You've Got My Vote!

I've finally got something to look forward to for the Presidential Election now that Comedy Central pundit Stephen Colbert has thrown his hat in the ring (although only in the wonderful state of South Carolina). It's pretty hard to stomach any of the current crop of White House wannabees, but the master of 'truthiness' offers a refreshing view of just about any topic you can throw at him. I'm going to print up some Fan-ta-sticks and bang away in the hopes that he will extend his proposal to the other 49 states. Giuliani doesn't stand a chance!

Bummer

Oh, well, the beloved Phils choked like you read about... the Eagles are consistently coming up small... what do we have to look forward to here in beautiful South Jersey? Halloween, that's what! Or not. It's the yearly pain that we go through coming up with a stupid costume for the inevitable adults party that sneaks up on us every year. What to be, what to be. I have no clue. We'll probably just get some Pumpkin Bags printed up for the youngins so that they can fill them with candy that we're not supposed to eat, but we always do. Then we'll proceed to get really drunk and try to scare the crapola out of said kids. Now that's the spirit, no pun intended.

Phillies Phever!

Wow! It's October and our beloved Phillies are still playing for the first time in 14 years! We here in Phillyland are beside ourselves with insanity, probably more so because the Eagles are coming up so small as of late. We're gonna print up some custom Foam Hands to celebrate and cheer on the Phightins' and pray for a great end to our dream season. Yankees and Red Sox be damned!

Rodent Wars!

As I sit on my deck this fine fall evening, listening to E Street Radio on Sirius and quaffing a cold beverage, I wonder if the persistent tap tap tap is just mighty Max Weinberg keeping the beat or... once again, the invasion of the squirrels from hell! Before I buy a custom imprinted giant Golf Umbrella to protect me from the acorn shells bouncing off my head and my deck, I wonder if there is another solution. Maybe a slingshot... nah, my aim is off due to the frosty beverage. Rodent euthanasia... pretty cruel. Cut down all the trees... pretty expensive. I'm going to develop a robot squirrel to infiltrate the squirrel population and talk them into dropping their refuse on my neighbor's property! Maybe I'll just have another drink...

My Disc is Bigger Than Yours!

The big news in the music world for this week: Kanye West's new CD 'Graduation' outsold rival 50 Cent's new offering 'Curtis' by 266,000 units in the first week of release! Earlier this summer, '50' announced that he wouldn't put out any more solo efforts if West outsold his album. He has since retracted that statement, possibly realizing how bad his 3rd studio go around really is. A smug Mr. West pronounced "To be a champion, you've got to take out a champion". To be brutally honest, you could save a lot of money by using these Mini Flyers to throw around instead of the $12.99 CD's, which would probably not fly as well anyway.

Oops, She Did it Again!

Perennial tabloid fodder Britney Spears put on quite a show at the MTV Video Music Awards show this week. Described as a 'hot, sweaty mess' by a fellow show-goer, the former Mrs. Federline lip-synced her way through her new single 'Gimme More' while the crowd and television audience clearly wanted much less. Dr. Phil, also in the house, stated that he thought he bought tickets to a train wreck! Ms. Spears, having descended from the throne of 'My Favorite Young Hottie', resembled someone who had too many belts from a Stainless Shot Glass rather than the comeback kid. It is 'My Prerogative' to inform people that Britney is 'Outrageous' and 'Toxic' instead of being 'Lucky' and 'Stronger' when she's trying to 'Do Somethin' that will make people think she's 'Born to Make You Happy'!

The NFL is Back!!

One good thing about the end of the summer... the National Football League is back in business!! After a long and arduous offseason, tailgating returns with a vengeance. Ahh, the thought of cracking the first brewski of the day at 8 am and cooking egg sandwiches on the grill. It doesn't get any better than that. Unless, of course, you can park your butt in a custom imprinted Folding Chair. Comfort is indeed king! And if you're wondering, the Philadelphia Eagles rule the roost in our part of the land!

Smells Like... Underdog!

From the I can't believe it's true files: Two trained sniffer dogs from Northern Ireland are the toast of Hollywood after picking up the scent of counterfeit DVD's, including The Bourne Ultimatum and Underdog, during raids of three retail DVD outlets in New York City. Lucky and Flo, black labs owned by the Motion Picture Association, are trained to sniff out chemicals used to make CDs and DVDs, enabling handlers to distinguish between boxes marked as containing other items. A custom imprinted Dog Food Bowl filled with savory kibble might be a nice reward for the pooches, who returned from a stint in Malaysia with a bounty on their heads from DVD pirates. Talk about a 'Dog Day Afternoon'!

Party On!

The results are in and West Virginia University has been named the best party school in the country by the Princeton Review. A multitude of bars, fraternities, and house parties have powered the school to the top of the rankings for the first time since 1997. WVU also grabbed the top spot in the "Their Students (Almost) Never Study" category, which undoubtedly has chagrined school President Mike Garrison. Might be a good idea to print up some Mood Stadium Cups to commemorate the big win. Go Mountaineers!

Might As Well Jump!

Big news on the music front: heavy duty rockers Van Halen are getting back together for a reunion tour of sorts. Bassist Michael Anthony will be replaced by Wolfgang Van Halen... a little nepotism, perhaps? The big tour will begin in Charlotte, NC and continue throughout the year. Being a huge VH fan from back in the day, I am thoroughly enthused at the news. Being a bit of a party animal as well, I'll be needing the wifey and her tender ears to be my Designated Driver for the show when it comes to my area. She'll need some custom imprinted Safety Earplugs, though, as part of the deal. We'll be 'Unchained' and 'Runnin with the Devil' when those 'Little Guitars' start playing on the 'Mean Streets' of Philly!

Monkey Business

From the I can't believe it's true newswire: A man and his small spider monkey were detained at LaGuardia Airport after passengers on his Spirit Airlines flight noticed the tiny primate clinging to the man's ponytail under his hat during the flight from Florida. No clue as to how the man and beast evaded airport security checkpoints during their trek. Clinging to his ponytail? Poor little guy! He obviously would have been a lot more comfortable had he been stashed in a custom imprinted Perfecto Duffle. Now that's traveling in style!

Play Already!

Another day, another game on the pines for David Beckham! Either he's got a low threshold for pain, or he's trying to finish counting his signing bonus before he actually takes the field. It's a good thing that his bride Posh signed on for a Spice Girls reunion later this year or they might need to sign up for food stamps! If Victoria was a truly good wifey, she might try to help with Becks' aches and pains by treating him to a rubdown with a custom imprinted Plastic Massager. That should help speed superstar Davey-poo's return!

Big Daytime TV News

BIG news today.....Whoopi Goldberg is taking the place of Rosie O'Donnell on The View! Now, I don't know about you, but Rosie had that edgy kind of commentary that Ms. Goldberg probably won't bring to the table. Not that I'm a regular viewer of The View....I prefer one of the numerous repeats of Sportscenter rather than that yakfest. Even better yet, I'd rather pack up my custom imprinted Koozie Lunch Sack,. head for the nearest beach and "view" some swimsuits. Now that's what summer is all about!

A Warm Welcome for Michael Vick

Due to his off-field troubles, no-one knows whether Mike Vick is going to take the field for the Altanta Falcons this year. Despite this uncertainty, at least one intrepid group of Viking fans are planning a protest for his September 9th visit to the Metrodome. A unique protest in the form of Dog Bone Foam Spirit Wavers.

What is the message on the bones? Well... decorum prevents us from showing it here but let's just say it's not "Free Mike"!

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