J.O.R.T.s

Driving Sucks. Correction, city driving with other people around sucks. If you can get out for the afternoon and run down some back roads, maybe a curvy country highway, that is enjoyable. But dealing with morons every day so that I can get over where I need to be, that sucks. Here are my top reasons why. The 4 way stop. Its painful, really. Watching these numb heads try to negotiate one of the simpler on-road interactions and failing so miserably that it reminds one of a mentally handicapped mouse trying to complete a maze with no cheese at the end. It should be simple; there are 4 cars at a stop sign one facing each direction. If no one is turning, then 2 cars can go at a time, with no risk of vehicular death. But no, never can we execute this dance with out a stutter and a stop and a near death swerve. I drive through three 4-way stops every morning. It never fails, there are always horns and screams and fist waving that are based solely on the failure of one driver to ta...

As we enter a new year many people feel the need to get healthy, to lose weight and be more fit. As a service to those of you who are returning to the gym for the first time after a long absence, I want to give you a quick guide for guys to avoid at the gym. We will procede through these in a reverse order of danger, from some annoying folks to those who might really be hazardous to your long term well being. The Socializer. Generally a middle aged white man, this creature can come in all ages and sizes, so be wary. The Socializer can often be found with or near coffee. If your gym has a coffee maker, he knows where it is. He also will often be carrying a newspaper. The Socializer is mainly annoying for his ability to not work out at all, while spending long hours at the gym. The Socializer can prevent you from getting your work out in as well. He may lean on the weight machine while you are trying to lift, discussing varius females as they walk by, or he may want to discuss his misinf...