Hungry, the Weight Watchers mascot

Dave’s new favorite thing.

Joshua Bell performs incognito in D.C. Metro station

I already loved Joshua Bell for his talent, but this just makes him that much better.

Quote of the Day

Me: “That’s what she said.”

Mike: “Who is she anyway?”

Me: “A big slut.”

Rent-A-Puppy

This morning I wasn’t in the best mood, but when I was walking down the street this adorable little mop of a white puppy came running at me and jumped in my lap when I knealt down to pet him, and he just so freaking happy – giving kisses, rolling around. Adorable. 

So I’ve decided I want to develop a Rent-A-Puppy service. Having a bad day? Go rent a puppy for the day. Need a pick me up at lunch? Pick up a furry friend for an hour. ‘Cause really – how could you not smile around an adorable little floppy puppy?

Too bad it’s not logical or healthy for a puppy’s psyche to bounce around all the time. 

[sigh]

Leslie’s Lolcat of the Day!

She Hulk = Leslie

After a small wall-punching incident yesterday, my status as She Hulk has been enforced. Don’t worry BBY boys – I’m still Goro, too.

A collection of images depicting my new identity:

[Thanks to a collaborative effort from Dave and Mike]

77 essential Photoshop techniques for realistic textures

Need to make a realistic looking texture background? Check this out - it’s a great collection of tutorials for just about everything. 

[Kudos to the folks at Beeex.net]

Wanted: Guitar Hero Drumset and/or Mic

If anyone has either of these for the Wii that they want to get rid of, you’re more than welcome to drop them at my doorstep or accidently mail them to my apartment. I can’t believe you can’t buy them separately yet… grrr.

Topless coffee shop?

This is just flat out weird, I’m sorry. I’m all for doing your thing, but there is no way this is a good idea.

A proposed topless coffee shop may receive a dressing down from some residents of rural Vassalboro. 

The town, which borders Augusta, is set to take on the matter at a planning board meeting scheduled Tuesday at 7 p.m. 

The proposed topless coffee shop would take over the former Mac Daddy’s Pub at the Fat Cat Grille along busy Route 3. What used to be the Grand View Motel, an Ellsworth businessman hopes customers will come inside for a view. 

The owner is keeping a low-profile until Tuesday’s meeting, but residents sure had much say Monday, News 8’s Jim Keithley found. 

There have been restaurants and bars, but the building — with its log-cabin façade — remained empty for four years. 

Vassalboro is the kind of rural town where wild turkeys run, and longtime residents like Debbie Jordan prefer not to have a topless coffee shop move in. 

“We just found out about it this morning and we are opposed to it,” she said. “It’s not going to bring in a good crowd, and we’ve had those kinds of things in the past with it being a bar and it can get very loud.” 

Not everyone in the small town thinks the proposal is a bad idea. Some neighbors said a former business at the same location used to bring in female dancers from time to time without any problems. 

“I say, bring the money in,” said Kevin Goodrich, a resident. “People need jobs and it’s a good place to go. The economy’s not very good right now, so why not do it?” 

The chairperson of the committee told News 8 that the planning board will review the application. If it meets all of the ordinances regarding traffic, parking and lighting, then the application will be approved. 

The planning board has no jurisdiction over employee attire, and there is no ordinance in Vassalboro that prohibits adult entertainment.

You would have to get the single greatest waitresses in the world. One slip up and someone’s chest is going to get third degree burns and be part of a lawsuit.

Customer: “I would like to file a lawsuit against this coffee shop because they spilled hot coffee on me.” 
Lawyer: “Okay, so they spilled coffee in your lap?” 
Customer: “No. My boobs. I lost a nipple.”

Yeah… that’s gonna go well.

Miss Vermont goes with “green” gown

As much as I bash this state and as stupid as I think the Miss America crap is, this is actually a smart move on Ashley’s part:

Miss Vermont will be wearing a green dress when she walks out on stage at the Miss America Pageant on Jan. 24. But, Ashley Ruth Wheeler is not talking about the hue of her dress. It’s an environmentally friendly gown made from hemp, organic cotton and silk, and all of the lace and beads are recycled.

“I really feel like I’m carrying the state of Vermont with me,” said Wheeler. 

The dress was crafted by a Northeast Kingdom designer.
  Wheeler wants the dress to be a conversation starter. She wants to talk about going green and environmental responsibility. She also said it’s important to buy local. 

“I thought, ok, keep the money local, and also go with environmental responsibility; it’s the perfect fit,” Wheeler said. 

Wheeler said she thinks she’s the first contestant to “go green” to the Miss America Pageant.

Kudos to representing your state in a way that is relevant and environmentally friendly. Gold star for her.