admin on Jul. 9, 2008.10 - 14
Number of times the average guy passes gas each day.
Source: Men’s Health Magazine - April 2008
Why and how they devised this stat is anyone’s guess. All we can say is that it probably just another made up stat, yes, a load of bullshit.
On that thought, we’ll leave you with this:
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admin on Jul. 8, 2008.I’d considered waiting until I was driving through Mississippi again to get a picture of the billboard, but basically it was a public service announcement reminding parents not to host keggers for their kids. But I opted to write this now because I saw a review of a book that seemed to imply that sharing acid with your kids would be even cooler (I’m not going to call out the blogger here, she’s a nice woman and probably misses the whole undertone, I can hope).
I remember a couple of kids from our high school who’s parents would do this. All the kids loved this house on the weekends. Keys went into a fishbowl, the parents sat in the kitchen, they had betamax (yes, that dates me, but at the time it was awesome!), and most importantly, they allowed kids to bring beer. I don’t know if they ever provide any themselves, but that wasn’t the point. To them, they were providing a safe place for their kids to experience alcohol.
But was it really safe? Yes, no one could leave the party until they could convince one of the parents they were sober (they would let you crash on the the living room furniture or floor if need be). And they seemed to be pretty good about it. I didn’t drink at the time (but knowing that there would be girls there, including their daughter, who were made it worth a show) and I often had a hard time convincing them I was okay. It probably took three or four parties before they figured out I wasn’t drinking at all.
What I’ve learned is somewhat troubling. Kids that binge drink are more likely to be adults do the same. And when they’re adults, the parents that threw this party won’t be there to hold their keys. Stats are boring, so I won’t pull them out, but we all know that the laws are being constantly tightened to keep drunk drivers off the streets. And for many of them, that means locking them up. Did teen drinking contribute? Who knows, but they are starting somewhere, do you want it to be at your house?
If your household consists of regular drinkers (even if it is just one or two a night), it is worth having a series of sit downs with the kids. If you’re not doing this, then shame on you. Telling a kid they can’t do something that you do is hypocritical. They’ll try it behind your back. You can be sure of that.
The main point is this, teenagers are already struggling (hormones, changes, learning to drive, etc.). They don’t need the additional challenge of doing all this while under the influence. But you say, “they won’t agree.” And you’d be absolutely right. They’re still kids and they don’t have good judgment. Why trust them to deal with this when they don’t have solid judgment skills yet?
I hear the argument regarding kids going off to Iraq at 18, but can’t have a beer until they are 21. It is a solid argument, but not for drinking. It argues the point, should you be able to enlist in the military before age 21? Granted, some kids are ready, most are not. Which is exactly the same for managing alcohol usage.
Teens in high school are not ready. The parents that host these keggers are causing more harm than good.
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admin on Jul. 7, 2008.As a blogger, I spend a bit of time conversing with other bloggers, visiting their sites, commenting where needed, etc. I do this to learn a bit about the craft. See, I know my writing is for crap. But it is an outlet and it keeps me from just pummeling someone for doing or saying something stupid. Little steam here, little steam there… all better!
I’m seeing more and more of “wordless” or “one word” blog posts. What the hell is that?
It seems like a ploy to show a blog entry when the blogger couldn’t be bothered. Why not just post, “I’m taking a day off folks. See ya tomorrow?”
At least post a link to a picture. Or links to other blogs you’ve enjoyed. Or just skip it. Wordless blogs are bullshit!
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admin on Jul. 3, 2008.This is a neat little gadget. It is the Bullshit Button. Fashioned similar to the Easy button from the Staples commercials. I found this on GizModo Gadgets - Bullshit Button.
But lets get real. If you want to call someone on their bullshit, we’re the place to be! You won’t have to pretend any more. Bullshit Awards is your opportunity to call them out for real. We plan to start the alpha testing later this month and to enter our beta testing in August. Enjoy!
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admin on Jul. 2, 2008.Yes, we know, Barak Obama is the first black candidate to get nominated by his party. And yes, he may actually be elected president and be our first “black” president. Does his being black matter? Unfortunately, it appears the answer is yes.
Once side of the argument doesn’t want him elected because he’s black. Take this article from the Dallas News - Stick A Pin In It. Where at the Texas Republican Convention, these were available:
I’m sure you’ve heard similar jabs regarding his race.
I won’t even go into the whole Muslim tie in (a t-shirt at the same convention):
The other side of the argument goes along the lines of the healing that will take place when he’s elected. How this will show young black men they can be anybody they want to be. But is that a good reason to elect him?
Stick to the policies, and don’t fall for the race bullshit. Vote for the candidate that best aligns with your principles and morals. Until we look past race as a differentiator, we are destined to tread into the racist bullshit of the past. Its time to move on!
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admin on Jul. 1, 2008.In case you missed this gem, here is an article from CNN - Woman Dies Ignored On Hospital Waiting Room Floor. Employees were fired as the result, which is what I’d expect. But the story isn’t the article itself, but the comments. Somehow, this turned to discussions about race, wealth and, of all things, the way New Yorkers are desensitized to emergency situations.
Regardless of circumstances (and none of us really know all of the circumstances of this case), the woman should have been treated with compassion. The room should have been monitored and when she went to the floor, she should have received assistance. Individuals in the room should have brought this up to the desk in the event they missed it. People need to behave like people. To do otherwise is bullshit!
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admin on Jul. 1, 2008.There are no redeeming qualities about the public men’s room. Thought I’d share this flash video I ran across in my bullshit hunt:
Enjoy!
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admin on Jun. 30, 2008.I was driving through the southeast this last week and I came across this bullshit:
If you’ll notice the sign I circled, beside the handicapped parking, they had spots particularly for women. Here it is closer:
Now, I’m all for treating a lady like a lady. But when did being a lady become a handicap? Not the pregnant ones (that I can understand), but just being a lady in general? Bullshit!
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admin on Jun. 29, 2008.No discipline would be complete without a bit of studying. For your benefit and enjoyment, I’ve created a short reading list:
Gawker - Calling Bullshit - 5 Bullshit Stories The Whole Internet Fell For
Gawker - Amazonian Tribespeople
Taking Bullshit Seriously - Discussion Document for Georgetown Law Student
BuzzMaching - In Defense of Bullshit
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admin on Jun. 28, 2008.In the same vein as the Bullshit Generator, we’ve found the Bullshit Job Title Generator.
Here are some examples we generated with the tool:
1) Product Tactics Representative
2) Principal Integration Officer
3) Corporate Communications Associate
It seems to me that I’d make a good one of any of these. I mean, how hard can it be to represent product tactics? Or be the highest ranking integrations person? With titles like one of these, you’re sure to get a good raise and a fat bonus!
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