Man passes gas on a cop, gets charged. Wait, what?
Sep 30, 2008 Current Events, Grab Bag
Allegedly, a man was taken to a police station due to suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol. He requested to use the restroom because of an upset stomach and was denied the privilege. And then it happened:
As Patrolman T.E. Parsons prepared the machine, Cruz scooted his chair toward Parsons, lifted his leg and “passed gas loudly,” the complaint said.
Cruz, according to complaint, then fanned the gas toward the officer.
“The gas was very odorous and created contact of an insulting or provoking nature with Patrolman Parsons,” the complaint alleged.
I love Cruz’s reason for doing it:
“I couldn’t hold it no more”.
What kind of society do we live in where we cannot break wind in the direction of an officer of the law, especially when using the restroom has been requested and denied? In the the words of Gary Jules, we are in a “mad world”.
(thanks Matt)
QOTD - Pet Peeve edition
Sep 29, 2008 Questions
What are your pet peeves or interesting things about you that you dislike?
This is going to sound odd, but I hate it when someone calls something by a slightly-wrong version of it’s actual name. For example:
Real name: Reece’s Peanut Butter Cups
Name that makes me mad to NO END: “Reecy Cups”
Why: That just sounds dumb!
Real name: Reece’s Pieces
Name that makes me mad to NO END: Reecy Peecy (yes, people call them that)
Why: Same as before. It sounds STUPID
Real name: Batman: The Ride (it’s a ride at Six Flags over Georgia)
Name that makes me mad to NO END: The Batman Ride
Why: I don’t know, maybe becasue it’s the WONG NAME!!!1!1one!
Ahem. Ok, how about you?
Tags: pet peeves
A poor man’s sleep study = interesting/creepy
Hey, wanna see something kind of creepy? I have been interested recently in the quality of the sleep I get every night. Do I toss and turn? Do I wake up a lot and just not remember it? Well, I did my own little sleep study.
Using a video camera connected to my laptop, and some FREE software that creates a time lapse video, I have managed to condense 8 hours of sleep into about 2 minutes or so of video. The software I used does it all automatically for you.
I think the interesting parts of it all are my eyes moving around while they are closed, and all of the tossing and turning. Apparently that is a normal part of the REM sleep cycle, but it is still weird to see yourself doing it.
The time stamp on the video is not set for the correct time zone, just so you know.
WARNING: I am not wearing a shirt, so ladies beware.
If you want to make one, the software I used is called Gawker. Go make your own!
Tags: sleep study
Gas Station Madness!
Sep 27, 2008 Grab Bag
I just got back from the gas station. Keep in mind, it’s 1 am right now. Here are some things worth mentioning:
The guy on the left was the “BP Crew”, as his nifty little vest said. He would direct traffic and then proceed to yell at you if you had a gas can to fill up.
Here he is again directing traffic. Notice the line of cars down the road. That was the line for gas at MIDNIGHT.
Finally getting gas!
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Overall, it was a pretty darn exciting time. Do I know how to spend a Friday night or what?!?!1
Tags: gas, gas station
Tea can be healthier than water?
Sep 26, 2008 Found Online, Health
The BBC News is reporting on a, um, report that says that drinking tea can be just as healthy, if not healthier, than drinking plain water. Research has found that not only does it rehydrate just as well, but it also contains ingredients that can help prevent heart attack, as well as being good for the teeth.
Now, as someone born down here in the South, I have a feeling that adding a cup of sugar to the tea sort of goes against any health benefits. But, I have actually come to find that unsweet tea with lemon is not all bad.
I know, call me a tratior.
QOTD - Bathroom Edition
Sep 25, 2008 Questions
I did a random question of the day a while back, so why not start it up again. So let’s potty! (sorry, bad pun).
If you could eliminate one thing you do each day in the bathroom so that you never had to do it again, what would it be?
I would have to say brushing my teeth. I get no enjoyment out of it, and I only do it because I have to. If I could eliminate it and have my breath become fresh on its own, it would be spectacular.
So how about you?
Video tribute to Don LaFontaine, the movie-voice guy
Sep 25, 2008 Just Plain Awesomeness, Movies
As you my know, Don LaFontaine, the movie voice guy, passed away a few weeks ago. I came across this video tribute to him. What a legend!
Tags: don lafontaine, Movies, voice
