Did my Metro column today on the tomato. The video above is taken from La Tomatina. Looks completely insane. Here is the link to the 1883 NY Times article I reference at the end. Pretty hilarious. And hey John Richie of Hempstead, if you’re reading this, trust me, I’ve been there. Looking for a tomato blog? Here ya go.
Author: aetchells
Giving Away Airline Tickets at Kimmel Center Quizzo!
Alright, here’s the deal on Saturday. If you are in town, you wanna go to this. Seriously, it’s gonna be fun. And yes, they will be serving alcohol. The Solstice Spectacular starts at 3 p.m., and rolls on all night long. I’ll tell you about the quizzo first, then discuss some of the other fun stuff going on.
WHO: You and me, fool. Plus there is a pianist between rounds.
WHAT: Summer Solstice quizzo. Yes, it will be a themed quizzo, with Summer as the obvious theme.
WHEN: Saturday night at 10 p.m.
WHERE: Kimmel Center. It’s that building on Broad Street with the big windows.
WHY: Why not? Also, I am in discussions with them about doing Quizzo Bowl V there, and it will definitely work in my favor if we get a good turnout for this.
PRIZES: Got 4 airline vouchers from American Airlines to give away, plus several tickets to upcoming Kimmel Center concerts and events.
TICKETS: Get ’em at the door. $10 pays not just for quizzo, but for all the stuff going on all day and all night. A few highlights:
- 3:15 p.m. GIVE AND TAKE JUGGLERS.
- 6:30 p.m. PHILLY POPS FESTIVAL BRASS.
- 8:30 p.m. BRAZILIAN FESTIVAL.
- 10 p.m. QUIZZO
- 12 p.m. DJ SPINDERELLA. Yes, that DJ Spinderella. Will Johnny be performing “Whatta Man” at this event? There is only one way to find out.
- 2 a.m. HYDROGEN JUKEBOX CIRCUS SIDESHOW: The Hydrogen Jukebox Circus Sideshow ensemble began as a small a rock band but has grown to incorporate dancers, poets, puppets, live painting, comedy, fire art and more. Did someone say puppets and fire? I’m in.
There a ton more stuff going on too. Click here to check out the full schedule.
Hilarious
It’s funny because it’s true. Basically the story of my trip to Mexico in 2004. Thanks to Elvira for sending this in. If you see something funny, drop me a line.
Please Take This Test
It’s a personality test based on the Myers-Briggs that will tell you what kind of personality you have. I am dying to see what it says about you guys. I am an ESFP. Please take the test (takes probably about 5-7 minutes) and then post your results below. Word.
Proud Day to be a Mets Fan
This from the New York Post: What a crowd, these bums are, all of them, from the Wilpons at the top to Omar Minaya down below, all of them who conspired to botch this firing worse than any firing has ever been botched. Ever. You wouldn’t trust these guys to run a 7-11, let alone a National League baseball team. What a joke. What a cowardly, dastardly joke. A midnight massacre. A 3 a.m. thrashing. Disgraceful. Utterly, completely, disgraceful…Is this the best the Mets can do? Is this really what they are about? Can they really consider themselves a professional operation when they do the simplest task in sports, firing the manager, this wretchedly?
A sad, sad day to have a hairy neck.
Last night
Swung by the Mojito Olympics at Rum Bar at 6 p.m. last night, where Trivia Art was a judge. I’m not gonna lie. I really had limited interest in watching people muddle mint, I just wanted a free Mojito. Hung there for about an hour, then headed over to the Khyber for the Dirtiest Sketch Competition. I’ll be honest, it was extremely disturbing. Beyond tasteless. (If you want to see the one that NOT SAFE FOR WORK! won, go here and scroll down. Please be warned, it is extremely disturbing and not at all safe for work. Seriously.)The sketches were pretty insane (my favorite was a bad 1950s B-Movie spoof, complete with terrible acting and a sex crazed robot), and it was also great to hang out with Philly legends Scott Johnston and the Legendary WID. The WID had a anti-theft device on his bike that was revolutionary. It consisted of 1) a rope and 2) that’s it, just a rope. His bike was not stolen. Had the Brooklyn Summer Ale, btw, which was delicious. And even got home at a reasonable hour.
Question of the Week
What band’s first ever single was titled “True Men Don’t Kill Coyotes”?
This is Great (But Not Safe For Work Due to Cussing)
Dunno if you’ve seen this, but it’s pretty good. The guy who did it, Jon Lajoie, also came out with a part two. Thanks to Erin for sending this in. If you’ve got something that might be good to post on the site, holla atcha boy.
What’s Happening
Just got back from 9th and Filbert where, in the interest of JUSTICE, I fought charges stemming from a few tickets I got while I was waiting to get my car to pass inspection. Anyways, got the charges down from $365 to $128, which allowed me to declare victory “on behalf of all the little people.” Gonna hit up the Mojito Olympics in a little while, then I’m off to be a judge at the Dirtiest Sketch Competition. Me and Chip entered it last year and the response we received for our piece gave us the inspiration to name ourselves “Wet Firecracker Productions”. So this year I’m a judge. If last year is any indication, it should be pretty disgusting.
Hurtin’ Bombs win at the Bards
This book, written in 1939, is known for the difficult and abstract language with which Joyce chose to write it, and though it is a famous book, few people have actually read it.