It was supposed to be for couples. I went alone which is my preferred method of travel. I go inside, introduce myself to a few of the people, grab a beer, sit outside with the host as he grills brats. Afterwards, the guys go inside with the women (why I don't know). I say my goodbyes and offers my good wishes to the preggers. The end.
Now to more pressing business. The sole reason for The Time's magnificent existance... It's time for The Times blog hip pick of the week! Buckle you seat belts and grab you asses ladies and gentlemen. This promises to be one for the history books.
This pick is a brand, spanking new blog although a simple spanking will do. And while the blog may be new, the blogger is, well, let's just say he's seasoned... This guy throws a double whammy our way in that he also has another blog. Ever heard of Stuff & Nonsense? Sure you have. Then you probably know the blog I'm talking about. Shalampax Speaks is the name and humor is the game.
Brother Joel Klebanoff is no stranger to writing and writing humor. His blogs may be strange and he may be strange, but then that is what you expect and get when you read a Klebanoff original. Shalampax Speaks is an allegory and satire blend. For some reason, it reminds me of Alice in Wonderland. I've been in Lewis Carroll's stash.
Please stop and get off of the tour buses for awhile and spend some time shopping in The Republic of Shalampax. Oh, you don't think that there is a Republic of Shalampax? Well just look below and you will see for yourself. There's the beautiful and ancient coat of arms and the Shalampaxian state flag. Stop by soon. Okay?
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That's my kind of shower, where you're not really there, but get to partake in all the food and drink. None of that other stuff really matters. Good for you!!
Oh good, you spared yourself the humiliation of all those silly games - like, licking the chocolate smeared in the diaper - ewwww.
Great choice, I love Joel's writing and will visit him today.
Mary@Holy Mackerel: Yeah, it was actually kind of fun. A few of the peeps I don't see too often so that was nice.
Me-Me King: Gross! I never heard of that. I don't think they played any games. They did have chocolate covered strawberries though.
A co-ed baby shower, women don't even like these things..now they are making men go too? Lame!
Dead-on with the site recommendation.
The authors of Shalampax Speaks thank you or, that is, they would if they weren't so damn lazy. OK, I for one thank you. I probably shouldn't speak for the rest.
But who is this Joel Klebanoff of whom you speak. It definitely doesn't sound like a Shalampaxian name. No self-respecting Shalampaxian would give his or her offspring such a silly, irrelevant name. Then again, there aren't a lot of self-respecting Shalampaxians, so who knows?
Thanks.
That crest suggests that there's tornado fishing in The Republic of Shalampax. Why haven't I heard of this sooner?
Birdinhand: I am honored you visited my humble little place on the interwebz. Ah you know those Canucks... they always have silly names like Mapleleafs, Blue Jays and Klebanoffs.
C.B.Jones: I know. And the gopher hunting must be great too. They apparently hold them in high esteem.
C.B. Jones & Don: There is a full description of the rationale behind the elements in our Coat of Arms here: http://www.shalampax.com/coatofarms.phtml (You can get to that page by going to the official site of the Repbulic of Shalampax - http://www.shalampax.com -- and clicking on the Coat of Arms that appears at the top-left of the page.)
Great choice again! Joel that is,not going to a baby shower...that's sort of strange!!
Another great choice. And you are quite diplomatic in describing Joel as strange.
But he's normal for a humorblogger.
:)
Thinkinfyou: Thanks, and yes I thought the baby shower thing was a little odd too. Maybe that's why I did well. My social skills helped no doubt.
Da Old Man: Thanks to you too. I thought I was kind of diplomatic myself. In fact the last time I was sarcastic and snarky it was misunderstood. I think that I'll go back to that though. It's more comfortable.
I hate baby showers. You actually went? I guess it was because there was beer and brats? Had to be.
Have a terrific day. :)
Your baby shower for "couples". We try to make many things non-sexist, nowadays. But there are some gender-segregated affairs we should not touch. Baby showers are one. 90% of a wedding is another.
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