Author: Matt Stooks

Why cats are better than dogs

I’m not a big pet guy. But I know cats are ten times better than dogs. A dog immediately goes for the signature nose-in-the-crotch move. They’re intrusive and obnoxious. They follow orders, do stupid tricks and attack people for no apparent reason. They crap on the carpet. Cats are more like us. They don’t listen.…

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Is Jared on the left or right?

Have you seen Jared lately? He was on the NFL Today on CBS this past weekend, and looks like he’s traded in the Chicken Teriyaki Sub Diet for the Footlong Meatball in Every Orifice Diet. Enjoy the free-subs-for-life while they last Jare-bear, I smell a coronary coming soon.

Baking a cake?

Ever need inspiration to bake a cake? Listen to Mrs. Cummings from Saved by the Bell. And why did Slater ever give up the chase for Kelly and settle on Jessie?

Credit or debit?

Anyone else sick of hearing this question yet? “But they have to ask it, because if they choose credit when you have a debit card it shows up differently and…” bologna. That word doesn’t come out very well in print. Baloney. There, that’s better. Debit cards are for preschoolers. “I can’t be responsible enough to…

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America’s sick fascination continues

I think this will be the year that we get sick of this show. There are too many other good shows on now. Lost and Desperate Housewives have saved us from more reality garbage. And who exactly does the hiring of executives at Fox? For some reason they are putting Wednesday’s AI head-to-head with Lost.…

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The Motivational Painter

PBS still replays “The Joy of Painting.” I can’t blame them. Bob Ross is easily the most underrated TV personality of all time. He does a complete painting in less than 30 minutes. Okay, I’m sure there are a lot of people who can do that. But he narrates every bit of it. And he…

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Surviving on a tight budget

Believe it or not, most people can’t live the same on Kansas Unemployment checks as they did when they had a job. One of the best ways to cut costs is to watch the food you eat. It’s not exactly an Atkins approved diet, but the Totino’s Party Pizza is easily the best way to…

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You Spin Me ‘Round (Like a Record)

What does it say when one of your city’s biggest issues is roundabouts? Apparently, some people can’t figure out how to drive around a circle. They’re as clumsy as Zack Morris before he took dance lessons to be on “Dance Party,” starring Casey Kasem. Yeah, roundabouts can be obnoxious and a little too European for…

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Where’d the show go?

I demanded a Nintendo 8-bit Entertainment System in the studio. That was the breaking point. Okay, so it’s a little more complicated than that. Either way, take solace. The show will be back soon. Contact your local cable or satellite provider today! If you need a quick fix, this little highlight reel should hold you…

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