Tracy’s Random Thoughts February 2007 Edition

Alright, spring is coming in early, so let’s hurry this up.

1. The Blonde Bombshells (or not)

Alright, I had enough of these stories already. First, it’s tragic that Anna Nicole Smith died. Really, fame and notoriety killed her. Having pressure of losing weight, losing your son, having the baby, it does take its toll. The sadder part about is the after her death. People are fighting about the burial, the funeral dress she is going to wear, who’s the baby, and why the judge cried (ok, he was in talks of a courtroom show next fall, so he wanted to show off.)? Enough.

What about Britney Spears? If you look at her in the past week, enough said. Now, what is going to happen to Jaime Lynn? Enough, move to next topic.

2. XM/Sirius merger

I knew this was going to happen, but it should never have happen. A few years ago, XM and Sirius were touted as a revolution, XM getting the most publicity. It had stations none of the terrestrial stations were doing at the time and gave a diverse playlist of music and talk shows. Why the merger? It’s both of their faults. Sirius got the NFL, NBA, NASCAR, Howard Stern, and others. XM had an eclectic mix of genres, but were suck in the name game with Oprah, MLB, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, and Opie and Anthony. Add that to more technology costs and both companies come in the red. XM and Sirius should have kept it simple and stick to radio that people can listen to. It does take time, but it is the way to survive. Also, don’t get me an excuse that podcasts and music devices or cellphones are ruining your business. You lost your chunk of the customers because you alienated them. As for the merger, this is going to be dropped because the government gave two satellites in the mid 90s to these companies for competition. Both have failed and wanted the government to intervene. Also, there are anti-trust laws, FCC concerns, unions, etc. Everything is going downwards to satellite radio. Sadly this is a tragedy of one of the best inventions in the past 20 years.

3. The Astronaut Diaper Lady

I’m sorry, this is too hilarious. A woman name Lisa Nowak travel 900 miles from Houston to Cape Canaveral to attempt murder with the woman who had a fling on her secret crush. She has a mallet, knife, gun, and diaper. At least she was smart enough to wear a diaper so she didn’t go to the bathroom. This story is going to stay for a long time and actually, I’m very intrigue what is going to be said. Oh, apparently the diaper she was wearing is on eBay, but eventually pulled out. The only people who would buy the no. 2 diaper are perverts who love residue (Did you have to go there?). Watch two years from now, TV movie.

4. The Oscars

The last big awards are the Oscars. The Oscars are not the same as it use to because people know what is going on and it seems fake to the regular people. Also, with YouTube and viral videos, anyone can become a star and in the minds of those people, these people should deserve an award. Virtually, anyone can be the start; just the people with money will win awards. It will be an interesting year.

5. The Return of Tony Kornheiser

It’s great to have Mr. Tony back and never lost his touch. The only reason I mentioning him is my mornings have become much faster than usual and that makes me happy. That’s all.

6. My pleads

Here are my pleads to my readers (or not):

1. Please watch The Knights of Prosperity on Wednesdays on ABC. It is the funniest show out there. If you watch the most recent episode, you need to join the bandwagon.

2. If you have Facebook, go join the Counterpart International Group to support our organization.

3. Please listen to NPR for real news, not watch the sensational stories with Anna Nicole and Britney.

7. Lent Season

It’s lent season and this year; I am giving up [The site I will never mention] for my own good. Two years ago I created [The site I will never mention] because they were debuting the US version of “The Office.” Now, its own by Faux and its getting bigger and it’s for the worse. For my own benefit, I need to stand off to escape from Rupert Murdoch. You know he is trying to own the world?

That’s all. Good-bye!!!

 

Too Good to Pass Up

This has to be the funniest cover story I’ve seen.  It’s the terrorist hoax of not radicalists, but a popular cartoon that looks like the drawing were from the 1980s.  To summarize the story:

• Turner asked Adult Swim to create an ad campaign for the upcoming Aqua Teen Hunger Force (ATHF) movie.
• Adult Swim decided to make a viral campaign with Lite-Brite Moonities, scattering the U.S. in ten cities.
• One city official saw the “bomb” and called in reinforcements, which created chaos and uncertainty in Boston.
• Two people were arrested for creating a widespread panic in Boston.  Oh, here is their picture:

 

 

• Turner apologizes and paid $500,000 to Boston.

Here’s who shall get the blame:  EVERYONE!!!

Blame the Boston city official for making the story is huge and overreacted on a toy.  Yes, a bomb can be anything, but there are investigations and proper care of preventing a bomb and I’m really scared by this:

 

The only two that can be guarantee bombs are:      

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Blame those two dopes who put those signs.  It’s not that they put up the signs; they didn’t know what to do when the police caught them and had no idea what is the next step.  If you saw the press conference, they talked about haircuts.  Some say its funny and I was amused, but they did the same thing in court, being hysterical through the process.  If I were them, make sure the case is taking care of and then you can tell everyone about your adventure. 

Blame the media for making this stunt as part of a terrorism hoax.  This is why people don’t trust journalists here in the US.  Most of the media said it was a terrorism hoax and these two people who think they can make a nuclear reaction like this season’s 24.  You see the line blurred between opinion and fact.  Would you expect these two blowing up Boston?  I would think they would turn it to Seattle East, but not cause panic with a toy.   You know what to solve this problem:  Research!  It can give you a quick and accurate answer.  I guess we lost that after the O.J. trial.

Partly blame Adult Swim for not telling the cities in advance.  I understand they want to do this privately, but realistically, name a city official who would know Aqua Teen Hunger Force?  They should of told them immediately, but they’re getting the attention, which any company is looking for.  Also, good for them to just accept responsibility and take the strain on their side.  But the majority of the blame goes to the Bush administration.  After 9/11, they have used fear tactics to tell people this country is not safe and buy stuff from “recommended companies” and let everyone be insecure.  With their actions, the US is now the hated by a good amount of countries, we are in the wrong war, and using religion as a ploy.  Since everyone is worried about terrorism, the two big events were a natural disaster and a cartoon character.   Terrorism is a big deal, but we are creating that monster as well, and thankfully, we have a true checks and balances in DC right now to create damage control.  Thank you, Mr. President of doing your work of making America safe.

The result will be the guys will not be charged, the case will be dropped, and those guys will be folk heroes. Boston will need an intervention.  If a cartoon character cause panic, just wait till the Red Sox don’t make it to the playoffs or the Yankees beating them.  Doctors all over the country would come to Boston.  The ATHF movie will do good business, but don’t expect $100 million.  But thankfully they’re getting the publicity because it is a funny show.  But the bigger result from this is the generational divide is much bigger that we anticipated.  Beyond religion, race, and social life, the generational divide takes all of that and rolls it into one.   Probably in the next 10-15 years, this might not be an issue and peace could be coming with new blood, but we’re not in that level yet unfortunately.

A couple of things:

• I want the Colts to win, and they should win over the Bears 27-17 to give Peyton Manning a title he deserves.
• The next couple of months will be interesting for me.  I can’t give a lot of details, but there could be change on its way.