The Lamest Exercise Equipment Since the Shake Weight

Posted on February 23, 2013 by admin

Everyone remembers the Shake Weight: the exercise equipment that we know doesn’t work because, if it did, all teenage boys would be ripped. But what if you’re not into that kind of… thing? Or, perhaps, you’re elderly and are more comfortable exercising with your walker? I give to you, The Rack. Enjoy a few screen shots with my commentary.

Look at this beauty… Hurrycane eat your heart out.

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First and foremost, it’s a walker. And believe me, after a workout with this baby, you’ll be glad you had it! That guy using it? He’s like 83!

2-23-13kBut The Rack does more than that! It can also help you lay down on the floor!

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Since it’s laying on the floor, you can also stand on that mo-fo! It’s great for pretending you’re a frog, or practicing your squatting technique in preparation for your next camping trip.

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Tired of having it on the floor? You can pick that shit UP!

2-23-13hLike picking it up? Well, you can pick it up EVEN MORE!

2-23-13eAnd MORE!?!

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Expend a lot of energy picking up your walker? Well, you can put that shit down, too!

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But your exercise isn’t done yet, you can even WALK OVER IT! Holy Shit!

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You can check out the video here.

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Site News and Beavers

Posted on February 21, 2013 by admin

I’m on vacation this week which means fewer updates since my time is monopolized by school vacation activities with the little guy, books, games, etc… I’ve talked about this before. But this time, I did have some spare time to fiddle around with the site. You may have noticed our new logo (look up if you missed it). I’ve incorporated it into other elements of the site as well (favicon, etc…)… so, enjoy!

I also came across a disturbing bit of information regarding beavers and the commercial use of their, uh, butt sacs. Apparently, beaver’s have a specialized anal glad that produces a substance called Castoreum which beavers combine with their urine when marking territory. I guess it smells and tastes lovely because it’s “harvested” and used in perfume and as a food additive. An excerpt from Wikipedia:

“In the United States, castoreum as a food additive is considered by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be generally recognized as safe, often referenced simply as a “Natural Flavoring” in products’ lists of ingredients. While it can be used in both foods and beverages as a raspberry and strawberry flavoring, and vanilla, the annual industry consumption is around 300 pounds.”

Word from manufacturers is that it isn’t really used that much as a “Natural Flavor” anymore, but still… ewww.

Sometimes I understand vegans.

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Least Appetizing Ad I’ve Seen in a While

Posted on February 16, 2013 by admin

While perusing a trade magazine that focuses on private label products (store brands) the other day I came across an ad for Furlani breads. Furlani looks like they have some nice looking, high quality offerings for your bakery department. However… I would disagree with the visual suggestion of how to serve their products. Apparently topping a nice crusty bread with vanilla ice cream what appears to be some poor animals bisected testicles is considered “innovative” and “inspired”.

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In the UK, Burger King is Now Serving SeaBiscuits

Posted on February 13, 2013 by admin

With all the horse related hullabaloo that’s going on in the UK, I thought The Grape should enter the fray. Here’s the story so far… they’ve found horse in meatballs (great with a bolog-neigh-ese sauce), lasagne, and Burger King’s hamburgers. Once the Home of the Whopper, Burger King is now home to the all NEW breakfast sensation, SeaBiscuits! In the ever competitive race among the fast food chains, BK in the UK now has the FASTEST food around in SeaBicuits. Is it good? Well, the meat is tender and the bread is thorough. Check it out:

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I’m not against someone eating horse if that’s their thing. That’s not to say that if I’m at a cocktail party and they’re serving horse d’ overs I’m going to partake. And, if I happen to be enjoying a martini at said party I damn well better not find out the bartender is serving me Horseeater gin or I’m liable to slap my monocle upside his head.

 

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Ladies and Gentleman: The Blunt-A-Saurus

Posted on February 11, 2013 by admin

We have several books in the excellent “How Do Dinosaurs...” series by author Jane Jolen and illustrator Mark Teague. One of our favorite entries, How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food, has a rather… strange illustration in the front and back cover. To me it kinda looks like he’s putting the finishing touch on a big ol’ joint. I submit to you, the Blunt-A-Saurus:

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Or, perhaps, he’s enjoying some grapes?

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