I was sitting here watching Fox News, don’t ask me why Fox News of all channels, but anyway, I glanced down to read the ticker going across the screen when something caught my eye. Apparently, the FDA is asking the makers of the popular erectile dysfunction drugs to add a warning to the labels letting the, uh, unfortunate know that taking the drugs may cause hearing loss. Now I’m not a doctor, and it’s been a while since I saw a man naked, but the ear and the penis are no where near each other. Unless, of course he bends over then this is a whole ‘nother story. Since most men would cut their right arms off to get an erection and hump something- I doubt losing their hearing in one ear will matter much.
Oh and here is the article if you have any questions: Fox News
Hearing Loss, Or An Erection?
One Tip On Becoming A Unique Blogger.
This subject has been festering like a boil on my ass, (not that I have boils on my ass), for about a year. With any new and exciting leap in social technology comes experts, those who proclaim they know what it takes to be successful and if you don’t follow their advice, you will be ostracized and ridiculed.
Think back to your childhood. Days spent on the playground, separated into groups: Those who were cool and those who were, well, less cool. The less cool kids were called names and accused of having cooties because they marched to the beat of their own drummer. No concrete reason other than being different. But guess what? As I’ve aged I have realized-those un-cool kids? Are the kids I remember. The boy who farted and picked his nose in the corner is now a very successful software developer. The girl we all thought was dirty and greasy has a family, with a nice house and a husband who adores her.
Now, let’s return to blogging. Blogging is not unlike a school playground. On one side we have a group of self-proclaimed A-listers who dish out advice on a daily basis on what it takes to become successful. “Do this, do that, don’t do this, don’t do that,” and you’ll be close to where I am when it comes to blogging greatness. On the other side we have bloggers like myself-who enjoy entertaining readers by writing about what we know best-the odd happenings in our every day lives. I read one post recently, which gave a list of reasons why a blog might be considered bad. The tip which stuck a cord with me? “Don’t be personal.” What? Does this mean as bloggers we should spew out the same information only with different wording? Because this is exactly what I am seeing more and more of. The almighty dollar at it’s best-because if you are not making several thousand dollars a month from your blog, then, I’ll be damned you aren’t successful. Says who? I’ve made money from this blog-not several thousand dollars in a month, but enough to say I’m extremely proud of what I have accomplished. And I did it all by being myself.
Oh, the tip on being a unique blogger? Be yourself. Write about the things you know and don’t follow the crowd because the crowd isn’t going to let you in. I would rather have thousands of different readers a week than one group who offers little new insight into anything. Keep on blogging- I’ll read, even when others don’t.
Rednecks Like Halloween Too.
Just when I thought nothing could surpass the time I saw a redneck in spandex biking shorts and a flannel shirt along comes Halloween. Halloween costumes, that is. During my daily Google image search for anything redneck related, I came across a site offering Halloween costumes, unusual costumes, or if you’re a redneck, every-day wear. The following image may or may not be safe for work- I’m not quite sure since well, you be the judge:
First things first. The guy “modeling” the costume looks a little too happy to have a sheep strapped to his waist. Now, I’m not sure which era this sheep um, lover is from, but I assure you we no longer wear long johns with the little butt flap. Ok, well, at least no one I know, all of my friends like a challenge when trying to get to the goods. And is that hay he has in his mouth? Does it come with the costume, or would I have to provide my own? I’m just curious, ya know.
Shakespeare Fans Stumbling Across My Blog?
Since I’m becoming a stats whore again, I check daily on the outrageous search phrases people use. “Maxine cartoons” is still at the top of the list, but lo and behold, this morning I took a peek- someone was looking for the quote, “Out out, Damn spot!”, which is of course, from Macbeth. I remember in 11th grade, I think it was, when we read Macbeth and cracking up because we were allowed to say “damn” in school. Why do quotes from Shakespeare plays make me giggle? Take this one for instance, “”Give me my robe, put on my crown; I have Immortal longings in me.”
The first person to comment with the person and the play the quote comes from wins, well nothing but recognition for being able to Google.
