Too Old for This…

I watched the newest episode of How I Met Your Mother on CBS last night, and the subject matter hit a little too close to home.  The show reminded me that only a week (& one day) separates me from an occasion that once seemed so far away.  This day will mark the anniversary of my introduction into this crazy world, and the end [...]

Silky’s Sunday Blues: The Office Edition

I didn’t begin watching The Office when it first premiered on NBC in 2005, but after seeing just one episode, it quickly became one of my all-time favorite shows.  While Michael Scott (Steve Carrell) is considered the star of the show, seconday cast members play a major part in the show’s success.  Here are few of my favorite characters, and moments, from the award-winning series. [...]

Silky’s Saturday Smoke Out: How Much Ya Bench?

Emilio & friends have a steroid-free discussion: The Sinatra Group delves into current events: Mr. Tarkanian believes fear is a great motivator:   Shamwow spokesman Vince Shlomi is arrested for assaulting a prostitute in South Beach. Artist Justine Lai’s paintings provide a different perspective on being screwed by the government.  

Sham Wow You Suck

There are many advertisements on TV that I find completely and utterly unbearable; but this feeling usually has little to do with the actual product being pitched.  Most of the time it’s the actors or spokespeople these companies choose to represent their brand.  Here are four of advertising’s worst representatives, in no particular order: 1) Matthew Lesko This guy reminds me [...]