Tuesday Trivia...

...The Buck $tops Here....

Today's installment of "Tuesday Trivia" deals w/ a question that popped into my head the other day while I was drying my hair. It should be noted that many of my deepest thoughts along with many of my most ridiculous thoughts/questions occur while I'm either in the shower or drying my hair...I don't know why it happens, but I think it might have something to do with the stimulation of my brain as I wash and dry my hair. So, without further adieu, I'd like to ask "The Takeover" world: 'Why are dollar bills also referred to as 'bucks'?

For the answer, we of course turned to the most reliable source in the world...WikiAnswers (which I am assuming is a division of Wikipedia??)

Answer

The word buck - possibly an abbreviation of buckskin or buckarooney, an intrinsic "currency" for trade with American Indians known since 1746 - has been recorded since 1856 and is widely used as a synonym for the dollars of many countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Hong Kong and the United States and also for rupees in India and Pakistan.

Also, one wonders whether "buck" might not have been derived from "sawbuck" by the logic of "A sawbuck is ten dollars, so one dollar must be just 'a buck'."

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And, on a related but unrelated note, here's some flavor for your Tuesday morning....I think Big Ran would agree with me when I say I miss the days of Bad Boy For Life

-KC Jones

Irrational Rant...Light As A Feather

Sometimes, I think I'm crazy when seemingly little things get me fired up. But then I remember that I'm awesome and I'm fired up because the matter at hand is legitimately ridiculous.

You've got to be kidding me.

 
I'd like to discuss the most ridiculous trend of the past few months; "Feather Extensions" for the hair. Yes, it's just what you're thinking, people (mainly women, or men who wish they were women, or old rock stars and 'no talent ass clowns'---see below), putting extensions that look like bird feathers in their hair. Um, ladies (and gentlemen??)...can you fly? Do you have wings? A beak? Do you head south for the winter or build nests? Right, I figured as much....therefore, you should NOT have feathers anywhere on your person. The people who wear these stupid things think that they are so stylish and awesome---apparently they also cause brain damage. I think the next time I see someone walking around with one I'm going to either make a citizen's arrest OR just rip the damn thing out.

Really? Is this the best we can do? On one hand, the 'perm' can breathe a sigh of relief as it remains the #1 hair disaster of all time...but, on the other hand, I think we've finally found something to dethrone the tackiness of the hair crimping trend from decades back. Imagine the crimp and feather extensions combined onto one person's head?

Here's a good rule of thumb: If either of these two are rocking a certain accessory/trend, you might want to leave it alone....just sayin'

Livin' on the edge...of insanity!

I've got nothin' to say about this....

-KC Jones

Why the F*ck Do People Do This?

So I just saw on facebook that a guy I used to work with changed his profile picture to a family portrait where they were all wearing white shirts on the beach (note: this is not the dude's pic, these are just some randos from the www).  I have a question...WHY THE F*CK WOULD YOU EVER HAVE THAT PICTURE TAKEN?  That is seriously the dumbest sh!t I have ever seen.  Terrible.  Awful.  Your kids are going to hate you in a few years and with two adults in the picture, wouldn't one of them have the stones to say, "Yeah, that's a terrible idea and I refuse to be part of it."  My wife would never suggest it and I would never be a part of it, so you have to have two consenting adults, which absolutely blows my mind.

I do want to take a moment to address the above photo, because I would be remiss if I didn't cover all the bases here.

What's the dynamic going on here?  Did Grandma and Grandpa (back row, left and center) want a pic with their kids (I am guessing back row right and front row left), their son's wife, kids, and dog?  Like this is a really weird collection, right?  The dog is the smartest one there because I didn't notice him at first.  You know he was thinking, "Ima get right behind this lady with the khakis and blend in with the sand.  I'm only here because they feed me."  Would the family portrait business go down the tubes if they didn't offer the white shirt/beach combo?  Also, what's up with all the bare foot sh!t?  Nobody wants to see chubs' feet on the front left, that sh!t is gross.

-Big Ran

Stuck In My Head Bonus

Stupid music day at The Takeover today.  I had a meeting this morning and someone used the term "can't deny..."  This song instantly popped into my head and I know KC will be fired up.  She loves her some Fabolous.

-Big Ran

 KC Jones' Note: Big Ran knows me too well...I do love me some F-A-B-O-L-O-U-S, so holla back youngin'... and his song "Breathe" is one of my favorites to listen to while I'm running....

Stuck In My Head....

I used to think that getting songs by groups such as Abba, Nickelback, or The Village People stuck in my head was torturous, and then THIS happened:



This has been stuck in my head since Thursday night, when I was watching my friend's 9 month old son. He is mesmerized by Elmo, and if he gets fussy, all you have to do is put this on and all is right in his world. Unfortunately, it has led to me singing it to myself for well over 72 hours now....In the shower, in the car on the way to work, in my cube, at a wedding this weekend....you name it, the song is with me. Can someone help me? I'm afraid that this is never going stop!

Next up? "C is for Cookie"---I'd actually welcome that at this point....


-KC Jones

Wake Up! It's Mutha F*ckin' Monday!

BOOM!  Monday all up in your grill!  Today was transh and recycling day today, which is the worst Monday every other week you can have.

-Big Ran

Happy Veteran's Day!

I don't have the guts to do what our troops do, so thankfully they do.  How awesome are these videos?  Dogs are the best.  I'm crying my eyes out right now, by the way.

Have a great weekend.

-Big Ran

Friday Mutha F*ckin' Jam!

Heard this on my commute home last night.  Mutha. F*uckin'. Jam.  You show me a person that doesn't jam to this and I'll show you a person with no soul.  Or they might be deaf and can't hear the song.

-Big Ran

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Losing Streak....

So, the New England Patriots lost on Sunday. Personally, I could care less about football. I don't hate it, but I don't seek it out. Err'body up in here knows I'm a Basketball Wife first & foremost. You also all know that I'm all set with Tom Brady due to all of his metrosexual tendencies, his Hollywood persona and other shenanigans since meeting up with Gisele. So, I'd like to take a moment to present the following picture which was posted on People.com & along with my commentary on the situation:

If you go to People's website, you will see that this picture was taken on SUNDAY, the day that the Patriots LOST. Clearly, it was taken PRIOR to the game since it is light outside and kick off time was around 4 p.m. So, I am wondering why Tom Brady would have been out gallivanting just hours before a game, especially considering they lost last week as well. Don't they have walk thrus, team meetings or something? This doesn't make sense to me. Oh wait, that's right, he's out on a brisk bike ride because his owner Gisele told him he had to do it. Gisele is clearly running the show, even her positioning here in front of Tommy Boy shows that he's nothing but a follower. She is just SO upset that she has yet to find a basket big enough to fit Tom AND Vida the dog in together. May I suggest a side cart Gisele? That way, you will be in complete control.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, it's no coincidence that the Patriots have not won a Super Bowl since Brady got tangled up in this mess. I thought we were turning the corner when Hollywood Tommy asserted his independence and manhood with a haircut....apparently he's being punished for that defiance with this bike ride on game day. Good luck this weekend against your nemesis, The Jets!  Something tells me the losing streak will be 3 after this weekend....I heard thru the grapevine that a round of Brady family mini golf is up for Sunday afternoon prior to kick off....followed by possible hair extensions for Tommy if he doesn't comply.

-KC Jones

Big Ran Note:  I saw Battle Los Angeles the other night.  It was better than I thought, but still had plenty of cheesy moments.  With that said, Tommy's ex, Bridget was in it.  FOR NO F*CKING REASON.  She was terrible and her character had absolutely no purpose.  My favorite part was when they dragged an injured alien into the police station to see how they could kill it and her line was:  "Let me take a look, I'm a vet."  Okay sweet cheeks, why don't you go ahead and just take a break with Tommy's child support because clearly your heart isn't in this acting thing anymore.  That's all.

Stuck In My Head

Today, my POE is going to get a spite-filled day of work out of me.  It's just one of those days when I am in a super mood.

-Big Ran