Blog: Lots of Stuff Today
RIP John Hughes
Lots of non-porn stuff on the plate today. Some good, some bad and some political. At least it will give those of you who are sick of BB11 updates something to read at work.
RIP John Hughes: A man who was very much a part of teen years died today. While many of my peers were able to come up with long stories of how much Michael Jackson shaped their youth, I had to sit out. Not this time though. John Hughes, director of “Sixteen Candles”, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”, “Pretty In Pink” and my all time favorite film “The Breakfast Club” died today at the age of 59. Though he hadn’t directed anything of note in nearly two decades, Hughes’ films shaped Gen X teens with their brutal honesty, sarcastic sense of humor and sweet gooey centers. He created relatable, often loveable characters and turned everyday dialog into a life lesson. Sure his movies were largely teen cheese or teen rebel fantasy, but who doesn’t need a healthy dose of both. Later projects like “She’s Having a Baby” and “Planes, Trains & Automobiles” (Still the greatest outburst in film history.) showed a more mature side to Hughes’ work. I honestly don’t know what my life would have been like without John Hughes films. They served to remind me to laugh, love and not to give up. They helped my sister and I bond over the years as Hughes dialog became part of that special language that siblings share when times are tough. Farewell John Hughes, a generation of angst-filled teens turned angst-filled middle-agers will miss you and film fans of all ages will never forget you. Click Here For More Details
Eye Candy: What’s it like to spend a day with a porn star. Join Gina Lynn as she becomes a member of the Mile High Club and find out.
Confirmation: In a historic conformation, Sonia Sotomayor has become the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice. By a vote of 68-31 vote, Sotomayor becomes the third woman to serve on the highest court in the land. (Click Here to Read More) I’m not sure why 1/3 of the Senate felt her unfit to hold the position. Then again, I never understood the 1/3 who opposed every one of the Bush appointees either. I disagree with Ms. Sotomayor on a lot of issues, but she is certainly qualified and we can only hope that she becomes that wise woman she spoke of so many times while sitting on the bench. I know, some of you are still wondering why I’m not objecting to the many things she has said and done that are contrary to my core beliefs. Well folks, one of my core beliefs is that we have a system in place. When political opponents tried to torpedo every Bush appointment I didn’t like it. They didn’t oppose the qualifications of these men and women, just their politics. That isn’t the way it should work. So I’m not about to turn around and do exactly what those poli-cheers did. Soon to be Justice Sotomayor is qualified for the position and President Obama put her up. The rest as they say, is history.
Eye Candy: Though she is known for her great tits, Cassandra Calogera shows her ass in public.
Paula Abdul: Speaking of judges, American Idol may or may not be out one of its stars. First we hear that Paula Abdul has used Twitter to announce that she won’t be back on Idol. After 48 hours of fans bitching, TMZ reports that it may all be just a negotiating ploy. Look, I watch Idol and have for most the shows’ run. I cringe every time Paula starts talking. She’s a nutter to be sure and I usually end up hating her by the end of the season. That said, the show would be a mess without her. I know they just signed that new chick to a second year, but she can’t replace Paula. In fact that new chick is annoying and useless. The show is worse because she is on it. For all her faults, Paula is such a huge part of the show that they would be stupid to let her go. If she leaked a desire to leave as a ploy to get more money, good for her. Fans of the show know that they will miss Paula. They should have taken whatever money they gave useless judge number 4 and given half of it to Paula. I never thought I would say this, but we need Paula Abdul to make the show work.
Eye Candy: Baby Got Boobs. Asa Akira uses her awesome set and perfect body to lure a hard dick.
Cash 4 Clunkers: I know a lot of people are bitching over this thing. The conservatives say it’s just a hand out (Which it is) and a bail out for the car companies (Which is it.) Liberals are upset because the MGP standards aren’t high enough. (Which they aren’t if you can get 3500 for a Hummer 3). I actually kind of like the program to be honest. Yes it’s a handout and a bailout and not it won’t really get the worst cars off the road, but let’s look at the positive. Of the nearly 1 tillion dollars in Obama’s phony stimulus program there are tons of social hand outs that won’t put anyone to work or stimulate anything. That’s the problem with that mess. At least this actually stimulates the economy a bit. If they burned through a billion dollars in a week at 4500 a pop that’s nearly a quarter million new cars sold. That money goes directly to auto sellers when real people buy cars. So in the middle of the worst economic crisis in decades we have people out there buying new cars. So is it a hand out? Sure it is, but at least it goes to PEOPLE not to government bureaucrats. Is it a bailout? Sure it is. That’s a billion bucks that go directly to auto companies, but again the money goes for the purchase of a vehicle. The sale of a new car puts money back into the system through income tax revenue. It also gives a spike to local auto sales and even if doesn’t last at least it helps. And yes, we looked into the program. We’ve been saving for a new car for three years and though we aren’t quite where we want to be, another 4500 bucks would put us there. Oddly enough, my 1997 Chevy Cavalier with 155,000 miles on it does not qualify for the program. I guess that’s what we get for buying America eh?
Eye Candy: Nikki Benz is a free agent these days. She’s also a Big Butt who Likes It Big
There you go folks, comment at will.
