Polly Wants to See a Little Leg!

Manly Shorts of the Olden Days.....

And Silly Skirt-Shorts of Today....

I'm watching the Bradley v. Drake basketball game on NBC. Can someone tell me when shorts got so long and baggy? I know it's been the fashion for years, but it seems that this season's shorts are longer and baggier than ever. I did a double take when I first turned the game on. For a nanosecond I thought the players were wearing dresses. I still half expect a circus clown to ride down the court on a minature bike, blow a horn, and then pull some player's skirt-shorts down to expose wild colored polka dotted underpants.

Is this just a fashion statement, or is there a reason for it that I'm missing? I know when I wear stuff that baggy its because I'm trying to hide my chubby thighs. But these players are cut and don't have an ounce of fat between them.

Just curious.

Anyway, Go Bradley Braves! Er, I mean, Bradley Native Americans! Er, I mean, Bradley Native Peoples! Er, I mean Bradley Blades of Grass!!!

What Makes Luciano Laugh?

Did anyone else find Phil Luciano's column in today's Journal Star incredibly cruel and distasteful?

When I read yesterday's front page I was surprised and delighted to read that 12 West Virginia coal miners were found alive. Driving to work, listening to NPR, I learned of the major miscommunication and that all but one man had been killed in the mine. I felt like someone had kicked me in the stomach.

I don't know any miners. I don't know anyone in West Virginia. I don't think I've had so much as a layover in that state. Nonetheless, their deaths saddened me a great deal. The emotional roller coaster that the miners families had unintentionally been forced to ride - one of fear, relief, joy, and profound grief seemed especially cruel.

Enter Luciano. This guy actually found something to laugh about. Gosh, mining isn't the most deadly profession after all! Why, look at all the silly stats, ways and means workers have discovered to off themselves while on the job! Tee hee hee!

Does the Journal Star have a single editor a morsel of decency? How could anyone let this go to press? Those who agree with me can take small comfort in Luciano's closing lines:

What about lowly newspaper hacks? We're lumped into the category of "writers, artists, entertainers and athletes," which accounted for 47 deaths.

I can live with the risk level, especially as long as the federal government cares to put me on par with the likes of Brad Pitt and Lance Armstrong.

Actually, your league lies with has beens Andrew Dice Clay, Carrot Top, and Pauley Shore, Phil.

First thing we do...

...Kill all the lawyers. -Shakespeare

I was dutifully reminded this morning from a blogger who I respect that we in the bloggersphere are not safe from exposure or litigation, even if what is posted on our blogs isn't actually written by us, but those commenting.

As I wish to keep my job (well, kind of) and my house, from now on please refrain from making or spreading unproven rumors - especially those of a sexual or alcohol/drug abuse nature. Any commenter who continues to do so will be blocked.

Some folks just don't have a thick enough skin. To whom I say, "If you can't take the heat, stay away from television cameras."

I know, boring, but necessary.

*Sigh* It was just getting interesting.