You Got to Be Kidding Me?
I don’t know what’s up with Don Quijote, but come on now. I have to wonder about some of the products they sell. This is scary.
What do you make of this?
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Digital Television for Hawaii Starts Tomorrow
Hawaii’s switchover to digital television is still set for an early date of Thursday, January 15, 2009. We’re going to lead the nation into the digital television realm to save the petrels.
When the Booze is Gone, It’s Time to Move on, Gene
Those were Gene Villiatora’s parting words on Top Chef as the Hawaii-raised chef didn’t make it past Week 7. Throughout the competition, Gene was a lucky survivor, advancing through each challenge doing it his way. And in Week 7, Gene, for better or for worse, stuck to his roots and made a questionable fish dish that didn’t completely win over the judges.
Gene almost made it through this week’s double elimination with the backing of new judge Toby Young who admired Gene’s wild creativity. Unfortunately, Gene’s visual whole fish dish with daikon, tomato, and basil didn’t have the flavorful punch the judges were looking for.
Here’s how it went down.
Gene, thanks for a showcasing Hawaii’s culinary talent and wish you much future success!
Is That a Leafy Schlong?!
The alleged perpetrator? Diamond Head Sprinklers. Their crime? Masking a schlong as their company logo. Just take a close look!
I’ve done business with them before, and they do good work, but I have to wonder about their logo. You see, on my drive to work, I was following one of their company trucks. At a stop light, I got a good look at the truck’s tailgate that prominently displayed their logo.
Initially, I thought a leaf and drop of water related to keeping lawns green with their irrigation systems. Then, a phallic image started to emerge. Is that a schlong?!? A green, leafy but flaccid schlong with a testicle disguised as a leaf?
What say you? Schlong or not?
Obama Local Style Shirt
Crazy Shirts is selling Barack Obama shirts with their latest creation showcasing Barack’s local style favorites – surf, shave ice, and slippahs. Order yours online for $25 and be ready for his inauguration on January 20, 2009.
Twilight Shortage in Hawaii?
From what I’ve heard from the literary grapevine is that Twilight, the first book in Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight saga, is pretty much sold out in Hawaii. I haven’t confirmed this and find it hard to believe after seeing stacks of Twilight previously (okay, the pic shows stacks of Breaking Dawn).
After the success of Twilight the movie, maybe the book sold quickly during the Holidays? Or maybe it’s posters like this urging literacy?
Crisis in Bromance Averted
Wow, that was a close one, a real close one. As 2008 came to a close so could have many of Hawaii’s television channels. You see Viacom was in a tiff with Time Warner (Oceanic here in Hawaii) and was threatening to pull its television programming at the start of 2009.
That would have mean no Bromance! MTV would have been one of the affected stations, and all the Hawaii Bromantics would have been at a loss. Just think of all the Bromantic interludes we would have missed, all the Bromantic novels that could have been penned. Makes me shudder and thankful that the situation was mended and a Bromansis (Bromantic + crisis = Bromansis) was averted.
Club 939 Welcomes 2009
Club 939 ushers in the New Year with its 2009 calendars. Sample some of the monthly talent, and yes, your eyes don’t deceive you, these images are personalized!
RAH! for the UH Cheer Squad
The University of Hawaii has something to cheer about. It’s Cheer Squad won the first RAH! Paula Abdul’s Cheerleading Bowl on MTV. Here’s the squad showcasing their RAH! award at the men’s basketball game that saw UH lose its WAC opener to Boise State.
Be a Weather Bunny
After some staff shuffling including the release of Ben Gutierrez at KITV, the station is now advertising for a Weekend Weather Anchor position.
Apply now. No former beauty pageant experience required.
Seen at UH versus GWU Game
Little late, but some pictures from the UH versus George Washington University game from the Rainbow Classic.
My pre-game-ritual meal – chicken sandwich, garlic fries, and a Mountain Dew (not pictured) from Gordon Biersch.
Thanks to the Greatest Legal Mind Ever, the seats are always excellent.
UH opens the second half with a big lead. Hey, who’s that making a cameo for the camera?
Petras Balocka gave the team a great boost and made the game entertaining. You can’t “wave” off his efforts.
UH wins, 73 to 47!
And this is the same game showcasing Roderick Flemings bedazzling kicks and the “highlights” of Ji Xiang.
Images from New Year’s Eve
Just a few pictures from New Year’s Eve.
A small fireworks show.
JoJo reloads with more fireworks.
Extra Spicy was the winner of the night.
Setting the menu for the New Year’s Day party.
