From time to time, Norman Chad likes to make random statements in the newspaper. I think I’m going to designate this week to make some random observations right now. So, here are 23 random thoughts:
1. The Weather Channel really roots for major hurricanes to develop. Over the last several years, they got excited when a Tropical Storm formed. Now, they get excited every time a Tropical Depression develops even if it doesn’t hit the US. Thankfully, Earl has arrived to roll Cantore out.
2. David Letterman is still the creepiest guy in the public eye. I give him five years before he is charged with having inappropriate contact with a minor.
3. In 2006, the country wanted change, and the Democrats cheered. In 2008, the country wanted change, and the Democrats cheered. In 2010, the country wants change, and the Democrats are screaming, Hey, wait a minute!
4. Maybe the real reason for the possible upcoming NFL lockout in 2011 is so they can guarantee Brett Favre will retire after this season.
5. When the VP choices in 2008 were Sarah Palin and Joe Biden, Dan Quayle had to be jumping for joy. He realized he would not go down as the most incompetent VP in history.
6. One reason that the Ravens are a class organization: after a pre-season game when a second-string LB showboated on a INT return for a TD, John Harbaugh found the guy and chewed him out. They are everything in class that the Bengals are not.
7. I keep hearing about this Big Game coming to National TV hosted by PokerStars.net. Question is: What channel and when?
8. OK, we all want green energy, but we’re not willing to use the green energy that will provide the most energy? Even former Greenpeace founders think nuclear is an option to be considered.
9. While we’re on the subject of green energy, how about a smartphone that runs on solar power? Heck, if we can get Calculators to run on Solar, surely we can do the same with an iPhone!
10. Alternate sports jerseys have reached an epidemic. The Arizona Cardinals have an alternate Black jersey? Officially, the worst alternate home jersey is the Lime Green Seattle Seahawks jersey.
11. I though Gulf Gas Stations disappeared when BP took over all the Georgia stations 20 years ago. Now Gulf is taking over all the former Chevron and Texaco stations in Maryland. Huh?
12. Something tells me the Palins and Murkowskis will not be having dinner together or exchanging Christmas cards anytime soon.
13. Sports Illustrated did an article back in 1989 on how power pitchers pitching too many innings early in their career would shorten their careers. One of the power pitchers mentioned in the article was Roger Clemens, and by the way, he was the only guy to have a career for over 20 seasons. Anybody want to take a stab at how he REALLY did it?
14. I want to see a BCS school get denied by Boise State and TCU from playing in the National Title Game. The BCS conferences would institute a playoff immediately next season.
15. I think Oklahoma should be banned from College Football National Title Game Consideration until (a) they win all their regular season game, including the Big 12 Title Game, and (b) have no more than 1 other CFB team that is undefeated. Three times this past decade, they got into a title game they didn’t deserve and didn’t bother to show up.
16. Why we are on the subject of College Football Teams that should be forced to earn their way to a National Title Game… Exhibit B: Ohio State. Sorry, Kirk. Hope you enjoy this season Buckeye fans, because thanks to incoming Nebraska, it will be your last chance at the National Title for a while.
17. Best reason to ban the 3D Movie/TV Experience: Jackass 3D is coming.
18. I’ll say it once and I’ll say it again: Today’s young Disney stars become tomorrow’s Tabloid Stars. Thank you for playing, Miley Cyrus. Up next: Demi Lovato.
19. Is the future of Radio on iTunes? Since I got iTunes on my Computer, I’ve noticed I can access thousands of stations.
20. Giving your own money and resources to others or charity is showing compassion. Taking other people’s money and resources and giving to others is not.
21. When it comes to people celebrating any political bills being passed without anyone reading the full bill, I am always reminded of a quote from Centauri Ambassador Londo Mollari of Babylon 5: “You do not understand. But you will.”
22. I’ve decided to lower the size limit of campaign signs when I become campaign sign czar. We will now fine any campaign $1 for every square inch over 400 square inches that any sign exceeds. Double the fine in heavily traffic’d areas (we shouldn’t be forced to look at those giant signs while stuck in traffic) and double the fine for incumbents (if you have to produce a giant sign to tell us to vote for you, you have made no impact).
23. I’d like to know how a Maryland driver was able to get “ASS” on their license plate. Granted, the full license plate was “NENNASS”, but still…
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