Fact: 2/21 - AoF's 2 Year Anniversary...Almost Made It...

I would be remiss not to point out that February 21st marked the two year anniversary since I found myself bored, either in class or at work...possibly both, and set up this blog. Since then there have been 160 posts, 4 contributors, and 1 mook put on notice. We set up a sister site (the Upper Decker) and are loosely affiliated with the hysterically funny in the abstract, but kind of disgusting when actually faced with it, PooPics. We had one centralized HQ in south central CT, and have opened and closed satellite offices in eastern CT, Brooklyn, and Westchester.

In the title I say "almost made it" primarly because for all intents and purposes, AoF closed down pre 2/21. I'm sure I'll post from time to time, and continue to implore former editors to contribute when the mood strikes, but the sad truth is, we're done. It's only fitting that I'm writing this while at work, going out in the same way we entered. Bored. To be perfectly honest, I'm just killing time until I can duck out early and head to the Mets new digs for their first, albeit exhibition, game at Citi Field. Even the prospect of rain isn't deterring me. Everything has fallen into place, we'll see how it plays out from here.

I leave you, for the time being, with this recommendation. While spending much time in Arizona, I started listening to the Adam Corolla show (yes, of The Man Show, and Loveline fame). Because the corporate pigs decided it was cheaper to run a top 40 piece of shit station in LA, Corolla and all the talk radio hosts were canned. What I subsequently discovered is that Adam Corolla is running his own podcast, free, downloadable online and on ITunes. I think it's better than Stern, and a nice break from the morning sports talk (particuarly during the 'dead' sports season). His guests have included Bill Simmons, Bryan Cranston, Kimmel, Tom Arnold, and Seth McFarlane, to name a few. I try not to steer you wrong. Throw it on your Ipod and give it a whirl, you'll either thank me or be offended (or both).

In the news:

"Pirates II: Stagnetti's Revenge?" screened at UC Davis. Yes it's porn and not surprisingly less gay than any of the actual Pirates of the Carribean films.

This is great. I wonder who the pilot/skydiver/hot-air ballonist was who tipped off his parents.

Lastly, "Student Kicked Off Bus Over Passed Gas". I didn't think it was possible. In fact, I grew up with a couple of kids who would have been banned from the Long Island Rail Road for this very offense. The best part is, even with that smug look on his face (probably from smelling his own farts), the kid goes with the timeless defense - it was the other guy. Clearly a fartist.