Family Guy

I was reading the news this morning having my coffee, and I read that Seth MacFarlane, the creator of Family Guy, has been given $100 million dollars to keep the popular cartoon going!

Do you watch Family Guy?

MacFarlane, 35, is creator and executive producer of "Family Guy," Fox's top-rated prime-time 'toon (yes, even more popular than "The Simpsons"), one of the all-time best-selling TV-on-DVD titles, and a show that spearheaded the digital-download video phenomenon.

So it's no wonder the studio recently served up a $100 million production deal to keep their "Family" man happy. MacFarlane also is at the helm of the Fox 'toon "American Dad!" and is working on a "Family Guy" spin-off series, "Cleveland."

"In all honesty, my representative said I could get that much money and I didn't stop him," MacFarlane said. "Can I spend a hundred million dollars? No. I'll spread it around a much as I can."

Spreading the wealth? Clearly, MacFarlane is an Obama man. He did some campaigning for the Democratic presidential candidate, and even took a shot at the Republican competition on "Family Guy."

Note how CNN takes a stab at him for supporting Barack Obama.

The guy is definitely a winner. Not that many people have been that successful with a cartoon, and it has taken lots of hard work and sacrifice.

Despite the amount of wealth he has acquired, he still sounds "down to Earth." When asked how the $100 million could change his life, Seth replied, "Nothing I can do can really live up to that amount of money on a daily basis, so my view of it ... (is that) I gave them all of my 20s, which are irretrievable. (I put my) heart and soul into that show, and, in turn, they give me $100 million. I think that's fair. One of those is replaceable, the other isn't."

Sarah McCain Palin Not The Winner

A real winner here today. His name should go down in history as the smartest, brightest man, to ever walk the plant. Mark Ciptak. LOL

Sorry, but naming your child "Sarah McCain Palin" is about the dumbest thing I can think of at the moment. I mean, really.
According to the AP:

A new father has secretly named his baby girl Sarah McCain Palin after the Republican ticket for president and vice president.

Mark Ciptak of Elizabethton put that name on the documents for the girl's birth certificate, ignoring the name Ava Grace, which he and his wife had picked earlier.

"I don't think she believes me yet," he told the Kingsport Times-News for a story to be published Tuesday. "It's going to take some more convincing."

Ciptak, a blood bank employee for the American Red Cross, said he named his third child after John McCain and Sarah Palin to "to get the word out" about the campaign.

"I took one for the cause," he said. "I can't give a lot of financial support for the (McCain/Palin) campaign. I do have a sign up in my yard, but I can do very little."

I wouldn't wanna be that kid.

The South Will Rise... & Vote Obama

As someone who is living in the South at the moment, although I have lived in California too, I am tired of hearing things like "oh those Southerners, they gonna vote against Obama because he is black." Give it up. There is huge support for Obama in the South, and its ignorant to state otherwise.

So I decided to make this image this morning.

The South Will Rise... And Vote For Obama!



There are lots of supporters in the South who are cheering on Barack Obama, and even though our electoral votes may go to McCain, that doesn't mean the entire South should be ridiculed for the ignorance of others!

Many of us want Obama to win, whether we are white or not, we are pulling for who we think is the best candidate for President of the United States.

If you think McCain is that choice, that is your right, if you support Obama, and you happen to live in the South, that is also your right. Why does it matter what part of the country you live in?

As someone who has lived in California for years and experienced the "liberal West Coast" and then moved back to the Deep South for a couple of years, I know the difference all too well. However, I've met many people who hold progressive and liberal views in the South.

To talk down the south is to show your own ignorance.

Anyhow, I love propaganda. No matter which side you are on. So I took the Confederate Flag (no disrespect to my Rebel Brothers and Sisters) and put Obama's face in the center and created the image above.

To get the best reaction out of someone, it is best to use power symbols in your propaganda. What symbol has created more controversy in this country, aside from the crucifix, than the Confederate battle Flag? Again, I mean absolutely no disrespect to the flag, but this image needed to be created and spread online.

Now I know there are many Southerners who would be appauled at this image. As someone who has had family living in the "South" since before this land was even called the United States, my family came here in the 1600's, I understand the historic value of the Battle Flag. I was raised being told I had family members who indeed fought as Confederates, so my family blood fought under that flag. I also know that the Civil War was more about State Rights, than slavery. But now is not the time to debate that...

Images like the above stir feelings and emotion among some, and cause laughter in others. It's time to put the feelings of the past behind us. It's time to move forward. Time to make the world proud of us again. Some of the worse things in America's history has been done over race, the color of skin, and religion. It's time to stop. It's time to bear no flag. Not even America's flag. Bear the flag of Reason over Division. Carry the flag of Humanity, not Nationality.

Imagine, just for a second, if the South rose up and voted overwhelmingly, for Obama. Can you imagine that? I can.

Get out and vote.

Hefner or Hubbard?

I am having a bit of political overload this morning, so I jumped into the Entertainment news and found this.

In the news today, it seems one of Hugh Hefner's rental girlfriends has decided to break up with him. After seeing this picture of an aging Hefner, I could not help but notice the strange resemblance to Scientology creator Lafayette Ron Hubbard, or L. Ron as Tom Cruise calls him.



Which is which? I cannot tell.

From Fox News...

Despite Hugh Hefner’s claim to Pop Tarts at the recent FOX REALLY Awards that he and his three leading ladies are all still an item, his number one gal Holly Madison is getting ready to bunny-hop into the "real world."

A well-placed inside source confirmed to Pop Tarts that the couple recently ended their romantic relationship and have been sleeping in separate bedrooms. And Madison herself told TMZ on Monday that she and Hef "aren't together."

But despite reports to the contrary, 28-year-old Madison is still living at the iconic Holmby Hills mansion.

"She’s putting plans in place to move out, and she still hangs out with Hef at movie night and things like that, but she doesn’t sit next to him anymore," said our source, adding that Holly will most likely leave her job in art direction at Playboy when she eventually moves out.

Sounds like any other break up. She is still hanging around, living in the mansion, but she is going to leave one day. LOL

Hefner is the winner here.

Howard Stern Marries Beth Ostrosky

After vowing never to marry after his first divorce, Howard Stern has fell prey to the lure of fake blond hair and artificial breasts and has married Beth Ostrosky. I assume, Beth Stern now?



On the David Letterman show, Howard Stern said of his flip flop regarding a second marriage: "I'm a hypocritical liar, as you know," Stern said. "Things change, love happens, love blossoms."

While we know it must be hard to actually find someone who likes them for who they are, one has to wonder about the prenuptial agreement in marriages like this. Girls who have no career or wealth of their own, marries a guy who has worked for decades acquiring his wealth.

Then again, let's face it, Howard is not looking for a woman to cook for him, or raise his children. Celebritity wives do not have to be burdened by things such as: cooking, kids, or anything important. Just sit back, look very pretty and go shopping! So I am sure Howard has picked the right girl here.

I'm not bashing Howard at all, but you just know 100% of the women in his life, are just after his money...

Wonder Where All This Money Comes From?

The Los Angeles Times has said, "The House today approved a $700-billion financial rescue plan -- sweetened by $110 billion in tax cuts -- on a 263-171 vote four days after rejecting it in a move that stunned both Wall Street and Washington."

According to the Associated Press, "With the economy on the brink and elections looming, Congress approved an unprecedented $700 billion government bailout of the battered financial industry on Friday and sent it to President Bush who quickly signed it."

Today I read on the Wall Street Journal, "President George W. Bush signed the biggest government intervention in the financial markets since the Great Depression after U.S. House of Representatives lawmakers wary of growing signs of the nation's economic distress voted Friday in favor of a $700 billion Wall Street rescue package."



Sometimes I wonder if I am the only one who wonders these things? Where does all this money come from?

It must fall from the sky.

John McCain Mask

Still sitting here bored, waiting for the debate tonight...

You don't have to like John McCain to want a John McCain Costume Mask, thats for sure.

Like him or despise him, after finding the Barack Obama Mask, I had to see if I could get my hands on a John McCain mask to scare my wife or mom come Halloween!



Shake up the folks at the office come this Halloween, or add this awesome political mask to your collection today! While much creepier and scary looking than the Obama Mask, this would make a great gift for someone who either supports him or doesn't like him!

Want one? Order your John McCain mask here

Barack Obama Mask

While I am sitting here waiting for the vice presidential debate tonight between Joe Biden and Sarah Palin, I started looking for Halloween masks since it is October and my favorite holiday is coming!

Look what I found, the Barack Obama Mask.



While obviously not "scary" like the John McCain mask, the Barack Obama Costume Mask could make a great addition to anyone's political mask collection!

Learn more about Senator Barack Obama as he makes his bid for the Presidency in 2008.

If you want one, you can order your Barack Obama Mask here.

Regarding The Images On This Site

This morning I wanted to drop a quick post regarding the images used on this web site.

Unlike many sites out there, each and every image used on this site is created, altered, and produced by me. I use official government photos and public domain images on the Internet to make them. Many sites simply steal images from other sites to display on their own, but I choose to create each image for my site so people who view or read my pages get unique and creative content.



You are free to link to these images and share them online, however the site url on the image is not to be removed. If you link them from your own blog be sure to also enclose a link to this site. I spend a lot of time on these and wish to retain creative control and credit for these humorous and satirical photos.

Heather Locklear Gets DUI

What would a weekend be without someone out on a good binge of pills and booze?

*drum roll* Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner.

Heather Locklear was arrested last night in Santa Barbara, California for suspicion of driving under the influence of prescription medication.

Earlier in the day she was reportedly seen "driving erratically" and she was found parked on a state highway blocking a lane of traffic. LOL

Here's the Heather Locklear mugshot:



Heather Locklear, while not really being known for doing anything herself other than modeling makeup and taking roles in terrible movies, was married to Tommy Lee of Motley Crue and as of the last decade or so been breeding with Richie Sambora from the band Bon Jovi. Sambora and Locklear divorced last year.

Why I Stopped Watching Television

People often get a puzzled look on their face when I tell them I have not "watched television in years." As of right now, it's been over three, however last night considering the "Presidential Debate" was set to air at 9 pm EST, I debated with myself whether to watch it on traditional television or simply broadcast it from my laptopto my HDTV.

After taking my shower I had approximately thirty minutes until the debate was set to begin. "Time to make the popcorn," I shouted to my wife. "Since it's the presidential debate, maybe I'll just watch it on the HDTV instead of streaming it online tonight," I thought to myself as the popcorn began to pop. I grabbed the remote and flicked the television "on."

What popped on my screen was a television show called "Are you smarter than a 5th grader?" THIS is what is on until the debate? It got me thinking about the intelligence of those who would be tuning in. The people glued to the tube for this show actually vote??

Without going too deep into it, a few ironic facts came to me as I sat staring into what would be a moment of clarity that would help to explain my against-the-grain mindframe when it comes to sitting in front of a television.

The first thought that popped into my head was, "how did you might be a redneck if Jeff Foxworthy land this job?" This guy has spent his entire career dumbing down the same rednecks who actually buy into his humor, now he gets to host a show that basically touts 5th graders as smarter than the average mom or dad who attempts at outsmarting the kids on this show.

The second was the first and only question I could actually sit through before flicking the "input" selector button on the TV remote to "PC" so I could stream the debate via the internets.

The question was: "If you are in Mexico and you begin walking West, which body of water will you encounter?"

The dad looked as if he was just asked the hardest question in the world, the kid at the other podium simply wrote down a single word answer and looked forward toward the camera. "Dad" sat there puzzled not knowing what to do, or what to answer... "Pacific you idiot!" I shouted at the television.

The dad chose not to answer the question and instead pull one of his lifelines, a "cheat" which allows him to see the kids answer and if he agrees with the child, he can use the answer as his own. Needless to say, the kid wrote down "Pacific" as his answer and the dad was forced to swallow his ignorance before the audience and even Jeff Foxworthy looked puzzled that anyone could not know which ocean is on the west of our country. However, this is exactly the intelligence quotient of the people on this show, and no doubt of those who actually watch this type of garbage.



Do yourself a favor, don't waste any more of your life watching these shows, stop watching reality television (it's not real anyway), and please make your children go outside and play instead of watching this stuff. I know it's hard to get kids to read books, but try to find creative ways to stimulate your child into cherishing their education more than entertainment.

Shows like this are the exact reason I stopped watching television so many years ago. I will admit that after being forced to mandatorily evacuate for Hurricane Gustav I had to watch the weather forecast and location of the storm as it hit our area causing much damage, but I would consider that a permissible wavering of my "no television" diet. We were without electricity for almost a week, and I had no choice but to follow the news to see what was happening in regards to the storm, the internet was down long before the power went out. But other than that, I really do not watch television at all. It has been years and everytime I catch a glimpse of the programming I am reminded as to why I stopped watching television and now spend all my personal entertainment time online.

The debate turned out to be somewhat entertaining, a bit of a let down as I expected a bit more one on one. Hopefully in the next debate they will direct answers and rebuttals to each other instead of addressing the moderator as much. But overall, I feel Obama made the best showing, McCain was condescending and came across as a grumpy old man casting blame and accepting none as the Bush policies he has backed are somewhat responsible for the state of our country instead of listing examples of answers to our problems.

Obama also addressed McCain as "John," while John referred to Obama as "Senator Obama." McCain did not make eye contact with Barack, even as Obama continuously looked in his direction.

David Blaine LOL Money

When someone calls David Blaine a magician, your response should be "What does he do that is magic?" Because hanging upside down for 60 hours isn't exactly magic, nor is the bungy jump he called the Dive of Death. Listen, people bungy jump every day in America, this doesn't make you a magician.

Now what Gandalf does in Lord of The Rings, now that is magic!

Actually, what David Blaine does is heavily promoted stuntman work. He does not magic. Suspending yourself above a city, while possibly terrifying and definitely taking some willpower, looks cool and makes him a lot of money, it doesn't exactly equate to magic. In fact, nothing he has done in a very long time could ever be considered magic by anyone calling themself a "magician." He is a stunt man, nothing more. He just happened to find a way to make a lot more money at his trade than the guys who used to dive off the rooftops in Old Hollywood Westerns.

Which brings me to the point, David Blaine is the real winner here. He makes a lot of money, and I mean A LOT. In fact while he is hanging up there during the night in the cold city breeze, I can only imagine the thoughts going through his head as he dangles there... "lol money, money lol."



I am sure that is the extent to what keeps David Blaine focused while he is performing his latest "trick." Thousands of spectators flock to see it, millions or so tune in on television, most are let down, millions of dollars roll in via advertising revenue, and Dave just keeps thinking to himself... "lol money, money lol."

Internet street creds to YT - lol money bro.

Beating Around The Bush

Some advice for those just getting into arguments online, whether it is in a chat room or on a popular online message board or forum, even when you are wrong, you can win!

The most important tactic to develop is "beating around the bush." Never say what you mean, but mean what you say.

Always skirt the issue, facts do not matter in online disputes and when your opponent tries to use references or proof of their side of the argument, this is when you pull out your best weapon: beat around the bush. Be deliberately ambiguous about what you are trying to say, cleverly be unclear about your angle of the argument for the win.



Confuse your enemy, and never admit you are wrong, and you will always be a winner.