I am sure you have heard the saying "Once in a Blue Moon". Every now and then something rare and magical happens and that saying is truly appropriate. Today was one of those days. It was Free Taco Day at Taco Bell. For those unaware of this wonderful phenomenon, let me explain. Taco Bell ran a promotion during the World Series (won by my beloved Boston Red Sox) that if any player stole a base in the series America would get a free taco.
They got some good mileage out of this promo as their CEO was even interviewed during Game 1 of the Series to discuss the matter. The players were even talking about it in the dugout during the game. No surprise it was Red Sox players who were discussing the free taco offer, they are a unique and truly laid back bunch of men.
So when Jacoby Ellsbury - pay attention to that name, he will make Johnny Demon look like a retarded schoolboy - stole 2nd base in Game 2 of the Series all of America was an instant winner. That meant everyone in America was entitled to a free taco at Taco Bell. The catch is you had to pick it up today between 2pm and 5pm. No second chances, no rain checks. As I sat in Taco Bell today, wearing my St. Patrick's Day Red Sox shirt, eating my free taco I decided it was the best tasting taco I had ever had. It was the perfect way to put the finishing touches on a second World Series sweep in 4 years for da Sox.
Incidentally, I was so glad the Sox swept the series. I don't know how many more Necco Wafers I could have eaten. I have lost my taste for them completely. I probably won't have another until the next time the Sox are in the playoffs and in need of some magic.
Blog Updates:
We Are All on Drugs:
It is Veramyst that proudly states that Glaucoma is one of the side effects for their drug which treats Allergies. Hmmm, Glaucoma or Allergies? You decide!
Random Occurrences:
It happened again, my ITunes played the same song twice in a row. This time it was Head First by John Waite. I guess this isn't as random as I thought. I think it's more random than my friend Shamun getting picked for the "random" search at the airport but less random than hitting the Pick 6 Lottery.
Random Movie Quote:
"They killed Paco!" - The New Guy
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Sunday, October 7, 2007
"We Are All On Drugs Yeah.........
.........Never Getting Enough (Never Get Enough)".
Those are the words of the rock band Weezer and I think they are so very appropriate these days. I am not sure that the boys from Weezer are talking about the same kinda drugs that I am referring to - the prescription variety.
Open up a magazine, turn on the TV, go to a sporting event and you will be bombarded with advertisements for a myriad of prescription drugs designed to fix whatever ails you. High blood pressure, heartburn, allergies, dysfunctional penis - anything you can think of now has a drug that will cure it. My favorite is for "restless leg syndrome". Yes, scientists have now come up with a drug that fixes the heebee geebees - pins and needles if you prefer - what a fantastic breakthru!
If you pay attention to the ads, listen to the disclaimers and read the fine print, you will see that the side effects of the drugs are often worse than the symptoms of the ailment it fixes. Saw an ad today for an allergy medicine, I don't remember the name of it right now, I think it began with a V. Anyway, one of the side effects of the drug was Glaucoma. So flowers won't make you sneeze anymore but you may go blind. That is a trade off I am NEVER going to make, who would?
Personally, I wonder what the long term side effects of taking any sort of artificial chemical compounds for a long period of time really are. What unknown harm does taking Clartin for allergies cause your brain, kidneys or liver over a period of 20 or 30 years? Nobody knows the answer to this question just yet. The good news is that millions of unknowing Americans have been turned into guinea pigs and we will eventually have an answer to this question. I am simply glad I am not one of them.
Random Good Thing:
I was driving home the other day and I saw one of the rarest wonders of the automotive world - a DMC. It was heading south and I was heading north, so I didn't have a chance to see if it was Marty or Doc. Brown behind the wheel. Either way, it was nice to see that shiny metallic finish and one line immediately popped into my head: "You built a time machine....out of a DeLorean?"
Those are the words of the rock band Weezer and I think they are so very appropriate these days. I am not sure that the boys from Weezer are talking about the same kinda drugs that I am referring to - the prescription variety.
Open up a magazine, turn on the TV, go to a sporting event and you will be bombarded with advertisements for a myriad of prescription drugs designed to fix whatever ails you. High blood pressure, heartburn, allergies, dysfunctional penis - anything you can think of now has a drug that will cure it. My favorite is for "restless leg syndrome". Yes, scientists have now come up with a drug that fixes the heebee geebees - pins and needles if you prefer - what a fantastic breakthru!
If you pay attention to the ads, listen to the disclaimers and read the fine print, you will see that the side effects of the drugs are often worse than the symptoms of the ailment it fixes. Saw an ad today for an allergy medicine, I don't remember the name of it right now, I think it began with a V. Anyway, one of the side effects of the drug was Glaucoma. So flowers won't make you sneeze anymore but you may go blind. That is a trade off I am NEVER going to make, who would?
Personally, I wonder what the long term side effects of taking any sort of artificial chemical compounds for a long period of time really are. What unknown harm does taking Clartin for allergies cause your brain, kidneys or liver over a period of 20 or 30 years? Nobody knows the answer to this question just yet. The good news is that millions of unknowing Americans have been turned into guinea pigs and we will eventually have an answer to this question. I am simply glad I am not one of them.
Random Good Thing:
I was driving home the other day and I saw one of the rarest wonders of the automotive world - a DMC. It was heading south and I was heading north, so I didn't have a chance to see if it was Marty or Doc. Brown behind the wheel. Either way, it was nice to see that shiny metallic finish and one line immediately popped into my head: "You built a time machine....out of a DeLorean?"
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