At a meeting of the Quick staff a few days ago, one of my colleagues made the point that the media had been too hard on Britney Spears in recent months. And I was inclined to agree -- let's face it, she's been through a lot. The divorce, the head-shaving, the rehab, the wild-eyed umbrella attack on an unsuspecting automobile. Maybe we should all just leave the poor woman alone.
So I will. Just as soon as I show you this photo of her apparently sniffing a book while exiting a gas-station restroom.
If you haven't been training for Sunday's PrairieMan tri at Joe Pool Lake, how about trying the Freedom Run next Tuesday at AT&T Plaza at American Airlines Center? It is held in recognition of the Sept. 11 attacks and benefits the Dallas police. The 5K and the mile run start at 6:30, and there's a concert afterward by Le Freak. That's right, as in Le Freak, C'est Chic. Not sure what that has to do with running, but I'm sure it'll be a good time.
Got a passive-aggressive note from a neighbor, co-worker or roommate?
Post it at passiveaggressivenotes.com, which showcases a parade of highly entertaining notes anonymous people have received from others, such as ...
"Many thanks to whoever opened up a package that was addressed to me, and stole $19 worth of cat food. Opening up someone else's mail is a federal offense. I hope your cat chokes on the food."
Or the tiff between two female roommates over hideous placemats and interior decorating: "... This house sometimes feels like it is full of your stuff while mine is crammed in my bedroom."
And wow, the hilarious demands of a fed-up college guy who's sick of finding his dormmates' hair everywhere in the shower.
We of the house of Quick proudly designate the sixth day of September “Strangely Irritating Voices Day.” Why? Because it’s the day Rosie Perez turns 43 (“BEELY! GOD MADE ME OLD. HOW COOD HE DO DAT?”). Also, Macy Gray is 37 (“I tryy to blow tha candles out but I can’t, cuz I’m outta breath and I crumble …”) And that sound-effects dude from the esteemed Police Academy film collection is 49 (“Bloop! Bleep bleep bleep! I’m funny!”). Could you imagine all those people in the same room without shedding a few tears?
Others expecting e-cards today include Jeff Foxworthy, Foxy Brown and Roger Waters. There are jokes for all of them, but that's what you're here for. Comment away.
Dallas' gay community is gearing up for the Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade later this month. But the boyfriend pointed out something quite important last night: Who scheduled Dallas' gay pride parade for the same day as the primetime Emmy Awards?
Why does Apple have to make every cool song sound creepy, as in "We're slowly taking over the world, but aren't you just so happy about it?" The TV spot for the new squarish iPod Nano features the song "1234" by Canadian band Feist. It's a breathy, lighthearted, running-through-sunflowers kind of song but still slightly ominous. Aside from the music (which is what iPod ads are all about, right?), the commercial is easily recognizable as Apple -- hypnotizing. Has anyone played these commercials backwards yet?
After reading yet another They Might Be Giants MySpace bulletin about the dozens of cities they'll be hitting on their upcoming tour and not seeing Dallas, I shot them back a message. "What, you can play Durham and Grand Rapids, but not Dallas?"
I got an answer back: "Probably Feb or March!" Hooray!
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