No MOTM This Week - But You Knew That Already.

Since we have gone to the ever-other-week schedule, the response has been amazing (crickets chirping). I missed last week so I don't know if any of you actually participated. I hope you did. However, we will try this again next week (Thursday, Sept. 4). I am toying with the idea of testing your commitment to our ideals by making one of you a honorary host for each MOTM. Such honorary host wouldn't be responsible for paying for anything but would choose the site, the time, the topics for discussion, the mode of dress, etc. I am calling for volunteers for this prestigious position but don't make me start appointing people. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry.

I do appreciate the suggestions that some of you have made for the contents of some of these posts. Sonali brought us up to date on the exploits of Tree Man. We hope he continues to improve and someday can find romance. No one deserves a woodie more than he does (badda-bing). Thank you. I'll be here all week. Don't forget to tip your waitstaff.

Lone Star Todd suggested that a good tag line or motto for this blog and MOTM would be "Great Minds Drink Alike." One small problem that LST pointed out is that this is already a service mark used by Great Divide Brewing Company. However, no one ever accused me of being original so we will appropriate this until we get the cease and desist letter from Great Divide's counsel. What would really be a good gesture on Great Divide's part would be to send us a case of their product to review rather than a haughty letter. We'll see if either is forthcoming.

Now for the usual ration of strange pictures.

In honor of the Democratic National Convention, we have Nancy Pelosi after her workout is complete:

And we have Barak Obama's feminine side:

Peace. Out.

[Images courtesy of FreakingNews.com]

MOTM - August 21, 208

My, how time flies! It seems like only a couple of weeks ago we were saying we should do this in a couple of weeks. So, here it is.
Let's do it at the Belmont at apx. 5 pm CDST. Come one. Come all.

Now, following up on the Olympic theme, here is a Russian pole vaulter (Yelena) in action:




Here is Yelena in two not quite as strenous activities:




And here is a Paraguan javelin thrower (I'm not making this up):




And after she has hurled her javelin:




I don't know how to explain this and it has nothing to do with the Olympics but it seems like it should be relevant to an Olympic event:




And this is Tree Man's distant cousin:

Peace. Out.

Some More Really Weird Sh*t - In The Strictest Sense of the Word

An escaping inflatable dog turd threatens a Swiss village. You can't make this sh*t up.

No MOTM this week - Next one August 21, 2008

As you will recall, there is no formal MOTM this week. Of course, we still encourage you to get your drink on (with a designated driver, of course). Also, the management of this blog is distracted by the preparation of a lawsuit against the local fantasy football league, which has misappropriated the trademark "Meeting of the Minds" for its name for the league. Settlement negotiations are proceeding and the likelihood of a favorable settlement is directly dependent on my draft including a kick ass roster of players. Otherwise, a lawsuit is imminent.

In keeping with the promise of this blog to provide weird sh*t, consider the following:

• An update on Tree Man;


• Meet Werewolf Boy;


• See the face eating tumor (warning, not for the squeamish).

For something more pleasing, observe the following lightly clothed individuals:

Amanda Beard:

Batman:

Peace. Out.

Review - MOTM - August 7, 2008

Very nice turnout for such a late notice. In addition to some of the regulars, it was nice to see some of our friends from CSC and we welcomed back a prominent immigration attorney who has returned to our fair city from San Antonio. Thanks to all that came by.

Although I have (on more than one occasion) tried to shuck the task of arranging MOTMs, it was requested last night that this blog remain in place and that these gatherings continue to occur.

Since it is generally hotter than a fresh f***ed fox in a forest fire (we used to say that on the farm), it has been discussed that every other week is sufficiently often to have these things, at least until the average temperature drops below 100.

So, the next MOTM will be August 21, then on September 4th and 18th, etc. You get the idea. The Pathetic Old Man will try to update this blog on a semi-regular basis to keep everybody in the loop. So, put this on your RSS feeder.

There also continues to be discussion about having MOTM at various venues. The downstairs pub at SIX and McCormicks and Schmicks were mentioned. If you have preferences about these, put them in the comments. Without such comments, I will be left to my own devices and you might not be pleased with the results.

Also, the contents of the posts to this blog were discussed and multiple requests were made to have the following as part of most posts:

• attractive, semi-clothed humans with something for the two most commonly occurring sexual orientations;


• freaky s**t, like tree man or the two faced cat;


• weird and/or unusual news.
  

We will endeavor to please.

With that in mind:

In honor of the Olympics:

Dara Torres - she's 41, folks!

Michael Phelps - he might win 41 medals.

And for some silly stuff:

Peace. Out.

MOTM Tonight - August 7, 2008

Late notice, but we should have a MOTM tonight. If you don't already have plans (and you know you don't), show up at The Belmont tonight at 5 pm.

In related news:

• You can now clone your boogers;


• Guys have always liked fart jokes;

And your gratuitous photo of attractive women:

And not what you ordinarily expect at Hooters:

Peace. Out.