Friday, July 3, 2009
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Summer Movies
I have seen quite a few movies recently with the most entertaining being "The Proposal." The previews made it look like a typical romantic comedy but it was so much better than I expected it to be. I didn't care for some of the things they did for laughs but overall it was hilarious. A must GO!
"Transformers" could have been a lot better. I didn't appreciate how Megan Fox was first introduced. It was an unnecessary camera angle that turned a human into a sexual object. Don't get me wrong I understand her sex appeal. But her character's purpose in the film did not extend beyond being a sexual object. I think I would have been fine with one scene that showed her off but the repetitiveness was unnecessary. I also did not like the "Twins" and their "gangster" persona. Did they really need to have a gold tooth and act dumb? Aren't there smart gangsters? Overall the special effects were cool with long action sequences. The plot was okay but a few things could have been better. If you like action flicks then you will like this.
Next up is "Up" (pun intended). It is such a cute little movie. The movie started very slow. And was surprisingly sad to start with but it got better and had a nice ending. It was very touching. If you wish to see the adventure of floating by a million balloons around the country then go see this. It is fun for all ages.
If you are interested in a good cry go see "My Sister's Keeper." Everyone was balling and little sniffles could be heard throughout the movie. Abigail Breslin was very good. So was Kate and the brother. I didn't care for all the details of going through cancer. It was too much. If you do go see this take a box of Kleenex.
"Transformers" could have been a lot better. I didn't appreciate how Megan Fox was first introduced. It was an unnecessary camera angle that turned a human into a sexual object. Don't get me wrong I understand her sex appeal. But her character's purpose in the film did not extend beyond being a sexual object. I think I would have been fine with one scene that showed her off but the repetitiveness was unnecessary. I also did not like the "Twins" and their "gangster" persona. Did they really need to have a gold tooth and act dumb? Aren't there smart gangsters? Overall the special effects were cool with long action sequences. The plot was okay but a few things could have been better. If you like action flicks then you will like this.
Next up is "Up" (pun intended). It is such a cute little movie. The movie started very slow. And was surprisingly sad to start with but it got better and had a nice ending. It was very touching. If you wish to see the adventure of floating by a million balloons around the country then go see this. It is fun for all ages.
If you are interested in a good cry go see "My Sister's Keeper." Everyone was balling and little sniffles could be heard throughout the movie. Abigail Breslin was very good. So was Kate and the brother. I didn't care for all the details of going through cancer. It was too much. If you do go see this take a box of Kleenex.
Friday, June 5, 2009
'Have a Happy Period'
This is a forward I got from my mom. It was so funny that I had to post for all to see. I hope you enjoy it. I like the first two paragraphs the best. It is a great summary of the several ways feminine products are sold.
This is an actual letter from an Austin , Texas woman sent to the American company Proctor and Gamble regarding their feminine products. She really gets rolling after the first paragraph. It's PC Magazine's 2007 editors' choice for best webmail-award-winning letter.
Dear Mr. Thatcher,
I have been a loyal user of your 'Always' maxi pads for over 20 years and I appreciate many of their features. Why, without the LeakGuard Core or Dri-Weave absorbency, I'd probably never go horseback riding or salsa dancing, and I'd certainly steer clear of running up and down the beach in tight, white shorts. But my favorite feature has to be your revolutionary Flexi-Wings. Kudos on being the only company smart enough to realize how crucial it is that maxi pads be aerodynamic. I can't tell you how safe and secure I feel each month knowing there's a little F-16 in my pants.
Have you ever had a menstrual period, Mr. Thatcher? I'm guessing you haven't. Well, my time of the month is starting right now. As I type, I can already feel hormonal forces violently surging through my body. Just a few minutes from now, my body will adjust and I'll be transformed into what my husband likes to call 'an inbred hillbilly with knife skills.' Isn't the human body amazing?
As Brand Manager in the Feminine-Hygiene Division, you've no doubt seen quite a bit of research on what exactly happens during your customer's monthly visits from 'Aunt Flo'. Therefore, you must know about the bloating, puffiness, and cramping we endure, and about our intense mood swings, crying jags, and out-of-control behavior. You surely realize it's a tough time for most women.
The point is, sir, you of all people must realize that America is just crawling with homicidal maniacs in Capri pants... Which brings me to the reason for my letter. Last month, while in the throes of cramping so painful I wanted to reach inside my body and yank out my uterus, I opened an Always maxi-pad, and there, printed on the adhesive backing, were these words: 'Have a Happy Period.'
Are you f------ kidding me? What I mean is, does any part of your tiny middle-manager brain really think happiness - actual smiling, laughing happiness, is possible during a menstrual period? Did anything mentioned above sound the least bit pleasurable? Well, did it, James? FYI, unless you're some kind of sick S&M freak, there will never be anything 'happy' about a day in which you have to jack yourself up on Motrin and Kahlua and lock yourself in your house just so you don't march down to the local Walgreen's armed with a hunting rifle and a sketchy plan to end your life in a blaze of glory.
For the love of God, pull your head out, man! If you have to slap a moronic message on a maxi pad, wouldn't it make more sense to say something that's actually pertinent, like 'Put down the Hammer' or 'Vehicular Manslaughter is Wrong.'
Sir, please inform your Accounting Department that, effective immediately, there will be an $8 drop in monthly profits, for I have chosen to take my maxi-pad business elsewhere. And though I will certainly miss your Flex-Wings, I will not for one minute miss your brand of condescending bullshit. And that's a promise I will keep.
Always. . .
Best,
Wendi Aarons
Austin , TX
This is an actual letter from an Austin , Texas woman sent to the American company Proctor and Gamble regarding their feminine products. She really gets rolling after the first paragraph. It's PC Magazine's 2007 editors' choice for best webmail-award-winning letter.
Dear Mr. Thatcher,
I have been a loyal user of your 'Always' maxi pads for over 20 years and I appreciate many of their features. Why, without the LeakGuard Core or Dri-Weave absorbency, I'd probably never go horseback riding or salsa dancing, and I'd certainly steer clear of running up and down the beach in tight, white shorts. But my favorite feature has to be your revolutionary Flexi-Wings. Kudos on being the only company smart enough to realize how crucial it is that maxi pads be aerodynamic. I can't tell you how safe and secure I feel each month knowing there's a little F-16 in my pants.
Have you ever had a menstrual period, Mr. Thatcher? I'm guessing you haven't. Well, my time of the month is starting right now. As I type, I can already feel hormonal forces violently surging through my body. Just a few minutes from now, my body will adjust and I'll be transformed into what my husband likes to call 'an inbred hillbilly with knife skills.' Isn't the human body amazing?
As Brand Manager in the Feminine-Hygiene Division, you've no doubt seen quite a bit of research on what exactly happens during your customer's monthly visits from 'Aunt Flo'. Therefore, you must know about the bloating, puffiness, and cramping we endure, and about our intense mood swings, crying jags, and out-of-control behavior. You surely realize it's a tough time for most women.
The point is, sir, you of all people must realize that America is just crawling with homicidal maniacs in Capri pants... Which brings me to the reason for my letter. Last month, while in the throes of cramping so painful I wanted to reach inside my body and yank out my uterus, I opened an Always maxi-pad, and there, printed on the adhesive backing, were these words: 'Have a Happy Period.'
Are you f------ kidding me? What I mean is, does any part of your tiny middle-manager brain really think happiness - actual smiling, laughing happiness, is possible during a menstrual period? Did anything mentioned above sound the least bit pleasurable? Well, did it, James? FYI, unless you're some kind of sick S&M freak, there will never be anything 'happy' about a day in which you have to jack yourself up on Motrin and Kahlua and lock yourself in your house just so you don't march down to the local Walgreen's armed with a hunting rifle and a sketchy plan to end your life in a blaze of glory.
For the love of God, pull your head out, man! If you have to slap a moronic message on a maxi pad, wouldn't it make more sense to say something that's actually pertinent, like 'Put down the Hammer' or 'Vehicular Manslaughter is Wrong.'
Sir, please inform your Accounting Department that, effective immediately, there will be an $8 drop in monthly profits, for I have chosen to take my maxi-pad business elsewhere. And though I will certainly miss your Flex-Wings, I will not for one minute miss your brand of condescending bullshit. And that's a promise I will keep.
Always. . .
Best,
Wendi Aarons
Austin , TX
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