We have encountered a few minor glitches in the system the past few days which have us worried. Why? Because the quizzo grapevine is rife with rumors of a website takeover when I leave the state and am helpless to stop it. I probably have nothing to worry about. I mean, who could be so sinister as to take over a simple blog like this? Nope, probably just unnecessary anxiety on my part. In fact, just forget that I ever posted this. I’m quite sure things will run swimmingly here on the website when I’m gone.
Author: aetchells
What should I read on the plane?
I’m flying to Hawaii on Sunday, and as you might imagine, that is a brutally long flight. I doubt I’ll be able to pull a Ralph Fiennes, so I need some good reading materials for that full day in the sky. Anybody got any good suggestions for sky fare?
Is this the Greatest Celebrity meltdown ever?
She is shaving her head and checking in and out of rehab on a daily basis, then trying to get into her ex-husbands house to take back her children. She’s crashing the parties of complete strangers. She apparently has picked up such a vicious drug habit that rumor has it that she shaved her head to avoid drug testing. The next thing we know she’ll be riding in a white Bronco with Al Cowlings. Question is, “Is this the worst meltdown in celebrity history?” I mean, that one dude from Milli Vanilli turned a life of drugs after they got exposed, but they weren’t early as big as Britney. Mariah had a meltdown that was fun, but not nearly this awe-inspiring in scope. Of course, there was Terrell Owens, uh, every times he leaves his house. But nothing like this that I can think of. Anybody got any other good meltdowns they can think of that even compare to this one?
RELATED: MSN’s top 10 celebrity meltdowns.
JGT in today’s Metro
Hey, if you can’t get your hands on an actual paper, here’s my column in the Metro today. Its about Harry Fini, who’s been cutting hair since the Great Depression.
Thursdays with Ginger
This week, Philly’s official beer lass recovers from her illness and lists her top 10 beers.
Good News folks…My illness is in the check-out line. Very exciting… For a couple reasons…we can get back to my city slickin’ but more importantly you don’t have to read about the ever-growing tissue tower adjacent to my bed.
I know there was talk of whooping cough and avian flu, but I was eventually diagnosed with an Upper Respiratory Tract Infection. Two weeks! The hardest part of it all was I lost sense of taste and couldn’t indulge in my preferred potable. So now that I am back on the bar stool- I thought it would be a good idea to post my favorites for your viewing and hopefully drinking enjoyment
And in no specific order….
Jelly Roll disses Mets; Becomes Philadelphia’s 3rd favorite athlete (behind Howard and Utley)
Aw snap. Jelly Roll (I hate J-Roll and all of those first letter of first name, first four letters of last names combos. They’re played out. But Jelly Roll is fun.) is on fire, and Phillies-Mets could honestly become a great rivalry this year. First Rollins said that we’re the team to beat. David Wright of the Mets got offended. Jimmy fired back:
After he took part in the team’s first full-squad workout, he reiterated those feelings and dismissed Wright’s concerns.
“If they needed motivation to play this game, then they’re playing the wrong game,” Rollins said. “They had a chance last year to get to the World Series. Last year’s over.”
And this is the Phillies’ year?
“I want to put that pressure on [his teammates]. And myself.”
Might that not have an adverse effect?
“If you’re afraid, then I don’t want you on this team, anyway.”
I think Jelly Roll may be my new man crush. Now come on, Gillick. Get us a reliever for Lieber and it is ON!
Fun Fact: Last year, Rollins and Utley became the first pair of middle infielders in National League history to each hit more than 25 home runs in the same season.
Flava Flav say Chao
Went to eat at Fogo de Chao (1337 Chestnut) the other day, and I gotta say it was the best $25 I have ever spent on lunch. Easily one of the best deals in town. They have an amazing salad bar, and evey kind of meat you can dream of. Filet, sausage, beef wrapped in bacon, you name it, they bring it by the table. According to Trivia Art, all the guys who serve the meat are also the guys who cook it. And they keep it coming until you are so full you flip a card to the color red because you can’t possibly eat another thing. I don’t do many restaurant reviews, but yo, you gots to check this place out.
RELATED: Philly Weekly’s review
Off the hook
Damn, getting these opening day Phillies tix ain’t easy. Won’t let me buy more than one online and the phone number won’t even go thru. Guess I’m gonna have to drive down there. This jawn could be sold out already.
Quick notes
-Bounty Bowl at O’Neals (3rd and South) tonight. $25 extra to anyone who can knock off the Young the Old and The Restless tonight.
–Quizzo for the Cause this week. Was gonna do it last week, but we had low turnouts due to the weather. So $1 to play, with all proceeds going toward my Little League.
–Phillies tickets go on sale manana. Anybody up for opening day? That’s Monday, April 2 at 1:00 P.M. Holla at me if you’re up for it.
-I’ve got a bunch of free movie passes to see an upcoming release called Starter for 10. Let me know at quizzo if you wanna see it and I’ll hook you up with passes.
Barristers Bracket Challenge!!!
Gonna be a great bracket challenge on the website once the NCAA tourney starts. Barristers Bar and Grille (1823 Sansom) is gonna be offering up $250 in gift certificates to the winner of the bracket challenge, and you fill out your brackets right here at johnnygoodtimes.com starting Monday, March 12. So start studying up on your college b-ball. Or better yet, don’t. Because the person that wins these things is always “Denise from accounting” who just loves Valparaiso’s uniforms. And what is so frustrating is that she wins over good people like you, a person has been studying perimeter defense weaknesses in all of the Patriot League teams for months, and is finally gonna win the bracket challenge this year, you just know it.
Barristers is promoting the fact that it is going to have the NCAA Tourney ticket, so you will be able to see any game you choose in there, and they’re gonna have lots of specials as well. I’ll have a lot more details as we get closer to the day.