MOVIE OF THE WEEK: Waiting for Superman

Kids are our future. A future that is dictated by circumstance, luck, and a lottery. That is if you like and believe the documentary, "Waiting for Superman". The film chronicles the lives of students as they attempt to navigate the cruel and confusing education system. The film will sadden you at one moment, enlighten you other times, and consistently gives you a look to a flawed and unforgiving system. School is in session. Let's see how many of your questions get answered.

Jay Z Covers the Boondocks

I have listened to tons of Jay-Z. I have never watched the Boondocks. Several people have suggested the cartoon to me yet I have failed to find time for it. Since Jay-Z has now rapped over the shows theme song I can sorta kinda say that I've checked the show out. Maybe this is an omen: A great rapper would only rap over a great shows music.... right?

If Your Dog Could Talk What Would It Say?

I've always wanted a dog. I've just never wanted to walk it. It's either to hot on the East Coast or too cold. I'd feel bad for my pup. Maybe I could teach him or her to use the toilet. If my dog could talk like this pup, I'd either have fun teaching him how to use the toilet, feel comfortable that he or she would come home after walking itself, or be banging on the door asking it to hurry up so I could use the bathroom and to make sure to use the air freshener.

MOVIE OF THE WEEK: The Benchwarmers

Baseball is here. Peanuts, hot dogs, and the crack of the bat fill the air. After watching Bench Warmers, you will be adding laugher to that list as well. The comedy starring Rob Schnieder and David Spade brings back memories for those of us that played Little League, and reminds all of us how much it sucks to get older. This short film gives you big laughs when you least expect it. Play ball.

The Comfort Zone

CAUTION: My articles are generalized and not meant for any particular or specific situation. Taking my well thought out opinions personally may cause anger, sadness, loss of sleep, or bitterness.

Results may vary!

First, I would like to apologize for my hiatus. I am sorry to admit I abandoned my blog but I am back with a great article for 31percentlife and you the followers.

I personally like this post because it is something that everyone, no matter his or her gender, can relate to. In some relationships one partner may constantly feel like his or her position is in danger; either someone is coming after that person’s spot, or the significant other is trying to replace them. On the other hand, a mate could feel like his or her position is so safe, they cease to work for the relationship. This issue is one that needs to be addressed, because I am sure we have all had this experienced, either first hand or vicariously. I want to talk about two extremes: insecurity and being comfortable.

Insecurity is an extreme that seems more familiar to most people. One sign of being insecure is constantly accusing your significant other of being involved with another. A second sign, which I think is worse than the first, is approaching a person who you think is pursuing your partner (only time this is acceptable if you are sure they are in pursuit and you’re mate is bothered by it). These signs are indicators that you do not feel secure in either one of two departments 1) your ability to satisfy your partner or 2) your partner’s ability to be faithful.
Comfortable, the other extreme, occurs often. A sign of being too comfortable is being so sure that your mate won’t leave that you actually put in minimum effort, sometimes no effort at all. Another sign is either believing your mate is so naïve that they don’t notice or they are so in love that they don’t care. Being too comfortable usually leads to a rude awakening that your partner is not willing to withstand the lack of effort you are putting in and another more deserving person is willing to work harder than you. Someone is always fighting for your spot, whether you notice it or not.

In all things in life, you should aim for moderation, and relationships are no different. In this case, moderation is security. Being secure is when you are confident that you are doing everything in your power to make your mate happy and make the relationship work. There should be no worries if others pursue your mate because you know you are doing your job right. It is not being comfortable because not only do you know your mate is happy, you will reinforce it, to be sure. Remember, if you are confident with what you are doing in the relationship, you are sure that everything you are doing is the best you can do, and your partner still is not happy, then maybe it’s just not meant to be, but that is a story for another post.

Never be on either extremes, have a middle ground.

We all have insecure moments where we get a little jealous, it’s natural, but never let it control your actions or your relationship.

Back For Good,

Fred E. Cornbread

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Jordan’s Never Looked So Good

There are two things that I wouldn’t mind looking at for the rest of my life...Jordans and attractive women. Leave it to Playboy to give me the best of both worlds. Hugh Hefner’s Bunnies will be ranking the 23 pairs of Mikes on May 31st. Check out the video below. I swear you will agree with me, that Mars Blackmon never looked so good.

Piss On Week 5.16.11

Warning!! No one in the following post is actually being pissed on. It is simply an expression meant to describe how outrageous and unforgivable the actions of the following people really are. Anyone who finds this segment offensive automatically gives me the right and the duty to piss on them as well.

Sincerely,

Professional Rationalist

10. Blogger


I know you guys were disappointed that there was no ‘Piss On’ last week, but I promise you it wasn’t my fault. I tried to post it numerous times but Blogger was not having it.

Technical difficulties on the part of Blogger leaves me with no choice but to give them the business for making me hold my piss for an entire week.

9. Jim Moats


The job of a Church pastor is to spread the good news. What if the pastor’s good news is made up of complete lies? That is what happened when pastor Jim Moats claims that he was in the Navy Seals for five years.

He gets pissed on for telling people he was in the Navy Seals when the closest thing he ever got to the military was saying a prayer for the troops.

8. Four Square


Everyone loves the phone application known as Four Square. You can let your friends know what bar you’re in or what club you’re at taking shots with friends. It is the greatest thing since sliced bread. Just one problem…It’s been invented already!! Remember this..



Four Square gets pissed on for swagger jacking Boost Mobile.

7. Los Angeles Lakers


I’m sorry, but did I really watch the Lakers get swept out of the playoffs? Did Andrew Bynum really get kicked out the game and walk off the court shirtless like he was Dennis Rodman? Did I really see Lamar Odom play basketball like he was going up against Khloe Kardashian?

More importantly the Lakers get “wet up “for getting blown out by 36 buckets in what will most likely be Phil Jackson’s last game coaching.

6. Alicia Silverstone


Actress Alicia Silverstone just had her first kid on Mother’s Day and decided to name the little rug rat Bear Blu. I get it he’s never going to have to work a day in his life so he doesn’t need a real name, but he is going to have to go through grade school. And you better believe that he is going to get his ass kicked quite a few times with a name like Bear Blu.

The star of the 90’s flick “Clueless” gets pissed on for being just that when it came to naming her first born.

5. Mosley vs. Pacquiao


I didn't think that this was going to be one of the most historic boxing bouts in history, but I at least thought it was going to be a fight. These two alleged boxers threw as many punches as a fight between two guys with no arms.

They get pissed on for making a championship fight look like Dancing with the Stars.

4. Early Bird Sales


I know, the early bird catches the worm. But department stores really irk my soul when they have those Early Bird sales on Saturday mornings. Don’t they know that I was out until 4AM the night before and there is no chance in hell I’ll make it out of bed by 8AM to catch the deals?

All the department stores get pissed on for not giving me a Hangover Sale that runs from noon to 4PM.

3. Oprah


In case you haven’t noticed, Oprah’s countdown to her final show is fast approaching. Sure, the only episodes I’ve ever watched were the ones with Jay-Z and the one with Dave Chappelle, but there is a true need for Oprah in my life. You see fellas, for one hour Monday through Friday the women in our life want nothing to do with us. They want to be left alone because Oprah’s on. Once she goes away for good they are going to have an extra hour per day to do nothing but nag!

Therefore Oprah has to get pissed on for being so selfish and calling it quits.

2.Old Drug Dealers


The funniest thing in the world to me is to see guys selling weed well into their fifties. No matter how bad my day is going, to see a man with grey in his beard say, “I got that weed out” will always have me doubled over with laughter.

Despite being hilarious, it’s downright piss-worthy for a grown man to still play children’s games. GET A JOB OLDHEAD!

1. Nosey Neighbors


You ever notice how whenever you are going in the house or leaving to go out your neighbors just magically appear in the window. You can always see their curtains moving slightly as you pull into a parking spot.

Well it’s about time I piss on the nosey neighbors for not minding their damn business. P.S. If you’re going to be all in my business at least help me pull the trash cans around to the front of the building on trash day.