Correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t this the kind of shit the mafia did (does)? Read this article. So, a few guys buy a bar (pizza place, diner, bowling alley, whatever) and decide to spend most of their time there working. Except they don’t like working, they like drinking (or eating or bowling or whatever) and since it’s their bar, they drink for free. Then they decide they should make more money so they give themselves raises. What happens next? They can’t afford to keep the bar going what with their inflated salaries and constant skimming off the top, so they go bankrupt. But not before drinking every last bottle behind the bar and spending every last dime in the register. Sound familiar? Damn similar to a scene out of Goodfellas. But also what apparently is now legal on Wall Street and has effectively ruined not just our economy but also contributed to the downfall of the economies of every major industrial player on earth. When the f*ck did this kind of behavior become okay? Maybe my Italian ancestors were just vastly ahead of their time.
Does anyone else find it offensive that they couldn’t get an actual American Indian to play Tonto, an American Indian, in the u
pcoming film The Lone Ranger? Johnny Depp has been cast as Tonto and even though he claims to have American Indian blood in his veins (it is totally possible), he’s clearly predominantly Caucasian. How is this any different than getting a white guy in black face to portray an African-American?
If you’re not watching season 3 of The Walking Dead, you are MISSING OUT. I’m actually kind of glad Merle is back, even though he’s a maniacal tool, and I’m so happy Rick’s balls have finally dropped. Even better, Lori has died, leaving us with the achingly adorable image of Daryl holding a swaddled infant. I don’t think it’s possible for me to love Daryl any more. And, apparently, I’m not the only one.
And, finally, tomorrow is the ultimate foodie’s holiday, so I’ll leave you with this link from our favorite Cleveland cook.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
~Nikki
ravingmadscientists 
Hilarious and I totally agree. Why are people not irritated that Johnny Depp is playing Tonto? There are lots of Native actors out there who would have done a great job.
Season 3 of The Walking Dead did not have me crying when Andrea died. Finally!!
Great blog, I will definitely be coming back to make sure I don’t miss out on anything.
I practically rejoiced when Andrea finally died! I was so disappointed with what they did to her character. Just when she was becoming a real bad-ass, they turned her into a lovesick pansy. Oh well. Hopefully, this 4th season will rock. From the one trailer I’ve seen, it looks promising. (Check it out here, if you haven’t seen it: https://ravingmadscientists.wordpress.com/2013/07/21/lets-do-this/ )
Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Daryl holding the baby – YES!