May 8, 2008
Hard Candy Makes way for Sticky and Sweet Tour
I'm really loving Madonna's new album. I didn't think I was going to, but it' turning out to be pretty HOT! I especially like some of the remixes offered. Ok so it's official, Madonna has set her tour dates. Here's the juice...
Don't ask Meredith, She won't tell you...
Tonight on Grey's anatomy was a leap for the gay community. I think it was an important story portrayed in this episode called "The Becoming". There was a soldier in the hospital and he was to undergo an experimental procedure that would attempt to mitigate a tumor in his brain. It turns out his military buddy visiting him is really his lover. It was beautiful and very well written. I'm glad they tackled the don't ask don't tell policy. Something I had to deal with when I was in the Air Force. A stupid policy that doesn't allow gay Americans to serve their country openly. If they are caught in something (and 9 times out of 10 they are usually harassed and things are brought up because people suspect, and investigate) they then are kicked out of the military. No questions asked so to speak.I liked the way the father caught the two kissing, he blew up but then when the his son died you could tell by the slight gesture in one scene he accepted his son's lover. It was because he realized it didn't matter, it was that he loved him. Isn't that what it's really all about? Our lives are so short, why do we let things like this get in the way of letting our loved ones live happy?
Way to go Grey's Anatomy!
Take Your Ukulele and Go!
I haven't written much about American Idol this season except in the beginning. I was excited for some of the players and disappointed to see a few of them go before their time should have been up. One being Carly Smithson. That was a complete shock. She was one of the best contestants on idol i felt this year. Brook White, a local to my town of Phoenix, was also shocked me when she was voted off. But this week, this week I can say I was pleased with the outcome. It was a long time coming and he needed to go. Jason Castro was eliminated from American Idol last night. Where he might be charming, and cute to some and have a little difference in his look, he just didn't have it when it came to singing. He was an armature in a show full of natural talents. I don't doubt you will see Carly, and Brook making their own albums. I think Brook has a very good chance of making an album and doing well with them. I would buy one from both of them. Jason on the other hand I would not. I haven't liked him for weeks. He was good in the beginning but I think its because the others grew more talented and he was just not taking it seriously. He was kind of a numb-skull and seemed stoned half the time.So here is to the Idol machine and hope to see it kicks out a few "Runner Up" stars.
Labels: Music, Reality TV
May 5, 2008
MQM - If You Don't Have Anything Nice To Say, sit by Clairee
Movie Quote Monday: Steel Magnolias"I do not see plays, because I can nap at home for free. And I don't see movies 'cause they're trash, and they got nothin' but naked people in 'em! And I don't read books, 'cause if they're any good, they're gonna make 'em into a mini-series." - Ouiser
This is one of my favorite movies of all time. I remember exactly where I saw it for the first time. It was on the campus of the University of Illinois. I was so embarrassed that I cried at the end. It's full of laughs and sadness but I think if you havn't seen this movie yet, you need to get on it! Its really good. With an incredible cast including Dolly Parton, Sally Field, Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis, Daryl Hannah, and Julia Roberts how could you go wrong?
Plot:
Revolving around Truvy's Beauty Parlor in a small parish in modern-day Louisiana, STEEL MAGNOLIAS is the story of a close-knit circle of friends whose lives come together there. As the picture opens, we find Drum Eatenton shooting birds in the trees of his back yard in preparation for his daughter's wedding reception that afternoon. Shortly thereafter, M'Lynn (Sally Field) and Shelby (Julia Roberts) part for Truvy's (Dolly Parton) to get their hair done for the wedding. "Just the sweetest thing," Annelle Depuy Desoto (Daryl Hannah) (who may or may not be married because her marriage may not be legal) is introduced to Truvy's customers as her new "glamour technician." While in the chairs, the sour-tempered Ouiser Boudreaux (Shirley MacLaine) shows up and entertains the assemblage with her barbs. It seems that the only one of the group who truly understands Ouiser is Clairee (Olympia Dukakis)who is recently widowed and looking for a diversion. As she says, later in the picture, "If you can't find anything good to say about anybody, come sit by me." Filled with humor and heartbreak, these "Steel Magnolias" make us laugh and cry as the realities of their lives in tiny Chiquapin Parish unfolds.
This is one of my favorite movies of all time. I remember exactly where I saw it for the first time. It was on the campus of the University of Illinois. I was so embarrassed that I cried at the end. It's full of laughs and sadness but I think if you havn't seen this movie yet, you need to get on it! Its really good. With an incredible cast including Dolly Parton, Sally Field, Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis, Daryl Hannah, and Julia Roberts how could you go wrong?
Plot:
Revolving around Truvy's Beauty Parlor in a small parish in modern-day Louisiana, STEEL MAGNOLIAS is the story of a close-knit circle of friends whose lives come together there. As the picture opens, we find Drum Eatenton shooting birds in the trees of his back yard in preparation for his daughter's wedding reception that afternoon. Shortly thereafter, M'Lynn (Sally Field) and Shelby (Julia Roberts) part for Truvy's (Dolly Parton) to get their hair done for the wedding. "Just the sweetest thing," Annelle Depuy Desoto (Daryl Hannah) (who may or may not be married because her marriage may not be legal) is introduced to Truvy's customers as her new "glamour technician." While in the chairs, the sour-tempered Ouiser Boudreaux (Shirley MacLaine) shows up and entertains the assemblage with her barbs. It seems that the only one of the group who truly understands Ouiser is Clairee (Olympia Dukakis)who is recently widowed and looking for a diversion. As she says, later in the picture, "If you can't find anything good to say about anybody, come sit by me." Filled with humor and heartbreak, these "Steel Magnolias" make us laugh and cry as the realities of their lives in tiny Chiquapin Parish unfolds.
Labels: Movie Quote Monday
Apr 28, 2008
MQM - A Square from Squaresville
Movie Quote Monday: Die Mommy Die"Tony Parker you slipped into my life like vermouth into a glass of gin, quickly and just a bit too smooth" -Angela Arden
The year is 1967, and Angela Arden (Charles Busch) is a washed-up pop singer who's married to Sol (Philip Baker Hall) but is involved with an unemployed actor named Tony (Jason Priestley). When Sol turns up dead, all fingers point to Angela. Leading the charge is Angela's daughter Edith (Natasha Lyonne), who's eager to get even by killing her mother. Edith's brother (Stark Sands), however, is not so sure that mom is to blame.
Here is a fun little video. It's a montage someone put together from the movie.
Labels: Movie Quote Monday
Apr 25, 2008
MADONNA Saves the world in 4 Minutes...
...well more like 4 minutes 5 seconds.
I love Madonna's new video and I am TOTALLY looking forward to her concert. If it's anything like the last concert it should be awesome. No news yet on tour dates but hopefully soon. I wonder if she will make her way back to Phoenix again? Her last concert it was her first time to Phoenix since her first album. Let's hope it wont take that long this time.
Gotta love Justin Timberlake in this video too. He is so damn cute and like-able. Now this will be interesting to see how she tours with this Album because he is on a few of her songs I think. Hmm will he tour with her? That's would be a REALLY good show!
I listened to some of her other songs over here but Im not sure if I can get into them yet. I guess it will take time like her last few, but this is produced much differently than her other stuff. Then again she has never seem to let me down with whatever she has put out so I won't worry to much. Who knows what is next.
Now enjoy the video 4 Minutes featuring Justin Timerlake and Timerland:
This Really Gives Me GAS!
What does everyone thing about these wonderful gas prices? Shitty if you ask me! Will we ever see lower gas prices again? I keep hearing "It's going to hit $4.00" but I don't want to believe it. I think it has a lot to do with politics big time! It always struck me as funny when their was an election involving Bush, the prices of gas would go way low. Now that he is not involved they are going to an all time high... Who knows...At the rate we are going, these prices are just going to keep going and the days of $1.40 a gallon are LONG GONE. I remember 12 years ago when I first moved to Phoenix the lowest i saw gas was $0.96 a gallon. I don't understand how prices can jump so high so quickly. It's not consistent... This coupled with the oil companies making all time record breaking profits. Hmmm. The the old CEO that retired a few years back gets a $400 million retirement package? See where your money is going?
So these are the gas prices from the last 6 years in Phoenix:
Found via: www.phoenixgasprices.com
They have other cities too
Apr 14, 2008
MQM - A Kaleidoscope of Female Impersonators
Movie Quote Monday: Priscilla Queen of the Desert"Now listen here, you mullet. Why don't you just light your tampon, blow your box apart? Because it's the only bang you're ever gonna get, sweetheart!" Bernadette
Two drag-queens (Anthony/Mitzi and Adam/Felicia) and a transsexual (Bernadette) contract to perform a drag show at a resort in Alice Springs, a resort town in the remote Australian desert. They head west from Sydney aboard their lavender bus, Priscilla. En route, it is discovered that the woman they've contracted with is Anthony's wife. Their bus breaks down, and is repaired by Bob, who travels on with them.
Labels: Movie Quote Monday
Apr 7, 2008
MQM - Sign Up for Tomorrow Today!!
Movie Quote Monday: Election"I don't know what you're referring to, but maybe if certain older, wiser people hadn't acted like such little babies, and gotten so mushy, then everything would be ok... and I think certain older people, like you, and your colleague, shouldn't be leching after their students, especially when some of them can't even get their own wives pregnant... and they certainly shouldn't be making slanderous accusations, especially when certain young, naive peoples' mothers are paralegal secretaries at the cities biggest law firm, and have won many successful law suits, and if you want to keep questioning me like this, I won't continue without my attorney present. " Tracy Flick, Election
Plot: Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon) is running unopposed for this year's high school student election. But school civics teacher Jim McAllister (Matthew Broderick) has a different plan. Partly to establish a more democratic election, and partly to satisfy some deep personal anger toward Tracy, Jim talks popular varsity football player Paul Metzler (Chris Klein) to run for president as well. Chaos ensues.
Labels: Movie Quote Monday
Just a Spoon Full of Horror...
A friend told me about these movie trailers people have been making that make a light hearted movie sound and look like it's a horror or sinister film. It just goes to show you how they are able to change things to make you want to see something based on what they show you in a trailer. Here are a couple and see what you think. I think it's pretty brilliant:
When Harry Met Sally
Mary Poppins
Let me know what you think...
When Harry Met Sally
Mary Poppins
Let me know what you think...
Labels: Movies
Mar 31, 2008
MQM - The Fields are Purple with the Sound of Sofia...
Movie Quote Monday: The Color Purple"Sat in that jail, I sat in that jail til I felt like I's bout to rot to death. I know what it like to wanna go somewhere and cain't. I know what it like to wanna sing... and have it beat out 'ya. I want to thank you, Miss Celie, fo evrything you done for me. I 'members that day in the store with Miss Millie - I's feelin' real down. I's feelin' mighty low. And when I seed you - I knowd they is a God. I knowd they is a God." Sofia The Color Purple
The Color Purple is an acclaimed 1983 epistolary novel by American author Alice Walker. It received the 1983 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the National Book Award. It was later adapted into a film and musical of the same name.
Taking place mostly in rural Georgia, the story focuses on female African - American life during the 1930's in southern America, addressing the numerous issues in the black female life, including their exceedingly low position in American social culture. Because of the novel's sometimes explicit content, particularly in terms of violence, it has been the frequent target of censors and appears on the American Library Association list of the 100 Most Frequently Challenged Books of 1990-2000 at number eighteen.
One of my most favorite movies of all time. I really want to see this on Broadway.
Labels: Movie Quote Monday
Mar 28, 2008
Show Me How You Work!
Over the last few weeks I have been interviewing for a position at my corporate office. I am happy to say this past Wednesday I accepted the position with the Marketing Division. I start my new position on Tuesday April 1, 2008. This is an excellent opportunity for me to pursue my passion for graphic design. I studied Advertising and Graphic Design at Columbia in Chicago and decided I needed to get involved with it again. I was at the right place at the right time and had some great co-workers on my side to make this transition possible.
I currently do freelance graphic design work for some clients locally, but I thought it was time to make it a full time career. A special thanks to my friend Darin who has helped me along the way. He has been a great mentor!
Labels: Work
Mar 27, 2008
Madonna, Madonna, Madonna
So her new album "Hard Candy" comes out next month. The new single "4 Minutes" seems to be doing pretty well. I thought it sounded cool when I heard it on the Ellen show. Ellen did her little dance to it. I might just have to download it when it comes out April 28th.Below is an interview with Madonna on E! where she talks with Michael Yo about her new album, Britney, her kids, and more.
Listen Here
I'm really looking forward to her concert tour. We have been talking about it and will most likely travel to another state if she doesn't come back to Phoenix. Her last concert in 2006 "Confessions Tour" was incredible
and I can only imagine this new tour will be as good if not better. Now do you think Justin will tour with her or show up at a few shows?Labels: Music
Mar 25, 2008
What Comes First...The Egg or Easter?
We had a visitor this week from San Francisco. My friend Donnan who happens to be Dan of DanNation's boyfriend. He was in town visiting some friends but we managed to snag him and bring him out. He was doing a little foot surgery recovery as well.
Donnan and I started dinner at Ticoz, then we went to a local bar called Apollo's for karaoke and I got to hear Donnan sing in person for the first time. WOW, i was impressed... It was great having him here.
Until next year...
Donnan and I started dinner at Ticoz, then we went to a local bar called Apollo's for karaoke and I got to hear Donnan sing in person for the first time. WOW, i was impressed... It was great having him here.
Sunday Kevin and I had a few of the boys over for an Easter Brunch. It was an impromptu event but the boys managed to make some bonnet's for the affair... For fun we called it Fierce Tranny Easter Brunch. I don't know why, but what the hell...
The Boys Arrive...
Even the cats want to play...
Jeff poses for Hat Hopper Digest...
Chris and Michael
Ok and Michael decides to try a mimosa AND a hat...
Ok I will try it on...
Tranny Mess
And the cats are pooped
Even the cats want to play...
Jeff poses for Hat Hopper Digest...
Chris and Michael
Ok and Michael decides to try a mimosa AND a hat...
Ok I will try it on...
Tranny Mess
And the cats are pooped
Until next year...
Mar 24, 2008
MQM - Que Sera, Sera Whatever Will Be, Will Be...
Movie Quote Monday: "Heathers""You were nothing before you met me. You were playing Barbies with Betty Finn. You were a Bluebird. You were a Brownie. You were a Girl Scout Cookie. Transfer to Washington. Transfer to Jefferson. No one at Westerberg is going to let you play their reindeer games." Heather Chandler - "Heathers"
Three high school girls named Heather run an iron clad social clique at high school. One of their anointees, Veronica, isn't sure she wants to fit into the clique, particularly when she has to snub some of her old friends at the Heathers' behest. When Veronica meets the new guy at school, she starts pulling away from the clique, while some of the more popular students start showing up dead with suicide notes.
Little trivia about this movie. One of the main stars Kim Walker died in 2001 from a brain tumor. Sort of ironic since one of her most famous lines in the movie is ""Did you have a brain tumor for breakfast?".
Labels: Movie Quote Monday
Mar 17, 2008
Hot Tranny Mess...
I was told about this skit on SNL and had to check it out. Now I can see why. If you ever watch Bravo's Project Runway you have to laugh at this.
I like Christian I think it did a great job. Hear is a little Montage of Christian so you can kind of see why they did the parody on SNL.
Ok and here is the Fabulous Tim Gunn
Gotta love Bravo...
I like Christian I think it did a great job. Hear is a little Montage of Christian so you can kind of see why they did the parody on SNL.
Ok and here is the Fabulous Tim Gunn
Gotta love Bravo...
Labels: Funny, Reality TV
MQM - Doughnut Royalty...
Movie Quote Monday"Well, there's something I've been meaning to ask you. There's this thing I've heard, and if I thought for one second it was true I'd probably kill myself. Does your fiance' work - in a donut shop?" - Jackie-O in The House of Yes
Plot: Jackie-O (Parker Pose) is anxiously awaiting the visit of her brother home for Thanksgiving, but isn't expecting him to bring a friend. She's even more shocked to learn that this friend is his fiance'. It soon becomes clear that her Jackie Kennedy obsession is nothing compared to her obsession with her brother, as it also becomes clear she isn't the only member of the family with problems...
This is a MUST SEE movie!
Labels: Movie Quote Monday
Mar 10, 2008
Pearls of Wisdom...
Doesn't it seem like every time some idiot in the government screws up, his wife always has to bring out the pearl necklace. I'm Just sayin...
So when is enough enough? Well lets see....
Then we have bigot bitches like OK Rep. Sally Kern with her hate speeches:
CNN Story
To say that the gay lifestyle is worse than terrorist? What is this lady talking about? If she isn't "Anti-Gay" or isn't "Gay Bashing" then I don't now what that is... This lady needs to get ALL of her facts correct! So I decided I needed to write to this lady!
My email to Sally:
I am a gay man living in the United States of America. I am most concerned and disappointed in a "speech" you gave regarding the homosexual lifestyle. It is completely inaccurate and down right shocking! You are taking information from a small percentage and exploiting information to serve your own agenda. You need to get your facts straight before spouting off your garbage. I am shocked and utterly amazed that someone of your ilk has been elected into any form of government. A government where everyone is supposedly "created equal". I think in light of today's news of Governor Spitzer, you ought to be taking a harder look at the straight community because they aren't really holding up very well in the "morals" department.
It's people like you, and speeches like yours that instigate hate crimes such as the killing of 15 year old Lawrence King a few weeks go. A boy that simply is misunderstood and another child who was taught to hate, shoots him.
Very disappointing!
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You can also write to Sally here: sallykern@okhouse.gov
This is the latest "Sex Scandal"
New York Governor Spitzer & Wife (and she is NOT happy)
New York Governor Spitzer & Wife (and she is NOT happy)
So when is enough enough? Well lets see....
Then we have bigot bitches like OK Rep. Sally Kern with her hate speeches:
CNN Story
To say that the gay lifestyle is worse than terrorist? What is this lady talking about? If she isn't "Anti-Gay" or isn't "Gay Bashing" then I don't now what that is... This lady needs to get ALL of her facts correct! So I decided I needed to write to this lady!
My email to Sally:
I am a gay man living in the United States of America. I am most concerned and disappointed in a "speech" you gave regarding the homosexual lifestyle. It is completely inaccurate and down right shocking! You are taking information from a small percentage and exploiting information to serve your own agenda. You need to get your facts straight before spouting off your garbage. I am shocked and utterly amazed that someone of your ilk has been elected into any form of government. A government where everyone is supposedly "created equal". I think in light of today's news of Governor Spitzer, you ought to be taking a harder look at the straight community because they aren't really holding up very well in the "morals" department.
It's people like you, and speeches like yours that instigate hate crimes such as the killing of 15 year old Lawrence King a few weeks go. A boy that simply is misunderstood and another child who was taught to hate, shoots him.
Very disappointing!
--
You can also write to Sally here: sallykern@okhouse.gov
Labels: Anti Gay, Hate, HRC, Politics, Sex
MQM - The Lamb Keeps Silent...
I am thinking I want to start a new little weekly post of Movie Quotes MQM (Movie Quote Monday). I love movies, I love to quote them so why not. So here we go..."You know what you look like to me, with your good bag and your cheap shoes? You look like a rube. A well scrubbed, hustling rube with a little taste. Good nutrition's given you some length of bone, but you're not more than one generation from poor white trash, are you, Agent Starling? And that accent you've tried so desperately to shed: pure West Virginia. What is your father, dear? Is he a coal miner? Does he stink of the lamp? You know how quickly the boys found you... all those tedious sticky fumblings in the back seats of cars... while you could only dream of getting out... getting anywhere... getting all the way to the FBI." - Hanibal Lecter in Silence of the Lambs
Labels: Movie Quote Monday
Mar 7, 2008
The Obama Files...
Now this might just be the funniest thing I have seen yet in this campaign. Leave it to Saturday Night Live to come up with this. It's for sure the work of Robert Smigel.
Labels: Elections, Obama, Politics
Mar 5, 2008
A Strong Message...
I saw this over at Scott-O-Rama today. This is SUCH an important message. I love Ellen because she really does wish the best for everyone. I love that she got stern about how things need to change!
Labels: Anti Gay, Gay, Hate, HRC
Ring, Ring, Ring...
If that phone does ring in the middle of the night at the white house. It looks like there is a good chance it will be a Pink Princess Phone!Way to go Hillary!
You did it! Ohio, Texas, and Rhode Island. I am thrilled! It really was a major nail bitter! Of course it's not over yet, but at least we can stop hearing the word "Momentum"!On to the next states my girl!
Labels: Elections, Hillary, Politics
Mar 4, 2008
Thanks L.T.
Look what I got in the mail today! ha ha Thanks LargeTony for the gift.LargeTony was on our show "The Jimmi & Dan Varietycast" a few weeks ago and as a gift he sent me a t-shirt. How sweet is that? He was a great guest and I can't wait to have him on again soon. I will wear it to Gay Pride this year for sure!
I think it's time Dan & I get some Varietycast wear. ha ha What do you think?
Thanks again Tony!
Labels: Friends, Pride, Varietycast
A Hike, Drinks and an Out of Town Guest
This weekend Darin had a friend, Blake in from out of town. I met him on Friday night for a few drinks at Happy Hour. Then Saturday we decided it was a great day for a hike. We all got together and wanted a little exercise so we headed up to Camelback Mountain. Here are some pictures of our day. It was a tad smoggy but it was still a great day!
Kevin, Darin & Blake walking to the hiking trail
East View off Camelback Mountain
Phoenician Hotel from Camelback Mountain
Kevin and Me about half way up Camelback
Blake looking off into the smog.
Darin looking for the way down... ;)
Blake & Darin
Fun Cactus. (Something tells me this was planted here)
Jimmi Kevin, Darin & Blake at BS West (Day Drinking)
Jimmi & Kevin at BS West
Kevin, Darin & Blake at BS West
Gorillas in the mist (or Darin & Blake in Scottsdale)
This was such a fun day. It was great to meet Blake and I hope he comes back again soon!
Kevin, Darin & Blake walking to the hiking trail
East View off Camelback Mountain
Phoenician Hotel from Camelback Mountain
Kevin and Me about half way up Camelback
Blake looking off into the smog.
Darin looking for the way down... ;)
Blake & Darin
Fun Cactus. (Something tells me this was planted here)
After a great day of hiking, we decided we needed to get some lunch. Well lunch turned into stopping off at BS West in Scottsdale for a little "Liquid Lunch". Here we are, having some "Day Drinks" After some drinks we then went on to Nello's for some pizza. My camera's battery went dead so no photos' from dinner. Yeah well you know at least I hiked!
Jimmi Kevin, Darin & Blake at BS West (Day Drinking)
Jimmi & Kevin at BS West
Kevin, Darin & Blake at BS West
Gorillas in the mist (or Darin & Blake in Scottsdale)
This was such a fun day. It was great to meet Blake and I hope he comes back again soon!
Labels: Health, Hiking, Phoenix, Photography, Vistors
Mar 3, 2008
Bitch is the New Black
I saw this over at Scott-O-Rama's site and had to post it. I love me some Tina Fey!
Tomorrow will be a very interesting day for the democratic party. It's going to be a nail bitter for sure.
I hope that the people of OH & TX especially make the right choice. Everyone needs to vote for who THEY think is the best person for the job.
There has been much mud slinging and campaign bashing on all sides. It is the nature of the business. Nothing has "Changed" there when it comes to that.
Tomorrow will be a very interesting day for the democratic party. It's going to be a nail bitter for sure.
I hope that the people of OH & TX especially make the right choice. Everyone needs to vote for who THEY think is the best person for the job.
There has been much mud slinging and campaign bashing on all sides. It is the nature of the business. Nothing has "Changed" there when it comes to that.
Feb 29, 2008
Faty Food for Thought...
Now let me start this off by staying I am no angel when it comes to eating. When it comes to going out to eat, I have been one to turn a blind eye even though I know certain foods aren't good for me. (haven't we all?)
I have been on somewhat of a health kick lately and even decided to do a challenge with Kevin and another friend to see who will loose the most weight after 15 weeks. This is our form of "The Biggest Loser". So I just got an email today circulating around the internet regarding the Top 20 Worst Foods in America. A few items shocked me, however one restaurant in particular I wasn't surprised to see was Chili's. So bad they don't even put their nutrition facts on their website. But you can go here to see them.
I have been on somewhat of a health kick lately and even decided to do a challenge with Kevin and another friend to see who will loose the most weight after 15 weeks. This is our form of "The Biggest Loser". So I just got an email today circulating around the internet regarding the Top 20 Worst Foods in America. A few items shocked me, however one restaurant in particular I wasn't surprised to see was Chili's. So bad they don't even put their nutrition facts on their website. But you can go here to see them.
Weather you eat at these restaurants or not, it's at least an eye opener to see what you might (in your mind) think isn't that bad, can actually be over the top bad for you. Case in point the Chipolte Burrito (#16 below). They make it look healthy with all the green's and salsa's at the counter when you order, b
ut the bad stuff is usually not visible.I think it is irresponsible for restaurants to invest in clever advertising to get people into their restaurants and then not offer any healthy alternatives. We have a place in Phoenix called "The Heart Attack Grill". Even though they pretty much are just being honest, its still a play on stupid people. What kind of message is that sending to people and kids especially? Sure everyone has to have some kind of self control but still there are limits. Many of these restaurants don't even offer up a nutritional fact sheet and if they do, is hard to find or gives you limited information. Then you find out, it is 4x as bad as you originally thought. A cheat day on your diet at one of these places can really set you back.
Even fast food is worse than you might think. Most people know fast food is one of the worst when dining out but, but when you include the trans fat factor it's even worse. There are still some using Trans Fats in their food. Some places like KFC are turning over to No Trans Fat oils (fyi its still not good for you), but places like Jack In The Box are not. One (1)order of onion rings at Jack In The Box has 10 grams of trans fat. My friend just told me today he used to get 2 orders of onion rings along with this meal when he would eat there. They give you small portions so you want more (spend more). You end up loading yourself up with huge amounts of chemical's and fats that clog your arteries, and ultimately making it harder, and harder to lose weight.Did you think if you go out to eat salads would be a healthy alternative? This is another misconception for the most part. A lot of salads end up having really high calorie dressings and even going "low fat" on the dressing it still is loaded you with sugars. #13 on the list below is a salad from On the Boarder and here I thought Taco Bell's was bad. Actually Taco Bell made an alternative to their "Fiesta Salad" called the "Express Taco Salad" that just comes in a bowl instead of the deep fried shell. It still has it's problems with trans and saturated fats but it's a start I guess.
Keep in mind that our daily allowance of calories is supose to be approximately 2500 calories. One meal of Spaghetti & Meatballs at Macaroni Grill (# 4 below) and you are pretty much there. It is mind boggling.
So here is the The Top 20 Worst Foods In America:
(I have only researched a few of these for accuracy, and they seem to check out)
20: Worst Fast-Food - Chicken Meal - Chicken Selects Premium Breast Strips from McDonald's (5 pieces) with cream ranch sauce.
830 Calories, 55 grams fat (4.5 trans fat), 48 carbs.
Add a large fries and regular soda and this seemingly innocuous chicken meal tops out at 1,710 calories.
19: Worst drink - Jamba Juice Chocolate Moo'd Power Smoothie (30 fl oz).
900 calories, 10 g fat, 183 carbs, 166 g sugar.
Jamba Juice calls it a smoothie, MSNBC calls it a milk shake. The beverage contains as much sugar as 8 pints of Ben & Jerry's butter pecan ice cream.
18: Worst supermarket meal - Pepperidge Farm Roasted Chicken Pot Pie (whole pie).
1,020 calories, 64 g fat, 86 g carbs.
Label may say this pie serves two, but, who ever divided a small pot pi! e in half? Once you crack the crust, there will be no stopping.
17: Worst 'healthy' burger - Ruby Tuesday Bella Turkey Burger.
1,145 calories, 71 g fat, 56 g carbs.
16: Worst Mexican entree - Chipotle Mexican Grill Chicken Burrito.
1,179 calories, 47 g fat, 125 g carbs, 2,656 mg sodium.
15: Worst kids' meal - Macaroni Grill Double Macaroni 'n' Cheese.
1,210 calories, 62 g fat, 3,450 mg sodium.
It's like feeding your kid 1-1/2 boxes of Kraft mac 'n' cheese.
14: Worst sandwich - Quiznos Classic Italian (large).
1,528 calories, 92 g fat, 4,604 mg sodium, 110 g carbs.
A large homemade sandwich would more likely provided about 500 calories.
13: Worst salad - On the Border Grande Taco Salad with Taco Beef.
1,450 calories, 102 g fat, 78 g carbs, 2,410 mg sodium.
This isn't an anomaly: Five different On the Border salads on the menu contain more than 1, 100 calories each.
12: Worst burger - Carl's Jr. (Hardee's on East Coast) Double Six Dollar Burger.
1,520 calories! , 111g fat.
Carl's Jr. brags it's home to this enormous sandwich, but the restaurant chain also provides convenient nutrition info on its Web site -- so ignorance is no excuse for eating it.
11: Worst steak - Lonestar 20 oz T-bone.
1,540 calories, 124g fat.
Add a baked potato and Lonestar's Signature Lettuce Wedge, and this is a 2,700 calorie blowout.
10: Worst breakfast - Bob Evans Caramel Banana Pecan Cream Stacked and Stuffed hotcakes.
1,540 calories, 77 g fat (9 g trans fat), 198 g carbs, 109 g sugar.
Five Egg McMuffins yield the same caloric cost as this stack of sugar-stuffed flapjacks, which is truly a heavy breakfast, weighing in at a hefty pound and a half.
9: Worst dessert - Chili's Chocolate Chip Paradise Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream.
1,600 calories, 78 g fat, 215 g carbs.
Would you eat a Big Mac for dessert? How about three? That's the calorie equivalent of this decadent dish. Clearly, Chili's customers get their money's worth.
8: Worst Chinese entree - P.F. Chang's Pork Lo Mein.
1,820 calories, 127 g fat,! 95 g carbs.
The fat content in this dish alone provides more than 1,100 calories. And you'd have to eat almost five servings of pasta to match the number of carbs it contains. Now, do you really need five servings of pasta?
7: Worst chicken entree - Chili's Honey Chipotle Crispers with Chipotle Sauce.
2,040 calories, 99 g fat, 240 g carbs.
'Crispers' refers to an extra thick layer of break crumbs that soak up oil and adds unnecessary calories and carbs to these glorified chicken strips.
6: Worst fish entree - On the Border Dos XX Fish Tacos with Rice and Beans.
2,100 calories, 130 g fat, 169 g carbs, 4,700 mg sodium.
Perhaps the most misleadingly named dish in
5: Worst pizza - Uno Chicago Grill Chicago Classic Deep Dish Pizza.
2,310 calories, 162 g fat, 123 g carbs, 4,470 mg sodium.
Downing this 'personal' pizza is equivalent to eating 18 slices of Domino's Crunchy Thin Crust cheese pizza.
4: Worst pasta - Macaroni Grill Spaghetti and Meatballs with Meat Sauce.
2,430 calories, 128 g fat, 207 g carbs, 5,290 mg sodium.
This meal satisfied your calorie requirements for an entire day.
3: Worst nachos - On the Border Stacked Border Nachos.
2,740 calories, 166 g fat, 191 g carbs, 5,280 sodium.
2: Worst starter - Chili's Awesome Blossom.
2,710 calories, 203 g fat, 194 g carbs, 6,360 mg sodium.
1: The worst food in
2,900 calories, 182g fat, 240g carbs.
Even if you split these 'starters' with three friends, you'll have downed a dinner's worth of calories before your entree arrives.
Here's a good resource if you are going out to dinner and want to know the nutrition on certain fast food & chain restaurants: CalorieKing We are the fattest country in the world and its really no question why.
So bottom line, watch what you eat and hit the tread mill!
So bottom line, watch what you eat and hit the tread mill!
Labels: Food, Health, Restaurants
Feb 28, 2008
Let's Talk About Sex....
I normally don't check stats on my blog. For one I don't think it's usually very accurate, and two I don't really care about the numbers. But today, I happen to check out to see what people were actually coming to visit most. It seems people most went to visit the ad for our Varietycast "The Sex Show". Shocking I know...What even had me more baffled was finding out were these visitors were located. People from German, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and even Viet Nam...
This is a map from the last 24 hours of the visits to "The Sex Show" post.
Something tells me these visitors didn't realize we were talking about Gay Sex. See everyone is just a bunch of horny bitches!
Labels: Podcast, Sex, Varietycast
Put the Lime in the Coconut...
I just found this and it is alarming. Never put a lemon in your Ice Tea or water when you go out to eat. And to go one step further you should never put a lemon or lime in your drink at the bar... This is just NASTY!
Labels: Clubs, Health, Restaurants
Feb 25, 2008
The Jimmi and Dan Variety Cast #29: Live with Gay Performer Phil Putnam
The boys are back with gay singing phenomenon Phil Putnam (www.philputnam.com) and a LIVE studio audience! Phil needs a boyfriend, so be sure to call (206) 350-0699 and leave a message on voice mail. This is a GREAT and LIVE show, so be sure to tune in!
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Labels: Music, Podcast, Varietycast
Feb 22, 2008
I need to take a step back...
Last night I watched the Democratic debates and was overall pretty happy with how Hillary handled herself.I think this is a good healthy fight and I think that both Barack and Hillary have shown they both care, but at the same time want to win. When watching the debate last night and ready blogs this morning I have to say I need to come down a few pegs and remember that they are both on the same side. I don't regret anything I have said, however I think after watching the debate, I feel like I want to support my party overall. They both want what is best for America and I think some of my feelings are fueled by the media and part because of the Bush administration's lack of caring for the United States and how the rest of the world perceives us.
Now about the debates: I agree Obama backed himself up last night in the debates, but I felt at times like he was given the easy end of the stick. When faced with Cuba, which was a fresh new question and something they will need to think about when the time comes, I thought he answered it very poorly. I said in my head “is this what we want? Can he be ready?” He seemed eager to say what people wanted to hear that I don’t think he is realistic in his answer. Hillary on the other hand was extremely on point and when posed the question of would she meet with Cuba her answer was we need to determine the situation before agreeing to meet with them [paraphrasing]. You can’t just tell people “Yes I will” when you need to study the plan and speak with your appointed aids and joint chefs who are qualified advisor’s. I have said it before and I will say it again... A president is only as good as the advisor’s they appoint.
Bottom line I think the reason I continue to support Hillary is because I think she is a person who believes in America and its citizens, and she has the ability to perform as the President of the United States. I also think she has a good chance to win. If she doesn’t win the Democratic nomination, I will then determine who I will vote for, based on the remaining candidates, but not until then. I am supporting her for the long haul!
Labels: Elections, Hillary, Obama, Politics