The Diatribe * net

We all know how I feel about the King advertisements. Well, here’s the best commercial spoof I think I’ve ever seen for Captain Morgan. I almost have to dedicate this one to our very own Captain, in honor of his 29th birthday. Thanks to Salsman for bringing this to my attention. (No Hugs, please). Link

I’d like to send belated Happy Birthday greetings to our very own special correspondant, Captain Larby.  The reason you haven’t heard much from him lately is because he is working on a very special assignment, one which takes precendence over our little web log.  I always feel young with that geezer Captain Larby around, but [...]

According to an article in last week’s Star Ledger, the state of New Jersey has been working on a new slogan to try to improve the state’s image. Some of them are absolutely hilarious. I allow you to pick your favorite amonsgt the submissions. !++3++!

Not only is Mordecai a kick-ass name, but his parents also managed to get Centennial in there since he was born in 1876.  This is, arguably, the greatest name of any American athlete - nay, any American, athlete or not - ever.  Also, you have to respect those amazing stats coming from a little guy.  [...]

Last night, MP and I ventured on a trip back to our childhood.. Well, maybe her childhood, I did this just a few years ago. Anyway, we carved pumpkins. While I think she neglected to remember how much cleaning and de-gunking there was involved in the whole carving process, she managed to make one of [...]

So, while I haven’t had anything substantial to post (besides snakes and snakes biting off people’s dale sveum’s and other nonsense) .. I figured I’d continue with that trend. Posting nonsense is better than not posting — right? Rumor has it, we’re supposed to be getting a Northeastern. It’s been coming up the coast, and it [...]

One of the most amazing Internet Marketing campaigns ever launched has got to be the Subservient Chicken. For those of you unfamiliar with this famous chicken, it’s a Burger King “ad” for their chicken sandwhich (which was new at the time of launch, now — not so much). Either way, it’s amazingly clever. I just thought [...]