Now the other thing that took me aback was that these little things run in the neighborhood of 13 to 15k.  For about 3k more you can get a Civic, which is just a few mpg less than the SmartCar and people won’t point at you and call you a “tree huggin’ tool.”

Is the SmartCar really that Smart with only 2 seats?  Don’t worry, unless you’re a Hollywood big shot proving to everyone that reads People, that you’re “environmentally friendly,” you probably don’t need to worry about toting a bunch of friends along.  Something tells me that you’re on the lookout for a few friends, as you feel the need to drive something that screams “Hey world, look at me! I’m not worthless afterall!”

Although I do have to admit, that even with the great safety rating, I would pay some serious duckets to see a SmartCar get sideswiped by an F250.  You know, just for the fun of it!  Kinda the way I enjoyed watching King Kong Bundy take on that gaggle of midgets in WrestleMania 3.

Now on to some TV…

SNL was pretty good yesterday, and we got to see Justin Timberlake come on for a few spots.  First, let me say that I think if you met him, you’d probably need some Charmin cause he has to be a huge a-hole in person.  BUT, I would still hang out with him, cause damn he’s funny.  Not Ashton, I think I’m more important and cool than anyone else, but actually very quick and funny.  Too bad he had to bail on next week’s show.  Even worse, is that we get Tim McGraw hosting the show.  But hey, I’m sure Red Neck Hospital will be back.  But meanwhile, enjoy this JT clip…

(How many P’s are in nepotism?)

Really Will?  Does this really seem like a good idea?  I mean remaking a movie that was good and cultish, but not really a movie gem.  After all, I don’t remember Ralph Macchio pulling in the Oscar for this one.  Did you not see what happened with The Bad News Bears??

Also, its nice to see that Will is already casting his son in the lead.  Ummm…What about auditions Will?  There’s got to be something in those SAGG contracts about auditions.  Not to bragg, but my brother had the Ralph Macchio hair cut back in the day, complete with the razored off sideburns.  I think he should be considered.  He can do a pretty mean crane kick too.  I mean, granted its not on a boat mooring on the beach, but he gets some pretty good extension.  Plus, he ain’t afraid to take a round house to the face or get his legged swept by a bad ass named Johnny.  But I guess because you two don’t share DNA, he ain’t gonna the job is he?

But hey, I’m sure Jaden will do just fine.  After all, he’s had all those great movies that aren’t starring or produced by you!  Ooops!  That’s right, without you, he’s just another (What’s that kids name from Jerry McGuire?)  Exactly.

Then Stewie tried to get “New Brian” pissed off by uttering the infamous “Cool Whhip” comment to no avail.  An obvious call back from a classic Brian and Stewie argument.

But this got me thinking of other things Family Guy needs to revist, so here are my Top 5 Family Guy Recalls.

#5 GREASED UP DEAF GUY

Where has he been?  I believe the last time I saw him he was running through Mort Goldman’s Pharmacy.  It’s such an odd and random character that can easily be inserted into basically any scene.  Plus, it seems like Marlee Matlin is getting picked on way more and she’s not nearly as funny or greasy.

#4 BRUCE CENTRIC EPISODE

C’Mon we all need a little more Bruce!

#3 BLUE HARVEST SEQUEL

In the words of Peter Griffin: “Really?” You’re going to give us a great episode like that and not follow it up with homages to Empire and Jedi?  I mean, it would be classic if they had the gay guy be the voice of Jabba.  “Oh, look what I got here.  A girl in chains.  Mmmm….I should like that, but I don’t.”  Just ticks me off we haven’t seen more sequels or prequels.

#2 An Adam West Centric Episode

Not really a call back, but Mayor West is just ridiculous, borderline redonkulous.  He needs his own episode.

#1 The Novel

The best Stewie/Brian moment was when Stewie went on and on about Brian and his novel.  They’ve called back to it before, but to me it never gets old!  I did like how Lois ripped into him about his novel being a rip off of Iron Eagle.  Good stuff.

So that’s what I want to see, anything you guys are itching for??

BTW, sorry for the long delay.  Let’s just say life can suck.  But the Deuce is back people, so rejoice!

*Season 2 of Mad Men is absolutely fantastic!  Who wouldn’t love to be Don Draper?  Actually, if I had to be anybody from the show it would be his white hair, slick boss (I believe it’s Roger Sterling, but it could be Cooper).  Needless to say, its quality television and the type of show that the big networks should focus on making.

*If you have an iphone, the world’s best application is Photoswap.  Basically, you snap a picture and it automatically swaps it with another picture taken somewhere in the world.  You’re then given the option of replying to that picture.  I’ve actually had some pretty funny conversations with it and was even introduced to a rather “voyerific” couple.  It is really addicting and has become the hit of lunch time at my school.

*I’ve watched 3 movies today.  First was Cable Guy, which I swear is funnier every time I see it.  I hated it at first, but its really grown on me.  Then I watched No Country For Old Men.  Absolutely brilliant, but I hated the ending.  But its a Cohen Bros. film so I expect that!  Finally, I watched Own The Night.  I loved this movie, it was a great cop flick.  Plus Phoenix and Walhberg are the two biggest badasses in Hollywood.   I think I would most want to be Walhberg, maybe its because of the “good vibrations” or the fact that he’s small and doesn’t take shit from anyone!

*Tina Fey is going to play Sarah Palin on SNL.  Good call, but something tells me that Kristen Wiig must have really sucked big time at playing her if they’re going back to Fey to play her.

*Has anyone used the Comcast Tivo?  I’m dying to know if its worth the upgrade.

*I’m reading a book right now called “Lies My History Teacher Told Me.”  It’s been very fascinating, like did you know that Helen Keller was a socialist?  Also, she once lost her hand while driving.  She tried to read the Stop sign while going 50 mph!!!  Hi-Ohhhh!!!!!

*Started watching Season 2 of Mad Men.  Absolutely a fantastically creative and well put together show.  There is really nothing not to like about this show and if you haven’t watched, turn off House of Payne and go and catch up.  One of the best dramas on TV.

*There will only be one more season of Flight of the Conchords.  THIS SUCKS!!!!  I’d rather wait 2 years so that they can get top notch songs than have them rush for every year.  Is that so much to ask??  But as Jermaine might say “2 minutes in Heaven is better than 1 minute”

*I downloaded Google’s new web browser: Chrome.  Good, but not great.  I don’t really see the need to abandon Firefox….yet!

*Big ups to the McCain clan for truly vetting VP Palin.  Gees cause apparently conservatives truly embrace teenage Moms.  I personally know a ton of white collar people that supported Jaime Lynn Spears.

*Let me preface this with “I usually vote Republican” but Obama’s speech was truly amazing.  I also think that Michelle Obama may be more impressive than him.

*The White Plains, NY train station is a straight up dump.  This has nothing to do with TV, but everything to do with the smell of emissions and stagnant water penetrating your soul.

*If you have an iphone, the program “Simplicity” is a MUST download.

*We’re just a few weeks away from the start of a new TV season!!!  I think this will be 30 Rock’s prime year.

*The guy that does all the movie voice overs died today.  James Earl Jones would seem to be a fitting replacement.

*Is there a better store than Costco or Borders?  If so, I haven’t found it!

So I see one of these infamous Pro-Active Solution Ads.  You know the stuff, it turns Jessica Simpson from disgusting over priced under talented singer into Tony Romo’s gal pal.

But it got me thinking.  What happened to Stridex and Oxy?  Don’t the kids “Oxycute” these blackheads anymore?  All of a sudden today’s teens are too good for the alcohol drenched Stridex pads that made your face feel like the Hindenburg when you got through with them.  I bet you if they had ads with Jennie Garth touting the beauty of Stridex pads the sales would increase by at least 3%.  Think about it.

So down with “solutions” and bring back the burning zit pads that did nothing!!!!

For instance, I was at my local Kia dealership checking out a ‘99 Kia Sportage.  I only buy vintage cars.  So the dealor told me the price was about $1500.  I told him “Whoa Kyle, I don’t have that kind of money, who do you think I am, Conway Twitty?”
OR
When I went to a local pub and asked the bar keep for a “Conway Twitty on the Rocks.”  He asked what it was and I said it’s like a Shirley Temple, but instead of 7Up you use Sprite.

OK, so neither of those events happened or make any logical sense, but I do think the name is funny, as are some of these vintage Conway Twitty images.

Also, if you haven’t watched Flight of the Conchords, YOU MUST!!! Here are the 3 best songs from the show.  And as Lavar Burton’s kid friends would say on Reading Rainbow: “But you don’t have to take my word for it.” (but really, you should!)

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