Black Friday Tragedy

Well, it is that time of the year when we remember the birth of Jesus Christ and practice peace on earth by trampling our neighbors for a killer deal on a T.V.

Yep, Black Friday. That oh so famous day of the year when the love for each other is put aside for the chance to get 40% off on a gift that will most likely be in the dumpster by next Christmas. But, this year was especially poignant as one man working in Valley Stream, NY died when a throng of would-be Wal-Mart shoppers busted open the doors and trampled him to death. To make it worse, apparently when told the store was closing because an employee died a shopper were heard whining "but I've been in line since 10 pm yesterday".

In the words of that dude who filmed the Hindenburg fire 'ohhh the humanity'.

Could our populace sink any lower than to trample a man working to make a few bucks all because 50 inch flat screens were $800? I mean, yeah that's a good deal, but common, is it really THAT important to ones happiness?

I suppose the saddest of these points is what is left out of the media. Less than a month after the first African-American President of the United States a large crowd of African-American shoppers manage this national disgrace. Perhaps they are still excited about the election. Perhaps they are riding high on the Obama-euphoria, or perhaps they just really don't care about other people in this world.

Whatever the reason, I just want to throw this out to those shoppers:

"I hope you are ashamed for what you have done. I hope your new microwave shorts out. I hope your ill-gotten goods bring you the happiness in your life you seem to be missing. And most of all, I hope you are aware enough to realize how uncivilized your behaviour was. Perhaps next year you will take that enthusiasm and shopping love and do something worthwhile, like sending this man's family condolence gifts.

Finally- I hope you use this lesson to raise your children better than you were."

Ashley-Madison

Alright boys and girls, this week I am off of work (vacation is great!) so I was able to indulge in one of my guilty pleasures I have missed for a long time: daytime television.

Well, I happened upon the Tyra Banks Show (don't ask I won't tell) and found out there is a website designed specifically to hook up would-be cheating spouses.

HUH???
Did I miss something???

First off, I am surprised this is even necessary in today's age. Second, I am appalled anyone would think this was a good idea. Can discarded spouses sue the website for ruining their marriage? Seriously, why would anyone with a conscience create such a website? I thought that's what chat rooms were for?

Now, maybe I'm just an old fuddy-duddy (use of such a term might automatically confirm this assumption) but has all sanctity of marriage and love gone out the window to where there needs to be a site designated for pairing up cheaters? I mean, I hope your spouse gets the compensation of a Private Eye, or an appearance on the show Cheaters because this is wrong wrong wrong wrong wrong wrong wrong!!!

I'm sorry for ranting, but am I the only one out there in the world who finds this act of open lucivity vulgar and demeaning to our society? I suppose next we will put bumper stickers on our car that say HONK IF YOU WANT TO SLEEP WITH ME. I know we did away with the Scarlett letter, but is this where the path leads?

Finally I just want to say this to the site designers:
"Have a little decency people you are playing with the lives of, albeit unhappy couples, but still couples! Let them fall apart of their own accord and not with your assistance. Relationships of pure sexual nature should not be encouraged within a marriage, and you are not only encouraging it you are the pimp for it. Profiting off of the desperation of lonely lovers is like taking down payments on home repairs after hurricanes and not returning to do the work.

A far better service would be finding a true friend for these forlorn people to lean on, because what they need is an ear to listen not a bed to fall into. Sex is not their problem- relationships are."

Brad vs. the Volcano

There was a recent uproar by Jennifer Aniston that appears to be over an interview in which Angelina Jolie commented on falling in love with Brad Pitt, who was married to Jenn at the time, while filming Mr & Mrs Smith.

This is my 2 cents on it.

Alright, enough of the poor Jenn bull@#$& there is nothing poor about her except her talent level.

My gosh, someone get that woman a life so she can move on! Brad and Angie have 3 biological children and what, 3 more adopted kids? He has moved on and has the family he always wanted, and Jenn didn't. Why can't Jenn do the same?

There is a period of mourning, but I think its long past. Of course, the media doesn't help when asking Jenn how she feels about the 'falling in love' comment. Yet they don't ask Brad how he feels when Jenn and her latest beau are blasted all over the tabloids.

Many moons ago Jennifer made a choice that she didn't want children because she felt it would bring down her shining star. Well, that choice led to the end of her marriage, unfortunately her career is barely staying afloat too. Today she had more tabloid appearances than acting gigs, and the ones she does get are not much to speak of.

I suppose all I have to say is:

"Jennifer you were so uncool to speak out against Angelina for talking about falling for a man whom you lost all on your own. For years the tabloids printed stories and pictures of your nightlife activities, while your husband pinned away for a wife and children. He got his wish, now move on and find someone to give you yours- a decent career. Since that's what takes top priority for you."