Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Rambler 329


A new study confirms what you were thinking: the time spent on TV ads now exceeds the content time.  (A couple of years from now, you will have to be quick to see the 5 minutes of the program.)

Puntual-kicking on time

New study shows that 75% of studies are wrong.

Sublurbs-small articles buried in the back of the newspaper correcting major misstatements made in earlier editions

The Corporal Punishment Society is convening in Two Licks, PA.   (A SWAT Team will be in attendance) The House Whip will be the emcee.

Playgermism-catching someone else’s cold so they can be cured

Botox must have originated the phrase: “keep a stiff upper lip.”

We seem to be ingesting many harmful substances: arsenic, lead and BPA’s (from the plastic liners in canned goods)  to mention a few.   Baby formula, lipstick, soups and other canned goods are all suspect.  The FDA must think they are spices.

Managers of a local clinic claim the orthopedic doctors are taking too many breaks.

I continue to hear: “we would like to thank….”; “we would like to welcome….”; “we would like to apologize for…..” When are they going to do it?

News Headlines (possibly):

Fish hook company eyes a takeover

Wrinkles make the headlines

2 comments:

  1. Hi Dad,
    You must be feeling very well! lol For nonfamily readers, we have decided dad's humor gets worse as he is feeling well and drops off if he is ill.
    Love,
    Laurie

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  2. Thanks for your vote of confidence-I think.

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