The Australian Bag Outfitters' Laptop Bag - I want one...NOT!

I was in the discount store the other day. I can't remember if it was Ross or TJ Maxx (because I went to both), but I was perusing the useless-junk-I-don't-need section and I came across this:

Ladies and gentlemen the Australian Bag Outfitters (They outfit bags?) present to you the Laptop Bag! (Creative name mate! Give your marketing guy a raise!)

Obviously these ABO folks have never been to Australia, because if they had they would know that an "abbo" (according to urbandictionary.com) is:

A very disrespectful slang term for an indigenous Australian. Not ever used in polite conversation. "I went to the mall and got humbugged by some drunken abbo."

Seriously? I mean I know your company is ABO Gear and I'm no linguist, but I'm pretty sure ABBO and ABO are pronounced the same way. I also enjoy the fact that this Australian bag is "Hand-crafted in India." I guess there is a reason it was in the discount store.

Flu on the Toilet

(To the Tune of Pants on the Ground)
Flu on the Toilet,

Flu on the Toilet,

Gonna get sick with Flu on the Toilet

You didn't know that the flu was spread by toilet seats did you? Neither did I. But apparently you don't need to worry about the flu hanging out on your toilet if you use this cleaner:
It seems when President Obama gave us such good advice like "wash your hands frequently" and "Cover your sneezes with your sleeve, not your hands," he forgot to warn us about toilet seats.

Getting Back on Track - I Hope.

To all of my Spanish readers, "Mucho apologiezo por being tardio on blog entrada-tinos." For those who are not fluent in Spanish I'll translate: I'm really sorry for being late on these blog entries.

Last week was very busy because it was GSU's homecoming week. In fact, it was GSU's last Spring Homecoming. Homecoming festivities for GSU will now be in the Fall and centered around football.

Speaking of GSU and things related to football, Georgia State's mascot Pounce has gotten a makeover, and if you would like to read about the new Pounce you can by clicking here.

I have been taking a few photos over the last couple days for the blog, but haven't had time to write anything. I hope to get caught up ASAP! Please standby... Thanky!

Congratulations to Chase Peacock - the Grammy Performer!

Chase Peacock. I went to high school with him, his mom cut my hair one time (yeah at one point I did have enough hair to cut), I shared the stage with this guy in Godspell, I even ran a spotlight that spotlit him in Pippin... I'm kind of a big deal! Actually in all seriousness, Chase is the one that is becoming the big deal.

He has been singing as long as I can remember, but had you told me in 2004 that Chase was going to be performing at the Grammy's I would have laughed at you. The first time I saw him act was when he played the boat driver in ECHOStage's performance of Ten Little Indians. Chase had about 3 lines, and was not very good.

Needless to say, he has come a long way, because last night he performed at the Grammy's. Chase has landed a gig in Green Day's Broadway musical American Idiot:

Congratulations Chase; there are a buncha rednecks in Georgia who are very proud of you!