Hey Freak!

OK. Say you're out at like, the mall. By yourself. You're dressed casually - you're not wearing your nice clothes, but you don't look like a slob, either. Say, like, jeans and a t-shirt. Something simple.

So, you're looking around, minding your own business, and a man walks up to you. A stranger. He's dressed casually, like you. He's not ugly, but he's no Brad Pitt. Just your normal, everyday guy. He tells you "I'm sorry to bother you, but I have to tell you... I think you have a beautiful smile."

What's your reaction? Thank him for the compliment? Thank him, but think "Damn, this mall's full of freaks!"? Get defensive?

I'm just curious because I think that it's virtually impossible for a guy to give a girl a compliment. I'm talking about a very sincere but straightforward compliment. One with no ulterior motives behind it. Seriously. Like, I'll be out in public, and I'll like, be behind someone in line who's got nice hair, or nice shoes, or a nice smile, or... whatever. And my first reaction is to say "Hey, nice [whatever]." But I know I can't do that, because she'll probably think I'm a freak. Or that I'm trying to get in her pants. Or, just who in the fuck do I think I am, anyway? Yeah, I'd like to avoid that, so I don't say anything.

It's really kinda sad. I mean, you'd think that people would love getting unsolicited compliments, right?

This is very important stuff.

Restaurant-wise, who's got the best chips? Who's got the best salsa?

Who's got the best chips n salsa experience?

Me? Well, as far as national chains are concerned, I think On the Border has the best chips. They're light, and they're nice and salty. Best salsa? That's local. Sombrero's Mexican food - a mix of the hot and mild makes a great hotter-than-just-medium salsa.

But hey. I'm open to other chips n salsa places (well, Mexican food restaurants). If I recall, Garcia's (Scottsdale) was pretty good, too. But there's gotta be more great salsa places... so, let's hear your favorites!

Just one quick question. Just give me one answer. Think of your answer before you read the other comments. Don't change your answer.

Who is the most famous person alive today?

Oh yeah, before I forget... the shirt I don't have (if you want to play along, go read here first):

OK, admittedly, I'm getting a bit riled up about the discussion of International Women's Day, so I thought I'd post something lighthearted and happy. *hurl*

No, seriously.

OK. Everybody's got some funny T-Shirts. Me? I have about half a billion T-Shirts, with all kinds of sayings. Really. All kinds. You know what's coming up, right? Yeah, another fucking guessing game. Guess which one of these is the fake T-Shirt, or shirt that I do not own:

1. I am a nerd


2. Ask me about my penis


3. I eat carbs


4. Mary Carey for Governor


5. Well, sizzle my sausage


6. Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith


7. I'm so blogging this


8. San Diego Blood Bank


9. There's Something About Mary


10. "I already gave my best, and I have no regrets" - William Hung


11. Bun Boy (home of the world's tallest thermometer)


12. Trix are for kids

Note: all of these shirts are either store bought or bought online - I didn't make any of them myself, and can prove ownership of all of them. Well, except one, of course. So which one is the fake shirt/shirt I don't have?

So, it's been a while since I've done a Battle of the...

For those of you who don't know what this is, it's easy. I give you two choices. You pick one. It doesn't even matter why. So easy, even a LiveJournal blogger can do it:

Battle of the Love Boat heartthrobs: Gopher vs. Doc

Battle of the dollar store quality hair products: Dep gel vs. Aqua Net hairspray

Battle of the infectious Flash Animations: Badger Badger Badger vs. 30 Second Bunnies Theater

Battle of the former "tough guy" actors doing kid movies: Ice Cube in Are We There Yet? vs. Vin Diesel in The Pacifier

Battle of the mainstream beat material with no nudity: the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue vs. the Victoria's Secret catalog

Here's just a quick poll, in honor of the upcoming Super Bowl:

1) Will you be watching the game?
    a. Hell yeah
    b. Nah.
    c. I'll be watching for the commercials.
    d. I'm going to a party where the game will be on, but I won't necessarily watch.

2) Who do you want to win?
    a. the Patriots.
    b. the Eagles.
    c. doesn't matter, as long as it's a good game.
    d. who gives a shit?

3) What's most likely to happen?
    a. a close game, coming down to the final play.
    b. a blow-out, with one team winning by more than 20.
    c. Paul McCartney shows off his nipple jewelry during the halftime show.
    d. who gives a shit?

4) After football season finally ends, I'll be looking forward to watching more:
    a. NBA basketball
    b. Arena League Football
    c. Reality shows
    d. Desperate Housewives
    e. Porn

5) This poll is:
    a. informative
    b. useless
    c. I don't know, I just wanted to kill some time.

6) Mikey is:
    a. a nice guy with a great sense of humor
    b. a hot, sexy beast
    c. a beast
    d. crazy, but I'm strangely drawn to his blog
    e. who gives a shit?

7) This weekend, I'll (as in you, the reader) get...
    a. some long-delayed chores done.
    b. some much needed relaxation.
    c. drunk.
    d. laid.
    e. some of the above.

Here's wishing for an E weekend for ya!