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I’m Impressed

Posted on August 12, 2012

McKayla Maroney…she’s got a sense of humor Poking fun of the whole “Not Impressed” meme. She should do more of these photos. The real thing. That Tumblr account is cute, but some of the photoshopping is dodgy.There’s more drama on the real gymnastics team than in that Disney TV show, Make It Or Break It. I wouldn’t be surprised if there wasn’t some reality show featuring McKayla already in development.

Can I Help You?

Posted on August 2, 2012

Found this dog, Smokey, a Newfoundland/St. Bernard mix, working the pet identification booth at the Lake County Fair in Crown Point, Ind.

Cute dog

Can I Help You? Smokey the dog working the pet ID booth at the fair.

Chicago Misconceptions

Posted on July 21, 2012

A few Chicago misconceptions Windy City Some jackhole will tell you Chicago is known as the Windy City not for weather-related reasons, but something to do with wind-bag politicians and their bellowing hot air. Bullshit. Bollocks. It’s the Windy City ’cause it’s feckin’ windy. As in weather. I’ve been to most major cities. I’ve run my arse off in most major cities. And Chicago by far is the windiest. Cubs fans vs. White Sox fans Another jackhole will tell you that you can be a fan of the Chicago Cubs or the Chicago White Sox, but not both. Well, that’s bullshit. You can be a fan of both. Sure, you can root for one or the other when they play each other. But to…