Usually we Surly Birds try to make observations on the world around us and share them with you in a fun and time-killing way. Well, today, we plan to avail ourselves of this electronic pulpit to go on a rant against an ad that makes our blood curdle – the ad for outofyourlife.com.
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Terrible Things: Out Of Your Life.com
Ten Sports Things That Need To Go
On the day after the All-Star game, it’s important to remember one thing: no one cares at all about the outcome. Unless you’re the fan of the Yankees, BoSox, Dodgers or Cubs (just because you care about everything good or bad), last night’s outcome won’t matter in any way, shape or form. I guess if you’re a Rays fan and have another 100 years to wait, the all-star game will matter. I mean, the players don’t even care. So let’s look bigger picture. Let’s look at the 10 things in the sports world that just have to go:
An Empathy Problem
So, recently I’ve noticed something that I do that’s a little odd. It goes against every instinct of my curmudgeonly nature, but I am extremely empathetic towards machines.
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Friday Quick Hitters
First full week back for a lot of us, and we know you’re excited for the weekend to get rolling. So we won’t keep you waiting. Here are some thoughts to take with you over the little break…
More Wade Robson, Please
What I don’t understand is why my favorite show on television doesn’t have Wade Robson on to choreograph at least once a week. The guy is clearly better than his contemporaries, with only Mia Michaels even competiting with him for consistency’s sake. For those of you who watched last night’s show, you know what I mean. However, as I watched the final couple own his number last night, the realization hit me…
“Meeting Up with some Co-workers”
There is one thing that always seems to ruin a night. You’re out with your friends, having a good time. Drinking beers, tomcatting and whatnot – then it happens. Your buddy gets a call from a coworker. “Yeah, come on over here” he says. Dammit.
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The ‘I Forgot About Class’ Dream
We’re back, dear readers, after our one-week hiatus. And there’s nothing like time off to recharge the batteries, refresh the mind, and, well, come back with a variety of things to discuss with you all. First on this list is a dream that I had this weekend, one that terrifies me to my very soul. And for some reason, it’s one that everyone I know has. It’s the dream where you’re in school and you completely forget about a class for like three months, only to wake up one morning absolutely screwed. Let’s discuss…
Friday Roundup
What follows is another batch of random thoughts to help get you through your Friday. Enjoy and add your own in our comments section if you want.
I Just Want A Tan
All right look. I don’t know about you, but I’m sick and tired of being sunburned, then peeling, then burning again. And then after all is said and done, being only slightly darker than when I started the whole process. I mean, I never expected to tan like when I was a kid, running around all day with nothing to do. But this is just ridiculous. There’s got to be an easier way.
People In Your Group: The One-Upper
We’re kicking off a new feature here on the ol’ Surly Birds – detailing different kinds of people that both you and we know you hang out with. Today will go over everyone’s favorite story-topper, the One-Upper.
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