What You Know About Stuck Inside A Mailbox?

What a dumb shit!

A teenage boy climbed into a mailbox in Brooklyn yesterday and had to be rescued by police when the large green bin locked behind him. Rising to the challenge of a dare, the 16-year-old climbed into the box about 4:45 p.m. after his pals had shimmied it open at Avenue W and E. 27th St. in Sheepshead Bay.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2007/07/17/2007-07-17_cops_save_teen_stuck_in_mailbox.html

What You Know About A Day For The Record Books?

It's truly a day for the record books!

The world's tallest man, Bao Xishun (7 ft 9'), met up and shook hands with the world's shortest man, He Pingping (2ft 4').

What a great name for the shortie, PingPing...gotta love it!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/worldnews.html?in_article_id=468172&in_page_id=1811&ct=5

What You Know About Doggy Rapists?

Down Sparky, down!

No Sparky, NO!

...Noooooooooooooo!

http://wben.com/news/fullstory.php?newsid=07892

What You Know About Time-Out Teddy?

Let's say your child has been misbehaving...

Maybe s/he hasn't cleaned their room...or...they talked back to their parents...or...made a doody in their siblings' sneakers...etc....

Here is a wonderfully novel and completely ineffective way to punish that little brat...

It's the brand new "Time-Out Teddy"

Time-Out Teddy lets kids know when their punishment time’s up! This adorable, huggable, lovable, plush bear not only measures a child’s “time-out” if they’ve misbehaved, but also aids in teaching youngsters the concept of time. Timer on the teddy’s tummy can be set in increments up to 60 minutes, and when the time’s up, a buzzer rings to let everyone know!

"Oh well, Mom caught me sticking the cat's tail in the electrical outlet again...at least I get to hang out with Mr. Teddy for 30 minutes while I conjur up my next evil act."

http://www.harrietcarter.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.detail/productID/9be44415-de1d-44d0-8b30-1497a47f2492

What You Know About Real Transformers?

There are tools...and then there are really big tools!

Autobots round-up!

What You Know About C.U.S.E.?

Oh no...not in our beloved SYRACUSE!

Do you guys know about the whole "Stop Snitching" campaign that has been stemming up recently? Well, apparently, there have been a bunch of these DVD's that have been filmed up in Syracuse...

Not a big deal, right...

Well, somehow, the director of the film was able to dupe the Mayor of Syracuse into appearing in and endorsing the film. Check out this clip which features the Mayor in the very beginning of the tape.




It's not only the Mayor that seems to be experiencing hardships either though:

FROM THE SYRACUSE POST STANDARD

Video producer shot in wrist

The Syracuse man who duped Mayor Matt Driscoll into endorsing a video filled with drugs, sex and violence, was shot in the wrist Sunday.

James Williams, 24, of 99 MacDougall Place, told police he was walking up Sterling Avenue at 8:40 a.m. between Hudson and Rich streets, Sgt. Tom Connellan said. A passenger in a white car that was driving by got out and fired several shots at Williams. Williams was hit once in the left wrist.

He was treated at University Hospital. His injury was not life-threatening, Connellan said.

Williams, a former city intern, asked Driscoll to do an on-camera endorsement for Constantly Under Surveillance Everywhere Vol. II. Williams is one of the producers of the video.

In it, groups of young men rap about the glories of the gang lifestyle and condemn those who give information to the police.

What You Know About New Game Show Ideas?

Forget about American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance, Deal or No Deal, etc...

The network stations need to start programming more shows like this one!

Grab a couple of Japanese men and women, spin them around at high speeds, have them walk down a balance beam above scolding hot water, and have them box each other until one falls into the pool.

That's entertainment!

What You Know About "Hand" Soap?

This is really just a bit too weird...check out this new product line of soap that is currently sold through a British online site:

Grope On A Rope
£7.50
Hand shaped soap on a rope
This handy soap on a rope is the perfect partner for those hard to reach spots and smells great too

What You Know About Wii Fit?

Finally a video game technology that will help the video gamer who has been ripping bong hits and eating cheetos ever since the release of the original Kid Icarus...this new feature for the Nintendo Wii, called WiiFit, is pretty incredible.

New games include Wii Yoga, various balancing and calisthenics, and some cool ass soccer header-type game.

Check out this link for a video recapping the new technology:
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/wii-fit/official-wii-fit-video-shows-off-hula-hooping-soccer-headers-277416.php

What You Know About Faceball?

Oh my good lord!!!!

How did we not think of this game first!??

What You Know About Stuffing Your Face With Dumplings?

For all of those who watched Joey Chestnut eat 66 Nathan's weenies last week and thought, “Shit, that ain't no thing but a chicken wing on a string,” here’s your chance: the Dumpling Eating Contest is accepting registrants until the end of the month. Dumplings used in the competition are of the chicken and vegetable variety; according to the contest’s poster, current records are “Man- 49 pcs., Woman- 33 pcs.”

What You Know About Taxiwiz?

Here is a nifty new tool that will help calculate the estimated cost of taking a taxi from one destination to another in Manhattan and the outer boroughs.

http://nyc.taxiwiz.com/

What You Know About Showalter Interviewing Wain?

It was only a matter of time until Michael Showalter got around to sitting down with David Wain on the Michael Showalter Showalter...here it is for your viewing pleasure:

What You Know About Blendtec?

I couldn't sleep last night...I was laying in bed and thinking, "I wonder what types of common everyday items could be blended in a high speed blender"

Ipods?
Marbles?
Hockey Pucks?

Well shiver me timbers, it just so happens that I found a couple of video clips that put an end to my sleepless nights!

iPods

MARBLES

HOCKEY PUCKS

What You Know About An Empty Fridge?

"I'm just warning you, I don't have anything to offer you in terms of food or drink"

"That's fine, how 'bout a glass of soda?"

"Nope, don't have it"

"Ok, how 'bout an ice-cream pop?"

"Nope, don't have that either"

"Hmmm, how bout 88 pounds of bud?"

"Of course I do!"

Check this shit out:

http://www.nypost.com/seven/07092007/news/regionalnews/pot_luck_runs_out_regionalnews_murray_weiss_and_dan_mangan.htm

What You Know About Monday Mustache Madness #3?

Guess what everyone...it's Monday Mustache Madness time!!!

This week's exciting new installment has been brought to you by a broski that often goes by the name, Professor Tickles. Actually, he never really goes by that name...but it would be so much cooler if he did.

Either way, take your time to relish and enjoy the excitement and adventurous Wild West Mustache collection:

Wyatt Earp-Legendary businessman and reluctant lawman, most famous for leading the Gunfight at the OK Corral in Tombstone, AZ, along with his two brothers and Doc Holliday.

Doc Holliday-Dentist by trade, boozer and gambler by design, Holliday was an astute gunman and fierce friend of the Earp brothers.

James Butler Hickok aka Wild Bill-Earned his reputation as an Army scout in the Civil War, adept with a long range rifle. Hickok later killed David Tutt Jr. in a "quick draw" duel - of the many fictionalized such events, this one actually happened - and eventually killed at the poker table in Deadwood, SD. The poker hand he was holding at the time (pair of aces and pair of 8's) is now known as the "Dead Man's Hand."

Harry Longabaugh aka the Sundance Kid-In and out of jails for robberies since he was a teenager, the Sundance Kid eventually joined up with Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch robbing trains and banks, before fleeing to South America.

Johnny Ringo-College-educated cattle rustler and deadly gunfighter, nicknamed "King of the Cowboys." Died of an apparent suicide, although his gun was fully loaded - it is speculated he was killed either by Wyatt Earp or Doc Holliday.

Bat Masterson-Canadian-born gambler, buffalo hunter, US Marshal (and later, sports writer for NY newspapers!), nicknamed "King of the Gunplayers."

What You Know About The World Series of Pop Culture?

The brand new season of VH1's World Series of Pop Culture begins this evening. Even though we won't be able to cheer on ShaiBabes, I would still recommend that you guys check it out.

By the way, I'd kick all your asses in this shit...I really should've entered.

What You Know About ZingFu?

Good morning and welcome to the new week!

Great new site for fun and free new greeting cards...check it out:
http://www.zingfu.com/cardz.php

What You Know About Falling Into The River?

It's even funnier since it's in Spanish!!!

What You Know About Getting Nailed With A Basketball?

Oh no, look out!

What You Know About Paint Ball Assault?

I don't know about you guys, but I'm laughing my ass off over here...

"Ahhhhhhh, stop it, stop it, you fuuuuuckers!"

What You Know About Getting Hit By A Skee-Ball?

I'm a sucker for people falling down, awkward crotch shots, getting hit by balls...etc.

As a treat I will be posting as many great clips of these types of laughs...

Enjoy!

What You Know About LiveEarth?

LiveEarth is a series of megaconcerts which will take place tomorrow, 7/7/07, all over the world - USA, Europe, Japan, Australia, China - and feature some of the biggest music stars like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kanye West, Beastie Boys, The Police, Dave Matthews Band, Roger Waters and many others. The concerts have been designed to raise awareness about global warming and climate change, and it might even affect climate itself with all that gas-guzzling air-polluting cars gathering at the actual shows.

As far as live coverage goes, MSN has exclusive rights in 24 countries and they will be available live on LiveEarth website, and up to eight shows will be broadcasted simultaneously. That’s right, kiddies, you’ll be able to hear Enrique Iglesias and 7 other artists wailing about the state of global climate at the same time!

Or you could enjoy the wonderful weekend by drinking beer and bbq'ing all day...your choice.

What You Know About Bear Fights?

Kick his ass, Seabass!

I found this link after watching Kobayashi battle the giant Kodiak bear in a hot-dog eating contest.

This is some crazy shit...unfortunately, this bear fight has now linked me to hundreds of other badass animal fights...

My next search will be for a penguin vs a lobster.

What You Know About Kobayashi vs Giant Bear

If you thought that Joey Chestnut was tough competition for Kobayashi, you gotta check out this clip of him going up against a giant Kodiak Bear.

The color commentary is unreal during this competition...

"Weighing in at 1,089 pounds, hailing from the Kodiak Islands with the capabilities to digest 60 lbs of food in a 24 hr period, please welcome a giant Kodiak Bear!"


"I gotta tell you, I think I saw a flash of fear in Kobayashi's eyes when he saw the bear released from his cage"

Well, no fuckin shit...it's giant bear!

Enjoy this great clip:

What You Know About Joey Chestnut?

"Do you believe in miracles....?"

This year's Hot Dog Eating contest on Coney Island surely met the hype and exceeded everyone's expectations as Joey Chestnut beat the reigning champ, Mr. Kobayashi. Chesty Nutz threw down a total of 63 dawgs to become the champion of the world!

For those unfortunate few who were unable to see the live contest, here is a clip of the final few minutes, including Kobayashi vomitting in his own hands around 5:05 mark.

What You Know About Alpha Dog?

I watched that movie "Alpha Dog" last night...I was totally surprised at how good it was. Totally dark and really f'ed up, but one of those movies that stick with you for some time after you watch it.

If you haven't seen it, it's based on a true story of a bunch of kids who get caught up in their drug-dealing lifestyle and essentially lose touch with reality. Their judgement eventually becomes very compromised and their lives begin to roll out of control.

Here is a manuscript of an interview that was featured on MSNBC discussing the real-life events with investigators and family members that were affected by the actions of these kids.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16636250/

What You Know About Firework Factory Explosions?

Oh man...this is bad, bad news. I just searching for some playful Firework videos to post when I came across this video footage of a massive firework factory explosion...although the footage captured is pretty remarkable, the end result for the cameraman was not...

What You Know About Pizza & Lapdances

Tons of people love pizza.

Lots of people love lapdances.

I know...why don't we open a pizza shop that offers lapdances in the backroom.

Why not??? Because Cordato's in lower NYC already has that market cornered!

http://wcbstv.com/local/local_story_179195753.html

The owner of this shop must have gotten this idea from the classic Patrick Dempsey movie, Loverboy...

What You Know About Powerthirst?

Griz Hollywood recently turned me onto the hottest new energy drink on the market right now, Powerthirst.

If you're ready for a drink that will make you uncomfortably excited and cause you to have 400 babies that run as fast as Kenyans, you need to try Powerthirst now!

What You Know About Monday Mustache Madness #2

This week's Monday Mustache Madness is brought to you from our good friend, Mr. Beautiful.

Mr. B notes:

"In honor of President Vladimir Putin's visit with the Bush family in Kennebunkport this week, and in the spirit of improving That Is That's ties with Mother Russia, we hereby present a very special Russian edition of Monday Mustache Madness"

Please enjoy the pics of Nicholas II, Peter The Great, Joseph Stalin, Rimsky Korsakov, and Yaakov Smirnov!

What You Know About Rye Playland?

Ughhhh...

This place really turned into a fuckin mess. I used to go to Playland 3-4 times a year as a field trip with day camp or on a Friday night with my family. I would rather that my children play in pile of hypodermic needles than let them go to Playland and go on those rides these days.

Seriously, between the history of gang violence and the horrible pre-cautions that are neglected for the amusement rides...I'm surprised there isn't a weekly column in the local paper detailing the crap that goes on there.

Another horrible death occurred this weekend as a 21-year-old White Plains worker at the Rye Playland Amusement Park was killed when thrown from a gyrating ride. Gabriela Garin had changed shifts with another ride operator and then got on the ride to make sure visitors were properly secured, when her replacement started the ride.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/06/30/amusement.park.death.ap/index.html

What You Know About Interdimensional Driving Ranges

Do you ever wonder where your golfball lands as you lose track of it in the air...

I believe that we found the answer:

What You Know About Rollerblading?

Do any of you watch "Human Giant" on MTV?

If not, I would suggest that you keep an eye out for this very funny sketch comedy show.

Here is my favorite clip that was featured in the first season:

What You Know About Ohhhhhhhhhhh?

Great montage of the classic Soprano greeting:



Aaaaaaaaaaaa

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Heyyyyyyyy, ohhhhhh

What You Know About Cereal Straws?

Oh those wacky folks in the R&D (research & development) department at Kelloggs have finally reached a new low. Allow me to introduce you to the most gluttonous, cavity inducing product of the year...The Fruit Loop Cereal Straw.

Yup, you guessed it...these are literally straws lined with sugary fruit loops with a sugary powdered milk interior for kids to enjoy while drinking a tall glass of cow-juice.

Personally, the tag line on the box kinda frightens me: "Fruity, crunchy tubes for milk-sippin' fun!"

Come on....seriously!

COME ON!!!

You get it, right?

How 'bout now?

Here is a first-hand account of someone's experience with this brilliant new product launch:

"They are lined in the middle with that sickly sweet powdered milk that seems to be popping up in granola and cereal bars everywhere. Someone needs to tell these guys that it does NOT replace milk and that we can all tell it's just sweetened coffee creamer. Fortunately, the flavor of that is masked by the Froot Loop shell.
The straws themselves are rather sturdy and hold up well to milk. They last a long time without getting soggy and do actually work as straws. They basically taste like Froot Loops, which is all you could realistically hope for.

Once you take a single bite of the cereal straw, it becomes too short for drinking and the fun immediately dissipates. If you just sit there and drink the milk, you'll just be wasting the straw as it imparts no flavor and is generally useless. Once you get to the bottom, you realize you have a half-soggy cereal straw with no milk to wash it down with."

What You Know About Demetris Knichols?

Booyah!!!

It's about damn time that the Knicks did something to get me relatively excited...in a shocking trade during last night's draft, the Knicks sent Channing Frye and Steve Francis to Portland for Zach Randolph. While this is certainly a positive move...the best part is that the Knicks also acquired the rights to my boy: D-Nick!!!!

A key contributor to Syracuse Orange for the past 4 years, Demetris truly became a star last year as he led the Big East in scoring during his senior year.

Hopefully D-Nick will have a better NY career than the last Orangeman to come to the Big Apple, John Wallace.

Here is a quick assessment of Demetris from CBS Sportsline:

http://cbs.sportsline.com/nba/players/draft/1226082

What You Know About The Touch?

With the upcoming release of "The Transformers", what better time to share the cheesiest music video ever created..."The Touch" by Stan Bush.

For those of you scratching your head, this was the original rally song for the Autobots in the original cartoon version of the Transformers movie.

Seriously...this video looks like something that was produced in one of those Mall "create your-own music video" booths.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COYRxf13tIg

What You Know About Broken Radio?

Have you ever been too quick to negatively judge something and then want to kick yourself in the ass for not recognizing how brilliant it really is...?

That recently happened to me with the artist who created one of my favorite records this year.

Singer/songwriter Jesse Malin was the face of the glam/hard rock band D Generation for eight years. As one of New York City's more talented acts of the 1990s, the band released three albums before disbanding in April 1999. Malin, who's a punk with a soft heart, didn't stop writing music. His love for Neil Young, Tom Waits, and Steve Earle affected his work; he spent the next two years working on a fresh, countrified sound.

I believe he has now officially begun to touch upon the surface of his potential with his latest album, Glitter In The Gutter. Featuring guest appearances by Jakob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen, Jesse has penned a gorgeous album filled with reflective lyrics, somber musicianship, with a genuine cathartic feel.

Here is a link to the brand new video for "Broken Radio" featuring The Boss!

http://www.indian.co.uk/jessemalin/video.html

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Did You Enjoy The Jesse Malin Video?

Yeah, I dug it tha most Not my thing, ding-a-ling I didn't check out the link

What You Know About MyDogSpace?

"Hey there puppy!"

Do you ever feel like your dog needs a greater social outlet? Maybe Fido doesn't fit in with the other dogs in the neighborhood and wants a place to meet dogs that share similiar interests. Whether those interests are chasing the mailman, peeing in your owners' shoes, or licking your own balls, MyDogSpace provides your little pup with a social networking space devoted to making friends and sharing interests.

Now when you go to work or head out for a dinner engagement, that lil doggie of yours can log onto the world wide web and talk to other lonely pooches. Maybe MyDogSpace will provide your buddy with a new playgroup, frisbee catching pal, or good ole fashion doggie-style lovin'.

Seriously...

http://www.mydogspace.com/

What You Know About Bob Harris: Soprano Expert?

Mr. Beautiful recently told me about this Soprano finale analysis from this guy named Bob Harris that is generating alot of online buzz. This guy bob harris is a writer, used to write for CSI for a bit, has been on jeopardy a bunch....he did this huge breakdown of the final scene on his blog and apparently it got a ton of attention. it's long but interesting...

I personally skimmed through most of the analysis as I find my own assessments particularly more interesting...

Either way, check it out: http://www.bobharris.com/content/view/1406/146/

What You Know About Wii Rage?

Meet Adam McConnell: Nintendo Wii enthusiast... hot-headed little punk!

This f'in brat smashed his father's 42-inch plasma after losing in Wii sports. Father Brian left the kid-o alone playing tennis to get the boy a drink -- presumably, a scotch. While in the kitchen the father "heard two big bangs." Brian returned to find his son "using the handset to smash the TV screen."

If I were this kids' father, I wouldn't let him play with the Wii for at least 2 or 3 days.

What You Know About Declare Yourself?

The creators of Reno 911 Ben Garant and Thomas Lennon have joined in the comedic quest to get out the vote to the YouTube generation. The two produced a series of hilarious shorts on the DeclareYourself.com click on "the message" section of the site to see them try to convince 18 year olds why it's only natural that they decide who becomes president.

As responsible adults, we should all make a point to inform the 18 year olds who are poisoned from years of Grand Theft Auto and Oxycoton to take their heads off their South Park bong and watch these videos!

This is actually a really great site...take some time to look around and pass along to friends and colleagues.

http://www.declareyourself.com/

What You Know About Dirty Toilets?

Loyal reader and overall decent guy, Marco, requested that I post about his recent frustrations with the restroom.

From the mouth of Marco: "I had to rush to the bathroom to drop a steamer and I was delighted to find piss on the toilet seat. So I had to quickly wipe and clean the seat before papering and sitting down to then drop my deuce. It sucked. So there - blog that."

Oh, poor Marco...maybe we should all chip in and buy him this state-of-the-art high-tech toilet:

The latest model to come from the Land of the Rising Sun is the first to include built-in speakers and an SD card reader pre-loaded with classical music or nature sounds ('cause nothing makes you wanna use the can like the sound of birds chirping).
The toilet also has a night light for your after-dark toilet visits and an automatic sensor that lifts or closes the toilet lid when you approach.

In other totally random toilet news:

Did you know 855,000 phones are flushed down the toilet every year in the UK?
That's both true and ridiculous. SimplySwitch, a price comparison site that apparently services the UK, came up with this number. How many people are in the UK? 60.7 million? That's about 1.5% of the population that actually flushed their phones down the toilet.

Other interesting stats: 315,000 are lost in a taxi, 225,000 in a bus, 58,500 to dogs, and 116,000 in the laundry.

What You Know About Singin' Cowboys

It's official...I'm about to post the single greatest link that I've ever seen.

http://www.petmoustache.com/singing_telegram.html?hash=54923db&a=true

Make sure the sound on your computer is on!

I will be scouring more pictures looking to transform all my friends into singing cowboys!

What You Know About Western Whoppers?

If only I knew how easy it was to grow a happy and healthy mustache...

A funny commercial and very fitting for "That is that"

What You Know About Sushi Seki Vs. Sushi of Gari?

SUSHI OF GARI VS SUSHI SEKI

Which sushi spot will reign supreme?
Whose tuna toro will be crowned king?
Will Seki's spicy scallop hand roll deilver up to expectations?
Will I declare bankruptsy after receiving the bill?

All these questions and more will be answered after this weekend's virginal trip to Sushi Seki. As a die-hard Gari fan, I have been hard pressed to believe that Gari's apprentice chef, Seki, could reach the masterful approach to omakase (chef's choice) that Mr. G has perfected over the years.

Alas, by next week I will happily answer the question once and for all: Gari or Seki!!!!!

Who Will Reign Supreme?
	Gari
	Seki
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Here is a solid sushi blog to all of the NYC hot spots, local favs, over-hyped, etc....
http://www.sushinyc.com/

What You Know About Kobayashi?

A shocking and stunning press release has just been leaked into the world of "Speed Eating", as legendary Japanese hero, Takeru "Tsunami" Kobayashi, has announced that he will not be participating in this year's Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4th in Coney Island.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070625/od_afp/lifestylejapanushealthfoodpeople

Despite reports that Kobayashi suffered a jaw injury during his breakneck training, many speculate that his announcement was made in fear of losing to local boy, Joey Chestnut.

Chestnut recently beat Takeru's record of 53 doggies in 12 minutes, shocking professional and amateur athletes around the world.

What You Know About Fur Hat?

My apologies if you don't get the reference...




In a nutshell, I used to see a gentleman every morning on the way to work (that resembled this dude) who was always wearing a fur-hat. For some odd reason, I became compelled to whisper "Fur Hat" in his direction each time we passed during the morning commute. This continued for about 3 weeks until one morning I was feeling extra giddy and I looked him straight in the eyes and in a rather booming voice, I said, "Fuuuuuuuuuuur HAT!"

To Mr. FurHat-

I have not seen you, my friend, since that day and I miss you and your hat quite terribly. If you are still out there and you happen to read this blog, please know that I'm sorry and I will forever regret the day that my enthusiasm brought our unspoken relationship to an end.