Office Etiquette....Passive Agressive Co-Workers...

Let's face it; change is never easy. I understand more than anyone as I'm the biggest creature of habit going. Sometimes I think I'm completely out of control in regards to my fear of change. But then, something like the following happens and suddenly I realize I'm doing just fine:

My boss came to me last Tuesday to tell me that the cleaners moved the free standing trash can in the men's bathroom on our floor from one side of the door to the other. We both (along with the few other people I've since mentioned it to), agree that this is a non-issue. How could this possibly upset someone? Well, apparently, it did and the offended party first launched a silent protest of throwing paper towels ON THE FLOOR where the basket used to be:

Yes, it is true; I work at an enormous Corporate Office, allegedly full of adults, and this is the behavior that some of them choose to exhibit. (Along with not washing their hands, leaving surprises in the stalls, and going into the bathrooms with magazines, newspapers, and novels)....and anyone who thinks guys are gross has obviously NEVER been in the 'Ladies' (and I use that term loosely) Room.

So, in the following days, the plot thickened:  The basket CONTINUED ending up on the 'wrong' side of the door and the trash continued to pile up. Furthermore, the "Occupy Restroom" bandit decided to put up a handwritten sign that said "Trash Can Here" with a 'down' arrow pointed towards the floor. When this failed to modify the behavior of the cleaners, the can was tipped upside down and the paper towels that were in it found a new home all over the floor!

"The Struggle", as my boss coined it,  continued on from Tuesday until Friday afternoon. It was at this point that he went into the bathroom and found that someone finally had had enough of the occupier's behavior and called them out. Receiving the below  picture from my boss was the highlight of my day. That might be pathetic, but that's the kind of week it was!

That's right! The sign says, "Don't be a knucklehead. Use the trash can". I support the choice of the word "knucklehead" because you KNOW that that will infuriate the mental midget who is doing this beyond ALL possible belief. However, it does make me slightly worried about the threat of workplace violence. I mean, if a 'misplaced' trashcan could set this knucklehead off, can you even IMAGINE how a sign calling him out on his lunacy will affect his otherwise sunny disposition??
We have discussed it repeatedly as we'd LOVE to find out who had the mental breakdown and acted like this in the first place. We'd also LOVE to know who was awesome enough to put the final sign up and call this lunatic out on his behavior. I, for one, would love to buy this guy lunch! (And I would like a 'no contact' order issued against whoever the other one is). We're still not sure who did either, but rest assured, we're on the case and will keep you posted.





*Big Ran aka Picasso of YouTube:

Yes, Yes, Yes We Do, We've Got Spirit, How 'Bout YOU?

A co-worker of mine sent this clip to me today, and I was mesmerized by it. It's not every day you see something this awesome. Naturally, I sent it to Big Ran and the following email interaction ensued (read from the bottom up):

From: Big Ran
Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 12:15 PM
To: KC Jones
Subject: RE:

Awesome, he’s having a great time.  Dude, I would totally love to warm the bench of a college team.  You get to travel, watch hoops, get tons of high quality sl*t action.  Dude is living the dream.

From: KC Jones
Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 12:13 PM
To: Big Ran

Subject: RE:

Yes, I was thinking that too….how funny is he???

From: Big Ran
Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 12:12 PM
To: KC Jones
Subject: RE:

Awesome, can you blog that, I can definitely add to it.  It will be worth it.

From: KC Jones
Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 12:08 PM
To: Big Ran
Subject: RE:

Think this is how Scal got his start?

http://espn.go.com/espn/page2/story/_/id/7510877/seton-hall-walk-becomes-celebrations-celeb-hammer-dill

Let me just make a few things clear here:


1. First of all, they said this kid has played 8 minutes in his career. Who cares? Dude was featured on Sports Center for his unbeatable bench moves. He's now the most famous player on the team. He's living the dream.


2. I'm wondering, as I asked Big Ran, if this is how Scal got his start as well?



3. If the hoops thing doesn't work out for him, the WWE DEFINITELY will....or a job as a coal miner with the way he works that 'air' pick axe.


4. Seconds 24 and 58 are my favorite moves of the whole clip. They really showcases his versatility. It's not all about the hammer move.


And now I'll turn it over to Big Ran

-KC Jones


*Big Ran Notes:


Let's get in the 'ol delorean and travel back to Big Ran's college days.  I went to a D-I school in the Big East, so hoops was HUGE.  For four years I went to virtually every home game and was typically in the first couple of rows.  There were times when we spoke with NBA scouts, writers, and the opposing players.  We usually got pretty aggressive.  By aggressive, I mean yell horrible things at the other teams.  We actually had a writer from The Washington Post tell us we were by far the most obscene fans he had ever experienced.  He acted as if it was a bad thing and we all just high fived each other.


So, one season, we somehow decided to start raising the roof, just to see if we could bring it back from the dead.

So, we started doing it and people were like, "what the hell are you doing?"  Matter of factly, we always said, "UM, we're raising the roof."

So, eventually, toward the end of the season, we started to see opposing players raise the roof and we knew we had accomplished our goal.  Later in the season, during the NCAA Tournament, we saw guys on various benches doing it.  We literally changed the world.  Not for the better, but we changed it.

That's my story.  Thanks for listening about how I changed the world.  Hey, think globally, act locally, right?

PS:  My line in the e-mail about that dude living the dream.  It's so true.  I wonder if it's better to warm the bench or be a starter.  I mean, it's Seton Hall, so you aren't going to the pros unless you have a propensity for masturbating while driving, so you might as well not have to worry about it, get a legit education, and still scam broads, right?

PPS:  Everyone pour a little out for Eddie Griffin (not the comedian).  Not only was he arrested for DUIWM, he later died when his SUV was hit by a train.  He must have been watching some seriously wild stuff.

Oh, Hell Yes!

Honestly, I don't think you could keep me away from this movie if you tried.  I've already written about how I love zombie sh!t, and you have also probably gathered that I love freedom.  I mean zombie Osama getting blasted by bros that love freedom?  Sign me the f*ck up.  I mean, look at this trailer:

Dudes, that sh!t is pretty legit.  Stuff getting blowed up, peeps doing it on the beaches of Afghanistan, zombies, what else could you want?  That has date night for me and Mrs. Big Ran written all over it.  Classy.

Three things I would have to do before going to this move:

1.  Borrow a pick up truck
2.  Burn a disc of uber Patriotic music
3.  Wear my three wolf American flag t-shirt ( I am not kidding, I own this)

-Big Ran

Moves Like Jagger....

I, for one, am totally fine with this situation. As sports fans (myself included), we have to remember that it's just a game. He's a kid, he wasn't celebrating the loss, and you know what? After a long week, dude just needed to cut loose. He's over 21, he's cuddled up with porn stars, and he's at the beginning of his career playing on one of the best teams in the NFL. Also, he's NOT married to Gisele, he's got killer abs, a full head of hair, and is a millionaire. Okay, so The Pats lost The Superbowl, but truthfully, the guy has a LOT to celebrate otherwise.

I totally see a stint on "Dancing With The Stars" in this guy's future.



-KC Jones



*Big Ran Note:  Adam Levine is the dude from Maroon 5, right?  I may have said this before, but he is creepy as hell.  Even though he doesn't need it, I bet he has a sandwich bag full of GHB with him at all times.  I just get a really date-rapey vibe from that dude.  Also, Maroon 5 sucks.



KC Jones Says: Big Ran, don't hate on Adam LeVine.....now that I'm single and ready to mingle, he's TOTALLY on my radar. And seriously? How do you not like Maroon 5? Nickelback obviously....but Maroon 5??

Bird Is The Word....

As a Boston Celtics fan, here's yet another reason to love Larry Legend. LeEgo is the worst, and I have always preferred Kobe to him.....actually, there's really no one in the league I despise MORE than LeBron, so to have the original "birdman" say that he prefers Kobe to LeBron is just HUGE!

 Read the entire article here:

Lakers’ fans know Larry Bird as one of the most fearsome competitors in the history of basketball. They also realize that he’d probably be the last person to heap praise on anything to do with the current Lakers team. But at least in the case of Kobe Bryant, it’s a case of greatness recognizing greatness.
In an interview on the B.S. Report (the Bill Simmons podcast) Bird said that if he could choose any current NBA player to play on his team, he would choose Kobe:

“Well, probably Kobe, because of the fact that … well, of course he wouldn’t have been shooting as much as he does now … but his desire to win, his dedication, to always get better, uh, and he’s just, he’s just tough. He’s just a tough cat.”
“But, if you want to have fun, like I did with Bill Walton, play with LeBron. It would have probably been more fun to play with LeBron, but if you want to win and win and win, it’s Kobe. Not that LeBron’s not a winner, just that [Kobe's] mindset is to go into every practice, every game, to get better.”

So Kobe to win, LeBron to have fun? Sounds like if you’re a Lakers fan you’d rather have Kobe based on that assessment as well.
Beyond Bryant’s ruthless mentality, it’s his toughness that really sets him apart in Bird’s mind.
“Kobe is one of the toughest human beings I’ve ever seen,” Bird said.

That has to make Kobe, and in turn Lakers’ fans, beam proudly. Nothing like getting praise from a Hall of Fame player from a franchises’ most hated rival.


 I think I know what LeBron's face must have looked like when he found out about this story:

Thanks Larry!

-KC Jones

Early Lunchtime Look-a-Like...

One is blamed for ruining "The Beatles", the other for ruining The Patriots. I detest The Beatles, regardless (despite their incredible ability to bob their heads in unison while otherwise appearing to be suffering from rigamortis), & I currently can't stand The Pats because of Hollywood Tommy, the scum bag Belichik, AND the insane and out of control fans (not all, but the majority---for example, the ones who claim the late Mrs. Kraft allowed them to get into the Superbowl).

Anyway, in regards public's view on each of these women,  I agree AND, not to toot my own horn, but I've been warning the general public about this for a while. As you all know, I cannot STAND Tom Brady, and the reason why, as I've mentioned in earlier posts.: Tom Brady, superstar athlete and grounded young man turned into Tommy Hollywood once he began canoodling with Gisele.

Tom, divorce papers are all it would take to redeem you in my eyes and in the eyes of many others out there. I know I'd come back around if you could just get rid of her. In the meantime, I'm imagining Bridget Moynihan, sitting in her house, smiling from ear to ear...

It is NOT a coincidence that they have NOT won a Superbowl since Tommy became involved with this airhead.

Hey Gisele, like I've mentioned a few times already; get back to work on your worldwide breast-feeding mandate and leave football to the professionals. Also, why don't you eat a sandwich while you're at it, you no talent bag of boobs.

-KC Jones

Congratulations to The Truth

Usually, when you say someone is number two, that's not good, but when it is what number you are on the all time Celtics scoring list, that's pretty friggin' awesome.  Congrats to Pierce, who I can honestly say, leaves it all out on the court every time he plays.  It is great to see Paul play for a consistent winner after being on so many mediocre and terrible teams.  I can't find his epic press conference with the bandage on his head after the 2003 playoff loss to the Pacers, so I'll just post my favorite photo of all time.

-Big Ran

I Can't Get Mad At This Guy

Sober driver leads high-speed chase, police say

Why did a sober, middle-aged man lead Butte police on a dangerous, high-speed chase through Butte and on the interstate early Thursday?

"I just always wanted to do that," he said, according to the Butte police report.

John C. Hughes, 55, is accused of trying to evade a police patrol by driving at high speeds through Butte and on the interstate just to see what it would be like, police reported.

Hughes likely found out it involved severe tire damage, because police used "stop sticks" to deflate his tires during the chase in order to get him to stop, according to the police report. Hughes was arrested without further incident and faces a misdemeanor charge of reckless driving while eluding police.

Investigators say Hughes wasn't intoxicated and they didn't find drugs or other contraband in his vehicle. Sheriff John Walsh said the man allegedly told officers afterward that he always wanted to see what it would be like to be in a chase with police.

"That's the first time I've ever heard of anything like that," the sheriff said.

The incident started about 3:25 a.m. when the driver of a 2007 Nissan Xterra started tailgating a police patrol for about seven blocks while driving east on Front Street. The driver then pulled into the center lane and drove away at a high rate of speed south on Harrison Avenue.

Police say the driver was traveling at more than 70 mph and refused to pull over. Eventually the driver pulled over in the 2500 block of Harrison, but then took off again as the officer arrived, and headed onto the interstate.

The suspect continued driving toward Rocker in excess of 100 mph, according to police. Butte officers who were in Rocker on another call assisted by throwing "stop sticks" in front of the fleeing vehicle, causing the tires to the Xterra to deflate. Hughes soon pulled over on the interstate just west of Rocker, according to police.

Officers blocked in the suspect's vehicle and had their guns drawn as he remained in his vehicle for several minutes refusing to obey police orders, according to the report. Hughes eventually complied and was taken into custody without further incident.

Hughes bonded out of jail later that morning.

When questioned by police after the incident, Hughes allegedly said he was "having a bad day" and just wanted to go for a drive, according to the police report.

- Reporter John Grant Emeigh may be reached via email at john.emeigh@lee.net

It is impossible for me to get mad at Big John here.  People can scream all they want about wasting police resources or time, or taxpayer funds, but I think this is actually a pretty good business idea.  Mr. Hughes was having a bad day and always wanted to get into a police chase.  Plus, it was 3:25 AM in Montana.  The risk of injuring anyone other than himself was pretty low.  I think someone needs to start a business where you can do this within the confines of the law and make sure nobody gets hurt.  

I would LOVE to get in a police chase.  Honestly, that would be awesome.  I am convinced that if I had the right car, I could evade the cops.  I am that good.  All I need are some good jams on the radio and I am good to go.  Plus, I saw "Drive" last weekend and picked up some nice moves.  However, I don't want to go to pound-me-in-the-ass prison either.  I would pay like $500 to do this.  You know, if I had $500 lying around in my couch cushions.

-Big Ran

Brainstorming Time

Lip service pays at this tattoo parlor

INKSANITY is giving new meaning to a trembling bottom lip.

Artists at the Milton boutique tattoo studio have been needling ink into clients' inner-bottom lips, allowing them to experience the "thrill of getting a tatt without the commitment" owner Marko Micovic said.

"It's just the new craze in tattoos, I guess," the 21-year-old said. "People just want to be a part of it because it doesn't last that long and it's just something fun.

"It will only last about three months because your lip will keep rubbing against your teeth and wear the tattoo away."

Words such as "Loyalty", "Anarchy" and "Respect" have been popular with those giving the new trend a go but Micovic said they would also do small pictures and motifs.

The boutique tattoo studio is the newest addition to the Park Rd strip, better known for its cafes.

"We aim to bring out the artistic side of tattoos and really work with each client," Mr Micovic said.

"We sit down with each person for at least two to three hours and make sure it's exactly what they want and they know what they're getting and they know what it's going to look like on their skin.

"We don't want someone to walk away and regret getting something."

Micovic's tattoo crew includes new age Old Style artist Jacob Jones who uses bold lines and bright colours, Japanese Irezumi-style specialist Jong Hee Won and award-winning tattoo portrait artist N.K Shin.

"I found NK in Korea from an international tattoo convention. I saw his work, emailed him and said come over to Australia and work for me," Micovic said.

"I waited until I hired to him to get my first because his artwork is so impressive."

Shin was voted Best Portrait Artist at international tattoo convention Ink Bomb in South Korea in 2003 and 2006.

I'm not promising I would go out and get one of these after work, but I would consider it if I got an awesome idea.  Three months?  Dude, that's nothing.  I wish there were tattoos that looked good that would only last three months.  I would get them all the time.  I would totally get ridiculous things too, just to make people wonder what was wrong with me.  Nothing on my grill or junk, but just about anywhere else.

If anyone has any ideas of what to get tattooed on my lower lip, let me know.  I was thinking "Ridin' Dirty since it will be at least another three months before I get my car inspected anyway.  A dentist may wonder about me if he saw that though.  Not that there's anything wrong with that.

-Big Ran

Stuck In My Head

This is my jam right now and the video premiered last night. Plus, I am 50% of this blog, so I can beat you all over the head with The Black Keys until you give in.

-Big Ran

PS: I was bumping this jam when I was pulled over this morning for my inspection sticker. BIG RAN IS STILL RIDIN' DIRTY!