Just a quickie post: Twice Baked Potat-Obama
Friday, February 29, 2008
Friday "Things I Like" Mashup: Politics and Starch Edition
Apology to our fans
The Camels and Elephant have been caught up in a sandstorm of work, life, love and heartache this week (last 3 included for dramatic effect). We'll be back with updates next week.
--Your intrepid blogger, Mazerino
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
A thousand words
I've got no new material to post today, so I'll leave you with this picture of my co-bloggers. It's dedicated to friend of the blog Holly
Monday, February 25, 2008
What's in a name? (redux)
Camels <3 comments
So far, we've been in this blog game for a week, and we have nary a comment. Please leave us a message if you like our stuff or even if you think we suck.
Thief? No. A-hole? Kinda.
Saturday night, I was walking to my friend's place, and I decided to take a shortcut down a dimly-lit street. A block ahead of me, I spotted a carefree couple walking in the same direction taking up the entire sidewalk. They were probably returning from some couple activity like the ballet or a swinger party. Since I was wearing my rubber-soled shoes and they were engaged in deep conversation ("Don't get me wrong, I like Obama, but I'm not sure about his stance on NAFTA"), they had no clue I was around. It was cold outside so I was walking faster than normal and they were moving slower than normal so I knew we were on a collision course.
At this point, I had a decision to make--I could try to make some noise to let them know I'm there, or I could put the fear of God into them by swiftly overtaking them. A normal person might have subtly announced his presence by kicking a rock or clearing his throat. Or demonstrated his non-threatening nature by making a phone call (ex. "I'm almost there. Do you want something from Jamba Juice?"). Naturally, I chose the opposite. I walked up behind them undetected and zoomed past on the right.
Girl: "OHMYGOD!"
Guy: "Holy Shit"
Through my muted laughter I heard "That was so scary. He came out of nowhere." Then the two of them started cracking up. The lesson: I'm an a-hole, but I don't want to steal your stuff.
Artist's rendition (I'm the green dot because I was wearing a green fleece):
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Fun with white people
I know it's late and I'm a dork for posting on a Saturday night, but my friend Anil told me about this hilarious website and I have to share it. It's called "Stuff White People Like." My current favorite entry is #67 Standing Still at Concerts, but it's full of other gems that white people like such as Divorce and Asian Fusion.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Friday "Things I Like" Mashup: Politics and Movies Edition
American Psych-Obama:
**For those unfamiliar with "American Psycho" I present my favorite scene:
What's in a name?
There seems to be some confusion by our loyal readers as to the meaning of our blog title "Camels and Elephants." Ok, I just made that up. We don't really have many readers and the ones we do have figured it out (except for my friend Tall Paul). But, I'll explain for future readers and Paul. Our current contributors are Fadilicious (Lebanese), Mazerino (half Jordanian, all American) and Alvares R (Indian who seriously needs to pick a better posting name). In the Middle East, the most advanced method of transportation is by camel, and you can't walk through of India without bumping into an elephant. Hence the name Camels and Elephants.
We're currently seeking elephants, but the pay is peanuts (rim shot!).
Thursday, February 21, 2008
What is History? continued...end
I am too weak to fight, so I give up. Anyway, History channel is not paying for me for the rabid support I have been giving them.
I have switched my loyalties to Bravo and the Real Housewives of Orange County and NY (can't wait). You should too. History is for losers.
History Channel
Yesterday, there was a show on the History Channel about... UFOs. During that show, a preview was played about a new show: "Ax men" which is a show about people cutting off trees.
If this is not enough indication for my critics that the History Channel defies its name and purpose, then they may be damned for their ignorance.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Douche Of The (next) Week
I nominate my "Arabia" friend as next week's DOTW for reasons too obvious to set forth (read article below).
Arabia and what not
I have a friend who used to think that "Arabia" is a country. That same friend was trying to convince me yesterday that History Channel - with its shows about Modern marvels, ice road truckers, etc...- properly covers the history of the world in general. He thinks that a show on how to manufacture a truck would be a proper history show. How can you fight against such ignorance?
What is History?
Believe it or not, I got into an extended argument with a colleague about precisely this question en route to a meeting yesterday. We had a captive audience (we were in a car) which was intrigued (minutes 1-20), surprised that we went beyond the 20 minutes (minutes 21-33) and zoned out (minutes 33-49). Fortunately we reached our destination around that time.
The discussion centered on what is an appropriate show for the History Channel. Does the evolution of candy qualify as history or does it not? What level of detail is appropriate? Do we need to know how many tons of concrete were poured into the Hoover dam?
My point of view is - give the people what they want, and this is what I think they want. His point of view was that the History channel sucks and I am stupid (way to contribute to an argument).
Douche of the Week
I had an extra ticket to the Wilco show and I decided to sell it on CraigsList. I guess you could consider me the douche of the week for attempting to sell my ticket at 3x face value, but hey, I'm a capitalist and that was the market price. So, I nominate random guy who responded to my sale as the first "Camels and Elephants Douche of the Week" (DOTW):
My original ad:
1 ticket available for Saturday for $150 firm. I can meet in the Loop or somewhere downtown.
**Item of note here: "1 ticket"
From: DOTW
To: Mazerino
Subject: Wilco Ticket
sold if still available! im trying to take my lady for v-day.
thanks a ton,
[Douche]
"Be playful in your innocence and lift your head up high.
Rejoice for all you see without your eyes.
Sing on, like a bird that's makin' love in sunset skies"
**Item of note here: stupid song lyric sig line. I get it, you like music.
From: Mazerino
To: DOTW
Subject: Re: Wilco ticket
Hi,
Yes, it's still available. Can we meet sometime tomorrow downtown? The ticket is $150 in cash.
From: DOTW
To: Mazerino
Subject: Re: Wilco ticket
hey, isn't a pair for $150
**Can't you read a f'ing post?!
From: Mazerino
To: DOTW
Subject: Re: Wilco ticket
No, I only have 1 ticket.
From: DOTW
To: Mazerino
Subject: Re: Wilco ticket
nevermind- thats fucking ridiculous dude. you sir, are an asshole.
i bet you really love wilco to [sic].
**Nice grammar rules, buddy, but I think you meant "too"
And finally, my response:
Sorry to disappoint, but my post clearly says 1 ticket for $150. Thats what they're going for on stubhub. Not sure why you'd attack my character, but good luck getting to the show.
Aww, I hope I didn't ruin his Valentine's day plans :'(
Monday, February 18, 2008
Fun little Sunday
Sunday was a good day for me. I went to the auto show, watched a couple of episodes of Arrested Development, and played Guitar Hero 3 in my underpants. Thanks to the magical powers of the Internets, though, I was not playing alone. My buddy Tim and I played over the network while chatting away on the Google Talk phone (see artist's rendition). It was a fun and exciting way to socialize without having to leave the comfort of my home.
Blog and roll
Now that Roshan has a blog, there is no excuse for me, or anyone else for that matter, not to have one. This is the guy who took 3 years to buy a winter coat and whose condo is still without any furniture apart from a bed, TV, and two folding chairs. So, I’ll be occasionally talking about topics that interest me including but not limited to bass fishing, NASCAR and flamenco dancing.
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