My friend Jenfer bartends at the Country Club. This is a relatively new job for her, but she loves it. It also has its perks (like eating off the Sunday buffet for free). The other night they had a guest Chef that was an expert in preparing wild game. Jenfer was so proud of herself. The patrons were getting her to try the entrees before they would eat it! She couldn't wait for me to tell Jimmy what she had eaten....
rattlesnake and rabbit sausage
antelope quesadillas
elk (at first I typed elf - gross) flank steak
New Zealand stag - she said was gamie tasting (hey Flight of the Conchords are from NZ)
yellow fin tuna (not that unusual - have sushi)
and finally - tear, sigh - kangeroo served in chunks with like a soy terriaki sauce
I am not sure I could have tried the last one...
Friday, November 7, 2008
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Wilhelm Scream
Ok - thanks Kevin, now I am going to have to say "That's some bad hat Harry," and then follow it with the Wilhelm scream "Aaaarhhhg."
My friend Kevin sent this:
LOL! I'm a freak when it comes to movie trivia and quotes and love this little nugget of info. Thanks for tying that reference to Jaws! Have you ever heard of the Wilhelm Scream? It originated from a cowboy/western movie in the 50's and was recorded as a sound effect of a guy screaming in pain after being shot by an arrow (the character's name was Wilhem). It's a very unique and identifiable scream and was resurrected in 1977 by it's use in Star Wars. Now, directors add it to movies and TV shows as a tounge-in-cheek homage. Here's a montage of it's use:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdbYsoEasio
It's sounds dorky, but we get great enjoyment when we're watching TV and suddenly and surprising hear the Wilhelm Scream in a show or movie.
So now, I will be listening for this distinct scream and get a laugh!
My friend Kevin sent this:
LOL! I'm a freak when it comes to movie trivia and quotes and love this little nugget of info. Thanks for tying that reference to Jaws! Have you ever heard of the Wilhelm Scream? It originated from a cowboy/western movie in the 50's and was recorded as a sound effect of a guy screaming in pain after being shot by an arrow (the character's name was Wilhem). It's a very unique and identifiable scream and was resurrected in 1977 by it's use in Star Wars. Now, directors add it to movies and TV shows as a tounge-in-cheek homage. Here's a montage of it's use:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdbYsoEasio
It's sounds dorky, but we get great enjoyment when we're watching TV and suddenly and surprising hear the Wilhelm Scream in a show or movie.
So now, I will be listening for this distinct scream and get a laugh!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Poor Cleaning Guy
Poor cleaning guy....he is not our regular person (thank goodness because they are WEIRD!) and this building is really confusing. You have to pass through one of several sets of glass doors to get into the heart of the building where the offices are...at times it can be confusing if you aren't used to it. Well, he has just cleaned the glass door outside of my office for the 3rd time! It's not funny, but it kind of is in a mean way!
I mean come on...He has looked at me in my pink sweater all three times. After the second time you would think he would just turn around and walk away. I wonder if he wants to borrow my compass? (Jeez, I am going to hell)
I mean come on...He has looked at me in my pink sweater all three times. After the second time you would think he would just turn around and walk away. I wonder if he wants to borrow my compass? (Jeez, I am going to hell)
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
That's some bad hat Harry
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8472541286401891457&hl=en
OK - Can't stop saying it....about drove Rachel and Jimmy crazy with it at dinner Saturday. Rachel and I were watching "Jaws" on Friday. During one scene, the old man of the town (with saggy boobs) comes up to Chief Brody on the beach and is making fun of how the chief won't go in the water. Chief Brody looks at him and then looks at his silly bathing cap on his head and then says....ARE YOU READY....HERE IT IS.... "That's some bad hat, Harry."
I love it!!!! If you have ever noticed, there is a TV show production company (logo above) that has this saying as it's logo. After "House" goes off (on Tuesday night on FOX at 7:00) a shoe stomps on something and then you hear "That's some bad hat, Harry." Now we know where it comes from, and that was exactly what Rayray said the other night. Click on the link above to see the scene from Jaws....loving me some Chief Brody!
OK - Can't stop saying it....about drove Rachel and Jimmy crazy with it at dinner Saturday. Rachel and I were watching "Jaws" on Friday. During one scene, the old man of the town (with saggy boobs) comes up to Chief Brody on the beach and is making fun of how the chief won't go in the water. Chief Brody looks at him and then looks at his silly bathing cap on his head and then says....ARE YOU READY....HERE IT IS.... "That's some bad hat, Harry."
I love it!!!! If you have ever noticed, there is a TV show production company (logo above) that has this saying as it's logo. After "House" goes off (on Tuesday night on FOX at 7:00) a shoe stomps on something and then you hear "That's some bad hat, Harry." Now we know where it comes from, and that was exactly what Rayray said the other night. Click on the link above to see the scene from Jaws....loving me some Chief Brody!
Nightmare Before Christmas on DVD!!!!!
Rachel and I were watching TV on Saturday and a commercial came on TV advertising the movie "Nightmare Before Christmas" on DVD. Now, as many of you know, this is Rachel's favorite movie of all time!!!!! Her bedroom used to be totally decorated in NBC, comforter, sheets, light switch, dolls, ornaments, jewelry, posters, clothes, etc. It really is a cute movie, and I enjoy watching it myself. Directed by Tim Burton, so you know it is quirky.
Anyway, she it pointing to the TV at the commercial and getting all excited. I am looking at her like "what?"
r: look, look, look Nightmare on DVD
l: so
r: you know how much I love that movie
l: I know, but you already have it
r: in vhs, but not DVD
l: yes you do, I bought you that for Christmas years ago
r: no you didn't
l: yes I did. It was in that coffin shaped box with the nightlight and some other things...a big special anniversary dvd gift set
r: unh-uh
l: yes it is
r: show me
So I proceed to go to her room and get the box set off of her shelf where it was proudly being displayed....well, you would have thought I gave her a million dollars! She was so happy - had no clue that she already had the movie (had actually had it for years). Does this point out the fact that she probably gets way to much for Christmas?
What bothered me then was the fact that she must have thought that her mom had not provided her with the movie she loved the most, years after it was released on DVD...what kind of mother does she think I am?
Monday, November 3, 2008
Crop Dusting
New one from Urban Dictionary - Rachel will love this....
Crop-dusting: Farting while walking; walking while farting
"I crop-dusted all the way down the isle at the grocery today."
Rayray? Remind you of anyone you know?
Crop-dusting: Farting while walking; walking while farting
"I crop-dusted all the way down the isle at the grocery today."
Rayray? Remind you of anyone you know?
Superstition #114
My Friend Jenfer's daughter Kadie is selling RADA knives for a fundraiser for DHS chorus to go to New York. I was glad to hear this because Rachel sold them in 5th grade and I love the ones I bought then. Needless to say I have ordered $70 worth from Kadie (if you are interested let me know - the peeler and tomato slicer are to die for!) I was going to get a set for Jamie as a wedding present, but Lynn said it was bad luck to give knives as presents. Well, you know me, I had to look that up so here it is.
Plus, I love superstitions...I think I will post one a week. (And the number 114 I just made up)
Happy Monday!
Love
"There is a folk lore or a superstition regarding the giving of a knife as a gift. If the knife is given to a friend, money must be exchanged as well. It is considered very bad luck to give someone a knife without exchanging money or the friendship will be cut by the knife. Because of this superstition, it is common that the gift of a knife will be given along with a penny, nickel or dime in the box with the knife so that the recipient can give back the coin, thereby saving the friendship from being severed by the giving of the sharp blade. The exact background of this superstition is unclear yet, even today most people will include a coin with the gift of a knife and request the coin be given back. The apparent view is that it is far better to be safe than sorry. "
Plus, I love superstitions...I think I will post one a week. (And the number 114 I just made up)
Happy Monday!
Love
"There is a folk lore or a superstition regarding the giving of a knife as a gift. If the knife is given to a friend, money must be exchanged as well. It is considered very bad luck to give someone a knife without exchanging money or the friendship will be cut by the knife. Because of this superstition, it is common that the gift of a knife will be given along with a penny, nickel or dime in the box with the knife so that the recipient can give back the coin, thereby saving the friendship from being severed by the giving of the sharp blade. The exact background of this superstition is unclear yet, even today most people will include a coin with the gift of a knife and request the coin be given back. The apparent view is that it is far better to be safe than sorry. "
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