Camel’s Agree With Me….

….like how Costco Pizza agrees with my stomach the day after eating it.

To get in the spirit of the 2010 Winter Olympics, I thought I would post this charming fictional tale of an Olympic speed skater back in the 30’s.

And when I say “fictional”, I mean on that on Camel’s behalf.

Dorothy Franey a.k.a. “Dot” is an Olympic speed skater that’s hanging out with her friend Marjory. After kicking ass against all of the guys, she settles down for a nice relaxing smoke. After being asked about her preference in cigarettes, Dot explains that she (and other top-notch skaters) prefer Camel’s, because they don’t mess with her nerves, and she needs healthy nerves if she’s going to skate her best.

I would insert a funny sarcastic remark right now, but I think the ad speaks for itself.

*click on the photo and then click on “all sizes” to see a larger version*

Hack Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 2009

For all the WRONG reasons…..

Hack Yourself A Merry Little Christmas 2009

If you weren’t suck a fucking pussy and burned down your house during Fire Season, you could have had some insurance money to buy Christmas presents for your kids.

Now they hate you.

Hack Yourself A Merry Little Christmas 2009

You know that bitch in your office that insists on wearing jingle bells all December long?

Hack Yourself A Merry Little Christmas 2009

Yep – it’s back!

And now that times are tough, you wish you were getting a carton under your Christmas tree.

Oh, I forgot – you couldn’t afford a tree this year.

Happy Thanksgiving from Smoker’s Hack

Smoker’s Hack Soap Box

I’ve been meaning to comment about this since September, but I’ve been busy (and lazy).

So back in September, Obama passed a bill making it illegal to sell “flavored cigarettes”. As a Djarum Black smoker (on occasion), this broke my heart.

I’ve read two different reasons for the ban – 1) flavored cigarettes encourage underage smoking, and 2) most flavored cigarettes aren’t made in the US, therefore all the US gets is sales tax from the sale.

Here are the Smoker’s Hack arguments:

1) When teens start smoking, they usually steal cigarettes from their parents. What parents smoke flavored cigarettes? (Besides gay goth parents)

2) Flavored cigarettes are EXPENSIVE! If teens are going to spend their money, it’s going to be on cheap cigarettes like Basics.

3) If the US doesn’t like the import of these cigarettes, then they need to step up and make a good product. I love supporting the US – so get on it.

BUT – get this – MENTHOLS aren’t banned.

Why not menthols? Last time I checked – MINT was a flavor. Kools and ‘Ports are cheaper than cloves, easier to get than cloves, and more influential people smoke menthols than cloves.

I wonder……

Nickodell Restaurant (Argyle location) – Hollywood, CA

Let’s do another day of Hollywood!

Hotel Christie – Hollywood, CA

When I got this matchbook, as soon as I saw the building and the address, I said to myself (and my cat):

“I bet its that fucking Scientology building!”

Sure enough, the poor Hotel Christie has been turned into a Scientology Test Center. I used to work next door to it at the Egyptian Theater, and I remember trying to dodge “The Cult” while running to get to work on time.

Even though Scientology is a bunch of bullshit, I do give them props for their rehabilitation of old buildings. They really do fix them up nicely while trying to keep any historical attributes.

But it’s still a fucking cult.

So back to the Hotel Christie. It was built in 1922 and it was the first luxury hotel in Hollywood. Charles H.V. Christie was a Canadian that came here to make movies and opened up a little studio there on Hollywood Blvd. that made comedies. They used their earnings from that to open the Hotel Christie.

Look! A view to a kill from inside the Hotel Christie!

The Hotel Christie/Scientology Test Center is featured in one of my most FAVORITE movies of all time – “Reflections of Evil”. I found a clip on You Tube with the Hotel Christie scenes, starting at 0:09 second (where Bobby has a fit) and it’s featured in the background when the black guy is having a meltdown.

I bet Xenu enjoyed the Cocktail Lounge & Grill at the Hotel Christie!

Smoked Turkey (and Indians!)

I’ve always loved Indians, even when they’re crying over litter. Or when you win a jackpot.

So I thought I’d post come matchbooks that have classic Indians and a few Thanksgiving-y ones.

And remember – if you’re gonna fry a turkey, make sure you video it and put it on You Tube so I can watch you burn down your house.

This one is for Steve – he’s a huge Gobbler!