Evolution of a stupid idea

Growing up (and still today) one of my favorite print cartoons was Calvin and Hobbes. I'm still disappointed that Sam Waterson decided that he needed to end such a popular strip, and the fact that he chose not to cash in on the marketing potential like he could have still baffles me.

Back in the early 90's, stickers started appearing of a character that was obviously meant to be Calvin. Devilish grin, pants around ankles...and urinating on your choice of hated vehicle make, despised sports team, or any word you really didn't care for. I'll admit, the first time I saw one of these, I laughed out loud. It brings to mind a Family guy episode where Peter states "I'm a redneck, we like people driving behind us to know what our beliefs are."

Shortly there after, the feminists felt they needed to get in on this action. Hence...the squatting girl decal was born.

Then the religious groups got involved. They decided it was time that Calvin and the peeing girl should start praying. These still seem to be really popular today...

Now this is where the story gets interesting. A few weeks ago I was in the twin cities area picking up my new cabinets at IKEA and had lunch with my sister and her husband along with my parents who happened to be in town. My sister and brother-in-law had rode to the restaurant with my parents and then I was going to give them a ride back to their house as my parents were on the way back to ND. As soon as we got on the interstate, I noticed a similar decal on the minivan in front of us. I could see the cross, but it took me several minutes to figure out what placed in front of it. I asked my sister if she saw it and asked her if it was what I thought it was... Indeed, the praying FETUS decal is now the latest incarnation of this stupid trend. I'd show a picture, but it was just too disturbing.

I prefer the term "Platypus Hands"

I realized after taking this photo I really shouldn't have bent my hand 90 degrees from my arm. It makes it look like I have extra chins on my hand (or whatever you'd call hand chins). However, it has come to my attention as well that a rumor has been perpetuated that I have "Sausage Fingers". I think the picture makes it pretty obvious that they are not...however I prefer the term "platypus hands". My toes on the other hand do look like little cocktail weiners.

....The fingers you have used to dial are too fat. Too obtain a special dialing wand, please mash the keypad with your palm now...

Shredded Vegetables?

I was notified today by MaMa Strang of the Aidyn And Nolan Blog that I evidently have a readership and they are disgusted by my lack of commitment to my Blog.

My apologies. Life on the prairie is hard and time consuming. I vow to once again begin posting the crazy things that happen in my life.

All I know is that at least my parents didn't name me like this...

And on another note... Some day I'm going to tell the Strang children that their mom tricked them into eating vegetables by shredding them and putting them in pizza. They'll rebel I tell you!