it wasn't even cool back then

On Saturday, I spent most of the day in D.C. with Justin, Misti, Drew, and Drew's family. It was a lot of fun. Drew's dad seemed like a really cool, laid-back guy. We spent all day downtown eating lunch, drinking beer, and sightseeing. I even got to make it to the American History Smithsonian to see the new Muppet exhibit. It was a lot smaller than I expected, but it still had some interesting stuff. If you're a fan of the Muppets you should check it out. It was a long and exhausting day, but I enjoyed it.

When I got home from that excursion, I flicked on the television and, for reasons I cannot explain, stopped on the local cable access channel. They had different musicians on singing protest songs, mostly concerning the war in Iraq. It was interesting, but at the same time I couldn't help laughing just a little bit. These guys took themselves a little too seriously. Still, I admire their musical ability (something I do not have) and their fortitude to stand up for what they believe in.

Another issue of growing concern is the ongoing revival of 80s fashion. How can this be happening? In general, this movement appears to be limited to young girls, high school or early college age. I'm no expert on fashion, as anyone who has seen my wardrobe can attest, but can these girls actually think they look good? I think the vast majority of these girls have no idea they are imitating the stiles of the 80s. Sure, my generation imitated the trends of the 70s, but we knew what we were doing. We just didn't care.

Can anyone out there answer these questions for me?

• Do they think they look good?
• Do they know they are imitating the 80s?
• Were the 80s ever actually cool?
• When did wind chimes become a proper replacement for earrings?
• Isn't wearing a skirt over top of pants excessive?
• Can I start wearing those MC Hammer pants I've been saving?
• What's the fastest animal in the world?
• Do we need to worry teenagers will resurrect other crappy trends?
  

And while we're on the subject, are the children of this generation less intelligent than those of my generation? This is the way it appears to me and a number of other people my age. Are we, as a society, losing intelligence, beginning with our youth? If so, why? Or does every generation feel this way about the younger generations?

no news is good news

I would appreciate hearing some good news today. Post a comment containing good news, or least something that will put a smile on the faces of those who read it.

rfk is a hole

One of the nice things about moving to DC is that I now have a professional soccer team to call my very own. There is no MLS team in Detroit (probably because they would end up being known as the Detroit Violence, but that's another story). I feel no desire to cheer for any of the other DC sports teams, such as the Redskins or Capitals, but I'm certain this is because I already have favorite teams that cover these areas and have allegiance to more than one team in a sport can lead to trouble.

So now I have my soccer team. This last weekend was my first trip to see them live at RFK stadium in DC. I enjoyed everything about this experience, the game itself, the friendly and soccer-knowledgeable fans around me, and the crazy fans on the other size of the stadium jumping up and down and making their entire section shake (I wanted to be in that section!).

My one complaint is with RFK and those who have been there know what I mean. It is probably the worst stadium to see a sporting event that I have ever been in. It looks really nice from the outside, but inside it is small, old, and just worn-down. Our seats ended and dropped down into an area of just nothing. Here's a picture I took of it with my phone:


It will be better for everyone involved, especially fans and players, when they finally build this team a new soccer-specific stadium.

he's watching you

Ceiling Cat

so true

"All I want from life is to be a monkey of moderate intelligence who wears a suit. That's why I've decided to transfer to business school!"-
-Futurama

royals fans are worth $278.47

If you know me, you know that I am a sports fan.

That may be a bit of an understatement.

I love sports. In fact, watching sports is one of the few pure joys I have in life (next to the smell of bacon and the good feeling of a really long urination). Being sports fan can be tough, every year seeing your favorite team failing over and over again (Lions), but there's nothing I can do. At least that what I used to think.

This guy sold his fan allegiance on eBay. The winner of the auction got to choose the team he would cheer for from that point on. What a fantastic idea. Despite my desire to actually pull for a team that would win once in a while, I could never give up on the Lions.

Why? Because every game has to have a loser, and misery is part of what I love about sports.