The Comment Tater

I love to laugh. Period, the end. It is one of my favorite things to do. I like to watch Sealab 2021, Samurai Champloo and now Cromartie High... OMG... It is hysterical but you know what, it is so right on.

I was just sitting here watching this episode and making some comparisons to my life. This dude on here has this reputation and regardless of what he does, the people around him apply their own perceptions to his actions. For instance, he demonstrated by sitting another dude next to him in a chair, they both put their feet up on the desk. The people watching the demonstration conceeded that they thought the guy who has the reputation looked like he was doing something bad and the other guy, doing the same thing simply looked as though he were resting. How hysterical and how true!

Watch it... It is awesome... Later in this program, they've got a gorilla serving sushi.

I love to laugh. Period, the end. It is one of my favorite things to do. I like to watch Sealab 2021, Samurai Champloo and now Cromartie High... OMG... It is hysterical but you know what, it is so right on.

I was just sitting here watching this episode and making some comparisons to my life. This dude on here has this reputation and regardless of what he does, the people around him apply their own perceptions to his actions. For instance, he demonstrated by sitting another dude next to him in a chair, they both put their feet up on the desk. The people watching the demonstration conceeded that they thought the guy who has the reputation looked like he was doing something bad and the other guy, doing the same thing simply looked as though he were resting. How hysterical and how true!

Watch it... It is awesome... Later in this program, they've got a gorilla serving sushi.

Do you know who Dave Ramsey is? Well, maybe you should.

Seems the money management guru is about to pilot a tv show and you could be the lucky victim, er - I mean star...

Six months. You, Dave Ramsey and the rest of the world get your finances on the right track to financial freedom.

Tags: TV Pilot, Be on TV, Financial Freedom, Dave Ramsey

Today I was taken somewhat aback. I've Google'd people before but don't think I've ever known that I, myself, have been Google'd. So, today, I'm checking some log files when I notice a query string from Google which contained "[my first name] [my last name]" "[company that I work for name]" and I'm thinking, "Oh, crap! They've found me!"...

Okay, so maybe not that paranoid but it does make the hair on your arms stand up and is a little disconcerting when you actually know someone out there knows your first name and last name, they know where you work and they are searching for you!

Probably nothing. Probably someone searching for my direct phone number. But still.

Anywho... How are you?

I'm watching Shaolin Soccer on Comcast On Demand. It is quite funny... I believe it to be produced by the same poepole who did Kung Fu Hustle (which I can't wait to see - On Demand).

As a student of the Martial Arts, I can watch this movie and appreciate it on many levels. Not only is this movie funny as heck, it also has some very beautifully choreographed martial arts scenes.

For me, Martial Arts is about more than self defense, though that is a huge benefit. In my opinion, Martial Arts is a practice of self discipline but it is also a way for me to fully engage my mind and body in something artistic.

I highly recommend studying some form of Martial Arts to everyone.

Hey! I'm taking a break from taking a break and I need to talk to my peeps.

Anyone care to share with me some of the coolest online tools they are using? I can start the list off with some that I love:

NVU
Gimp
Bloglines
OpenOffice

Play nice and share.

Tags: Cool Online Tools,

I'll be taking a brief hiatus over the course of the next couple days. I plan to finish up a very short book, focus on my martial arts training and complete some tutorials I'm working on.

I just wanted to engage my readers in conversation during my absence. And so, I will ask a couple questions and hope that you will share:

Question 1: Are you happy with your job?
Question 2: Are you happy with where you're at in your life?
Question 3: What is the best thing you've ever done for yourself?
Question 4: What would you recommend someone who is unhappy with their life or career do?
Question 5: What are you doing, right now, to continue your education?

Why am I asking these questions? I don't know. I feel compelled, sometimes, to probe the minds of others. I keep hoping, I suppose, that they have some magic spell or some tip or trick that I might try that will give me an edge in some unforeseen situation or that will help me find the niche into which I belong.

Do you have questions for me that I might answer upon my return?

Join my network of contacts - quickly. Seems that LinkedIn is changing some policies. I'm not aware that any policies have changed thus far and have not received any email like that described over at Recruiting.com. If you want to be part of my network, email me at dailydiablogger@gmail.com and I will give you my linkedin address.

Tags: LinkedIn; Comment Tater; Daily Diablogger; Networking

Tip of the Hat to About to be Brilliant for turning me on to this.

I wasn't going to post anymore as I was about out the door but took a momentary diversion into fun. Check out this site called Gizoogle for some fun and friviolity on your site or someone else's. I translated my article on Oprah Winfrey Elementary into some Snoop type language, which, by the way, I am completely distraught that my beloved Jon Stewart hasn't commented yet... Anyway, feast your eyes on this treat:

Thursday, January 12, 2006

Oprah Winfrey Elementary School?

Could it be T-H-to-tha-izzat two ladies from Middle Tennessee might be succesful in they endeavor ta name an elementary schoo` motherfucka TV n Fiznilm game Oprah Winfrey ?

C-H-to-tha-izzeck out tha post frizzay Bad Bad Ivy saggin' tha nam'n of a schoo` in a ghetto called La Vergne in Tennessee . Boo-Yaa!. They're quite serious, mind you, though I F-U-Double-Lizzy expect ta see this mocked on The Daily Shizzow wit Jon Stewart orThe Colbert Report . I can hizzy Stephen say'n he is putt'n you on notice, La Vergne.

Jon, if you're hatin' this, I'm putt'n you on notice - I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE YOU... Oh, n Stephen, you're pretty hot yoself.

Tags:Oprah Winfrey ;Education;The Daily Shizzow ;Jon Stewart ;The Colbert Report ;Bad Bad Ivy ;La Vergne, TN

Oh, and by the way, my whole site, translated, can be seen here. I'm known as the Comment Hustla.

Could it be that two ladies from Middle Tennessee might be succesful in their endeavor to name an elementary school after TV and Film personality Oprah Winfrey?

Check out the post from Bad Bad Ivy regarding the naming of a school in a town called La Vergne in Tennessee. They're quite serious, mind you, though I fully expect to see this mocked on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart or The Colbert Report. I can hear Stephen saying he is putting you on notice, La Vergne.

Jon, if you're reading this, I'm putting you on notice - I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE YOU... Oh, and Stephen, you're pretty hot yourself.

Tags: Oprah Winfrey; Education; The Daily Show; Jon Stewart; The Colbert Report; Bad Bad Ivy; La Vergne, TN

Fried apples are delicious but Fried Apple Blurbs is even more delicious with his post on this Teleflip.

Tip of the hat to Nashville is Talking.

Update:
While reading some blogs of some bloggers I met tonight I came across this groovy device on Rexblog.com that turns your Apple Ipod into a home media center. This is way cool, the future of television. Will this mean so long to the grossly overpaid actors and actresses? Will there be Indie Podcasts?

The Assimilated Negro writes today on his blog:

What would help is if you learned some tricks or something. Like if you learned to talk* (French would be pretty sexy), or if you winked that one eye you have, or even did some sort of weird dance, like “the snake” or something like that. I’m sure that would distract from your so-so physique and give the girls something to talk about.

Find out what he is talking about (warning - not for children). I need a good laugh every now and again and he hits the spot.

Anyone out there have any comments about Vonage or Skype? I'm considering ditching my land line and was just wondering what insights some of my geek readers have to say about either.

Help me make an informed decision. Tell me what to do.

Until January 10th, you can nominate your favorite blogs for a Bloggie Award (follow the link and scroll down the page) in different categories.

I think it would be simply awesome to see a Middle Tennessee Blogger win.

Good luck to all.

Often times I wonder if I am achieving enough in my short life. Do I have a good enough job? Am I making enough money to be competitive with my peer group... I guess I try to keep up with the Jones'... One thing I am quite proud of, though, is continuing with my martial arts training. Yesterday I tested for my green belt. This will put me at 50% completion of the training required to achieve my black belt.

Anyhow, I wanted to share that with the world.

You can nominate your favorite blog to win a Bloggie Award from now until January 10th. You know who your favorites are (hint, hint...). No, seriously though, take this opportunity to show the world how Middle Tennessee shines!

Okay folks... I am doing the karate thing two nights a week and other things on Wednesdays so I don't get to post a lot during the week. The holiday was bliss for me. Total Geek Vegfest.

Anyway, I simply must point your direction to a blog that I have recently blogrolled. Assimilated Negro has an awesome post on why Bloggers should not date Bloggers and it is hysterical. Learn more about diarrhea pudding right here.

I love laughter.

Unlike my friend Ivy, I hate to be tagged. So now that has been said, I will probably be tagged more often. Why do I hate to be tagged? It forces me to write, number one and then it forces me to write about things of which I really care not to write. I like it to flow naturally and at my will.

Anyway, I've been tagged and far be it from me to stopped the fun and frivolity.

So, according to Ivy, the game is a game of fours. You list four this, four that.

Four jobs I've had in my life: Crane operator, rigger, signalman, file clerk.

Four movies that I could watch over and over again (give me a break, after you watch something three of four times - blah): Quills, Rocky Horror Picture Show (Is anyone up for a field trip?), 1776, Amelie.

Four places that I've lived: Baltimore, Kings Bay, St. Louis, Greenbrier.

Four TV shows I love to watch: How its Made, Going Tribal, Survivorman, Flip this House.

Four places I've been on vacation: Gatlinburg, St. Louis, Kentucky, Home.

Four websites I visit daily: Statcounter, Bloglines, Google, Comment Tater.

Four of my favorite foods: Sushi, Fried Chicken, Chocolate, Cream Cheese.

Four places I'd rather be: Amsterdam, Yukon, Denmark, Gatlinburg.

Four albums I can't live without: Hollywood Potato Chip, Sing Sing Death House, Sister Hazel, Flood.

Four people I'll tag to play this game: This is hard because most everyone I know has been tagged but - House Trained Llamas, Salem's Lots, Kathy, KornKob (welcome to my world, sis).

Why Ivy had to tag five people is beyond me... Makes it more difficult when there is a smaller pool of bloggers from which to choose.

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As a Hemp Consultant, you would be selling clothing and candles from an expanding product line. Hemp clothing is more durable than cotton clothing and the clothing line has something for everyone, from adult to children. You'll find that the new hemp clothing designs are suitable even for the conservative types.

Many of my readers are in Nashville and the surrounding area so you will be pleased to learn that this is a start-up company right here in the Nashville area. Your support would be local.

I'm not an expert on hemp but I have been told that hemp is in our currency... You can buy products in Wal-Mart that contain hemp so this is a completely legal and legitimate opportunity.

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hemp Consultant, send me an email at dailydiablogger at gmail dot com.