I've always been a big fan of stand-up comedy. To me it is the purest form of entertainment there is. One guy/girl on a stage talking to an audience, making them laugh. When I first came across this guy, a Scottish dude named Billy Connolly, I was laughing so hard I nearly pissed my pants. I think it's the accent, and his rather eccentric appearance that combines for the humor, along with (of course) the stories he tells.
Watch this video for a good laugh.
Now, I don't smoke myself. To be honest, I'm quite happy about people not being allowed to smoke everywhere these days, because I'm not too fond of passive smoking either. I do, however, fully agree with Mr. Connolly as he tells that lady off. If you're sitting somewhere where smoking is allowed... you have no right to ask someone to put out their cigarette.
I'm also in full agreement with the cellphone part. Don't you all just hate it when your having a cup of coffee with a friend, and they start chatting on the friggin' phone, instead of with you while you are sitting right there in front of them, feeling fucking stupid as you have no one to talk to yourself. I'm like:
"Excuse me? Why'd you get a cup of coffee with me, if you're just going to sit there talking to that stupid thing?".
Ever happened to you at the cash register in a store? The clerk holding his hand up while you've got whatever your buying laid out on the counter and a wad of cash in your hands, just wanting to pay and get the hell out of there? I feel like walking around the counter and ring it up myself, putting my money in and grabbing the change... I'm sure that would get him off the phone quickly enough.
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Since I'm not a smoker myself, the only thing I smoke after sex is a ham.
The cell phone thing drives me nuts. It's unbelievably rude.
Billy Connolly is damn funny. I think my favorite stand up comic is Lewis Black. Dave Attel is funny too.
That was funny! It was good!
I'm with most people about smoking. In fact, I'm looking to the day that there is no smoking in public, but until then it's my responsibility to not go somewhere that allows it if I don't like it. It's not the smokers fault.
You know, I was talking with the husband and he was telling us last night that there are many hospitals that are now banning smoking up to 500-feet away from any medical facility. Interesting, huh? And, you know, the whole lead by example. . .
How did we ever exist without cell phones? ? ? !
Preposterous Ponderings: I don't need any smoke after sex... I'm smoking hot during sex...
Jay:Lewis and Dave are funny too. And, the cell-phone thing is exceptionally rude indeed. Nowadays people don't settle for talking in them either... the texting is going crazy too, which is almost worse, because that way you don't know what either party is talking about...
Jen: Can they do that? Ban smoking 500ft away? I guess if they own the land :)
I didn't get a cellphone until last year... I really hated them (aren't these things the ban of the fucking world?). Now that I do have one... I am with you... how did I live without one?
But, I never ever talk on the phone when I should be communicating with the people around me.
As far as the cellphone thing goes, I don't own one. So people in general who come up to my stand at work, or who are zoned into a conversation get ignored. It's annoying and I just won't acknowledge them.
But, the smoking thing. I don't smoke. Never have, never will. Seriously though, it is someones right if they want to smoke themselves into emphazema they can. The government keeps taking these rights away from us and soon you won't be able to scratch your ass on the street for fear of giving yourself hemroids.
Now, I don't advocate smoking either, it's unhealthy it's a dirty and disgusting habit. But they shouldn't ostrasize people over it either.
**Side not as well, I am perfectly aware that second hand smoke is awful too. Don't jump down my throat either about that.
I really don't know what the solution is about that. I agree with the no smoking in restaurants. But I mean bars, you can't expect people not to have a beer and a smoke. Usually those two demons go hand in hand.
Anyways, I'm done ranting on. I am sure I will get some angered comments in response.
Shit happens.
Beautifully Profound: WOW! I thought for sure I was the last person on earth to own a cellphone...
I love Billy Connolly. He's been on of my favorites for years. But then again, I have this thing for Scottish men.
Kell: I love him too... but, perhaps, not in the same way you do :)
Believe it or not I am watching Timeline while I read your blog, he's in the movie :-)
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