Bitchin

What did I do this weekend?

Well, I joined Toast, her parents, her boyfriend, and HIS parents at the first meeting of the four older people. Much fun was had by all, especially my aunt. I then slept on said boyfriend's couch, which was cool, cause there were cats there (not as awesome as my buddy, but pretty sweet nonetheless).

I'd like to forget the events of Saturday night, except to say that I hate DC cabs. And I love breakfast.

Sunday was spent outside on the Mall, in a fun kickball game, and then at a bar. It was at this point that my fortunes turned. I ate what I thought was an excellent sandwich, only to fall ill about five hours later. I'm not sure that's what it was, but since my body has associated this nausea with it, the mere thought of this food turns my stomach. Yay.

So I spent today sleeping and drinking Gatorade.

Being Lazy

Yes, I'm straight-up copying this list from my facebook note:

That 25 things list everyone's been doing

1. I believe that no one else in the world has my full name.

2. I hate olives. They're the only food I will pick out of a dish.

3. I don't really like wine.

4. I hated cats until I got to know Mr. PooBaby J. Verest.

5. I never thought Futurama was funny.

6. I love birthdays. Yours and mine.

7. My favorite Sunday of the year is Selection Sunday.

8. I love karaoke

9. I want to go to every country in Latin America.

10. Even though Brazil scares the hell out of me.

11. More than Colombia

12. I love Snoopy. But Rerun is my favorite Peanuts character.

13. I don't believe in fabric softener.

14. The most depressing place I've ever been is Syracuse, NY.

15. I haven't had a soda since April, 2006

16. Unless you count soda mixed with liquor.

17. When I was ten, I had to stop my sister from inadvertently helping someone steal our father's car.

18. I have no patience.

19. I was a proud Republican until age 12.

20. My parents hated that.

21. My favorite movie is Mean Girls.

22. My favorite Saturday of the year is the first Saturday of Rehoboth week.

23. I love the ocean.

24. It is the only part of nature that I am on good terms with.

25. Like Toast, I love all things ridiculous.

Enjoy!

It's rather well known amonst my friends and family that I enjoy a good dose of Phil Collins. Well, Toast messaged me today to inform me that it is his birthday! My BFF's BF and I had some fun on gchat:

M Slash: 1/30/1951 - Phil Collins, English musician
BFF's BF: hhaa YES!
M Slash: when I get home, I'm going to blast some jams
BFF's BF: theres a girl thats been on my mind
ALL THE TIME
M Slash: sususudio
BFF's BF: hahah
gimmie a chance, gimmie a sign
i'll show her any time
M Slash: sususudiooooooo

And so, I'd like to dedicate this post to "PC".

Sussudio


In the Air Tonight


Something Happened on the Way to Heaven


Invisible Touch

Mmmmmmm

I took advantage of Burger King's offer of a free Whopper if I "sacrificed" ten of my facebook friends (and thank Jebus I did so yesterday!). Very easily done, and I didn't even have to sacrifice Toast like I thought I might!

Anyway, I came across a post about this promotion on CNET, and I think some of the commenters missed the point of the campaign, if not the point of facebook itself:

"Who do I know that is their friendship is worth less than free food?"

"Crappy food ploys for crappy people.
It's funny how people complain about stars that sell out, yet they'll barely wince to delete a friend for junk food."

"Again another negative Burger King campaign. I guess I need to write to them again. Last time I wrote was about the Kill the King commercials.
Sorry. I have a problem with advertising that says hurt someone else to satisfy yourself. I'm in advertising, so I think I have a right to say it. But I feel everyone should complain when they see this type of thing. Advertising is insidious. It's a form of brainwashing. So when there is something repeated... like the candy commercial where the kid is thinking how he can get rid of his friends so he can have the candy all to himself... it puts a message in the subconscious to be hateful, don't share - even with friends.
My apologies for my tirade. I find most advertising is produced by imbeciles who never left the playground.
Hope you have a beautiful day!"

Thank you! But how is this a "negative" campaign? I choose to believe that BK is issuing a wakeup call to its patrons regarding the amount of non-friends they have as facebook friends. Picking 10 of these to sacrifice is hardly making Sophie's Choice, here, people. Rather, it's a choice as to what matters more: free food, or a number that is slightly-but-not-really indicative of one's popularity?
I will enjoy my Whopper with pride.

An email I received today

"I'm sorry that my hairy back bothers you so much.

But on a side note, I have never met anyone who had such an affinity for Burger King..."

Angry-gram!