'TIS THE SEASON:

Ho...Ho...Ho.
Hot Mama

AWESOME MIX VOL. 1:

... I NEED to see this Movie - Ugh, Daddy-life tho:

AFTER ALL THESE YEARS:

POOT POOT STRIKES AGAIN:

... AND WITH THAT - Baseball is over for another year.

The San Francisco Giants won their third Fall Classic in five years by beating the Kansas City Royals in an exciting Game 7 that pretty much came down to the wire...It was a good Series; although the ratings would probably state otherwise. Sports pundits everywhere were scratching their heads about the low ratings - "No one wants to see the Giants win it all again" - "No one cares about Kansas City" - "Blah...Blah...Blah."

... Well, I for one cannot wait for Whitesox Spring Training and another year of unrealistic expectations and zero run support for Chris Sale - Poor dude.

So, in honor of another year of Baseball in the books and another Championship for San Francisco (...although I was rooting for the Royals to win it all - But honestly, I did not have an overwhelming opinion either way) I would like to offer you some *NEW* Minimalist Sports Themed Artwork.

I have shared S.Preston's work before but here are a few new prints highlighting the original famous "Exploding Scoreboard" from the original Comiskey Park where my beloved Whitesox played for years before moving into what was then [also] called Comiskey Park and now is known as U.S. Cellular Field.

You can find S.Preston's, a.k.a. "Poot Poot's" work here:

http://pootpoot.squarespace.com/

... And you can find more information of the Exploding Scoreboard here on Wikipedia - I trying not to bore you TOO much:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comiskey_Park

BUT - Enough already - Onto the Minimalist Sports Themed Artwork:

The Original Famous "Exploding Scoreboard" at the Original Comiskey Park:

Here is the Design without Text - So simple, yet awesome:

... You know, this is not the first time I have done something like this during the year - Here are some hyperlinks to miscellaneous Minimalist Sports Themed "Stuff" I have posted throughout 2014 - AND - Yes, this is a total shameless attempt at self promotion:

http://lostarchitectsunite.blogspot.com/2014/10/beautiful-us-cellular-field.html

http://lostarchitectsunite.blogspot.com/2014/02/and-even-more-bears-minimalist-stuff.html

http://lostarchitectsunite.blogspot.com/2014/02/some-more-bears-minimalist-stuff.html

http://lostarchitectsunite.blogspot.com/2014/02/more-bears-minimalist-swag.html

http://lostarchitectsunite.blogspot.com/2014/02/minimalist-graphic-swag.html

http://lostarchitectsunite.blogspot.com/2014/01/hipster-nfl-logos.html

Old habits die hard I suppose...

Here is to 2014; the Year of Minimalist Sports Themed Artwork.

Peace...Hot Mama

ALL THIRTY NBA COURTS - RANKED:

... Hey look you guys, the NBA is back!!! - So I guess that's pretty cool. Final preseason games are wrapping-up this weekend and the actual season starts next week - In honor of this momentous occasion Grantland took the time to rank the court design for all thirty teams...Here is the link:

http://grantland.com/features/nba-court-design-power-rankings/

Glad to see that my Bulls placed relatively well and near the top of the list at number five - AND - That Urban Legend about Phil and Tex ordering the placement of the four Bull heads opposite the free throw lines as a visual identification point for wing players to set-up the Triangle Offense is pretty dang cool - I wonder if it is actually true?

... Here is the court design for my beloved Chicago Bulls:

The Hornets' new court design earns high marks with this subtle honeycomb look and the striking teal border - This is pretty nifty; I for one am glad the Teal and Purple are back in Charlotte:

Toronto's court design is nice too - I like the greyish/silver text contrasted with the black background bordering the court...Looking sharp - BUT - Question...What exactly does "We the North" mean?" - I feel like it should say "We are the North" or "We are in the North" - Wacky Canadians:

The Lakers won this beauty contest followed closely by Boston - Typical - And the last place team is...Yup, you guessed it - Cleveland.

... I have to say, their court design it is pretty terrible and honestly Cleveland's entire franchise is SCREAMING for a re-brand.

Talk about BORNING!

It is almost like a bunch of fat-cat, white Ohio Executives sat around a wide mahogany conference table asking themselves just how 'meh' they could make that team look...And then they simply slapped a gigantic 'C' in the center of the court and drove home to their homes in the suburbs in their Lincoln Continentals...Yawn:

Fuck Cleveland.
Fuck LeBron.

Go Bulls,
See Red,
B.

BEAUTIFUL U.S. CELLULAR FIELD:

... Well the World Series starts tonight - And although as a Whitesox Fan this time of year has been typically reserved for things like contemplating how the Keebler Elves are able to actually bake cookies with a gas-fired oven within a hollowed-out Oak tree and not have to pay some sort of serious insurance premium...

- OR -

... Simply pondering whether Q uses any sort of styling product for his mustache; I mean come on Blackhawks Fans that thing is nice, right??? - October Baseball is really one of the best things in professional sports and it is a shame that Chicago does not get to experience it often enough.

I still remember The 2005 Winter Classic - The year that the Whitesox caught lightning in a bottle and were able to bring home a championship for the first time since 1917...It was a magical time and one that I am sure Kansas City Fans are cherishing currently.

People say that Baseball is dead - That the game is too slow...Unable to get out of its own way - AND - I assume in part perhaps some of that may be true. In a society where we crave instant gratification and single-servings of fun maybe the nuances of Baseball are lost on the masses.

Maybe...Maybe not.

... Anyway, enjoy the World Series - I for one will be rooting for the Royals - Because I for one like teams that catch lightning in a bottle.

Now sit back, relax and strap it down...Is it Spring Training yet?

... What? - Hope springs eternal, right???

Go, Go Whitesox,
Good Guys Wear Black,

Hot Mama

MIND BLOWN:

... You can go about your business - Move along.

Out,
Hot Mama

I SEE YOU DETROIT:

... In fact, I think we all see you - Wie schade:

... Quite a few more stunning pictures here on www.deadspin.com - Including some links to Curbed Detroit and DeroitUrbex where you can read the story of the abandoned Pontiac Silverdome and peep some additional photos of this complete and utter disaster:

http://deadspin.com/striking-photos-of-the-abandoned-silverdome-1577478667

Just for context - It used to look like this:

The Silverdome opened as Pontiac Metropolitan Stadium on August 23rd, 1975 - And the final Lions' Game was played there on January 6th, 2002...The Lions played 208 games within its confines over the course of 27 seasons.

... It now sits in ruins.

SMDH,

B.

NO FUCKING SHIT:

I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE...BUT WHY?

... Wow.

Uh, I think the Design Team needs to go back to the Drawing Board one this one - Or maybe the Water Closet? - Sheesh:

... Here is a link to an article on Yahoo! about the above concept renderings for Golden State's new downtown arena in San Francisco - This is just crazy; I seriously cannot make this stuff up:

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/designs-for-the-new-golden-state-warriors-arena-make-it-look-like-a-giant-toilet-061029368.html

*FLUSH* - I mean, *BLUSH*

PEACE,
Hot Mama

ORIGINS OF COMMON UI SYMBOLS:

... I stumbled across this article a few weeks back - I think it was on Gizmodo ( http://gizmodo.com/ ) - And it compared the literal definition of a logo versus a symbol...The premise was that most people (...yes, myself included) are using these terms incorrectly - They have different meanings; it is true that both are graphic representations of companies, sports teams, user interface functions for electronics, etc...

BUT...They are not interchangeable.

Here is the distinction: A logo contains BOTH graphics and text...A symbol? - Well, a Symbol has no text.

Interesting, right?

... So, what that means is when people refer to things like Apple's iconic - Well, Apple, with the bite taken out of it - Or Jordan Brand's "Jumpman" as a logo they really are mistaken. Those graphics are in fact actually symbols - Because just like the Bat Symbol they do not contain any text.

In the same vein - Here is a link to Ready Mag's website and a quick piece they did on the origins of certain well known user interface symbols - It is a quick read and in my opinion pretty interesting to see the background on some of the symbols we use and interact with every day while on our computers, tablets, televisions and smart phones...

https://readymag.com/shuffle/ui-symbols/

Just thought I would share - Cheers,
Hot Mama

ELIHU ROOT MATRAY:

... Well, what to say? - I have never admitted to being prompt have I?

Four weeks ago this past Friday the Matrays lost another dog; at the time that made two dogs in three weeks...Both dogs were aging, sure - And we have been sort of expecting these departures for a while now...But still - Two dogs in three weeks? - Seriously?

That is just crazy talk.

You can read Daniel Webster Matray's story here:

http://lostarchitectsunite.blogspot.com/2014/07/daniel-webster-matray.html

... But this blog post and associated story has to do with my Father's English Springer Spaniel, Elihu Root Matray.

My Dad had to put Elihu down on July 18th after finding him downstairs in the middle of the night unable to stand up let alone walk - He was taken to the Vet where a large internal growth was found - The growth was putting pressure on his spine, internal organs and his heart...Ironic that his heart was impacted considering he had lost his brother and pack-leader two weeks prior.

Elihu - Incorrectly, yet lovingly pronounced "L-I-Hue" (...thanks to his groomer) or more simply "Huey" was also a foundling - I actually found Elihu through an online rescue - English Springer Rescue America Incorporated (ESRA) - http://www.springerrescue.org/ - I was still in Arizona practicing Architecture but had recently moved from Tucson to the Scottsdale Horizon Neighborhood and accepted a position with a new firm...My apartment was literally a few miles away from Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West.

... My Sister was still at UNM and my parents had just completed construction on their new home - I had taken a weekend trip out to Chico to help them move out of the house my Wife, Son and I now live in. At that point my Parents had been living with Webster for just about two years and my Dad felt it was time to expand the "Furry" side of the family...I should clarify, when I say my Father felt it was time to expand the "Furry" side of the family I need to stress he needed some real convincing - He does not do too well with change.

It really is sort of a funny story, I still remember pulling-up Elihu's profile online that weekend and forcing my Father to call the Foster Home in Prescott, Arizona...My Father both begrudgingly and reluctantly explaining to the woman on the other end of the line that Huey looked "like a very special animal..." - So, the wheels were set in motion - I returned home to Scottsdale and my Dad's plan was to fly out to Albuquerque in order to drive my Sister home for the summer - They would stop in Prescott on the way, pick up Elihu then drive south and spend a night with my in my small one bedroom apartment in Scottsdale before heading home to Chico.

... Here is a humorous aside - Elihu came to us named "Magnum" - And although he never really struck us as a Magnum a certain portion of his anatomy certainly fit the bill...Probably not appropriate for the PG nature of this Blog - But hey, *Wink, wink* - Still funny right?

So, back to the story - Elihu's first night as a Matray was spent curled up at the foot of my couch - I still remember gently petting his back until he adjusted enough to his new surroundings and fell asleep.

... My Dad likes to tell the story of when he and my Sister picked Elihu up from the Foster Home - They drove up to the house and the front door opened - At least four Spaniels came barreling out, running towards them with ears flopping in a sea of liver and white...Elihu immediately stopped at my Father's feet, laid down on the ground and rolled over in a submissive pose - You see, Huey came from an abusive environment - It was clear he had been severely beaten prior to his rescue...His ribs on his right side bulged out from an obvious kicking incident and initially you could not even look at him without him cowering and raising his leg in a submissive stance.

Sad.

He was also, very, very - Er...How do I put this mildly - FAT - Oh yeah, and when he was rescued his hair was so badly matted that the Foster Home had to shave him - Here is what Elihu looked like on that first night in my apartment; chubby, shaved and unsure - But clearly thankful for his new surroundings - For those of you who do not know, the last picture in this set is of my Father:

So yes, his new life had begun and my Father and Sister drove the next day from Scottsdale back home to Chico where Elihu met his new brother and started his life as a Matray - My Dad loved this dog. I mean, he really loved this dog - Like Webster and most other foundlings, Elihu was not without his challenges...Have you ever heard that quote "We like people for their qualities but love them for their defects" - THAT was Elihu in spades.

Truth is, Elihu was crazy - As most Spaniels are...Here are a few highlights:

1.) My Dad came home one day to the house completely torn up and their two finches missing...The bird cage opened up like a party favor - In true bird-dog form yes, Elihu had broken the cage open, chased the finches around the house until he caught them and then proceeded to eat them.

2.) He would snatch box turtles out of my Mom's garden and take them out into the middle of the yard - The whole time tossing them up into the air and re-catching them in his mouth.

3.) He would hunt for field mice in my parent's garage and when he would catch them - Yup...You guessed it - He would eat them...Whole.

4.) He ate dog poop...His own, the other dog's - Did. Not. Matter...And he ate a lot of it - Nothing quite like seeing an animal defecate then turn around and indulge in a snack of his own feces.

5.) He was constantly breathing heavy - I mean, it was incessant...So much so that my Sister's Boyfriend nicknamed him "Eli-Vader" - Funny right? - Like a combination of Elihu and Darth Vader...The Force was strong with this dog.

... And in spite of all of this, he will be deeply missed - I still remember holding you down shortly after we bought you home and pulling out two of your rotted front teeth. When I was done you simply licked my hand in a gentle, unspoken "Thank You" - But...Perhaps it is us that should thank you, Elihu. I am so glad I found you and I am so glad you became a member of our family - However, the thing I am most glad of is the joy and happiness you brought to my Father.

He loved you very much...We all did.

And just like with Webster; we now have to say goodbye.

Here are a few more pictures of Elihu:

... Goodbye old friend - You too, will be missed.

Gone but also never forgotten,
B.

STORY OF MY LIFE:

... No, I do not work at J.C.Penney - OR - Raley's - OR - Target - OR - Anywhere else you people here in California have asked me if I work at just because I am wearing a damn necktie - UGH:

... Oh The Oatmeal, how I love thee - http://theoatmeal.com/

Hot Mama

STICKY MCSTICKERSON:

... So in honor of Chris Sale's second MLB All Star Game selection in a row I would like to share this time-lapse photo of his wind-up and pitch...

Seriously, this dude cannot weigh more than 190 lbs soaking wet....I mean like, he really cannot - Right?

From a Physics perspective he should not be able to do what he does...But hey, he does...So, I guess he must just be a freak???

Physics BE DAMNED!!!

Here is the time-lapse pic - Enjoy:

#TargetSale
#GoGoWhitesox
#GoodGuysWearBlack

Peace,
B.

DANIEL WEBSTER MATRAY:

... Sorry this has taken two weeks.

Not a great Blogger. Busy Daddy. Busy Architect.

Well two weeks ago today The Matrays lost a dear member of our family - My Mother's Collie, Daniel Webster - Or, really just Webster or Webbie as he grew to be known had to be put to sleep due to range of motion issues and old age...

Webster was around fourteen or fifteen years old - If you sense uncertainty with that statement it is because there is some...Webster was a foundling - He was rescued from New Mexico Collie Rescue ( http://www.nmcollierescue.com/ ) when he was around two or three...We are really not sure.

What I am sure of is that Webster was an amazing animal, a great dog and an even better friend...My Mother found Webster at a rescue - BUT - Honestly, I could just as easily say Webster found us when my family was at its lowest point...

It was the Summer of 2002 and I had just graduated from The University of Arizona (B.Arch, 2002 - #BEARDOWNARIZONA) - It was also the summer I accepted a full time position with the Architectural Firm I had interned with for the prior two years while finishing up my academic education.

My Sister had just moved to Albuquerque to start her first year at The University of New Mexico.

My Father had just relocated here to Northern California to accept the Department Chair Position in the Department of History at California State University, Chico...And my Mother...

... Well, my Mother was all alone back home in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

My Mom was all alone in an expansive 3,818 sf, two-story Pueblo-style home with four bedrooms and four bathrooms...All alone. We had just lost the two family dogs a year or so prior which meant there was not even a furry companion to keep my Mother company and watch over things while we were all spread across the Southwestern United States.

Needless to say, it was a trying time for all of us - You remember that Tim McGraw song "Everywhere?" - That was pretty much our theme song for a while...Yes, I know it is about a long-lost love but what sort of lost love hurts even more than the romantic kind? - The familial kind...

... So into this disjointed Matray-world walked Webster - Or, Sonny rather, because that was his name when my Mom adopted him - And just like with many adopted hearts Webster's transition was not an easy one:

1.) He chewed-up the wooden Banister.

2.) He refused to climb the stairs - In retrospect; this is pretty ironic as he left us with the same phobia he joined us with...

3.) My Mom took him to obedience school - AND - He failed slide...Quite the stubborn boy.

4.) My Mom had to come home everyday during her lunch break to walk Webbie and get his energy out...Put simply, he was, a furry ball of nerves.

5.) The list went on...

But then...Something else happened - I started coming home more on the weekends...So did my Sister and before you knew it; our "Transition Year" concluded and my Parents' move to Northern California was finalized. Webster of course came along to Chico and I still remember him in the starter house my parents lived in until they found the home they have been in now for more than a decade.

... It is funny though - That starter house is now where my Wife, Son and I call home - And there is not a day that goes by without me thinking of Webster because his paw prints are gently defined in a concrete walkway on the side of our house my parents put in when they were still living here...Not by design however; the concrete was probably just a little too wet when we went for his walk around the side of the house to check things out - So now, whenever I take the trash out our chase my Son around the side of the house Webbie is there with us in spirit.

Eventually my parents got more dogs - An English Springer Spaniel for my Dad...An inherited Sheltie from my Grandparents when my Grandfather's health declined - For me, I found a Staffordshire Bull Terrier-mix  at a local shelter (...you can see him below in the fifth picture)...And when my Wife and I met, she brought with her a Maltese - All foundlings in their own right...

... Then came my Sister's two adopted dogs and the rest as they say is history.

Webbie was the Alpha-male; the leader of his pack of foundlings - He saw us through some tough times and into a brighter future. He was always there to obnoxiously breath heavily in your face or steal your spot on the couch when you got up to use the bathroom...

... And he will be missed.

Just as with most pets we have to accept the fact that he passed on well before our last days on Earth are done - Our pets are here for us when we need them most and ask little to nothing in return for their eternal loyalty than love, exercise and an occasional spot on the couch.

That is the beauty and tragedy of being a pet owner...Knowing you will eventually have to say good bye.

... In memoriam I would like to share some pictures of Webster with you - Thank you for reading my post about this amazing animal - AND - Thank you Webster...Thank you for being the glue that held or family together when we needed it most - Thank you for getting us through the tough times and helping us grow together as a family; we love you.

Please enjoy these photos:

... Now fade to black and role the memories - You will be missed old friend; you will be missed.

Gone but never forgotten,
B.

HERE ARE SOME COOL CITY ARTERIAL MAPS:

... Check out these cool City Arterial Maps I stumbled across on Tumblr:

Pretty sweet, huh?
Out,
B.

#ARCHTECTPROBLEMS AND #SHIT PART 1:

... I am going to start a new mini-theme within this Blog - "Architect Problems/Shit Architects Say" - Should be fun, right?

Think of it like as Architectural-themed one-liners from Architects, Clients and Consultants...So, here goes - First try:

"You know, I talked to my Cousin and he took a year of drafting in High School and he thinks you should move the [insert object here] to the [insert proposed new location here] because it's more feng shui."

Ummm...No.

#ArchitectProblems
#ShitArchitectsSay

Peace,
B.

SORRY, NOT SORRY:

... Okay, sorry but this is just too funny:

I had to share - #SorryNotSorry,
Hot Mama

P.S. If you are not watching Zooey Deschanel in "New Girl" you should be...Seriously.

#FACT:

... Story of my life.

HEY, THANKS!

... That last entry was my 100th Blog Post - Thanks Trash Canners!

PEACE,
Hot Mama

P.S. Interesting coincidence that my 100th Blog Post dealt with Will Bruder, the Burton Barr Central Library and this year's Summer Solstice...I would like to tell you that was by design; I would like to tell you that was intentional - That the inspiration for my Blog, my 100th entry and the Solstice coinciding was always a grand "Plan" - BUT - Alas, that is simply not the case...

Just merely one of life's little mysteries...One of those moments you shake your head and reflect on the fact that the universe tends to unfold as it should...
B.

HE SIMPLY KILLED IT:

... Will Bruder you are the Man.

Okay, full disclosure - Will Bruder is my favorite Architect; refer to the header of this Blog for a little more context...In honor of yesterday's Summer Solstice I thought I would share some photos of the Phoenix Public Library - Now known as the "Burton Barr Central Library" - Here is the Wikipedia Page:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burton_Barr_Central_Library

There is a method to my madness, however...

... You see, yesterday the fifth floor reading room of the Burton Barr Central Library was more than likely packed with visitors - AND - With the Sun being at the highest point in the sky it will be all year the floating tensile roof was even more amazing than it is on the other 364 days of the year...Yes, the Sun shown through each skylight and kissed each candle-shaped column tip and the entire roof glowed like a steel and concrete candelabra...

Completely breathtaking.

... And that my fellow Trash Canners is why we do this shit...Impact. Place making. The "Wow" moment - Turning something as utilitarian as a metal roof in a public library into an annual event and a canvas for human interaction.

Architecture for Architecture's sake.

Enjoy the photos - If you have the means, I highly recommend you visit downtown Phoenix and the Burton Barr Central Library...Whether it is on the Summer Solstice or not:

Dear Will Bruder...I love you.

Happy Summer Solstice 2014,

Hot Mama

MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU:

... Did you know that Disney owns Lucasfilm? - Of course you did because you are an educated individual...I mean hey, you read my Blog right? - I think you would have to have been living under a rock for the last couple of years to not have known -  I mean, I guess that is possible; I try not to meddle in your personal affairs...You can live under a rock if you want.

Yes, it is true the House of Mouse purchased Lucasfilm and the rights to the Star Wars Franchise in the fall of 2012 and J.J. Abrams is on board to direct the first of three upcoming Star Wars films that reportedly will involve Luke, Han and Leia's offspring...Well, make that Luke's offspring and Han and Leia's offspring; stop making this weird, okay? - Perv...

The purchase was for $4.05 billion dollars in October of 2012 - That would be "Billion" with a "B" - Not a bad haul for old George and his weird facial hair and turkey neck - #AmIRight? - Seriously though, the dude has a weird neck...It really is weird looking...Right? - I mean, RIGHT???

... Anyway, here are some of the best Disney-themed Star Wars images I have found circulating around the old interwebs since the purchase:

... Not bad, eh? - But that is not the real purpose of this post; I wanted to share the link below which I think is super cool.

Okay, here goes - If you are a 'Fanboy' or even a casual observer of the original six films then you are probably familiar with Luke Skywalker's home planet of Tatooine; pretty desolate planet actually - Large expanses of sand, three red moons, blue milk available on the dinner table, etc...Well, those scenes were filmed in Tunisia and a lot of the actual structures still stand today.

It really is true! - But wait...There is more!!!

You can travel to Tunisia and see these elements that were meant to be in "Galaxy Far, Far Away" up close and personal...Well, I mean, I suppose you could if you were not worried about the violence, unrest and general hatred for Americans in that portion of the continent; assuming you are American.

Honestly I have no idea who reads this Blog...Maybe a bunch of Tunisians?

BUT - If you did elect to visit Tunisia you would be just a stones throw from Libya and Egypt (...pun intended) - Anyway, without further ado, here is the hyperlink for your viewing enjoyment:

http://www.losapos.com/starwarstunisia

... If you do take the time to view the content provided via the link above I recommend you open Google Earth or Google Maps in a secondary window because the website lists the actual longitudes and latitudes of each structure and you can simply past them into Earth/Maps and Google will fly you right to each site - Once again proving that Google is the balls!

Anyway, I hope you enjoy...Peace, and "May the Force be with You..."

Hot Mama

MY UNITED STATES OF WHATEVER:

... So, still reeling after a Blackhawks' Game Seven Loss in Overtime at home and two crazy weeks at work - AND - Two even more so crazy weekends at home - AND - In anticipation of an impending four day trip down south for our Niece's High School Graduation - This post is...Well, put simply...All I can offer you my respective Trash Canners...Cheers: 

Syndication out,

Hot Mama

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:

... Sorry it has been a while since my last post; things are a little crazy in my world these days - BUT - I am here tonight to offer up this very important Public Service Announcement:

"A note to haters: Don’t feel bad, a lot of people have no talent."

#HappyFriday
#It'sTheWeekendBitches
B.

THE 2014 NFL DRAFT:

... So tonight is the NFL Draft in New York City at Radio City Music Hall - And here is a link to an article I found on www.slate.com re-envisioning some of our favorite Superheroes as football prospects, enjoy:

http://www.slate.com/articles/sports/sports_nut/2014/05/superman_s_nfl_draft_profile_plus_scouting_reports_for_spider_man_hulk_toad.html

Regarding Spider-Man: "Cross between Champ Bailey and a mutant spider."

That. Is. Hilarious.

DEAR MONDAY...I HATE YOU:

... These pretty much sum up the Super-fun Panda Time I had today:

Dear Monday, I hate you...Actually, Fuck you.

Love,

The Benjamin