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Double Plus Butter, Double Plus Un-Butter

Posted on 2010/12/29 by chaircrusher

A new product at my Supermarket is called “Move Over Butter.” I thought this was so hilarious I bought some. OK on toast but not as good a butter replacement for cooking as Smart Balance. In researching a post about … Continue reading →

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In Praise of “A Charlie Brown Christmas”

Posted on 2010/12/12 by chaircrusher

This post has been making the rounds this week and I had to respond. Not so much because it needs defending, but because I believe this post fundamentally misunderstands Peanuts and A Charlie Brown Christmas. “F*ck You, Charlie Brown.” Poor … Continue reading →

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Subway says Pepperoni Makes You Gay

Posted on 2010/05/10 by chaircrusher

The fuck? Watching this commercial makes my brain hurt: If I understand the scenario, two guys are eating sandwiches at a Subway restaurant. They enthuse about the flavor-enhancing qualities of adding pepperoni to a sandwich. They are then launched into … Continue reading →

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He watches Project Runway so I don’t have to

Posted on 2010/05/06 by chaircrusher

My Brother Ian, Preaching on the value of Niceness Among The Ambitious “…you’re never going to sell a book entitled “The REAL Secret: The Universe Doesn’t CARE What You Want” but I’ve seen enough nice guys (and girls) finish first … Continue reading →

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Dana Carvey, Unfunny Racist Motherfucker

Posted on 2010/03/12 by chaircrusher

I had the misfortune to catch Dana Carvey for a minute on the Tonight Show last night. Check the second video at that link where he comes across with his Ching Chong squinty Chinese voice and Kwiki-Mart-grade Indian accent. Can … Continue reading →

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Old Spice — Best Ads on TV?

Posted on 2010/02/17 by chaircrusher

Harry Allen posted about this, but it’s too good not to share. This ad is the culmination of the barmy series of ads that started with Bruce Campbell singing “Hungry Like A Wolf.” Not only are the ads really funny, … Continue reading →

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TV Advert Volume: Threat or Menace (PS APPLE STFU)

Posted on 2009/12/15 by chaircrusher

This article got mentioned on Slashdot, and just last night I was bitching to M. about how commercials are louder than programs. I like how the FCC responded to complaints saying there was ‘no fair way’ to define loudness. Apparently, … Continue reading →

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Dear Local TV Weathermen: Fuck Right Off MKay?

Posted on 2009/06/19 by chaircrusher

Jebus — every time there’s bad weather in Iowa, they preempt network shows for local weather dudes to gabble on and on while they fiddle with their fancy weather displays.  JUST PUT A WARNING IN THE CORNER OF THE SCREEN … Continue reading →

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