July 2011
35 posts
How three year olds answer questions:
Me: Okay Luke, What kind of cereal do you want? We have Oatmeal Squares, Cap'n Crunch, Frosted Mini-Wheats, Rice Chex, and Frosted Flakes. Which one do you want?
Luke: Blue.
Captain Canada, eh? →
The Captain America movie got me wondering if there is a Captain Canada. There is. Egad.
“My favorite colors are blue, green, and kangaroo.”
– My completely sincere son caught in the midst of a weird and perfectly harmless, but funny, Freudian slip.
WatchThe toys in McDonalds Happy Meals are suspect.
My son back to me today.
Me: Hey look! It's my two little sweet kiddos!
My Son: And you're a big stinky Daddy!
One is the loneliest number.
Egad. Doing fake radio solo is a tough gig. Hope Face is back next week.
Friends, or just Facebook Friends?
Social Networking is an interesting animal. On one hand, it’s cool to be able to catch up with people from your past that you might never have seen again…then again, have you ever been looking through your Facebook Friends and thought to yourself…I have no clue who this person is. Even worse, have you ever looked at “Friends in Common” for a clue and still been...
Another telemarketer battle.
Me: Hello?
Comcast Guy: Hi, I'm Rick from Comcast, may I speak to Mr. or Mrs. Dodge?
Me: (Not feeling froggy enough to say No.) I'm Mr. Dodge
Comcast Guy: We'd like to offer you our special upgrade premier digital package starting at just 9.99 additional per month for HBO and Cinemax along with several other new channels. And the good news is It only takes a moment on the phone with me to get it set up.
Me: Well, actually, I've been thinking about cancelling my service since I don't really watch that much TV. I don't think I want to pay more for even more channels that I won't watch.
Comcast Guy: Keep in mind, you can cancel this at any time, and it only costs 9.99 more per month. The first month is free, so you could cancel it with no obligation, and again, it only takes a moment of your time.
Me: Plus another "moment" of my time to call and cancel just so that I can get a few extra channels that I won't watch for a few weeks? Remember how I just said that I don't really watch TV much at all? I don't think that sounds like a wise use of my time for the hassle involved, Rick. What do you think?
Comcast Guy: Well, I'm very sorry to hear that. Goodbye.
Greg?
Also. My name is not Greg, Kristen. Let’s work on the reading comprehension, okay?
Efficiency.
Unknown (and unwanted) caller: Hello, my name is Kristen, and I’m with the National Research Foundation. May I talk with Greg Dodge?
Me: (Pause for a second.) Um…No.
Kristen: Okay, goodbye.
Sometimes it’s just that easy, folks.
I think I have a problem.
Is Words With Friends more addictive than crack, or just as addictive? I downloaded the thing last night, and my last two evenings have disappeared into a cloud of letter tiles and triple word scores. It’s official…I’m a nerd.
WatchMy nephew is really good at tackling. The NFL is currently considering fining him for his actions.
“Did you just call me Chinese?!? SAY THAT TO MY FACE!!!”
– a sleep-talking Royal Family Kids Camp Camper who shall remain nameless, but who cracked me up nonetheless.
Did I mention the new Vertically Striped Radio... →
“Arrogance is just insecurity on steroids.”
– Dirk Hayhurt (his tweet, at least.)
You should totally check this site out... →
Totally going off the grid.
The day after I discover Tumblr, I’m going to be going completely unplugged for five days. I’ll be a counselor at a camp for Foster kids, which should be challenging, but awesome for my personal growth. See you internet kids Friday night.
