No. I don’t like holidays. Pretty much any of them. Sure, I guess that a few have a couple redeeming qualities but for the most part its just plain awful. Cards. Presents. Special programming. Foods centered around turkeys. All of it. But no other holiday presents all the little annoyances of New Years Eve.
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New Years Eve: Worst Holiday of the Year
Friday Quick Hitters: Christmas Edition
We’ve rounded up some of the best Christmas links the web has to offer. If you’ve got time – and you know you do – be awesome and check them out.
This Guy Wins: Christmas Light Edition
New feature on Surly Birds, we’re going to highlight dudes (or dudettes) who win. No reason to argue it. No reason to analyze it. These people just flat-out win. For instance, this guy won because this is the best approach to Christmas lights we’ve ever seen.
Why I Hate the Ocean, Pt. 3
Oh. We’re back. We have more disgusting oceanic creatures that completely justify our hatred of the ocean. That enormous, horrible cesspool.
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Time To Give It A Rest
I kind of figured it was something that was specific to my family only. But then one day I got into my buddy’s car and lo and behold his clock was set five minutes fast – on purpose. So I attributed this absurd mind game to youth. But here we are, old and working and nowhere near youth and it seems like more often than not, people are still setting their clocks 3, 5, 7 minutes fast on purpose. I mean, asking why seems like the least I can do…
Friday Roundup!
Here are some quick, albeit late, thoughts to get you into the weekend:
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Tips for Facebook Status
I’m sure this is a function of my age, but I was around when Facebook first started. When Facebook was exclusive and only a few universities had it. Back then, it was awesome. New and exciting. Then it started getting really big and fancy. Then everyone was allowed on. Then it became like a more robust Twitter. Now, don’t take this as me being cranky – I like Facebook. I love looking at pictures of people from high school. It’s awesome – especially when you find out someone has just gone all to hell.
The Worst Death Imaginable – For a Rat
I was reading the Internet the other day and I came across a story about some plant that was discovered. But this plant wasn’t like most other plants. No. It’s claim to fame is that it eats rats. And by eats, I mean slowly dissolves.
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Repayment.
A quick note for all of you to chew on out there who owe money.
Tough time to be in the Restaurant Biz
It’s no secret that I love music videos. No secret at all. It’s also no secret that as a young Buck I spent considerable time working in restaurants. Dishwasher. Bus boy. Waiter. Bartender. The whole deal. I’ve found lately, however, that when a music video wants to show true pain and exasperation, they just make their story about a kid in a restaurant.
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