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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: While waiting at a traffic light: 13 of 15
"A car is not a toy Scott!" Dear lord, I wish I had a dollar for every time my dad told me that. I agree, a car is not a toy if it involves putting a life at risk. However, a car is a toy for all humorous purposes when you are sitting at a stoplight. Let me explain. We spend a good portion of our time in our vehicles, so why... More..
Other 10 ways to have fun at the drive-thru: 16 of 18
Drive-thru window humor is an incredible opportunity to lighten the mood of a 3rd shift fast-food employee. Or, perhaps, piss them off. Here are some great ideas for drive-thru fun. WARNING: Any of these drive-thru jokes may result in the exchanging of fists, spit on your burger, snot in your salad, etc. Attempt these at you... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day Valentine's Day success stories: 9 of 10
The famous poet Oscar Wilde once wrote, "Who, being loved, is poor?". I agree with Oscar, being loved is greater than all the riches in the world. There is no day that has endorsed the idea of love greater than February 14, which is St. Valentine's Day. Surprisingly, my Valentine's Day success story isn't an intriguing tale ... More..
Entertainment > TV Networks & Industry TV network reviews: Spike TV: 9 of 10
Spike TV: A Consumer Review Spike TV, formerly TNN (The National Network/The Nashville Network), is a television network that is currently owned by Viacom. After being changed from TNN, the network took on the name Spike TV in 2003, marketed as the first network for men. It was aiming to meet the testosterone needs of males ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Board Games Best board games for young adults: 6 of 6
There are quite a few board games that can be lots of fun for young adults. Board games are a great idea when you are looking for a laid back evening with your friends. Most people are well aware of classic games like Monopoly and Trivial Pursuit. Being a young adult myself, I typically lack patience to sit through an entire... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video games reviews: Transformers: The Game (Xbox 360, Wii, PS2, PS3): 4 of 4
If you grew up a fan of the Transformers and absolutely loved the Michael Bay film, you may want to avoid the video game. Xbox 360's release of Transformers: The Game added to a growing list of movie-to-game flops. On the surface, the game looked appealing. I thought it would be a blast destroying everything in my path as my... More..
Autos > Buying Used Cars Buyer's guide to used four-wheelers: 3 of 3
Buying a Used Four-Wheeler: What You Need to Know Buying a used four-wheeler is much like buying a used car. First, you need to know what kind of ATV you want and for what purposes. After figuring out what kind of four-wheeler you want, whether its a sport ATV or utility ATV, start looking through a variety of sources. The l... More..