TeamCushman

I’ve been a fan of satellite radio for several years no.  In fact, I’ve had mine for 3 years.  Specifically, XM.  The biggest reason for XM has been baseball.  I’m a big fan of the Braves and live out of market.  And with TBS getting out of baseball broadcasting, its either listen to my XM or pay for MLB.TV.   This past week, I rented a car that had Sirius in it.  I’ve had a number of friends that have told me that Sirius is much better.  I chalk it up to Howard Stern, sorry  not a fan at all.  I have to say, Sirius has a better line up.  And I’m not talking about the NFL (season has ended).  So, without further delay, here’s my top 5 reasons for switching to Sirius:

1. 80’s Hair Band station
2. Elvis 24/7
3. The Dead 24/7
4. Springsteen 24/7
5. the Playboy station

I listened to a few minutes of Stern to see if he could be any more raunchier than commercial radio.  It’s worse than I could have imagined.  I won’t go into detail here, but I could only stand a few minutes.  Extra credit to Sirius for having Nina Blackwood as one of their DJ’s.  remember her from MTV in the 80’s?

Great line from Jerry Seinfeld. Couldn’t help but use it. It fits. I have a number of them. I’m not picky, but somethings just get on my nerves. Here is a small sampling, in no particular order …

* Rudeness. I travel a lot. It’s amazing how rude people are. Even southerners. They are just a nicer rude. Little things. Like … upholding acceptable elevator etiquette. Those that are on the elevator get to get off first, before others barge in. Quite simple.

* Bluetooth ear pieces. Ok, first let me say I have one. But, I keep it in the car and use it there only. Somehow, wireless ear pieces let us talk on the phone and drive over 30 miles an hour at the same time . When did bluetooth headsets become the new fashion trend. Didn’t get that memo. Nor do I want it. And … does it matter if you wear it on the left ear or the right? what if you wear two? does that mean anything? It’s crazy. are you that important that you have to wait every second for the next phone call from your friend to gossip about whats going on at work, school or neighborhood. What really gets me are those that wear them at work! Yes, I have seen waiters, cashiers or even employees at Kroger, Walmart or Target wear them while working. Put them away!

* Speaking of waiters. How about those that don’t write down your order. Doesn’t impress me. take the time to get it right the first time, don’t guess. the worst are those that don’t write anything down, yet need to come back to ask again. I automatically give a zero tip. If you can’t take the time to write it down, then I can’t take the time to write down your tip. simple.

* People who wear sunglasses inside. This drives me crazy. I understand that there are medical conditions like Jim McMahon’s. But not everyone has it. Otherwise, I’d hear about it on CNN or Bob Geldof and Willie Nelson would be putting together some type of Live Aid concert for them. What are you? the Lone Ranger? Is fluorescent lighting that bad? I just don’t trust those folks, it’s like they have something to hide.

* How about cashiers who thing they have to finish their conversation with another employee before they acknowledge you? I see this in airports. Makes me want to break out my newspaper and finish my article, make them wait on me before ordering.

* Lastly, people who feel the need to answer their cell phone in a restaurant. C’mon folks, take it outside. I don’t want to hear about what you did last weekend and really don’t want to hear why you hate your job! These are the same people who feel they have to yell into the phone so the person they are talking to can hear them. Doesn’t work that way. the loudness of your voice does not increase your signal strength. Stop yelling into your phone and go somewhere we can’t hear you! Along the same lines, seniors. I respect you, but you have to take your cell phone off speakerphone. And why does this happen in the grocery store? What’s worse than being forced to hear your conversation? hearing the other side.

Thank you for letting me rant about my Pet Peeves. I feel a lot better now.

10: KORN

This was almost a 3-way tie with the Black Eyed Peas and Red Hot Chili Peppers but Korn thought by changing the spelling they could get away with it. Not gonna happen my friend.

9: PINK FLOYD

I know I’m attacking a legendary band but all I can think of when I hear their name is a gay barber working in Mayberry.

8: TEST ICICLES

Oh I get it, testicles. Wait. Why would you want to be named testicles?

7: ARCTIC MONKEYS

I’m pretty sure the arctic doesn’t even have monkeys.

6: PEARL JAM

Pearl Jam’s original name was “Mookie Blaylock” after the basketball player of the same name. Due to trademark issues they changed their name to something I can only refer to as “The worst compliment to peanut butter ever”.

5: DEF LEPPARD

All spelling errors aside, why name your band with the word deaf in it? You’re just asking the teasing to commence.

4: THE MR.T EXPERIENCE

What’s next, The Chuck Norris Experiment?

3: HOOTIE AND THE BLOWFISH

Screw you, Darius…I’m calling you Hootie for life. You asked for it.

2: LIMP BIZKIT

I take it back. It’s much better than Flaccid Wang.

1: BUTTHOLE SURFERS

They almost went with “Brown Reason to Live and Pee Pee the Sailor” and I’d almost suggest that would have been the better name.

Have a band-aid that won’t come loose? try baby oil. If you are me, I kinda like to let it rip, hair and all. However, with the kids, this doesn’t work. trying rubbing baby oil all over the sticky parts. Haven’t tried it yet, but I’m sure we will get the chance this summer. Need some more uses for baby oil? Hey now, this is a family site, none of those are on the list. Unexpected uses of Baby Oil.

How about turning C batteries into D? All it takes is just a few quarters. Usually 3 or 4 can do the trick. This will extend the length of the batteries. Take a look at the photo at right to see how to do this. Just make sure spring is tight and the electricity will flow.

Ever drop your blackberry or other device in water? I gotta a friend that dropped his in the urinal. He’s on his third blackberry in about a year. So this tip is for him. Sometimes, a hairdryer just won’t do. So, what do you do? leave it in a bowl of uncooked rice overnight. Rice will suck out the excess moisture. Make sure there isn’t a lot of humidity in air as well. Have a wet cell phone, here’s how to save it …

In case you missed it, we have a new list of 7 Wonders of the World. So, I’m pondering … what about the old 7 wonders? Why did they drop off the list? Do they go to the 7 Wonders of the World Pasture? And … why 7? Can’t we just add to the list? Now I find out that there was an election. A world wide election. The first few things that I need to ask are … did Jimmy Carter moderate so as to ensure a fair counting? Were chads involved? Was this like picking MLB all-stars, so you can vote for one as much as you want? Why did it take so long to vote for these (since 2006)? I mean, this took longer than the NBA playoffs, for pete’s sake!! Finally, I didn’t get the memo that a voting was taking place. Nor did I get the obligatory spam email from 100s of my friends that are telling me to vote for the Statue of Liberty, which was the only American “Wonder” in the finals. Probably because it was built by the French and given to us. Interesting enough, you can vote by text messaging. If American Idol can have problems counting their votes, what makes these people think that they won’t have issues with worldwide text messaging. Go figure … so, here are my own Wonders of the World …

1. my Volvo

2. Neyland Stadium

3. Gettysburg Battlefield

4. Old Man in the Mountain. While no longer there, was quite a site!

5. The Whales of Gloucester. MA.