10.12.2006

Random Facts and Thoughts....

For this week's edition of RANDOM FACTS and THOUGHTS, my ramblings go all over the place, so strap yourself in and enjoy the ride.

RAW DATA (significant and otherwise)

*7% of the U.S. population lives in NYC, yet has 23% of the country's psychiatrists.

*It took rescuers 50 hours to save a 5-year-old boy who had fallen into a deep hole, during which time Indian bookies took in $33 million in bets on whether or not he would survive.

*Estimated value of Wonder Bread's screen time in the film Talledega Nights: $100 Million Dollars. How much did it cost them: $0.00. (Will Ferrell thought it would be funny to have Wonder Bread sponsor fictional driver Ricky Bobby, and they did it without charging a product-placement fee).

*How Cosmopolitan readers would react if they found their mate's porn stash: 12% would force the man to choose between them and their collection. 32% would just be upset that the man is hiding something. 56% would suggest they look at the stuff together.

*41% of Americans in a recent poll said that they usually or always feel stressed, and 78% wish they had more free time. What's alarming: Those polled were kids ages 9-13.

*Amount Americans spent on golf equipment last year: 3.5 billion dollars. Amount Americans spent on hunting and firearms: 3.4 billion dollars.

source: Playboy Magazine


WHAT'S UP WITH THAT???

Every once in awhile i'll come across a fashion statement that rubs me the wrong way. The latest incarnation of this is the return of the leggings. When this fashion faux paus originated in the Eighties, it sucked. It was supposed to be a casual, comfortable wear for ladies, but all it did was point out the flaws that each individual has. Now it's back and it's just as annoying as it was then. Makes me wanna scream! Where's the sexiness in that? Help me to understand.




Ladies, please, don't do this to yourselves. I know you wanna look like one of those female celebs and be trendy and all, but sometimes, trendy simply doesn't work. And in this case, IT DOES NOT WORK!!!! I'm going to go out on a limb here and speak up for the masses. DON'T DO IT! If you walk by a group of guys and they look like they are checking you out.... they are, but probably for the wrong reasons. So do yourself a favor. When you are walking by H & M and there's a sale on black leggings, ignore the twitch in your hand to reach for it and keep walking. You'll thank me in the long run. Folks, am I wrong? Enlighten me....

And finally, I want to send out my condolences to the Lidle family on their tragic loss in that horrific plane accident yesterday on NYC's Upper East Side. Condolences also go out to the families who were affected by that tragic plane crash. Bizarre stuff.


Gotta split.


NUFF SAID

4 comments:

Diarrhea of the Mouth said...

oh god no leggings for this chick. nothing like showing off allthe flaws in ur legs and ass for the world to see. i just like my jeans. i dont even own sweatpants, this asian doesn't do leggings.

Anonymous said...

It's refreshing to see that 12 year old girls are a) commenting on your blog and b) not compelled to use all of the letters on the keyboard.

I h8 when they write like that on ur blog! lol! romflol! romflolkcigcy! :( ;) :-()

Phain said...

sadly enough, i owned leggings back then but i am reformed and refuse to purchase them for me or my daughter. "just say no" is my motto. another good one is "just because they make it in your size doesn't mean you have to buy/wear it." it only leads to reactions such as "eww."

B to the... said...

Leggings? Just one more thing to take off before you get the broad in the sack. No, we need no panties and the warm-up pants with the buttons down the sides, that's pimpin B to the... style!