• GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra. It looks …OK. I’m not going to pan it just on this trailer but it could have been better.
• Hyundai Genesis You know. Fuck it. The car commercials all sucked this year. I’m just not going to mention any of them.
• Bud Light Don’t buy Bud Light for every meeting. This was a good one.
• Angels & Demons Trailer I never saw DaVinci Code so I can’t really comment on this.
• Jason Stathum Audi Forget what I said. There was ONE good car commercial. Statham basically shilling his Transporter role for what would have been a great car commercial any year.
• Forever Young: Pepsi Pepsi really failed this year. They only had one good commercial and this wasn’t it. To quote a fellow viewer, “Well that was a waste of 6 million dollars.”
• Doritos: Crystal Ball. While Pepsi’s soft drink marketing department sucked balls, the FritoLay division was kicking ass. One of the best of the night.
• Bud Light: Sweden I love Conan, and this was a brilliant ad. SKILLNADEN ÄR DRINKABILITY VROOM VROOM
• Movie Trailer: Year One Looks like a pretty funny History of the World: Part 1 redux.
• Bridgestone Tires: Mr. Potato Head Creative premise and it was pretty funny and memorable. Bridgestone had a good ad firm this year.
• Fast & Furious Four: The Fuck? Really. I think that’s the actual title.
• Castrol Oil: Grease Monkeys Pretty funny, nothing special but it was a pretty good one.
• Land of the Lost Please stop letting Will Ferrell make movies. Please.
• Doritos: Power of the Crunch This one was pretty good and was the first commercial this year to feature someone getting hit by a bus. Doesn’t top Doritos other offering though.
• Pepsi Diet Max Diet Cola for Guys. This was the best ad Pepsi put out tonight. It was better than the worst Coke ad. Good job guys!
• Pedigree Maybe you should get a dog. I liked it. It was cute.
• Budweiser: Showoff/Fetch Probably the best of the beer commercials (They were all pretty good though.)
• Budweiser: Daisy the Dancing Horse This one was great I enjoyed the epic “Last of the Mohicans: I will find you. No matter how long it takes, no matter how far, I will find you.” thing going on here. :)
• Star Trek I’m liking this revamp.
• Gatorade It was kinda forgettable. Hey lets flash a bunch of celebs/athletes on the screen.
• Cars.com: Confidence It was ok. The best part was when he applied to Princeton out of High School to be the Dean
• e*trade Not a fan of the talking baby commercials.
• Movie Trailer: Up This looks like a cute movie. Seems like it should have been a Hayao Miyazaki movie
• Bud Light: Drinkability The Madden marker things been used in a couple ads already so the newness of the gimmick isn’t there. Not the best BL ad, but still pretty good.
• Death and Taxes HR Block. Do people really need to be reminded of the only two certain things?
• Teleflora.com What do flowers in a box say? Good premise, the crudeness was a little shocking to the over 50 crowd. I liked it though.
• Cheetos: Attack of the Pigeons I love the passive aggressive Cheetos ads. This one did not disappoint.
• Monsters and Aliens I saw it with my 3-D glasses on. It looks like a fun movie though. I plan to see it. :)
• SoBe 3D Not as good as the “Thriller” one from last year but unless they were going to do “Grease Lightning” or “Footloose” I don’t think they’d top it. Last year they could have Rick Rolled us but that’s played now.
• Nextel: Rocking the Runway Entertaining. I kinda missed this one and it doesn’t seem to be on Hulu so I can’t rewatch.
• Priceline: Bill Shatner Fucking great. He’s such a whore, but he has a great sense of humor. I only wish it had been Takei imitating him on the other end of the phone.
• Arby’s Zoo I hate Arby’s with a passion, but this made me smile.
• Coke: Avatars I got it. Nobody else did. That’s not a good ratio. People just didn’t get the Coke/Internet brings us all closer message. I liked it but if people don’t get it, they won’t.
• Bridgestone: Moon Rover Funny, not as good as the Potato Head commercial though.
• Denny’s Serious Breakfast I’ve seen a similar one, but the whipped cream got a laugh out of me.
• Monster.com: The View Pretty simple, to the point and creative. The local news ranked this the best. It didn’t make my top ten. But it wasn’t horrible.
• Budweiser: Generations Kind of hypocritical of AB to make an ad about a hardworking immigrant Clydesdale making a mark in this country considering the traditions they just sold out. But I liked it.
• Race to Witch Mountain Meh. The Rock in a kiddie movie. Don’t go in the pimped out fridge!
• Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen OMGBARGLEDROOL. Can’t wait.
• Careerbuilder.com It was kind of stupid, repetitive, but I shocklaughed when they punched the koala.
• Coke: Insect Swarm This was an awesome commercial. Beautiful and just fucking enjoyable to watch. The feel-good commercial of the year!
• Jack in the Box JACK WAS HIT BY A BUS OHNOE. Nifty aside: One of my friends out in Pasadena saw this commercial being filmed.
• Coke Zero: Mean Joe Green Parody FUCKING HILARIOUS. Loved it!
• Cash for Gold Eh. It was ok. Local news had it in their top 10. I think they just couldn’t fill it with only Bud and Coke ads.

Wait… Al Michaels just used the word alacrity… Does the average football watcher know what that means? Shit. I don’t remember the context. I don’t even know if he used it properly now. Ok, continuing….

• Taco Bell: Expectations Yeah. I’m gonna take a hot babe to Taco Bell to impress her. But when you set the bar that high where do you take her for a second date?
• GE: Scarecrow Another just beautiful commercial. Coke and GE for prettiest commercials!
• GE: Wind Energy Cute commercial, kid used wind that he “catches” to blow out his grandpa’s candles. Very cute and it’s for wind energy, yay!
• Pepsi: MacGruber FAIL FAIL FAIL. Seriously. They couldn’t get Richard Dean Anderson to be McGyver? And that was the best fucking thing they could come up with? Really? Terrible! Worst commercial of the year. Seriously.
• Bud Light Lime: Summer State of Mind I liked it. It was a fun commercial.

That’s not all but the others were local or just forgettable.

Anyway, the top 10 commercials!
10) GE: Scarecrow
9) Priceline: Bill Shatner
8) SoBe 3D
7) Cheetos: Pigeon Attack
6) Transformers: Return of the Fallen
5) Coke: Insect Swarm
4) Budweiser: Fetch
3) Bud Light: Sweden
2) Doritos: Crystal Ball
1) Coke Zero: Mean Joe Green

My joke of the night: You know why Kurt Warner can’t throw a Hail Mary?

He’s not one of those heathen Catholic Mary-worshippers!

MVP: Santonio Holmes of THE Ohio State Buckeyes!

Way to go Steelers!!! Jen and I were probably the only St. Louisian’s rooting for you! Woot! For those not living here, there’s been a lot of Cardinals are the ex-StL team and Warner is the ex-StL QB talk all over St. Louis. Some weird sort of fannish claim. For some reason the Steelers are my “Not-Rams” team to root for. Don’t know why, but hey if people can root for the Big Red because they are a former StL team with a former StL QB then I can claim I’m rooting for the Steelers because Pittsburgh steel is what was used to build the Arch. See, they have a StL connection too!

It was a great weekend among friends. Many of my friends came in town, and it was great being able to share my hometown with them. I’ve been busy so I haven’t talked to many people since. I still haven’t found a job and IT people in St. Louis are getting laid off in droves between AT&T, ABInBev, etc.

Anyway, enjoy the photos!

Not that I’ll have time to even think about that because I’m getting married 15 days after I move.

You might notice some changes here. I’ve updated the theme and added a twitter feed. Just what I need another outlet for everyone to follow that I will ignore for a month. At least I have been mostly keeping my foto gallery up to date, right?

Online stores have really pissed me off. Borders Dot Com was supposed to get me a copy of Absolute Watchmen. It’s going on nearly a month of “status: processing”. Hasbro Toy Shop Dot Com had a couple toys that I thought I’d go ahead and order, they had an expected shipping date of mid-August. They’ve sent me 1 of the 5 toys. That one has been sitting in Dallas since September 2nd. *grumble* The real shitty part is that I have seen each of those 5 toys several times in stores!

Anyway, I canceled the HTS order. It was just pissing me off. I need to call Borders Dot Com and figure out what is up with that. If they don’t have the damn thing in stock (or at least on pre-order) they need to not let people purchase them.

Anyway, the whole point of this post was really just to see if WordPress sends a notification to my Twitter with a link to this post. Hope you like the new theme. I plan on adding some more random banners… (I deleted two that really were just not me)

When I get there I see that “we” weren’t robbed. I was. His work laptop got stolen. It’s not even his. My roommate isn’t very much a capitalist or a gadget guy so unless the thieves were more cultured and wanted books on Celtic myth, history, or D&D they weren’t going to be taking his shit. No offense Jonathan…

However, they were very interested in my things. Like my 2 laptops, my 30gb iPod, my Nintendo Wii and all of its various accessories, about 10 Wii games, my wireless keyboard and mouse, and they packed it all up in my backpack and left.

And they did this (I think) between 10 am and noonish. I had woken up late for work because I wasn’t feeling well the night before so I slept in a bit and I had emails on server starting at 12:30pm.

I don’t feel all that violated. I know some people get unnerved by strangers/thieves having been in their home. Not really in my case. Everyone is surprised by how calm I’m taking everything. But what good will it do to rant and rave? Sure, if catch any shady motherfucker hanging around I might take my pool cue upside his face, but to bitch and moan and get all freaked out? Not my thing. Hell, Jen was more upset by everything than I was.

The thing I am most angry about is my primary laptop (the other was Jen’s old one that I had been meaning to sell for parts). It had emails from as far back as 2002 or so. It had all my addresses, birthdays, phone numbers, and photos. My resumes, portfolio (from when I wanted to be a Graphic Designer). Yes, even porn clips that I’ve hoarded since the late 90s from when I was in college. It was my connection to nearly everyone though. Through WoW, LJ, the VI and LaFa boards, I kept track of all my friends’ goings on. Now I have to do that M-F during work hours.

I have renter’s insurance, need to call them still but I wanted to research the cost of some things (also figure out exactly which games are missing). I don’t know how it will play out. I also need to figure out which Wii games I had downloaded and the dollar amount of those.

Ok…this post just kinda ran out of steam…
I think cowardly fucktard thieves should get their hands cut off for stealing hard earned from people.

I’ll miss rolling him up in a mattress burrito.

BROWN.

The show was awesome, with the exception of the opening band, Hex Machine. I just wasn’t feeling it from them. Very disjointed musically. Every song seemed to start with a heavy minute-long dirge intro, then they would start playing more rock and occasionally scream something into the mic. Funny thought I had…the band is comprised of 3 young guys and 1 old dude, I thought “Gee that’s cool that their dad gets involved…”

The second band was Maylene and the Sons of Disaster. These guys were great. If the next band hadn’t been so awesome I would have bought one of their albums. Great presence, they actually talked to the crowd, they had personality. Pic below.

Ford Focus Next time I’m buying the gas
Verizon iPhone Clone Dominoes
Overstock.com Reroute
Mac Air Manilla envelope
American Idol

Resiliency - GIANTS TAKE THE FIELD. YAY!
Teamwork - PATRIOTS TAKE THE FIELD. BOOO!

Vantage Point Trailer
Ronald McDonald House
Sprint Blackberry Smartphone. STAND ON THE RIGHT.
Sync Voice activation in Ford Vehicles by Microsoft
Sarah Connor Chronicles New Episode Tomorrow
House plays guitar IS THERE NOTHING HE CAN’T DO? (except be wrong…)
Matt Hasselback had not yet arrived. Heh.

Jordin Sparks sings the National Anthem.

Drillbit Taylor Trailer
Chase - Secret Agent Man
AT&T - Sending Pictures
Dell XPS One
Prison Break into Superbowl

Walter Payton Award
Cointoss! Giants win the toss!

Another House commercial
Elway on the Superbowl.

Ford F150 - Centerfuge

Giants on the offense. GO GO GO. First down Giants! Another first down! Injuries Patriots! Go to commercial!

Bud Light helps you breathe fire? Do not drink if you have cat allergies…
Audi. You’ve been put on notice…

Giants fucking WANT this. Tooth and nail for every EVERY yard. First down. 3/3 on third down.
Damn only a field goal. 3-0 Giants

Diet Pepsi Max - Nodding off…
Sales Genie.com

Patriots have the ball.

Bud Light - Wine and Cheese party
Underarmor
Coaches talk about House

Brady’s having trouble throwing the ball. They get to the 1 yard line before the end of the Quarter

Bridgestone - Animals yelling
Doritos - Message from your heart
Unhitched - New Series (The writers are definitely on strike)
US Cellular - Baby Talk

Touchdown Patriots. BOOOOOOOOOOO. Extra point is good.

Angelina Jolie movie. Wanted. Trailer looks sexy as hell.
Gatorade G2
GoDaddy.com - Danica Patrick’s Exposure is on-line.
Dell - Join Red

Kick off is out of bounds Giants will start at the 40.

UPS commercial - Giant Pigeons. Best commercial yet.
cars.com - Deathmatch in the circle of fire
Tide to go - Talking stain on shirt. Pretty good commercial.

HOLY SHIT. Big Completion!
Aw shit interception.

This years hitch team. Sorry, Hank. Dalmation training. Bud Light.
Iron Man Trailer.

Pats have to punt, Giants return.

Toyota Corolla - Don’t wake the Badgers
Leatherheads Trailer - Doesn’t look half bad, but Clooney is not a selling point for me.
Garmin - I guess it’s a small GPS thing?

Follow your heart - Careerbuilder.com
SoBe Lifewater - Thriller dance with lizards. Kinda fun.
Parents, don’t blame dealers - Prescription Drug PSA

Brady sacked TWICE. They punt.
Giants at their 40.

GMC Hybrid - Why?
Bud Light - Carlos Mencia - Chicks find accents sexy. BOOD LIGHT.
American Idol

Football is played, not much happens

Narnia Prince Caspian. Bleh. Looks as shitty as the first.
Planters Cashews - Fugly woman becomes hot when she smells like Cashews.
Charles Barkley’s Five.
United Way Fitness

Back to football. Punt and back to commercials. (2 minute warning)

Justin Timberlake sucks Diet Pepsi.
Man in Mouse costume assaults guy with Doritos. A favorite so far.

And back to football…
Giants HUGE defensive play. Shit, Pats get a first down.
Giants get the ball with 10 seconds left on a fumble! Get in field goal range boys!
Hail Mary! and fail. It’s half time, Score is 7-3 Patriots.

New Amsterdam - New series on Fox. Looks interesting, if it won’t be cancelled after 4 episodes.

I might be a little biased but this is the best halftime show evar.

Maximum Strength Zantac
Jackie Moon: Semi-Pro Trailer… Will Ferrel being Will Ferrel…looks dumb.
Claritin with NASCAR driver…

Football… Wuh wuh wuh Wildcats… Football.
Patriots complete a first down, then have to punt.

cars.com - Plan B. Witch doctor.
Sales Genie - Ling Ling. Panda psychic.
Vitamin Water - Shaq Jockey? Chunk of Love?

Patriots challenge, back to commercials.

Bud Light - Cavemen coolers and bottle openers. BOTTLE OPENER SUCKS
Ice Breakers Cubes - Carmen Electra Whoah.
Bridgestone - Richard Simmons
Careerbuilder.com - Wishing for a new job
Sarah Conner Chronicles

Shit. Patriots won the challenge. 12 men on the field. Patriots first down.
Giants get the ball back though no harm done (except lost time).

Hyundai Genesis
Pixar - Wall-E the Robot Trailer. Not much of a trailer, but looks like it will be funny.

Giants on the offence. First down, they need to step up this possession. Defence has been doing their part. Eli needs to lead the team to the end-zone. First down! And the Giants are on the Patriots’ end of the field. Damn, couple dropped passes and NY punts to the 10.

Jumper Trailer. Looks fun.
e-Trade. So easy a baby can do it.
Bud Light. The ability to fly no longer available.

Shit. Almost a safety. Keep it on Defense. If the offense won’t score for you DO IT YOURSELF.
Damn, oh well… Giants stop them at the 50, Pats will punt to start the 4th quarter.

Chester Pitts. Living the Dream.
Sunsilk hair care.
Stewie and Underdog fight over Coca-cola. Charlie Brown wins!

Start of the 4th quarter STILL 7-3 Patriots.
BIG PLAY GIANTS. 45 yard pass to start off the quarter.
Another first down Giants! At the 12! Bradshaw muscles in to the 6.
TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. 10-7 NY GIANTS.

Coke leads to a bi-partisan viewpoint apparently.
Toyota Sequoia. Big-Wheel Racing.

Kickoff, holding by the receiving team. 10 yard penalty.

Don’t Mess With the Zohan Trailer. Adam Sandler secret agent comedy. A maybe, Sandler is usually funny.

Back to the game! Randy Moss touches the ball for only the second time today. Did the Pats just hit the panic button?
Brady’s singing Police tonight. Under Pressure! And the Patriots have to punt.

e-Trade - Another baby commercial. With his earnings he hired a creepy clown.
Taco Bell - Fiesta Platter. (ew)
Thirsty Dog - Gatorade.

Back to the game. Giants ball. Giants have one possession and punt. More commercials!

Jackie Moon drinks Bud Light. Will Ferrel cross promotion. Meh.
Hyundai Genesis
Moment of Truth with Chad Johnson. Funny.

And Patriots on the march. COMON GIANTS! DEE |=|=|=|
FUCK MOSS TOUCHDOWN. 14-10 Patriots.

Damn. Nice tackle on that return. Wow.
Giants pass. First down. OFFENSE.

Victoria’s Secret …
Amp Energy - Nipple clamps? I bet the guy that came up with that is fired tomorrow.
American Idol - Pina Colada. I loved that song until you ruined it.

Go for it. Shit. 1:40 left, you won’t get another chance to beat them. GOT IT.
YES HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT YES FUCK HOW THE HELL DID ELI STAY UP FOR THAT THROW?!

TOUCHDOWN GIANTS FUCK YES!
…man it sucks to be the Patriots. Heh.
Best team to ever lose a Superbowl.

QQ Tom Brady QQ Bill Belichick

Bud Light helps you breathe fire? Do not drink if you have cat allergies…
Audi. You’ve been put on notice…
UPS commercial - Giant Pigeons. Best commercial yet.
Toyota Corolla - Don’t wake the Badgers
SoBe Lifewater - Thriller dance with lizards. Kinda fun.
Man in Mouse costume assaults guy with Doritos. A favorite so far.
Bud Light - Cavemen coolers and bottle openers. BOTTLE OPENER SUCKS
Careerbuilder.com - Wishing for a new job
Stewie and Underdog fight over Coca-cola. Charlie Brown wins!
Thirsty Dog - Gatorade.

I think the UPS commercial held up, though the Coca-cola commercial with Stewie and Underdog was a runner up.

Anyway, it’s available on TimeWarner onDemand, but since some people don’t have access to that a kind person put it up on YouTube.

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