Being put on hold when I call somewhere bothers me. Not because while I’m sitting there I’m thinking about how an office full of people sitting around drinking coffee are laughing it up at the expense of all of the people on hold, I don’t have to think that, I know that’s what they’re doing, …
Author Archives: Steve Wettlaufer
All Of This Has Happened, But Not Yet
It’s never too early for a year in review, so in that spirit, have a look atwhat happened in 2005.Hey, it seems like it’s on the up and up to me. Here’s one of my favourites. June 15 Scientists genetically engineer talking dolphin. Dolphin’s first words: “Haven’t you assholes cured cancer yet?”
If You Can’t Beat ’em, Join ’em
Since I spend so much time making fun of the stupid things other people do, it’s only fair that I point out my own when they happen, and I think one just did. Remember that email problem I posted about the other day? It’s been fixed because I’m smart, but from the looks of it …
Why Stealing Is Wrong, And Why Tobacco Might Not Be
A 26-year-old man’s first mistake was allegedly stealing a tractor-trailer rig that had been left unattended with the engine running, police say. His second blunder was mistaking the truck driver’s tobacco-spit cup for something refreshing, and taking a swig. The tale of alleged instant justice had its roots earlier Monday, the report said, when the …
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I Guess We Can’t Say 24/7 Anymore
I’m sure by now most of you are probably sick of reading and hearing about the tsunami, but check this out anyway, it’s interesting. Tsunami moves North Pole, shortens daytime Some of those numbers might look small, but just consider how much force it had to take for that to happen.
Emailing Steve
If anybody out there has sent me an email any time between Wednesday afternoon and now and I haven’t gotten back to you, I’m not ignoring you. I’ve been having major email problems and most of my mail hasn’t made it to me. It’s not bouncing back to people, at least not that I’ve heard …
Does This Guy Like Anybody?
I just finished reading this recap of the newest RF Video shoot interview with New Jack, and oh my God, it’s unreal. How this guy continues to make money in wrestling is beyond me, but what’s more frightening than that is that people will still work with him. But if you’re a wrestling fan who …
More Warnings
Nick’s best friend -666 posted these on the comment boards a little while ago. They’re great. A label on a baby stroller warns: “Remove child before foldingA brass fishing lure with a three-pronged hook on the end warns: “Harmful if swallowedA household iron warns users: “Never iron clothes while they are being worn”A label on …
Attention Wal-Mart Shoppers…
You can’t make up stuff like this. And check out the quote at the end. Not so much for what he says, but for the way he says it. MUSCATINE, Iowa (AP) – A Wal-Mart greeter was sacked for apparently showing too much of his friendly side to customers. Dean Wooten, 65, was accused of …
New Year, New Contest
It’s PPV time once again and as usual that means that it’s Salty Ham roundtable prediction contest time as well. So,here it is, go check it out. And since it’s a new year the standings have been wiped clean and we’re starting fresh with a brand new year long competition. Last year I almost won …