So Big Ran isn't the only one who constantly has random songs stuck in his head. However, he's a genius as he decided to turn this affliction into a 'regular' topic here at "The Takeover". So, this morning, this is what I woke up with (It should be noted that this particular jingle pops up into my mind weekly and has ever since I first saw the commercial years back):
This commercial ranks in the top 10 of all time as far as I'm concerned. It's not necessarily hilarious, but it's just awesome...and it was a great idea in my opinion. PLUS, even people who HATE it couldn't stop singing it when it was out and popular. It's also extremely true---who HASN'T had an 'alarm clock catastrophe'? Hope it's on repeat in your heads for the rest of the day as well.
-KC Jones
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Public Enemies....
Iran Arrests 17 Youths For Water Fight
Updated: Sunday, 07 Aug 2011, 9:35 AM EDT
(NewsCore) - TEHRAN -- Iranian police arrested 17 boys and girls over a water fight at a seaside park in the Islamic Republic's south, a senior judicial official said Sunday.
"Seventeen young boys and girls who were squirting water at each other were arrested on Friday in one of the beach parks" in the city of Bandar Abbas, Homozgan province's justice chief Ali Alia said, quoted by ISNA news agency.
Alia added that "five were immediately let go" and that the rest were released on bail Sunday but could face sentences for publicly committing an "act forbidden" by Islam and "insulting police officers."
On July 29, several hundred youths took part in a large-scale water battle using water guns and empty bottles at Ab-o-Atash (Water and Fire) park in central Tehran after organizing the event on Facebook and through text messages.
Ten of them were arrested as photos of the event emerged on social networking websites and eventually made their way into the media but were released Saturday on bail, the Shargh newspaper reported Sunday.
Officials and conservative media denounced the event in which, according to circulated photos, soaked boys and girls -- some with their mandatory hijabs askew -- attacked each other with water pistols in the heat-weary capital.
By law, the hijab is obligatory for all women in Iran.
General Ahmad Rouzbahani, the head of the morality police, warned recently in a television appearance that police forces, in accordance with the law, "will act forcefully against this type of action and will not allow such events to happen in public places, or anywhere throughout the country."
Copyright 2011 AFP. All rights reserved.
"Seventeen young boys and girls who were squirting water at each other were arrested on Friday in one of the beach parks" in the city of Bandar Abbas, Homozgan province's justice chief Ali Alia said, quoted by ISNA news agency.
Alia added that "five were immediately let go" and that the rest were released on bail Sunday but could face sentences for publicly committing an "act forbidden" by Islam and "insulting police officers."
On July 29, several hundred youths took part in a large-scale water battle using water guns and empty bottles at Ab-o-Atash (Water and Fire) park in central Tehran after organizing the event on Facebook and through text messages.
Ten of them were arrested as photos of the event emerged on social networking websites and eventually made their way into the media but were released Saturday on bail, the Shargh newspaper reported Sunday.
Officials and conservative media denounced the event in which, according to circulated photos, soaked boys and girls -- some with their mandatory hijabs askew -- attacked each other with water pistols in the heat-weary capital.
By law, the hijab is obligatory for all women in Iran.
General Ahmad Rouzbahani, the head of the morality police, warned recently in a television appearance that police forces, in accordance with the law, "will act forcefully against this type of action and will not allow such events to happen in public places, or anywhere throughout the country."
Copyright 2011 AFP. All rights reserved.
Read more: http://www.myfoxboston.com/dpps/news/iran-arrests-17-youths-for-water-fight-dpgonc-km-20110807_14469730#ixzz1ULxI19ly
Ok, Couple of things:
1. I read things like this and I want to get down on my hands and knees and thank GOD for allowing me live in the best country in the world.
2. I would be really bad at being Iranian because my mandatory hijab would CONSTANTLY be 'askew'. Seriously. If a woman WANTS to wear it, cool, but we all know they aren't given that choice.
3. Hmmmmm. "The Morality Police".....WHAT?! A country full of violence, hatred for so many, and that treats women as second class citizens has something called "morality police"?? I'm having a tough time wrapping my weak little woman's mind around that. That country has FAR bigger issues than children having water fights in the hot summer months. Something tells me that THEIR idea of morality and OUR idea of morality might be slightly different.
4. Can you even imagine the chaos that must ensue in Iran when a snowball fight breaks out? Wait, does it even snow in Iran? I don't care enough to Google that right now.....
-KC Jones
Life's a Beach....
This summer has been absolutely perfect weather wise. Nobody in their right mind could honestly or seriously complain. Summer means hot and humid weather with plenty of sunshine. This is the time of year we all pine away for throughout the months of December through February or March.
For me and many others, the best way to spend these days is by the water. Whether it's a pool or a beach, count me in. I love the water, it's so calming, healing, and relaxing.....But, the beach can also be the biggest shit show going! Because I'm a jerk, I thoroughly enjoy people watching and engaging in commentary with my friends. I've decided to kick it up a notch this year so I snapped some pictures of the lunatics we saw during one of our beach days. I've chosen the top three from a recent trip to one of the beaches in Rhode Island.
Before anyone says or thinks I'm mean, let me just remind you: If these people DIDN'T think they were awesome and/or DIDN'T want to be seen, they wouldn't be parading around like this:
Ummmm....what? You should have seen this dude's female counterpart. They were happily oiling each other up and Jersey Shore was in the HOUSEEE!!!! And after their day at the beach, they went home and she shot him up with 'roids and he applied more self-tanner to her body and they lived happily ever after. For some reason, I have no doubt in my mind that this dude is looking into hair plugs so he can hang out with the REAL Guidos.
Ok, the only time these shorts would be appropriate on a male is if/when they were being used as boxer briefs UNDER a pair of regulation shorts or pants. I guess these nuthuggers MIGHT be acceptable in Europe, but guess what? We're in the goold old U.S.A. and if you dress like this, you're automatically on the chopping block.
As a woman with respect for other women and sympathy for the body issues we ALL have, I feel slightly bad about posting this picture. Anyone who knows me knows that I do NOT judge people by their weight and I think it's awful when people make fun of others because of it. HOWEVER, as a woman with common sense and respect for the eyesight and stomach of those around me, I know better than to parade around like this. Listen, we ALL have trouble spots, and obviously, women seem to have more of these trouble spots than men. This woman shouldn't have to stay home and hide her body. However, if I were her, I would have been sporting a really nice cover up. As it is, I throw on a cute little beach skirt as soon as I get out of the water and when I was slightly more insecure than I currently am, I used to opt for a 'skirted' bathing suit bottom. Because if I don't want to see my cellu-ass, I'm gonna have to assume no one else does either!
So, in closing, I'd like to say: I love the summer, I love the water, I love the beach, and I ADORE people watching.
-KC Jones
For me and many others, the best way to spend these days is by the water. Whether it's a pool or a beach, count me in. I love the water, it's so calming, healing, and relaxing.....But, the beach can also be the biggest shit show going! Because I'm a jerk, I thoroughly enjoy people watching and engaging in commentary with my friends. I've decided to kick it up a notch this year so I snapped some pictures of the lunatics we saw during one of our beach days. I've chosen the top three from a recent trip to one of the beaches in Rhode Island.
Before anyone says or thinks I'm mean, let me just remind you: If these people DIDN'T think they were awesome and/or DIDN'T want to be seen, they wouldn't be parading around like this:
So, in closing, I'd like to say: I love the summer, I love the water, I love the beach, and I ADORE people watching.
-KC Jones
Office Etiquette...Bring Your Children To Work Day(s)
Everyone has heard of "Bring Your Child To Work Day". Many companies have this event on an annual basis, it's advertised, and people know it's going to happen. Like it or not, it's understandable and it can sometimes be fun and one of those days where nothing gets done. Some people's kids are awesome, cute and funny and full of personality. I look forward to seeing some of my cowokers' children. However, some people's kids just suck. They are obnoxious, THINK that they're cute, and are super annoying. Unfortunately for the general public, these children are the ones whose parents allow them to roam free and annoy everyone in the general vicinity.
Ok, so I can cope with something like "Bring Your Child To Work Day" because I have to pick and choose my battles. The purpose of this post is to address the people who choose to institute their own 'bring your child to work' days randomly and when it's convenient to them.
I've been in the working world for half of my life, and in an office setting for 10 years. I can't stand when I hear the pitter patter of sick children in the cubes or offices around me. I'm sorry, but if your child is sick, it is YOUR responsibility, as a parent, to stay home and take care of them. First of all, how unfair is it to the child to make them spend their day in a cube when they are sick and should be in bed? Secondly, none of us are that important (except in our own minds), that we can't take a sick day. Contrary to certain people's beliefs, the company WILL continue to exist in their absence. And honestly, if your job really is that critical, you aren't going to be able to bring your child into your P.O.E anyway. Third, sick days and personal days are available for a reason. And finally, how about consideration for others? Last time I checked I work in a Corporate Office, NOT in a Pediatrician's Office.
My other issue related to this topic is this: Why is this behavior acceptable for people who work in offices? This wouldn't be tolerated in the fields of medicine, law, education, or retail, for example. Could you picture a lawyer showing up for court with their child in tow? Or a doctor coming into the exam room and greeting you along with their child.What a double standard!
I don't feel like being at work in the first place, so I shouldn't have to sit there listening to a sick child hacking away, blowing their nose, and/or whining. Little Timmy and Jane are gross anyways, as little kids can often be. Miniature, mobile germ factories. This is how the Swine Flu and SARS are spread and also why we can't have anything nice.
The moral of the story is this: Office Etiquette is being violated when sick children are being brought to a P.O.E. Proper Office Etiquette Dictates only one of the two following solutions:
1. Stay home with your sick child.
2. Have someone come and stay with your sick child.
*For a good time, go to Google and search Images for "Sick Children".....How does the following picture factor into this? Maybe Google THOUGHT I meant, "Children Who Make Us Sick"---damn you autocorrect!
-KC Jones
Ok, so I can cope with something like "Bring Your Child To Work Day" because I have to pick and choose my battles. The purpose of this post is to address the people who choose to institute their own 'bring your child to work' days randomly and when it's convenient to them.
I've been in the working world for half of my life, and in an office setting for 10 years. I can't stand when I hear the pitter patter of sick children in the cubes or offices around me. I'm sorry, but if your child is sick, it is YOUR responsibility, as a parent, to stay home and take care of them. First of all, how unfair is it to the child to make them spend their day in a cube when they are sick and should be in bed? Secondly, none of us are that important (except in our own minds), that we can't take a sick day. Contrary to certain people's beliefs, the company WILL continue to exist in their absence. And honestly, if your job really is that critical, you aren't going to be able to bring your child into your P.O.E anyway. Third, sick days and personal days are available for a reason. And finally, how about consideration for others? Last time I checked I work in a Corporate Office, NOT in a Pediatrician's Office.
My other issue related to this topic is this: Why is this behavior acceptable for people who work in offices? This wouldn't be tolerated in the fields of medicine, law, education, or retail, for example. Could you picture a lawyer showing up for court with their child in tow? Or a doctor coming into the exam room and greeting you along with their child.What a double standard!
I don't feel like being at work in the first place, so I shouldn't have to sit there listening to a sick child hacking away, blowing their nose, and/or whining. Little Timmy and Jane are gross anyways, as little kids can often be. Miniature, mobile germ factories. This is how the Swine Flu and SARS are spread and also why we can't have anything nice.
The moral of the story is this: Office Etiquette is being violated when sick children are being brought to a P.O.E. Proper Office Etiquette Dictates only one of the two following solutions:
1. Stay home with your sick child.
2. Have someone come and stay with your sick child.
*For a good time, go to Google and search Images for "Sick Children".....How does the following picture factor into this? Maybe Google THOUGHT I meant, "Children Who Make Us Sick"---damn you autocorrect!
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