Monday, July 30, 2007
Period?
Not to our esteemed Associate Art Director, Rich. This native of Llandrindod Wells, Wales, calls the sentence-ending punctuation mark a "full stop." Madness!
Just Asking...
WHAT associate editor will be appearing on your TV screens at 6:55 a.m. tomorrow morning? This "gadget guru" will be gracing the CW11 studios for a little "Tech Tuesday" love. Tune in and witness the Hollywood magic!
BJx Gear Auction Preview #1: Phat 'Phones?
As stated earlier, over the next few days we'll be taking some sneak peeks at selected items that will be up for auction Friday afternoon. Our first product is a brand new set of Sennheiser PXC450 noise canceling headphones. Perfect for travel, these high-end ear snugglers take one AAA battery (for the noise canceling; two batteries are included), and last for 16 hours of playback on each battery. Up to 90% of ambient noise is blocked when you have these puppies on, so no jogging/bike riding while they're on, unless you feel like tempting fate. You can read all about them here, but here's what you really want to know: they retail for $450! So either you can actually use them because they are awesome, or you can make a nice profit on eBay!
BREAKING: Deputy Editor's Water Bottle Falls Behind Cooler
In lieu of a grueling rescue mission, said editor has resorted to using a styrofoam cup.
Frosted-Haired Douches Reappear at Pump!
Most likely complaining to their Dynamite Pitas about those bitches at Marquee who wouldn't come back with them to their mom's house in Dyker Heights.
Will Blow for Gummies?
Associate art director Rich on Trolli's sour gummi worms: "These are damn tasty!" Look out, Jammie Dodgers, there's competition on the block!
Wild Hogs Summary: Segment 1
We're introduced to Doug, Woody, Bobby and Dudley, who apparently already have their own mini biker gang called "Wild Hogs." They are shown riding down a street, doling out fist bumps. Dudley, clearly the least coordinated of the group, hits a real estate sign. It is assumed that his bike is OK.The characters are introduced one-by-one. Doug is a dentist who is growing weary of suburban life. Woody is down-on-his-luck (financial hardships) and going through divorce with his model wide. Bobby is black, and therfore has many black women shouting at him all day. Dudley is a nerd.
The "Wild Hogs" gather for a ride to blow off steam. Again, Dudley is involved in an accident. Again, it is assumed that both he and his bike are OK. They wind up in a biker bar, where it is assumed "real" bikers would have a problem with them. That assumption is false. Woody, expressing concern over the lack of rebelliousness of their so-called "gang," suggests a road trip to the Pacific. The suggestion is met with a mix and enthusiasm and reservation, due to familial committments.
In the last scene viewed during Segment 1, we begin to see Doug bringing up the topic of the potential road trip to his wife, who appears to not be supportive of the idea.
UPDATE: Doug's wife may have possibly been supportive of the idea.
The BJx POLL: Who was your favorite celebrity visitor?
Because the best way to honor the many celebrities who have visited our hallowed halls is to judge them.
BREAKING: Auction Friday?
The Stuff offices are abuzz with rumors of a supposed gear auction on Friday. Let me confront these rumors on the BJx. As the gear editor, I can confirm that, yes, all signs are pointing toward a modified auction on Friday. By "modified auction," I mean that it won't be the typical marathon affair. We will probably be selling off 10-20 items for the bagel fund, with no filler. It will be all premium-grade, high-quality products. Time is TBD, but the Friday date has been confirmed with Jordy. Tune in to the BJx this week for sporadic previews on some of the items up for grabs!
Look Out, Roger Moore! Mediocre Psychic Predicts Celebrity Deaths
Jonesing for a byline, or at least some quality email time with Pat, our thoroughly depressing in-house psychic has reached new lows. Looks like it's a bad day to be James Bond and/or Spartacus:
Dear Patrick,
As much as I loathe/resist doing this kind of a thing, I just now flashed on two probable, up-coming members of our new dead celebrities' 'club:' Roger Moore and Kirk Douglas.? And, I'm able to tell that there is one more; I'm pretty sure it's a man, although I can't quite see who...
Every year in January, I'm asked by radio stations to predict their dead-pool...I've done this for years--always hated it--BUT (unfortunately...??) seem to be accurate: Yuck!?
...DO: give me your 'take' on this!
Predicting the death of a 90-year-old stroke survivor?! This woman does have a gift!
A taste of Long Island
Stop by Pat's desk for a mini black & white cookie, fresh from the new King Kullen by my parents' house!
10 a.m. Banana?
I'm leaving for work now and I'm kind of hungry. If someone is picking up bananas on the way to 1040, can they pick me up an extra? I'll pay said banana buyer back ... with kisses!
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