March 1st, 2006
Rebel without a cause.
Quick mention– but there’s new stuff in the club section for club members to see, including a new bonus story, and I posted an early preview of the cover to issue two of the book. I also release top secret news in there first for the fans.
Not to entice more members, but a small reminder that club members also get a discount on the books, etc. CLUB YIRMUMAH
Man, reading in the news last night… I can’t believe CBS is suing Howard Stern. What a coincidence it’s the day after the ratings came out and all the radio stations who lost Stern are tanking bad. Maybe those radio stations should get a clue and grow some balls? Nah… terrestrial radio sucks. Satellite radio is the future– once you try it, you’re not going to go back to FM.
March 1st, 2006 at 3:47 am
I don’t want to sound stupid, but… Why is that tag there anyway? Like, if you cut it off does the whole thing just fall apart or explod–Wait a minute. Explode… AWESOME!!!
YEAHHHHH!!!!!!
March 1st, 2006 at 9:06 am
Its there to keep the man down!
March 1st, 2006 at 9:41 am
Satellite radio is what I have been rebelling against. I love the idea but it pisses me off that it’s one more damn thing I have to pay for. My broadcast TV in a few years is going to go away and soon enough NPR and classic rock will be all that’s left on FM!
ARGH!
Damn It companies pull your head out of your asses and put on some real programing! The Ad dollars will follow if you do.
March 1st, 2006 at 9:41 am
The utter anger directed at the authoritarian tag and the bourgeoise values that it represents truly warms my heart!
March 1st, 2006 at 9:48 am
MadScott– the government is the problem with all their fines and regulations. I have to tell you man, I was the same way thinking about paying for radio– but MAN, it’s way worth it. around 4cents a day.– and I love the freedom on the radio. I can listen to uncensored comedy, talk shows, etc… and it doesnt mean there’s swearing all the time or anything, it’s actually pretty limited. But it just feels so much more natural and uncontrolled by corporations or government rules.
March 1st, 2006 at 10:33 am
just outta curiosity, what exactly is CBS suing howard stern for?
March 1st, 2006 at 10:52 am
So.. did Drew then RUN with the scissors?
March 1st, 2006 at 11:19 am
Hey he’s just looking to rebel not to lose an eye, don’t give him any crazy ideas
March 1st, 2006 at 12:32 pm
This needs a follow up with some crazed mattress police knocking down Drew’s door and holding him for terrorism or something equally loony.
“CAN YOU READ? WE TOLD YOU NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG. BUBBA, DO A CAVITY SEARCH ON HIM. I THINK HE’S HIDING SOMETHING DEEP!”
A insane dramatic rescue by the Drama Llama wouldn’t be bad either.
March 1st, 2006 at 12:48 pm
http://ask.yahoo.com/20040726.html
Dear Yahoo!:
Why can’t you take the tag off your mattress?
Britany
Millington, Tennessee
Dear Britany:
Cut off your mattress tag already! Don’t worry, you won’t get locked up. As a consumer, it’s perfectly legal to remove the tag from your own mattress. So why is it there? Well, the answer is somewhat involved.
Back in the 1900s, mattresses often contained a host of vermin and disease-carrying materials. To protect consumers, the government required dealers to post tags on their mattresses listing the contents. Later, the Feds added a warning to the content tag with the ominous message, “Do not remove under penalty of law,” in big, black letters.
The move may have deterred duplicitous mattress dealers, but it only served to confuse consumers who didn’t know that the threat wasn’t meant for them. Confronted by fear of prosecution, consumers left the tags on their mattresses. Recently, the Feds addressed the misunderstanding by changing the label to: “This tag may not be removed except by the consumer.”
Since then, the Feds have long abandoned the pursuit of tag-tearing merchants, though states like Texas still inspect mattresses for tags in stores. They’re probably making sure their laws aren’t full of fluff.
March 1st, 2006 at 12:48 pm
Man DJ, a matress tag joke? Have you been infused with the comedy spirit of Jerry Seinfeld circa 1986? Hey kids, stay tuned tomorrow for a comic about airline food and dating in the 90’s! But I guess I shouldn’t be too hard on you. You did swear at the end. I guess that makes it funny!
Just keepin’ you on your toes, Coffman.
March 1st, 2006 at 2:10 pm
Dear Paul,
Suck me.
Love, DJ.
— and Prim…
Yeah, but if you were looking through the eyes of Drew, that Tag was downright goading him. And if you do that, you’re gonna get cut!
March 1st, 2006 at 2:16 pm
DJ,
Please re-read my club post
March 1st, 2006 at 2:20 pm
Yeah, someone else wasn’t paying attention to the tag but that’s ok.
March 1st, 2006 at 2:45 pm
My little public-radio heart is crying, DJ.
March 1st, 2006 at 3:12 pm
Dear DJ,
Get your hands off my fucking ears. I know what I’m doing.
Love, Paul
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