Archive for December, 2006

Dr. Blogstein Chosen to Host Bestest Blog Carnival

Monday, December 25th, 2006

(WORLD WIDE WEB) Bobby Griffin of The Bestest Blog of All-Time announced yesterday that www.DrBlogstein.com will be the host of the Bestest Blog Carnival on January 4, 2007.

The carnival, the third ever organized by Griffin, will be a collection of the funniest posts of 2006.

“I am truly honored to have been given this privilege, ” Dr. Blogstein said, “This is an honor akin to a city hosting a Super Bowl or a party’s national convention.”

The first Bestest Blog Carnival, which went online on December 18th, yielded 44 submissions, including one from Dr. Blogstein. The second Bestest Blog Carnival is scheduled to go online on Wednesday and will appear on host website “Who We Are”.

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Help for the Holidays

Saturday, December 23rd, 2006
The holiday season can be rough but there is help out there:

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Are you on the map?

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Solving the Immigration Riddle

Thursday, December 21st, 2006

Every so often I come up with a brilliant idea that solves a huge problem. This morning fits into the category of “every so often.”

I was in the midst of doing my daily online reading at some of the finest sites the web has to offer and I read this post on “Jenn of the Jungle’s” Liberal bitch-slapping website.

It was a little item on Mexicans and illegal workers and border control—the stuff we’ve all heard before. But this time, it sparked a thought, that sparked another one, and then yet again another thought was sparked. If you’re counting, that’s three sparks.

I have a great idea that will be a win-win for the ENTIRE WORLD! Ready for this? Let the illegal Mexicans work in the US.

Have you gone mad, Dr. Blogstein? Clearly I have as I’m talking to myself. But if you had asked if I’ve gone mad, let me sooth your mind.

Yes, let the illegal Mexicans work in the US…but first, they must join our army.

Talk about killing too two birds (and a few terrorists) with one stone!

Firstly, this would put a policy in place that sets rules and boundaries on who can work in this country and what they have to do to earn the right to work here. Before they can earn our money, they must put in a set amount of time defending the freedom and prosperity that Americans cherish and the Mexicans want. Also, this allows us to put harsher penalties to those illegals who try to sneak in and work without fulfilling their military duties. They could be tried for treason or whatever deserters get charged with.

And the second bird my stone slaughters is the recruiting problems the military is having. Talk about doing the jobs that Americans don’t want to do! Plus, an added bonus to having these Mexicans in our military and fighting in Iraq is the prospect that we one day may have to go into Iran. We’ll have an army filled with soldiers with experience in sneaking over borders undetected. They’ll become our secret weapons!

This plan seems flawless and genius. I think eventually I’ll have to run for office because its really not fair to have these brilliant ideas and have no where to put them into play.

Soy Dr. Blogstein y yo apruebo este mensaje.

Adios.

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Discussion: Rank the Reek

Wednesday, December 20th, 2006

Earlier this week, I commented that frequently my readers are far more entertaining in my comment section than I could ever be. While that may have been a bit of an overstatement (I mean, really, who’s more entertaining than me?!?), I thought once in a while, I could spark a serious and important discussion, in order to involve everyone.

So, I present to you, “RANK THE REEK” or “ORDER THE ODER” (not sure which name I like better, but I’ll reserve both so nobody can rip me off!)

Tell me, of the following things, how would you rank these smells from bearable to deadly?
A. The men’s room near section 11 on the loge level in Yankee Stadium in the bottom of the 8th inning.

B. Unwashed bed sheets from a male college student’s dorm room after an entire semester.

C. Rotting corpses.

D. A wet, homeless man.

Discuss, debate and deliberate. . .

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TIME Magazine Person of the Year

Tuesday, December 19th, 2006
image courtesy of Tisha!

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Tragedy On A Mountain

Monday, December 18th, 2006

In a sad development in the missing climbers in Oregon saga, one of the three men was found dead yesterday.

The dead mountain climber found in a snow cave high up Oregon’s Mount Hood was identified as 48-year-old Kelly James of Dallas. His climbing partners, Brian Hall, 37, of Dallas, and Jerry Cooke, 36, of New York, are still missing.

This is why I’m a big advocate of doing absolutely nothing. People may call me lazy, but nothing bad is going to happen to me while I’m sitting on the couch watching The Office.

Why do people feel the need to stare death in the face by climbing colossal mountains?!? There’s nothing up there!!! If there was something worthwhile at the top, there would probably already be an easier way up–like a ski lift, or a really long elevator. Plus, you gotta know that once you’re up top, there is no way down. You’re going to have to brave the elements and nature all over again to reach the bottom.

What a horrific tragedy this is for the families of these climbers, especially at Christmas time. Please, people, stay home. Its warm at home. Its safe at home. There’s TV at home. If you want adventure, spike the eggnog, just stay off those icy mountains.

And, on a totally separate and unrelated note: Do yourselves a favor and check out The Bestest Blog Carnival that Bobby Griffin put together on his site. You’ll see some of the best the Internet has to offer, all in one place and highlighted by yours truly.

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UPDATE: Permission Denied

Sunday, December 17th, 2006


Find out why Hot Jaime’s “The Girl Also Blogs” is now only open to invited readers …

(Is it just me or is she checking me out in this picture?)

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An Interview With My Penis

Friday, December 15th, 2006
WARNING: The title of this post contains the word “penis”

One full week ago I happened to briefly mention “Little Johnny,” the weapon that resides in my pants. Since then, he’s developed a cult following.

People are begging Little Johnny to start his own blog. Canadian eateries want to buy ad space on Little Johnny. All of this attention is sure making Little Johnny’s head swell!

Well, one intrepid blogger managed to score an exclusive, hard hitting interview with my apparatus.

Tisha, the self proclaimed “Jewish Puerto Rican African Indian American Princess,” gives us a penetrating look inside the mind of my WARNING: I’m about to say “penis” penis on her blog Serenity Quest. Enjoy!

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A Letter to Joe Smoker

Thursday, December 14th, 2006

Dear Smoker Who Walks In Front Of Me,

I hate you. Please kill yourself and I mean more expeditiously than you already are with your nasty habit.

Do you realize that when you blow out your gross, smelly cigarette exhaust it does not magically dissipate into the environment without affecting anyone around you? I do not appreciate having to breathe in the stuff that even you, who regularly ingest cancer fumes, don’t want. It makes me cough, it makes me gag, and it frequently leaves me with a burning sensation in my chest.

You obviously don’t care about the lingering smell that your smoking habit causes. You don’t seem to care that the smell is on your breath. You don’t seem to care that the smell is on your cloths. You don’t seem to care that your stench remains on the elevator long after you’ve exited. But guess what? I care DO about my hygiene and don’t appreciate your smoke being blown onto my clothing and into my hair.

I’m not asking you to quit smoking. I couldn’t care less what you do. I am, however, asking you to quit smoking anywhere near me. Smoke in your house or in your car. Smoke where only you have to deal with the stinky, cancerous fumes you emit into the air. It’s your habit and I don’t need to be a part of it.

Thank you for your time and please enjoy your impending emphysema.

Yours in Hate,

Dr. Blogstein

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Permission Denied

Tuesday, December 12th, 2006

I’ve been turned away at the door of a club, most likely for being a dork. I’ve been turned away at a basketball game when I tried to sneak in using tickets for a baseball game that was rained out. I’ve been told by people that they are “in an ‘A’ ‘B’ conversation” and then asked to “C” my way out of it. But never before have I been turned away by someone’s blog.

Well, that is, until today.

“The Girl Also Blogs” was a fun site written by a pretty New York chick named Jaime (left) who enjoyed to talk about everything. And I mean EVERYTHING.

From going to see a KISS cover-band on Halloween to her troubles getting batteries into her Pocket-Rocket, Jaime was always a fun visit. I had even planned on making her the first nominee this March in Dr. Blogstein’s Miss Blogger 07!© competition.

Well, that is, until today.

For, today when I tried to read the latest in Jaime’s exciting adventures, I got turned away. Shut out. Given the Heisman.
I felt like I had Clay Aiken’s big fat hand coming straight towards my mouth when I saw this message:
This blog is open to invited readers only

The Girl Also Blogs

It doesn’t look like you have been invited to read this blog. If you think this is a mistake, you might want to contact the blog author and request an invitation.
Ouch! Has anyone ever seen a message like that? And here I thought I was in the cool crowd!

UPDATE: 12-16-06 The following exchange is found below in the comments…stay tuned…
the girl also blogs said…

Hey Dr. B,

Since I was reprimanded at work for using “their” internet service to write on my blog, I’ve given no one access to the blog until I revise it and remove the “objectionable” content. I’m being closely watched by IT, so I also can’t read blogs while at work. I’m sorry you felt denied, but I thought I was going to lose my job.

Anyway, it should be back up after xmas.

-Jaime
12/16/2006 7:12 PM

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Dr. Blogstein said…

Holy Crap! Now I’m sorry I thought such bad things about you.

Seriously though, recently, Jaime had an awesome “To Catch a Predator” type series where she exposed some anonymous commenter that was posting vulgar comments on her site.

Jaime: Did that backfire on you and lead to being banned at work?
12/16/2006 7:20 PM

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the girl also blogs said…

The short version of the story is, the guy I outed somehow, legally or illegally discovered my last name, looked me up on Friendster or something to find out where I worked, and contacted the legal dept. there. So Legal contacted HR, who contacted IT, and yes, they could “prove” I was blogging during work hours. I’m guilty. But HR also lectured me on having my name & pic attached to a blog with questionable content, esp. given that our clients are reasonably internet savvy and could, somehow, find my blog.

So I get it, and out of respect for the company and the fact that they know my blog addy, I’m taking my name and pic off the blog, and will probably be using a lot of euphemisms if I decide to talk about anything risque. Also, I won’t be blogging at work.

What’s interesting is that the guy from Legal who was initially contacted is a friend and told me that the guy sounded like he was really “out to get” me… Legal Guy assured me that he gave my Perverted Anonymous no satisfaction that anything came of his email.

Sorry, that wasn’t “short” at all.

Anyway, I’m going to go drink my face off now.

-Jaime

12/16/2006 8:50 PM

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