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Help with 185 . . .

Just a hint I found that helped me keep myself prepared for a 185 at the drop of a hat . . .

I've joined the thousands of people who take the bus to work. At first I thought I would make some new friends, until I realized everyone either: reads; naps; pretends to nap; or listens to their iPods on the bus, refusing to make eye contact with anyone. So I decided I, too, would listen to my iPod. So I did, and brought up some of my favorite "Weird Al" Yankovic songs. And I found they are great for 185s.

A lot of his songs list many different vocations that you can try to do a 185 about within the lyrics. Some- such as "Like a Surgeon" or "Pretty Fly For A Rabbi"- have puns and terms for set professions that can be used for a 185. And most of his songs at a minimum at least have some examples of "puns."

So bust out your "Off The Deep End" or "Poodle Hat" album, throw your earbuds on, and let Weird Al make you a better 185er. Unless anyone else has an artist or particular song they think would help the group . . .

This really has nothing to do with anything, it's just awesome!

I think this makes me poster-of-the-month.

WHO ARE YOU RUNNING WITH???

(Maybe this is how you really call Sasquatch?)

Don't forget to keep up with your news websites!

Apparently there was something going on somewhere in D.C. on Tuesday? Something about some dude and some judge screwing something up and then doing it over today? Yeah, I'm not really sure, because I was taking the time to review one of my regular news websites, as I'm sure all of you were too! Anyway, being the proven news-hawk I am, I came across this tidbit I'd like to share...

Behold the Future of Democracy! or Its the End of the World as We Know It, and sImon Feels Fine!

Hey, if nothing else, perhaps there's a structure here.

Other big news...

Saw The Wrestler. Whoa. When he's not shooting his career in the foot, that Mickey Rourke sure can make a helluva' movie.

Battlestar Galactica AND Lost returned this week.

BSG - Holy Crap! Keep both hands in the car at all times and hold on!

Lost - It was good, but at this point, it really wouldn't matter all that much. In for penny, in for a pound. I just want to know what the hell is going on.

Peace Out yo! See y'all Saturday.

Final Rehearsal in Stevie Ray's Comedy Storage Room?

Hey everyone, I just wanted to say I thought we had a good rehearsal today. A lot of good reflection and feedback, particularly on ladder. I was really happy with the singing stuff we did. ESPECIALLY since I single-handedly derailed our last performance ( I took the train and ALL of the passengers screaming off the track on that one. It was quite spectacular.)

Really cool having Michael there, because the music, along with his & Jason's direction, really opened our eyes to new, fun ways to deliver those lines (Mary, if I'm not mistaken you sparked that). I was really enjoying it and wanted to keep doing it. For crying out loud, I went horse on one of those final lines. Been a long time since I was in choir.

Remember, snap on the boom-CHA.

Let the rhythm take control, let the rhythm take your soul.

And as Depeche Mode told us, enjoy the silence. (Or fill it with a bunch of words, as long as it all fits in before the next person sings).

Kudos y'all!

The Outtakes! Improv Troupe & Super-Hero Team!

Yo what up 'Takers!

I saw this the other day, and it is hands down one of the goofiest things I've seen in a while.

Meet Razor Hawk!

And even better, he's a local boy!

So after seeing this, I got to thinkin'... what if instead of trying to make up comedy every Saturday morning, and every other Saturday night, we also teamed up to fight crime?! Hell Yeah I say!!

(And yes, I started thinking about this even before Adam's inspiring Justice League rap!)

And we wouldn't have to join Razor Hawk and the Great Lakes Heroes Guild (although we might consider inviting them to our show), we'd be our own team. In fact, I've taken the time to come up with some crime fighting names and abilities for everyone (you can thank me later).

Emily: The King's Maiden - She decorates villains homes with Elvis memorabilia given to her as gifts, because she doesn't buy that stuff herself.

Jeff: UpClose - When he sees evil, boundaries be damned, he gets uncomfortably close to it!

John: BabyBook - Bad guys bringing you down? Grab a baby book, and turn that frown upside down!

Mary: AffirMary - When evil appears, she's quick to take it by the hand, and say comforting, supportive things.

Vic: The Dark Cusser - He'll curse a blue a streak, and then tell evil what he really thinks! He has the power to "go there!" But if all else fails, he'll just turn out the lights.

Larry: The Contrarian - Wherever evil lurks, rest assured he'll be there to disagree with it!

Woolhouse: Nine2Five - While everyone else is battling bad guys, Wooly's at work because he just started a new job and can't afford to miss any days.

Jim: Jim doesn't need to be a super-hero, he's already a member of the KISS F'N ARMY!!!!

And finally, our leader...

Jason: The Sighing Hat Adjuster - When faced with the overwhelming power of unrepentant evil and villainy, he gets impatient with it!

There you have it. If after viewing the glory of Razor Hawk you inspired with ideas of your, please don't hesitate to share!