TAI12 #225 The First of Many in 2010?...

TAI12 #225  The First of Many in 2010?...
Welcome to My Opening Pitch for 2010...

1/29/10
      Yes, I realized that my first shot of the year isn't making its appearance until the end of the first month, but when I have a ever been a stickler for non-work-related deadlines?  This posting comes to you from Cheeri-Ho's apartment in sunny, smoggy Manila.  My original plan for this trip was to jet off to China this weekend, although I scrapped that plan to hang with Cheeri.  He's leaving this summer for as of yet unknown lands.  As Egg Shen said to Jack Burton, "Well, China's in the heart, Jack.  Wherever I go, she's with me."  China isn't going anywhere.  Dumplings, hotpot and Qingdao Beer aren't going anywhere either.
     I had a really strange realization yesterday.  Why is that all of my favorite animals are either the pets of notorious villains or are the logos of evil organizations?  I love cats, octopi and elephants.  Thank goodness the only organization squids are associated with is Southside!
     
     I caught some diarrhea this week and went to a local clinic in the mall.  The registration form asked for my religion.  I considered writing down the Church of the Dark Carnival, although I decided that would require too much explanation.  I settled on "NONE."
     Speaking of everyone's favorite evil clownz, I listened to an archived episode of Upchuck the Clown's "The Funhouse" program on W-F*ck-Off Radio yesterday.  One of the callers plugged a site for Juggalos and Juggalettes.  You all should check out Juggalove.


1/28/10
     There's a Chinese restaurant very near to Cheeri's apartment/hotel.  I am really craving some Peking Duck, especially since I'm not going there.  I one of the waitresses outside if they had Qingdao Beer.  "I am sorry.  We only have Philippine beer.  San Miguel.  San Miguel Light.  Heineken," she said.  I told her that I didn't know that Heineken was a Philippine brew.  She laughed. 

Annyeong Arigato Mr. Roboto...

1/29/10
     Korea has hatched another "I Love Lucy" scheme.  This time it's focus is to replace me and my kind.  Starting by having its native English teachers move out of the classroom and teach via video-conferencing over the next decade, Korea wants to begin having robots assist teachers by 2015.  Korea actually thinks it can replace native English teachers with robots by 2018. 

Vacation Plans...

1/30/10
     I can go!  According to a story on the Korea Times, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) is going to open itself to American tourists.  Previously, we were only allowed to enter with tour groups from August to October (I hadn't known that).  Soon we will be able to enter year-round and even take the train from Beijing to Pyeongyang, which we had been banned from.  I think I will try to squeeze it in this summer if this goes through.

F*ck "Reality" Television, 

I Want the ICP and Cartoons!

1/30/10
       The Clownz are coming!  The Clownz are coming!  ...to a television near you...in April.  Yes, the Insane Clown Posse are guest-starring in an April episode of Aqua Teen Hunger Force.  Much Clown Luv! 

I Live in Sin...

2/4/10
      Korea was ranked 8th in a recent analysis of 35 countries and their involvement in the seven deadly sins.  The BBC magazine Focus reported that Korea was first in lust and sixth in gluttony (America was obviously first here).  They said that Korea landed first in lust for spending more money on pornography than the other 34 countries.  If they included money spent on prostitution, Korea would certainly be guaranteed the top spot for decades to come.  Australia, the U.S., Canada, and Japan placed first through fourth overall, respectively.