Well, it would seem I don’t have as much to say as I thought.. Or maybe I’m even lazier than I thought (tho that seems impossible). Or just maybe, nothing has been pissing me off lately (this seems even more unlikely). Anyway, I think if I wait two more days before doing an entry here I’ll get dropped, booted, 86’d, exiled from the “blog” community, so here I am. And here are just a couple things that have appalled yet simultaneously amused me lately. Most, brought to you courtesy of the wonders of the internet. The internet, the greatest technological advancement and most sophisticated research tool of our generation, putting the world at your fingertips. And you can play scrabble too. That’s what I’ve been using the internet for lately, playing scrabble online at playsite.com. If you can get past all the pop up ads and tollerate super annoying flashing ads, it can be almost addictive It’s entertaining and at least somewhat intellectually stimulating since you can learn things like “qat” and “suq” are legitimate words. There is only one major drawback,, everybody online cheats! They use words like “colluvia” and “loriners.” ??? So you ask them what it means and they get instantly hostile! “It’s a word! Challenge it if you want to.” Fine, it’s a word, I’m sure you didn’t throw those particular letters together randomly. But if you’re not cheating, by using some program, and there are several out there specifically for cheating at scrabble and crossword puzzles in which you plug in your letters and it tells you what words you can make and even where to play them, then you should be able to tell me a working definition. I really need somebody to explain to me the need to cheat in a casual game of absolutely no consequence. Not that I condone cheating or feel its justified in any situation, but the Stanley Cup Championship I might be able to understand. But what the hell is lacking in someone who cheats in a stupid computer game they are playing against a faceless stranger with absolutely nothing to prove and nothing to gain?! How small is your little life? Where is the accomplishment? Who is even going to know or care if you win every game? Is it going to make you feel better about yourself? So why cheat? If you think about it, it’s not only a sad commentary on what our society has become, it’s kind of frightening to think that we’re walking around with so many morally bankrupt, win-at-all-costs, obnoxious assholes. It’s like they’re big corporate CEO’s in training. By the way, they also rush you if you take more than two minutes to play, which is to be expected when you’re not cheating. Still sometimes it’s funny to see the words they come up with and their reactions when you accuse them, or when you’re beating them anyway. Losers! Yet, I continue to play almost daily – what does that say about me? I found another great source of entertainment on the internet recently. My friend and I were laughing until we cried. Celebrity websites! The cheesiest, stupidest, most ridiculous fluff you have ever seen on the internet from people who should know better – or at the very least should have “image consultants” who should know better. Some of notable mention, Alyssa Milano, Ricky Martin, and a long-time favorite, MariahCarey.com (do not miss the “Mariah-isms,” and the totally psycho recorded messages she leaves for her fans). Halle Berry’s, Hallewood.com, got top ratings for ability to combine philosophies of life and make up tips, as did ToriSpelling.com for it’s flashy pink flash intro followed by links that all go the same place, back to the same picture of Tori. The winner in the male category was the world’s favorite lifeguard, David Hasselhoff. Oh my god! That’s all I can say. Except that I was punished for all the mocking by having David Hasselhoff’s voice in my head singing “Feliz Navidad,” for two days after visiting his very patriotic site (he was apparently profoundly affected by sept. 11). But the winner, hands down, no contest.. the one that started our quest by being listed on Yahoo’s “funniest site accidentally,” MelanieGriffith.com. “Welcome to Avalon.” If I ever had a shred of respect or even somewhat appreciated her work… umm, well, that would be over. But if I ever need a meditation mantra for the goddess inside me, or the truth behind the rumors about Antonio’s alleged womanizing and her fabricated break-down, all made up by those “so-called journalists” this is where I’ll go. How can people who rely on public opinion for their livelihood be so out of touch with the public?! It’s truly amazing. It must be nice to be that utterly self-absorbed. Oh well, it was good for a laugh, a laugh like I haven’t had since… well, not nearly often enough. Okay, now lots of things are coming to mind that I would love to expound/bitch about. I really should do this more often.