It's Greek To Me.

 

I am not sure what "Occupy Wall Street" is all about, but I can't afford to go out and torch my car.  I need it to get to work tomorrow.  

These demonstrations have taken America away from the bigger stories.  For instance Nancy Grace's  rogue boob accidentally revealing itself on "Dancing With The Stars."  For the love of God, Nancy, what are you doing?  Making sure all your equipment is in order before heading out on stage should be a priority, and in your case, handled with the same delicate care as packing a parachute.  One mistake, and it's a long way down.  You may want to try to occupy more of your undergarments.

I don't believe the evidence of this crime scene will be investigated any time soon.  Most of the FBI's resources are tied up on  Scarlett Johansson fiasco, a case Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. would be proud of, I am sure.  The modern day Aphrodite was outraged when her account was allegedly hacked and her tasteful, so I have heard, nude self portraits went viral.  I am certain the brevity of Ms. Johansson's clothes will really hurt her future draw at the box office, the reason the villain is headed to prison for 121 years.  Nancy, if you want to stay on the air I would discourage you from calling his attorney...

 It looks like the turmoil in the World financial markets is not going to end anytime soon. Apparently, the plight of the free World is now collectively hedged on the survival of the Greek Economy.  I just can't see this ending well, unless of course, Harold Cain  gets the GOP nod, wins the US Presidency, and the former pizza magnet works a deal with Greece and Godfather's Pizza.  I believe a guy who ran the the 8th largest pizza chain is the most qualified of all the current candidates in the race.

Palin has bravely announced that she won't run.  Where's the fun in that?  She is likely going to winter, instead, with her hubby's boss, Hugo Chauvez in Venezuala.  Vladimir Putin can now go riding bare chested in the wilderness without Sarah watching him from her front porch...

Both S&P and Moody's recently upgraded Deimos the God of Fear, Dread, and Terror, and his twin-brother Phobus, God of Panic, to AAA+ while downgrading Hermes, the God of Finance to Junk Status in what is unfolding as a real Greek tragedy.  Hopefully, Hermes too has brother, "Shortsell,  The God of Hedge Fund trading," who will appear on Mount Olympus sometime soon.

 We can only hope that the Grecians don't have to hawk Mount Olympus to the Chinese to pay down their out of control debt.  I personally think, since the Greeks created the Olympic Games, we should  just call it even as stimulus packages are just the financial equivalent of doping...

Perhaps the European nations should go on Facebook and just "Friend" each other, as these summits don't seem to work.  What the G20 may want to do is is post a few pictures and threaten to "poke" each other instead.  It may be a modern solution to an age old problem.  To all you who bought gold, congratulations.  Betting against the ability of mankind to solve it's problems always looks like a sure bet. 

 Michael Moore or Momus, the American equivalent to the Greek God of Mockery, Blame, Ridicule, Scorn, Complaint and Stinging Criticism, is leading the charge to "Occupy Wall Street."  Now if whining and pissing was an Olympic event, the movie producer would be a ten-time gold medalist.  I am not sure he is aware that when the government takes over the capital or broadcasting system there is not a happy ending.  At least in America you can whine and piss, and make a ton of money at the same time....

 Tiger Woods was having a tough time last week after some guy ran through the crowd and tried to throw a wiener at him.   It's probably inconsequential to a guy who has been chased down by a scorned wife with his one iron at 2 am.  Tiger now knows that nothing good ever comes from throwing a wiener around, and the golfing God would probably be the first guy to admit it.  He did take a Zeus-like run at infidelity with similar results.  At least when Zeus cheated on his wife, Hera, She didn't smash the windows out of his new Escalade and sue him for a hundred million dollars.  Zeus instead found himself tied down to the couch, yelled for help, and his cousin Briareus was nearby so he came and helped him untie all the knots.  You would think his friend, Jasper Parnevik would have done the same, but instead Tiger's neighbor called the cops.  If I were Tiger, I would go hang out with John Daly for a year.  He actually followed me back on Twitter and we had a short chat.  He seems to be making the most of what I am sure is no easy life.

A-Rod,  the modern equivalent of Adonis but with a 35 million dollar a year salary,  went down swinging in the 9th to send the Yankees packing.  If I was a New Yorker I would be occupying Yankee Stadium...

I was asked on my last blog "Like A Rock" if my wife got her new vehicle after last summer's breakdown at the lake.  The answer is yes.  She does have a new a diesel, but not the one I would have chosen for her.  The truck I wanted to buy her was a Ford Diesel F-150.  It had everything you could ask for and she liked it; but after seeing Ford's truck commercial while watching the "National" she said, "No way."  Apparently Ford  boasts, "It has the stones to bring home the bacon...." I thought it was a stroke of genius to disenfranchise and eliminate 50 percent of the market.  If I was told to "Cinch up my panties and climb into an F-150," I might be a reluctant buyer as well.

 Anyway she got the Audi Q7 Diesel and loves it.

I can really pick a trend.  There is only three more years on my Roger's contract with this my third Blackberry... I can't type on that goofy IPhone electronic keyboard and being connected by RIM to the World 4 out of 7 days is probably enough...

 Sorry for the long delay between posts, but some of us capitalists actually do have to work... 

 

 

 

Comments

[Canuck Plumber]

Hahaha. Oh wow. I hear Germany "likes" Norway and France keeps poking Switzerland. Great read. Thanks.

[dan]

Thanks for the follow and comment Canuck Plumber. Much appreciated.

[Lori]

As I said on FB, I CANNOT believe I missed Nancy Grace's wardrobe malfunction. Heartbroken doesn't begin to express my emotional state. By the way, "pizza magnet" with regard to the latest bizzaro Republican presidential candidate - is this something to put on my fridge? Or did you mean magnate? And I am super-impressed with your erudition on the subject of Greek mythology. Once again, you had me LOLWTRDF.

[dan]

Thank you for the kind comment Lori and at the same time pointing out my literary demise.

"It's a damn poor mind that can think of only one way to spell a word!" Andrew Jackson.

Have a great weekend.

D.

[Lori]

Hardly demise... just a minor faux pas.

[Adventure Racing]

Thanks for sharing your insights here. :D

[dan]

Appreciate the comment.

[Nike Jordan Heels]

we are all gearing up to create new cards to send to friends and family. If you are anything like me, I always try to "outdo!!??" myself each year and that in itself can be very stressful. So I have tried to use the "KISS" technique for these next ones.

[Phyllis@Pacific-Dualies]

The way you look at different events makes for a great read. I loved this post where you criticised in a humorous way several items that you encountered. There are many situational comedians that do this, but only a few manage. My personal favourite is Michael McIntyre. The part which struck me the most is about you wife's vehicle. I agree with you there that some statements made in commercials really put you off buying the marketed item.

[Dan Fry]

Thank you for the comment Phylis.

Just a little different way of looking at the World. Fortunately I do not have to make my living at doing this....

I will look for Michael McIntyre and have a read. I appreciate you forwarding that.

I hope you will continue to read the blog. My latest was a bit trashy... But for the most part well received. "Back In The Saddle."

You can find me on Twitter @nowarranty and Facebook as well under Dan Fry or Humor Me.

Any success in writing this comes from word of mouth so hope you will pass it on to others who may enjoy!

Have a great week.

Dan :)