Vapid!

So we've all heard of people being "deep", "thick-headed", "so last year", "obtuse"....etc, etc, etc...

These types of words worm their way into the mainstream media, and eventually become common words or phrases we end up using on a daily basis.....until the next great buzz word comes along.

Ok, I wouldn't exactly call some of them great, but they're words.....and they buzz around our lives for a while.

So what's the next buzz word that will invade our placid, boring vocabulary, and make our sentences sparkle with the light of a thousand bright stars?

I believe it is "vapid".

Vapid? What the hell is vapid?

Well dictionary.com describes vapid in the following way:
–adjective
1. lacking or having lost life, sharpness, or flavor; insipid; flat: vapid tea.
2. without liveliness or spirit; dull or tedious: a vapid party; vapid conversation.

The main reason why I believe this is the next buzz word, is that for the last two days, I have heard this word used on two seperate television shows.

Now hearing a word two days in a row shouldn't necessarily make it the next buzz word.

That's true.

But previous to these last two days, I had heard this word probably a total of 4 times in my entire life!

Maybe it's where I was brought up. Maybe the calibre of people I hang around with don't have the best of vocabularies. Maybe I hadn't heard of this word until I was well into my 20's!! :)

Whichever way you look at it, this word has cropped up twice in two days, on popular television shows, on network TV!!

This isn't coincidence. The writers of these shows probably hang out together in coffee shops or night clubs, and they talk. They talk about their shows, and drop new vocabulary like it was yesterday's rancid milk (sounded good, not sure what that meant...hehe).

Ok that sounded like I have a grudge against TV show writers, but I don't.

But bark my words, "vapid" is soon to inundate our lives like.....like a.....well like a new buzz word.

Look for it, listen for it, and come back and tell me about it.



And here's some YouTube videos to take us out......

These are 2 videos from Homestarrunner.com (funny stuff, I love that site)

Strong Bad - ISP


Trogdor



And lastly, a video I find rather funny, but some of you will hate me for laughing at. But since we don't know each other, it doesn't much matter if you hate me for it.

Allison from Intervention (It feels like I'm walking on sunshine)

Dogs and Cats Living Together......

I know that plagerism is n't very good. But if you admit to using someone else's words, does that still count?

Ah well, ultimately we all plagerise to some degree, this post will just be quite a bit more than most of the time.

Here are some funny items from other people's blogs:


New Breeds Recognized by the AKC

Collie + Lhasa Apso = Collapso, a dog that folds up for easy transport
Spitz + Chow Chow = Spitz-Chow, a dog that throws up a lot
Pointer + Setter = Poinsetter, a traditional Christmas pet
Great Pyrenees + Dachshund = Pyradachs, a puzzling breed
Pekingnese + Lhasa Apso = Peekasso, an abstract dog
Irish Water Spaniel + English Springer Spaniel =Irish Springer, a dog fresh and clean as a whistle
Labrador Retriever + Curly Coated Retriever = Lab Coat Retriever, the choice of research scientists
Newfoundland + Basset Hound = Newfound Asset Hound, a dog for financial advisors
Terrier + Bulldog = Terribull, a dog that makes awful mistakes
Bloodhound + Labrador = Blabador, a dog that barks incessantly
Malamute + Pointer = Moot Point, owned by....oh, well, it doesn't matter anyway
Collie + Malamute = Commute, a dog that travels to work
Deerhound + Terrier = Derriere, a dog that's true to the end
Bull Terrier + Shitzu = Oh, never mind....



The Dog’s Diary:

8:00 AM - Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 AM - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 AM - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30 AM - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
12:00 PM - Milk bones! My favorite thing!
1:00 PM - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00 PM - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 PM - Dinner! My favorite thing!
7:00 PM - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 PM - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
11:00 PM - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!



The Cat’s Diary:

Day 983 of my captivity.

My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.

They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.

The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an Attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet. Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates my capabilities. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a “good little hunter” I am. Bastards!

There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of “allergies.” I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage.

Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow, but at the top of the stairs.

I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and Snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released, and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously Retarded.

The bird must be an informant. I observe him communicate with the Guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an Elevated Cell, so he is safe.

For now.




And.....some vids for no apparent reason.....


Lip Dub: Journey's Don't Stop Believing - by Julia Allison (She Rocks Hard)

Lip Dub: Journey's Don't Stop Believing from Julia Allison on Vimeo.


Lip Dub: Birdhouse in Your Soul - by Julia Allison


Lip Dub: Birdhouse in Your Soul from Julia Allison on Vimeo.

Anonymous Self Identification

So being anonymous has it's advantages, as well as it's drawbacks.

I don't have to worry about people making fun of my grammar in real life, but I also can't really let you all into my life entirely.

Maybe one day I will come out of the preverbial blogger-closet, but for now, anonymity will be where I dwell.

That said, why not give you a little peek into the blogger-closet?

What about me?

Well let's see.....

I force myself to be a morning person.
I spend far too much on coffee in the mornings.
I am a procrastinator.
I love books.
I love pens, and must always have a lot of them around.
I love being in Office Depot, the plethora of supplies make me happy.
Bacon = happiness
My new laptop cost more than I should have spent.
Dogs....not cats.
Breakfast food is good any time of the day.
I am happy where I work.....with the job, the people, and the flexibility.
The only food I really don't care for is beets (in the jar).
I am a natural athlete, and pick up any sport fairly easily.
I am somewhere between an Athiest, and an Agnostic.
I've realized that doing good things, does make you feel good inside.
I am a good liar.
I have a slight laundry fetish.
I think I am a good driver.



That's enough for now. I'll add to the list another day.


Now for the mindless ending you always look forward to:














I love this one...

PVR/DVR-itis

The road to recovery starts with admitting you have a problem.

I have a problem.

Nope, not recovered yet. There has to be more to that saying than just admitting something.

Well, my problem is my addiction.

Yes I am an addict.

I am addicted to my PVR!

I also have PVR-Record-O-Phobia (the fear that I will not have enough room on my PVR to record my programs, as well as the fear of not wanting to delete any programs, because I might want to actually watch one of them again some time).

That in itself is a little liberating. But it doesn't solve my problem.

Come to think of it, I'm not so sure there is a solution to my problem.....other than selling my PVR.


ha ha ha ha ha ha,....ok let's get back to reality.



I can see down the road I will be upgrading to PVR's with bigger and bigger hard drives. Will it ever end?

I do have a couple movies (still saved on my PVR) I watch at least once per week. And no, I will not divulge the titles of these movies. They are not the cream of the crop as movies go, and none of them have been nominated for any sort of awards to my knowledge.
They do make me laugh though. So they will not be erased.


In addition to the problems listed above, I also cannot find enough time to actually sit down and watch all the programs I have recorded. So inevitably I delete shows which are a few weeks old and I really cannot see myself watching at this point.

It's strange though.....when those shows were airing, I was all excited and setting up the recording. But now, I can simply erase them with just a few clicks on the remote. Out of sight, out of mind I suppose. I won't know what would have been good about those shows npw that they are gone.


Also today I don't feel like finishing thoughts off in any way shape or form. This post has lost my interest, so it;s ending....



Here's some videos.....

Grand Theft Auto 4 Video Review - Exclusive!!! (Xbox 360)



Grand Theft Auto 4 Review



GTA 4 TRAILER Grand Theft Auto IV Official Trailer 5



Office Party Drunk Girl Owned by her boss!



REDNECK GAMES



Laterz
AH

Status Quo-tes

Here is a list of Facebook status updates from various folks:

- Jon is allergic to metaphors.
- Stephanie is thinking that she has the worst luck in the world.
- Heather is Happy and Playful as always :)
- Camille is almost back to normal.
- Andrew is America (and so can you!)
- Lindsay is crazy....that's right.
- Sally is tired.. tired of sneezing.
- Mandy is finished with you.
- Todd is watchin his little pumpkin play!
- Jared is moving on.
- Shawn is nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, as of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.
- Alexandra is absolutely zonked.
- Candy is freaking about how much money she just spent on furniture.
- Terril is looking forward to the weekend. Is it here yet?
- AnnMarie is freezing!
- Stephen is angry at the Vikings ... were all those violent raids REALLY necessary?
- Andrew is pretty much jobless and still getting paid. He is a king among men.
- Lindsay is a loser.
- Kelly is a pain in the ass!!
- Cyd is wanting her muses to stop being wankers.
- Kim is making cupcakes - EVERYONE likes cupcakes!!!
- Trish is going to see the Dinosaurs!!
- Breanne is working while Mike eats a donut. What's wrong with that picture?
- Maria is so so sad.......
- Alexandra is busy trying to make sense of it all.
- Mia is just not sure anymore.
- Ashley is at the no pants party.
- Kim is desperately in need of a good night's sleep . . . . and a few other things.
- Adrienne is mad at Sears. Fuck Sears!
- Jill is sad because she lost a very dear friend far too soon.
- Neal is finding that Stina Nordenstam's voice makes an ideal soundtrack to evening snowfall... :-).
- Henry is an idiot for giving it another try.
- Kris is all like "hakuna matata bitches."
- Victoria is whatever.
- Matthew is mayking planes WOOOSH.
- Ashleigh is stressed.
- Andrijko is shoveling snow for the next 6 months. Yipee.
- Sonia is sniffly and coughy and generally all around feeling yucky!
- Jeremy is sick again. wtf.
- Armin is somewhere!
- Mike is contemplatin mah super eval plan...
- David is Is happy he got the newest scooter cd and is Jumping All Over The World!!!!!
- Scott is probably going to SNAP any minute now.
- Catherine is the proud owner of a new fresh Christmas Tree.
- Amanda is in need of neocitran, stat.
- Stacy is . counting the sleeps till Santa comes!!
- Dave is learning as he goes!
- Jaime says l'habitant
- Ashley is destined to only ever fall in love with fictional men.
- Jon is sad that his fingertips are melting :(
- Olesia is getting ready for opening night!
- Jason is working on "the project."
- Sheldene is numb...
- James is preparing to litter.


And as always, some totally unrelated videos (and since I am in a foul mood, the videos are not very tasteful at all.....be warned):

I Love Noodles


The Original Joke


Anyone Seen My Dignity


Superjerk Saves The day


Laterz
AH