Happy Festivus

Many Christmases ago, a man by the name of Frank Costanza went to buy a doll for his son.  When he arrived at the store, there was only one left on the shelf; and just as Frank reached for it, so did another man.  A scuffle ensued, and as Mr. Constanza rained blows upon the mysterious shopper’s head, [...]

Holiday Hangover

I am still reeling from a long weekend filled with gluttony and family obligations; but here are a few observations that were brought on by my trip, and a sports story that has scandal written all over it.

I decided to travel home on the day of Thanksgiving, and let me tell you that nothing gets me more excited for a feast than seeing hundreds of deer carcasses littering the highway.  I [...]

New Seinfeld Episode

Well, not really…it is actually an original (and fake) episode of Seinfeld that was recently a part of the season 7 finale on Curb Your Enthusiasm.  The video is only six minutes long, but I’d have to say it’s better than the hour long finale that initially ended the show’s nine year run - it’s definitely better than seeing Michael Richards do his [...]

Hater Hall of Fame: Larry David Edition

Lawrence “Larry” David,  Born July 2, 1947
Lawrence Gene David was born to a Jewish American family in Brooklyn, New York; he grew up in a neighborhood called Sheepshead Bay, and attended Sheepshead Bay High School in the mid-60’s.  After graduation, Larry chose to go to Maryland University at College Park; in 1969, he earned a bachelor’s degree in history, [...]