The Unusuals

So I have to apologize that I have been using this blog as a personal soap box lately (not really). I do not want to neglect the Moustache and it's importance in today's society. I have not watched ABC's show The Unusuals but after seeing this video mix over at Funny or Die, I might just have to check it out. Could be some good summer TV watching and it seems as though they might be giving some due respect to the moustache.

Seriously Part 2, Guacamole w/ Tomatoes

Well here I am again with another problem in our society. Those that know me, know that I love me some Mexican food. Whether it be Taco Bell, a taco truck, or my personal favorite, Thursday night tacos at mom's house. There have been periods of time where I have eaten some sort of Mexican food at least once a day for weeks at a time.

One of the aspects of Mexican cuisine I have come to enjoy is Guacamole. I love the added texture and flavor of the avocado mixed in with everything else. But I must stop at this point and talk about my least favorite food in the world, tomatoes. There is literally nothing I dislike eating more and trust me I have eaten some odd things. It is mostly just fresh tomatoes of any sort. I can handle the cooked varieties.

So here in lies my problem...for some reason many guacamole recipes have tomatoes in them. Now I do not claim to be any sort of expert on mexican cuisine but, I mean SERIOUSLY there is no reason for this, 9 times out of 10 there is salsa and/or tomatoes available for those who want the red devil on their palette. The only place I could possible understand it is if you are preparing it purely as a dip for a party and don't just want a bowl of green stuff on the table.

A good friend of mine, and fellow tomato hater, always said the 86% of teenage males don't like tomatoes. If that is true there is a good chance that a large percentage of them continue to dislike the things into adulthood. So all you aesthetically pleasing guacamole makers out there take a minute and think about what you are ruining for the rest of us.

Beastie Boys are Back and Better than ever...Literally

So completely unrelated but I got excited about an email this morning I received from my good friends the Beastie Boys (Not really good friends but I wish). Any ways if you are one of the faithful you would know they have been digitally remastering their albums and are doing a bunch of festivals, etc. this summer. Any ways I got the following in the email this morning...

Ladies and Gentleman,

We, the band collectively known as Beastie Boys, are contacting you, in regards to our 5 point plan:

1. The reissue of "Ill Communication" is imminent.
2. A reissue of "Hello Nasty" is released on the 25th of August.
3. A club show occurs in Chicago on the 6th of August.
4. The new Beastie Boys feature length LP entitled "HOT SAUCE COMMITTEE PART 1" is unleashed on the 15th of September. (See below for track listing*)
5. The music industry is saved.


*Tracklisting

1. Tadlock's Glasses
2. B-Boys In The Cut
3. Make Some Noise
4. Nonstop Disco Powerpack
5. OK
6. Too Many Rappers (featuring NAS)
7. Say It
8. The Bill Harper Collection
9. Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win (featuring Santigold)
10. Long Burn The Fire
11. Bundt Cake
12. Funky Donkey
13. Lee Majors Come Again
14. Multilateral Nuclear Disarmament
15. Pop Your Balloon
16. Crazy Ass Shit
17. Here's A Little Something For Ya

Although I don't always agree with everything they believe in, they make some amazing music and really enjoy doing it. Don't forget to visit their site www.beastieboys.com

Seriously Part 1, Baggage Claim

So after returning home from a trip to California today, I finally got motivated to start my new blog series called Seriously... now if I could I would use the "/s" sarcasm tag everytime I say seriously but I will skip it. I would explain the series more but I think the following experience will help you catch my drift.

I have now decided that my least favorite part of airports is the baggage claim. No it's not security and shoes off and lotion bags and crap, it is the idiots at the baggage claim. I mean SERIOUSLY, do you need to run down there and get your spot right on the line, so then when my bag comes I have to run down the line like a kid running with the parade to catch a peek, just to get my bag. I know that a lot of people have a hard time remembering that their are other people on the face of the Earth but this one doesn't seem too hard. Every one just take 3 steps back and problem solved. Yeah it might be a little embarrassing if you go up and almost grab the wrong bag but I will forgive you I promise.

Now I realize that we might have to get the Dept. of Homeland Security to step in and help with this. Maybe an armed guard and some paint on the carpet would help people get used to this concept of other people.

So yeah I am hoping things will continue to piss me off as much as that did today so I can keep this series going.

Disclaimer: I was using seriously long before SNL started their "Really" sketch.

World Beard and Moustache Championships

I forgot that the World Beard and Moustache Championships are going on this weekend in Anchorage, AL. Apparently you can join up with a bunch of people and watch a live stream - (WBMC live > http://ustre.am/1sbk)

Some of these guys have out of this world facial hair. They are an inspiration to me and and my weak commitment to the moustache.