my lambretta late for what?: July 2010

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

It's Time...

to start thinking inside the box again.

I'm a little tired of everyone's attempt at being "unique." I realize that I have a lot of "unique" hobbies, and I like being different. I also like seeing variety. I don't have a problem with distinction.

I'm just tired of the people who can't be normal for one second. A couple customers at the coffee shop I work at insist on using their own obnoxious names for otherwise popular drinks. You are not clever, it's not going to "catch on," and you're not going to live forever.


(this has nothing to do with the post, except I made this while working at the coffee shop)

Monday, July 12, 2010

Fifa

The other day I was wondering "where does the saying 'don't look a gift horse in the mouth' comes from." I asked some friends and they gave me an accurate answer.

This is not a criticism of the games played, in any way. I enjoyed watching the games, but I don't really care who wins (despite the shit talking, seriously it just makes it more fun).

I've now seen a few reports, including one on The Daily Show, about how the world cup is not really helping South Africa. Apparently Fifa has restricted where the local venders can sell -along with other inconveniences.

This criticism is just asinine. Fifa is not a charity. Fifa spent millions on and in South Africa, so of course they want the best spot to sell their products. And South Africa bid on the world cup. Do they know what it means to "bid?" South Africa said "we have or will make the facilities to host the world cup."