Believe It
“Are you shitting me with this crap? It’s a man in a fucking suit. I’m a dog, not a moron.”
– Woman Did the Most Bizarre Thing With Her Passport
Aaaannnnd we’re done. That’s it. Pack up. Go home.
“Aw, but Bethie…”
NO. This is the internet. You know where this is going. I know where this is going. And once it’s taken that turn, there’s no coming back to decency and honor. I’m sorry, but instead of wallowing in the gutter, I’m just going to have to call this one.
Don’t blame me. Blame Obama.
Thus concludes a Roundup for Wednesday, February 17, 2016. I’m off to go take pictures of the car parts like one of my French girls. Should I go modern, with 3D, or keep it classic with the hazy filter? You know what? I’mma just be in the moment and see what happens. That’s art, baby.
Morning Musings 