Random thoughts that are pointless and too dumb to say anywhere else thread: 2010

[JimH5]

I was shopping in one of Singapore's Toys R Us stores this weekend and saw a set of WWE action figures featuring Finlay and Hornswoggle.

 

If you're unaware, Hornswoggle is a 23 year old midget (sorry if that's politically incorrect) wrestler from Oshkosh.

 

To think about the struggles he and his family had to endure during his childhood, to see him celebrated in an action figure, being sold in stores halfway around the world made me exceedingly happy.

[ewizabeff]

He threw out the first pitch at Miller Park last year.

[hawing]

McDonald's is selling Fruit and Maple Oatmeal in at least some markets. I had some tonight (it's available all day) and it was pretty good.

[1992casey]

A WMLW commercial for Brewers broadcasts says, "15 games against the best teams in the National League!"

 

Then it continues with "Watch as the Brewers take on the Pirates!"

[GAME05]

one of the 16 best teams in the National League!

[ewizabeff]

McDonald's is selling Fruit and Maple Oatmeal in at least some markets.

Still won't convince me to eat at McDonald's if there's another food option within 10 miles.

[JimH5]

Still won't convince me to eat at McDonald's if there's another food option within 10 miles.

 

Good for you, that stuff is poison. I wish I had the willpower to avoid them fully, but I find myself in the drive-thru line 10 times a year and always regret it.

[hawing]

Let me make it clear - I rarely eat at McDonald's. Last night it was down to the overpriced hotel restaurant, a Chipotle which already gave me gastric distress on this trip, and the arches. The oatmeal in this context was comforting.

Of course, I could make the same thing myself once we're back home.

[1992casey]

Pepcid AC, Pepcid Complete, or the generic equivalent of one of those is a necessity while traveling.

[dadofandrew]

I adore McDonald's, and miss it immensely when I'm on a diet.

[sgtcluels]

I think the fact that you have to go on a diet correlates to your level of love for the golden arches.

[Invader3K]

When I got out of college, my first job was working in retail. We only got a half hour lunch, and they were pretty strict about clocking in and out. I often brought a lunch, but if I didn't, the only nearby places to eat were McDonald's and Arbys. Can't stand either place any more from over indulging in both when I was working there.

[Thurston Fluff]

Any food that curbs your hunger via nausea should be avoided thus I avoid McDonalds if at all possible.

[hawing]

When I got out of college, my first job was working in retail. We only got a half hour lunch, and they were pretty strict about clocking in and out. I often brought a lunch, but if I didn't, the only nearby places to eat were McDonald's and Arbys. Can't stand either place any more from over indulging in both when I was working there.

That's exactly how I feel about Rocky Rococo pizza. My first semester at UW-Madison, I had a library job that started before the dorm cafeteria opened for supper, so I had a Rocky's slice two evenings a week for that one semester. That'll be 25 years ago this fall, and I still shy away from Rocky's.

[burniebrewer]

Mmm, Chipotle burritos.

 

I tend to avoid Rocky's for the most part as well. During my college days, a roommate of mine was a manager at Rocky's and brought pizzas home for all of us almost every night. It was overkill, but it was always free and as a college student it doesn't get any better than free.

[TracyThom]

Did you see how the Braves celebrated Nate McLouth's walk-off home run last night? Instead of mobbing him at home plate, everybody ran into the clubhouse prior to McLouth even rounding 3rd.

 

http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100420&content_id=9447518&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl

 

How unclassy.

[hawing]

How unclassy.

They'd better try that vs. STL.

[hawing]

A WMLW commercial for Brewers broadcasts says, "15 games against the best teams in the National League!"

 

Then it continues with "Watch as the Brewers take on the Pirates!"

This random thought has taken on a new meaning after the just-completed series in Pittsburgh.

 

On another random note, given Brewerfan's history with cheese sandwiches, I share with you a new link: Grilled Cheese Academy.

[pitchleague]

and . . . . another bookmark. Thanks hawing!

[Baldkin]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYgFjBDoHNA

 

I have no idea if there is a full version of this song or not, but.... it's darn catchy.

 

Officially the 2nd Gatorade ad to get into my head... right behind...

[TracyThom]

I can understand how some people would find them annoying, but I love the Terry Crews Old Spice commercials. Pa-pa-pa-pa-pa POWER!

[And That]

The It's Garry Shandling Show's theme song was phenomenal.

[dadofandrew]

burniebrewer wrote

 

I tend to avoid Rocky's for the most part as well. During my college days, a roommate of mine was a manager at Rocky's and brought pizzas home for all of us almost every night. It was overkill, but it was always free and as a college student it doesn't get any better than free.

For 5 years in Eau Claire, at the end of the night, someone would invariably say, if you don't take those pizzas home, I'll just throw 'em away.

 

Free is free, and as a single guy, having a pizza ready to heat up in the fridge beat an empty fridge.

[davego]

The best food is free; agreed.

[SeriesFinale]

Right now, after watching Trevor's disastrous outing against the Pirates, I'm glad we made the tough decision to not go down to see the Brew Crew play in SoCal this year.

 

This weekend though, when they're playing just over a one hour plane ride away, and I'm not there, I'm gonna be gutted.