Ahhh, Law School Musical

I don't know if I ever posted this thing on here (and as per usual, I'm too lazy to look), but here it is: Law School Musical.

For my colleagues (I hate that word) I know you can relate. For you non-law school folks, it shows a view through the looking glass.

More Reasons I Hate Lebron

I had a post worked up a few months ago, voicing my disdain for Lebron James

But today, I found the true epitome of my distaste. Lebron James. Yes, "King James." First of all, I recognize the guy is talented. But the guy is also disgustingly arrogant both on an off the court. He was crowned the "king" before he had even played a game. Again, I realize he is good, and is virtually unstoppable when he drives the lane.

There was the very unsavory moment when he whispered into Gilbert Arenas' ear while Gil was at the free throw line in the playoffs two years ago. I can't find the youtube footage of it, but I recall the post-game interview where Lebron said something to the effect of, "I just told him, if me missed these free throws the game was over." Gee thanks Lebron. You try and play it off like it's nothing but stating the obvious. But going up to someone while they are on the free throw line and whispering in there ear is everything but common. It's just being a bad sport.

Off the court, he's kind of a jerk. Most recently, he was caught speeding. 101 mph in a 65 mph zone. Way to go Lebron.

I avoided posting it, primarily because I was too lazy to finish writing it.

Then this came up. Lebron mania. Fantastic. I hate Lebron. 1) he talks about himself in the third person. 2) he's just not a good person.


Oh yeah, Nike gave out free hot dogs, when the Knicks hosted Cleveland. Throughout New York, people were acting like the messiah had arrived. CALM DOWN. Yankee New York fans are the worst fans on earth. Why? Because they were more excited about Lebron than their own team (granted their own team sucks, but that's no excuse to abandon ship. Trust me, I'm a Sacramento Kings fan). Then, they cheered for him harder than their own team (what do you expect from fairweather fans). Relax people, he's not even a free agent for the rest of this season and the next season.

Then there was the time when he basically said it was lame that fans cared about getting a free chalupa taco. He's just the "anointed" one who acts holier than thou.

Then there's the time he wore a Yankees hat, despite having been born and raised in Ohio.



He's just an all around d-bag.

Most recently, Lebron has basically said that he's not sure where he's going in 2010 and more or less hinted he's willing to leave Cleveland. While I can see the marketing ploy, it's a little early, and between every major media outlet salivating at his every step, and ESPN nearly having a heart attack when Lebron throws down the same right-handed tomahawk dunk and calling it a "top play" I'm sure the hype will still be there two years from now. Well leave it up to Charles Barkley to tell it like he should.

"If I was LeBron James, I would shut the hell up," the Hall of Famer said on [Dan] Patrick's show. "I'm a big LeBron fan. He's a stud. You gotta give him his props. I'm getting so annoyed he's talking about what he's going to do in two years. I think it's disrespectful to the game. I think it's disrespectful to the Cavaliers."

YES! Thank you. This is why I respect Barkley. Cause he tells it like it is and doesn't play into the whole idea of jocking Lebron to the end of the earth.

Well, Lebron, possessing above-average intelligence fired back recently, saying

"He's stupid. That's all I've got to say about that,"

Man, Lebron is so awesome. Even his retaliatory remarks are amazing. I just witnessed amazing right before my eyes. Good one Lebron. You just managed to make yourself sound less intelligent than Charles Barkley, who despite being intelligent, usually sounds like a moron (he's not, he just lack articulation sometimes). In fact, I've heard better come backs from someone, oh I dunno, maybe in the THIRD GRADE. Someone please punch Lebron in his nuts so he can't reproduce. Thanks.

full story on Lebron vs. Barkley

Exercising Your Democratic Right....

....for the second (possibly third if you voted in the primaries) time this year.

It's the "law school finals" poll. Vote. (or die)

(5) Songs to Listen To - 11/28/08

I'm really annoyed that my MP3 Player is dysfunctional.

1) Paranoid f/ Mr. Hudson - 808s and Heartbreak - Kanye West
2) Drivin Down the Block f/ Masta Ace - The In Crowd - Kidz in the Hall
3) Daft Punk is Playing at My House - LCD Soundsystem
4) Nights in White Satin - Moody Blues
5) Don't Make Me a Target - Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga - Spoon

You're Gonna Be Okay...

...if you jump off the roof.


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I used to get up on the roof to clean the gutters for my parents. It wasn't so bad, but I always wondered if I'd be okay if I jumped off the roof. Never tried, mainly cause I didn't think that was in my best interest. Thankfully, these dudes proved not only that you can survive jumping off the roof, you can survive jumping off the roof and through a basketball hoop.

30 Rocks

Interesting.



Thanks Brookie!

The World of Second-Hand Embarassment: Ron Artest

I love Ron Artest. Yeah, he's a little off the chain sometimes and he's a certified chucker, but the dude can hoop. And the dude plays hard on offense and defense (although he stagnates offenses sometimes; see the Sacramento Kings, and the Houston Rockets). But he has a rap career....and it provides for some very unnecessary second-hand embarassment.

The Economy Sucks....Pt. 2

But then again, so did the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers

Moosie Balls Out of Control

Basially, hes the dopest moose around.

MacGruber

this still makes me laugh

Hey Tool Bag, Is that You?

Yeah....it's you. High above the Canadian Sky

It's an Honest Question

(10) Songs to Listen To - 11/25/08

Today is the Radiohead edition (yeah, MP3 Player still KIA)

1) House of Cards - In Rainbows
2) Karma Police - OK Computer
3) Polyethylene Pts. 1 and 2
4) Fake Plastic Trees - the Bends
5) Black Star - the Bends
6) The Tourist - OK Computer
7) Idioteque - Kid A
8) Optimistic - Kid A
9) Weird Fishes / Appregi - In Rainbows
10) Like Spinning Plates (live) - I Might Be Wrong

Further Establishing How the 80s Ruins A Lot of Things....

....while still making other things laughable.
An 80s Montage of Shawshank Redemption

See more funny videos at Funny or Die

via filmdrunk

(5) Songs to Listen To - 11/24/08

My mp3 player is working. So I'll do the all Kanye addition since his album dropped today.

1) School Spirit - The College Dropout
2) Flashing Lights f/ Dwele - Graduation
3) Gone f/ Cam'Ron and Consequence - Late Registration
4) Grammy Family f/ Consequence and John Legend - Some Compilation I Forget the Name to
5) I See Now f/ Little Brother - Some CD I can't remember the name to

Take me here

It sounds like a good place. Unless you have a peanut allergy

If I Were a Dog....

I'd rock fresh gear like this.

Brief Headlines

Stars of Hoop Dreams Still Keep in Touch.
I remember Hoop Dreams. Not because I saw it (I didn't), but because I remember Siskel and Ebert giving it two thumbs up. Then I noticed it was a documentary and I was confused. But 14 years later, the movie crosses paths with my life again. Article by the Chicago Tribune following the two stars of the documentary. And a good read.

Pardon Me?
Who President Bush might pardon as he gets set to exit office.
My favorite: "Scooter Libby: You Betcha!"

Rhodes Scholar / Defensive Back / Seminole
Good story about Florida State Safety and pre-med student (and now Rhodes Scholar) Myron Rolle. They had an excellent story on him on ESPN on Saturday morning (despite being done by Jeremy Schapp whom I despise) before it was determined whether he was getting the scholarship or not. Dude was flown out to interview and stayed till around 6PM and flew back to meet get to the 7:45 game. Tell me that's not awesome.

1/5th Getting Less High in Amsterdam
That's probably not true. But they certainly have shut down more of their famous "coffee shops" to comply with new laws that prohibit the shops from being within 250 meters (what the hell is a meter?! I only know feet and inches) of schools.

Citibank gets lifeline, phones a friend
I wish my name was Citibank, cause I'd be getting a bailout. Alas, I'm just me, and I won't be getting squat, despite my bank account slowly approaching zero the closer we get to the end of the year.
Moral of the Story: large companies with analysts trained in money management, forecasting, etc. can screw up and get handouts from the government. I cannot. (side note: IRS, WHERE'S MY STIMULUS CHECK!?)

The Dumbest Thing I've Read All Day (It's still early)
Apparently Minorities in California fear that because of the recent turnout on Prop 8 the government might take away rights from any group it pleases.
Even a USC LAW professor agrees....
Problems:
1) it was voted on, so I don't think it's really the big, bad "government" taking away a person's right.
2) that's pretty unintelligent considering I don't think same-sex marraige has ever been ruled on by the Supreme Court as being a fundamental right.
3) Mr. USC Law professor is forgetting that one thing, what's it called, oh yeah, THE FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT.
4) Pretty sure there's a good chance this is going to the Supreme Court. Wonder what will happen in light of Lawrence v. Texas.
Regardless, USC LAW professor = idiot.

What Do You Call a Kolache With No Filling?

Bread.

I went to get my usual breakfast this morning at the Kolache Shop.

When Silverman introduced me to them earlier this year, he claimed they were, "the best Kolaches in Houston." Generally, when Silverman says anything is the "best in Houston" we're riding the hype train to disappointment. But, when I actually ate them, and subsequently ate other places kolaches, I was nothing but impressed. Inexpensive (bout a $1.50 a pop) and deliciousness filled within. Usually, I get (2) sausage egg and cheese, and (2) bacon egg and cheese.

Well I ventured out this morning to go get some delicious goodness in my stomach (along with a coffee from Seattle's Best) and came back to "hunker down" in the library (see definition 2). I ate three, then waited to eat the third. Well, this one seemed extra "bready" and so I ate around the outside, trying to save the scrumptious filling in the middle. Only, there wasn't any filling. It was a kolache with no filling! Oh the tragedy. So now I sit, disappointed, and wishing I had eaten a kolache with sauasge, egg, and cheese inside. But alas, I'll have to wait until the next time I go for breakfast.

I should note that this is the first time this has happened, and you should really check out the Kolache Shop (near Lenny's underneath the Waste Management tower in the Tunnels).

The Adventures of Moosie - pt. 1

Moosie went to visit Steve on the way home last night. Say hi steve! Welcome to the blog.

(5) Songs to Listen To - 11/23/08

1) 93 till Infinity - 93 til Infinity - Souls of Mischief
2) Modern Guilt - Modern Guilt - Beck
3) 1234 - The Reminder - Feist
4) Wounded - Blue - Third Eye Blind
5) Red Flags and Long Nights - She Wants Revenge

Vatican Newspaper is Like Jesus?

No, but they're sure acting like it.

The Vatican's newspaper has finally forgiven John Lennon for declaring that the Beatles were more famous than Jesus Christ, calling the remark a "boast" by a young man grappling with sudden fame.

The comment by Lennon to a London newspaper in 1966 infuriated Christians, particularly in the United States, some of whom burned Beatles' albums in huge pyres.

But time apparently heals all wounds.

Umm.....I don't know if it's your place to offer "forgiveness" Vatican Newspaper. Then again, the all infallable pope resides there. So I guess not only is the Pope have some God-like powers, so does the Vatican Newspaper. Awesome. I hope no one starts praying (or writing) to the newspaper for forgiveness....

Note: I'm not condoning Lennon's remark.

Are You Smarter Than a U.S. Official?

Apparently, some U.S. officials are having trouble recalling history, understanding economics, or comprehending how our government works. FANTASTIC!

BEFORE YOU READ THE ARTICLE. Take the test, then see how you do and compare your results with the officials.

You can take the test here. While I'll admit, I read the portion about the two countries that we were enemies with during WWII (there's no way I was missing that one), I took the rest of the test before reading the article.

Now, I only scored an 82.something percent on it. The average public scores a 49%, while U.S. officials selected to take the exam scored just 44%. Wow.....

Post your results in the comments section if you'd like. I'm interested to see how people do. Maybe it's easier for me because I'm in a seemingly perpetual state of academia.

As a side note, my roommate scored a 92%, and also cited remembering the answer to one of the questions "because of Kindergarten Cop."