Andrew Meyer …

Andrew Meyer, an instant celebrity of rather humorous proportions. I’m not sure if the authorities who were on scene were actual Police Officers or Rent-A-Cops, but after seeing a few tapes you could probably make a case they may have acted improperly. My view on it however is simply that the man got what he deserved. Meyer was resisting arrest and was clearly over acting in both his rant and during the tazing incident. I’m usually the first to cry foul if for nothing more then to start a flaming debate but I can’t argue with this one.

Common Sense …

He was unresponsive to the orders given to him by the authorities while running around the room like a jackass. When they couldn’t cuff him they threw some voltage into his ass. If anything they should have done it sooner before he turned it into a circus. If they had done it sooner it would barely have been a footnote on the evening news.

If you want to argue with the PO-lice that’s fine, but if you have half a brain you challenge the charges after arrest not act out like a moron and resist during the arrest. That’s how you get tased or pepper sprayed or club or shot and so on. Common sense my brother. Personally I found it funny and I laughed when I saw it. Don’t like it? To bad so sad!

Financial Gain …

I knew from the first time I saw the video on the news that this was an entrepreneur’s dream. The very same day the don’t tase me bro t-shirts, decals, window clings, bumper stickers and everything else you can think of popped up all over the net. In truth if I had seen it sooner my ass would have been on Cafepress making up some t-shirts myself. I’ve been told that anyone trying to make a buck off of this poor “kid” should be ashamed of themselves. My response to that is …Are you kidding me? HuH?!

Lawsuit …

Meyer is a damn fool and while it’s obvious to me that he isn’t quite right in the head, any decent lawyer would probably have no problem getting him a nice healthy settlement based on the video evidence. This man is not a victim. He instigated the situation and will undoubtedly profit from it himself so why shouldn’t the rest of us? Capitalism, ever heard of it? ..Deal with it.

Don’t Tase/Taze Me Bro!! …

The Bill O’Reilly Don’t Taze Me Bro Bumper Sticker. I saw this coming after the Wednesday night segment with Miller …LOL.

After being rained out on Wednesday, the powers that be decided to put on the yearly Fireworks display on Thursday evening. During the show I was sitting there thinking to myself “You’re kidding me right?” I then remembered why this was the first time I had gone to said display in several years.

I shot some video of the “finale” from my Sony Cybershot and while the video quality might not be the best (Sound sucks) I think it will be easy to see why apparently no one around here is capable of doing anything right. I’m pretty sure I had never seen a finale that starts then stops then starts then stops. (Until now that is) I guess they felt anticipation would heighten sensation.

It’s a good thing there was no musical accompaniment. Pathetic …I felt robbed especially after donating to the “Fireworks Fund” while entering the park. HeH!

If you weren’t present to witness the start of the show and its snail pace you’ll have to take my word for it when I say this entire sequence was “supposed” to be the finale …DoH!

I’m not sure about most people but I myself have a major issue with morons. Stupidity in general is one of my biggest pet peeves by far. I simply will never understand where the hell all of these people come from and yet they seem to be everywhere.

I still believe that people should be required to take and pass some sort of test before they are allowed to breed. The gene pool is diluted enough without letting stupid ass people like this out into the world to spread their seed and destroy it even farther.

So anyway I’m on my way home from picking up my ride when I decide to stop at Wal-Mart and have my oil changed. Not only am I already in a horrid mood having just dropped $2000.00 to have my transmission rebuilt but now as I go to pull into the parking lot I’m stopped by this idiot.

Apparently reading wasn’t a requirement when getting his CDL. You would think the sign that says NO TRUCKS would be a dead giveaway that what he was about to attempt was unlikely to succeed. It would also be reasonable to think that simply by looking at the small entrance and the nature of the road (How it bends) would also say “Hey I don’t think I’ll fit”.

While driving up to the turn one would assume the combination of these factors would set off a warning signal in his head but apparently he left his brain in his other pants. I watched as he tried to make the turn and even when it became overly obvious he was about to get stuck he just kept on trucking along and that was that.

His rear wheels are now stuck between two rather large rocks that line the entranceway. The leaning of the trailer now causes the freight inside to shift and all the weight is thrown to the left side of the cab. This in turn raises the passenger side wheels of the cab off the ground and he is now officially fucked. No traction, no hope, and obviously no brains.

If he tries to go forward he will undoubtedly roll it and he no longer has the traction to throw her in reverse. Shortly after a wrecker showed up to pull his stupid ass out. I didn’t stick around to see the end result but considering the mood I was in I probably would of been on the roof of my Explorer cheering for the damn thing to roll.

Stupidity …………………. ARGH!!!

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Ok, I’m pretty sure we’ve all been in these situations before so it shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone why individuals like this could get on a persons last nerve.

Have you ever run into one of those people who just DOES NOT know when to STFU and DOES NOT know when to walk away? Of course you have you know the type. You know you walk into a store ..Say Border’s or Waldenbooks for example and while heading for a particular section (whatever that may be) you get stopped by an employee. For this example we’ll call him Employee A:.

Employee A: “Hi, can I help you find anything today?”
You: “No I’m fine thanks.” (CLUE #1) The word NO is pretty universal and quite hard to missunderstand.

At this point about 40% (God love them) of the people on the planet understand that the above exchange simply means go away, I don’t need your help but thanks for asking. The problem comes in with the other 60% of the people that are floating around this damn rock that simply cannot grasp why you neither need nor want their help. At this point you continue to make your way over to the section you were in route to when you were stopped by said employee. No more then 5 minutes goes by and while browsing through a book or two guess who you see heading your way? You guessed it! Employee A!! The same damn employee you just talked too 5 minutes ago.

Employee A: “Hi, finding everything you were looking for today?”
You: “Yeah I’m fine thanks” (Yet Again) (CLUE #2) The lights are on but obviously noone is home.

Once again right here the above exchange should set off a signal in that persons brain to just go away. Why this signal fails to operate in some people is still a mystery to me and will probably always remain as such. Instead of hearing what you said to them they wonder off into their own little world and begin to torture you with useless babble that makes you want to slash your own wrists with a plastic butter knife.

Employee A: “OH! I have read that book I thought it was really good. I have a few books from said author, have you read this one or what about that one?”

At this point they begin to spout off about any number of books from the same or similar authors that you have absolutely zero interest in. He or she then proceeds to give you details about them. Giving you background stories, telling you about things that happen, things that could have happened, whatever. Worse yet is when the book reminds them of a movie they saw and then all hell breaks loose.

Employee A: “Have you seen this movie?”
You: ……… (Dead Silence)

HELLO, take the hint …for the love of all things take the damn hint. (CLUE #3) Being ignored is usually universally known as a sure fire sign to piss off.

Employee A: “Blah Blah Blah” ……As they continue to spout off about the story line. Who acted in it, who produced it and so on …and so on.
You: ……… (Dead Silence) (Thinking to yourself ….Please, someone kill me now!!)

By now you’re just shaking your head non stop at this person barely making any eye contact if any, all while trying to ignore them and at the same time trying to read the synopses on the back of the book you have in your hand. (CLUE #4) Constant recognition including excessive head nodding means you’re being ignored …Dumb ass!

Employee A: “Blah Blah Blah” ……. and on and on and on …..

Right about now you’re ready to kill this mofo and you may have any number of things floating through your mind. Depending on your normal demeanor some of which might include but not be limited to:

1) “Really I appreciate the help but I AM FINE THANKS!!”
2) “I think that lady over needs your help (pointing at some unfortunate passer by) (This one is rather cold but is useful in a pinch)
3) (In your mind) I wonder if I kicked them in the face if they would go away?? …Hmmm. (Weighing the possible consequences to such an action)
4) “Dude for real just STFU and go away …please”

Employee A: ” Blah Blah Blah ” ……. and on and on and on …..

At this point you might as well just leave the damn store, break down and cry, or kick the person in the head. You really have no other options because it is overly apparent that this individual isn’t going anywhere. So as I said I know every single one of us has had to deal with these situations before, and every single one of us will undoubtedly have to face them in future on a great many and overly painful occasions.

Why choose to bitch about it now?

Because I have ran into dozens of these people over the last few months and it took all I had not to just smash this particular individual in the face with the book I was holding. I’m not exactly known for my patience but common sense won out in this case. Either way it just absolutely baffles me as to how someone can be so dense or just that utterly stupid to not pick up on the signals you throw at them within the course of a conversation.

All of us are guilty of doing something like this in some form at one time or another. All of us are guilty of staying to long for the party so to speak on occasion especially when it comes to relationships or should I say failed relationships but I can understand that type of stupidity. The type of stupidity I’m talking about here simply has no excuse. While I referenced an actual encounter that took place in a book store between me and the dreaded “Employee A” I’m sure you can all find your own similar situation that fits within the mold I described here.

Moral: … (If there is one) Well I suppose it would be just what the title says …Learn to take a hint when you’re given one and just STFU already …Go away …Damn ….