Thunderlinks: S.W.A.K.

Here's a quick batch of tasty links hot and fresh out the kitchen.

• I'm a little disappointed that Dave Law has been visiting the Bay Area without letting me know.
• I don't know much about MMA fighters, but I do know this - I would not use the following stare-down tactic.

• I feel sorry for the girl and all, but this is a pretty amazing picture.
• I just could not stop watching the following video. For some reason it makes me feel ... proud.

And finally dear Spikeheads, prepare yourself for the rare TGS picture post! The Thunders will be rolling into Napa, CA this weekend for some wine tasting. Our itinerary includes two nights in a plush suite at this ritzy B&B (many thanks to Big Al and the girls, K-Fum, and the Mazzinator for the gift certificate - the Thunders would never roll into that place for full price), multiple winery visits, including a cave tour here (nicknamed "Del Blotto"), and dinners at these fine restaurants (the latter run by Thomas Keller, named the best chef in America by Time, and owner of two two restaurants - of just four in the US - that received three star ratings from Michelin). Needless to say, we're looking forward to it.

Das Hooters

This is a pic from a Hooters that was recently opened in Germany. It’s great to see our country exporting such high culture. You can’t quite see s/his adam’s apple but I have a high degree of confidence that the chick in the back is a dude.

Robotic Beer Launching Refrigerator

Brilliant! Just in time for my weekend!

Breakfast Blend

I've discovered a fun diversion thanks to the folks at Will It Blend (dot com). I wasted a good 20 minutes last Friday watching the charismatic Tom Dickson blend stuff. I found the “Try this at home” section just as intriguing as the “Don’t try this at home”. Some of the highlights include a golf driver, glow sticks, and magnets. It kind of makes me want to buy a new blender. Here's the link.

TGS Confessions

***After 2 weeks of no posting, both Dave Law and I have awoken to give a little something to our adoring masses. Please do not ignore DL's brilliant YouTube find below.***

As the title implies, I have a confession to make. It is regarding a personal preference of mine. One that sets me apart from most men my age. It is a preference that I've had for years. Nobody knows my secret. It hadn't come up until last Sunday night. Lil' Thunder and I went to a friend's place to catch the Oscars. As I settled in, I noticed that Ellen Degeneres was hosting. And that's when my painful secret bubbled to the surface.

No, I'm not gay (NTTAWWT). In fact, I believe that my secret is even worse. You see ... I ... I like Ellen Degeneres.

There. I said it. Its out. I can't take it back. I like her. I think she's funny. I think she's good at hosting awards shows and doing stand up.

Don't get me wrong, I don't like her talk show. Well, I don't think so -- I never saw it. And her sitcom? Not even hot girl-on-girl action (well, room temparature perhaps) could make me watch. But she's a funny comedian. Her goofy standup is really amusing. And while she wasn't really laugh-out-loud funny at the Oscars, she consistently delivered chuckles for me. And for what its worth, people "in the know" give her props for her standup. In fact, she was ranked 16th on Comedy Central's list of the best standups of all time (ahead of greats like Sam Kinison, Don Rickles, Bob Hope, George Burns, and Sinbad - just checking to see if you are still reading). Though to be fair, Roseanne is ranked #9, ahead of Eddie Murphy, so the list is pretty much best used as toilet paper.

Now I'm going to have to spend the entire weekend in the shower, scrubbing myself raw...

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