Fast Cars – Use It Or Move It

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I like to drive, but I hate driving around here.  Some of it is just because the roads are mainly flat and straight (ie, BORING).  But there is one thing that really annoyed me today, even more than knowing women have a right to vote. What was it?   Read more…

Dave & Busters – They Care (UPDATED!)

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So yesterday I posted this: Dave & Busters – They Care!   http://www.joelthegreat.com/?p=842

Well here is the update… Read more…

Dave & Busters – They Care! (Stay Tuned)

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So recently Dave and Busters posted a message via twitter stating: “From our restaurant to the midway to billiards and bowling, we have something for everyone! What’s your favorite part of Dave & Buster’s?”

I, being the smartass I am, replied: “@DaveandBusters The stale urine smell in the mens room..that’s there EVERYTIME I visit. Which is a lot less these days…I wonder why…”

This was a reference to my Dave and Busters review I wrote a bit ago: “Dave & Busters – Review (It’s like Hitler)

Well guess what they did… Read more…

How To – Turn an LED Scrolling Badge into a Desktop LED Sign

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Many years ago I bought an LED Scrolling Badge from www.geeks.com for a few bucks, and shortly after I got it I hacked it.  Being the lazy sod I am I am just now getting to writing up a how to.

First, general crap: This could void warranties, break things, hurt yourself, etc etc.  So don’t be  a moron. Read more…

Tilex & Walmart – They Know You’re An Idiot

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I was out and about shopping today and was in the aisle with cleaning products (I still never decided what would best get the blood out…but fire fixes all..).  I took a look at those sprays you use after a shower to help prevent mildew/soap scum from building up and saw a great scam. Read more…

Walmart – Inspired by Concentration Camps

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There are a lucky few of you out there who have never set foot in a Walmart.  But for the rest of us, there is probably a visit in the near future as you are running short on those pants that say “juicy” across the ass.  Something about my local Walmart has always not sat right with me.  Read more…

Sonic – Slush Funds

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I’m not a poet, so don’t judge:

There once was a man in a car,
Who had driven rather far,
of Sonic he had a think,
to get something to drink,
and noticed the prices kind of ajar.

So I went to a Sonic Drive In the other day, and noticed a weird issue with their prices… Read more…

Sushi Zushi – Confused About Sex

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Occasionally I like to pretend I’m a goatee growing, Starbucks drinking, SUV driving, Apple buying, pretentious ass and go get sushi.  My current place of choice as I live in a town that has more Mexican food per square mile than Mexico itself is Sushi Zushi… Read more…

Curious George – Upside Down Fail

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So there I was in a store… Read more…

Museums – Grammar Fail

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So a while back while on Vacation I found myself in a Museum of Natural Science and History. Read more…