The Campaign – Or, The Biggest Loser

For many years/films I completely disliked Will Ferrell on screen because it seemed that he played every role with the same over-the-top hyper-enthusiasm (see: Old School, Semi Pro, Step Brothers, Wedding Crashers, Talladega Nights, most SNL appearances).  But when Jon Favreau directed him in Elf, Ferrell showed that – with the right director – there was…

Your Weekend Horoscopes 1/26

Aries That cigarette you’re holding will finally be your last one, but it’s not because you’re quitting. ______________________________________ Taurus At least you’ll still have the other two children. ______________________________________ Gemini  Sorry, but statistically, someone has to drown. ______________________________________ Cancer For your whole life you’ve called her “Mom.” That’s about to change. ______________________________________ Leo “What goes up must…

Why Advertising People Are Annoying

Not only do I love sports, but I’m one of those people who take sports too seriously.  For example, it’s not a secret that my favorite sports team of all sports teams is the New York Yankees.  Their uniforms do NOT have names on the back, but sporting goods stores regularly sell Yankees jerseys WITH…

– philly sucks

I grew up five minutes from New York City.  In literally five minutes, you could be through the Lincoln Tunnel and into Manhattan.  It took us a little longer as kids because we had to take the NJ transit train from the Ridge Road station in Lyndhurst to Hoboken for $1.35, then a 50 cent PATH train…