CC: Butter Jacko, So Hot, Outta Touch

Hey there to all you fine feathered QCI-ders (just go with it)... Another countdown for you. We've said it here before... you get close to July 4... stuff starts to happen. Plus the randomnous you count on from the World's Crappiest Blog... because... well, it's just how we roll.

BUTTER MICHAEL JACKSON - Alright... lets touch on this. Yes, this is creepy. And no, not because of the reasons people are boycotting the Fair appearently now... A loyal reader and QCI-der said, "Why is this so creepy? I mean they did do a butter Elvis." Valid point... but this is why its creepier. First... Jacko had some work done. (What!?!?) Yea... so saying your sculpting a Michael Jackson... kind of wierd since he did that himself, his entire career... you all know the story. Plus... Elvis... never had work done... he just got fat... and so the butter thing... kind of makes sense. Plus... they make Elvis everything... just check any truck stop...

KATHY O. DEBUT AND BIASES - Actually thought the article was fine. Liked the bit on her biases. Which got us thinking about the biases expressed here on the World's Crappiest Blog. Hmmmm.... Pro Chiefs, Pro Hawks... we like our politics with business on top and party in the back... Good tunes are must... no matter what, tunes are a must. There are times to be serious... and times not to be so serious. Metallica is pretty much, the best band there is. Anti-West Des Moines... deal with it. Hmmm.... that's we got now... any we missed? Sound off in the comment section.

RACE FOR GUV - So... things are getting interesting in the GOP Primary... there was a big forum... up in... Northwest Iowa... which county was it again? (smirk) An announcement.... and an announcement about an announcement... so... yeah... Call me Nelly when I say it's gettin' hot in here... so take off all your.... wait. Hold it. Don't even go there. Just stay tuned.

FACEBOOK STATUS OF THE DAY

"So and so... I think I broke my Tweeter."

Um... well.... huh... might want to see a doctor about that.

OUT OF TOUCH - I love it when I get releases and emails and it gets a good tune in my head... here's what we got from Kraig Paulsen:

"It's just an example of where state government is completely out of touch with what's going on in the private sector," House Republican Leader Kraig Paulsen said. "Every Iowan is expected to get in the boat and start paddling, but not your state government."

#goodjoboutofyou Leader Paulsen!! Because... you just game me a reason to rock out to one of my all time favs... and admit it QCI-ders... You know they are on your top list... I mean seriously... Que the synthesizer!



So freaking good... I mean... Hall and Oates are like the Beach Boys... never a bad song.

About Last Night....

RISING STARS INDEED - Whoah... what a night to be a Republican in Iowa, right? Holy smokes. Different event. New attitude... and they knocked it out of the park. Here's some quick thoughts from last night....

- Nice venue. Event flowed great. Good concept
- People are fired up. There was some electricity with that crowd.
- Production was off the hizzy. Hat's off the the party staff and my main man St Clair.
- Tailgate... good job out of you. Way to go B-Dub, C-raig and the rest of the funky bunch.
- The program was done within an hour and a half. Seriously, you don't know how muchof a difference that makes.
- Mr. Chairman... on fire. Good job out of you.
- Videos... great... can't say enough of it.
- Lots and lots of new faces in that crowd last night.
- Lots and lots of blasts from the past there too. Folks who haven't been as active... are getting fired up.

Bottom line... the GOP is back in the Hawkeye State... dirt has been clearly been dusted off. Sleeves have been rolled up... and from what activisits were telling me... they're ready.

QCI-DERS OUT AND FORCE - You guys read this... you really really read this. Big shout outs to all you QCI-ders who stopped to say hey. I can't believe you waste your time reading this "Crappy Blog"... but my checks must be clearing... so #goodjoboutfoyou. Also... thanks for all of the complements on the greatness of the mullet. We will be having a special announcement soon... we're pretty fired up about it here. Trying to lock down the details.

THE KING OF POP - Now... don't why... but this was kind of in the back of my mind when I read the first tweets about the passing of Michael Jackson. I was just like... "For real?" Then a little sad. Say what you will about the bad stuff... but the dude could perform. Plus, peeps my age were basically introduced to Pop music through this guy... and made MTV what... uh, MTV used to be. Anyhow... I know its wierd to say or even think this... no matter how crazy Jacko got... I had and still do have the Thriller Album and all the J5 stuff as an image of him. I guess I'm a pitcher half full type of a guy...

Saw a couple tweets last night asking what their favorite MJ tunes were... I thought I'd bust out a few of them here... Please note... YouTube has enabled the use of his solo stuff... So Thriller, Beat It, Billie Jean... would be my go tos... but... you can't ever get over the J5 stuff... its the KIOA junkie in me... here you go...

Bat What Crazy?

So are you all catching this thing in South Carolina? If you want all of the hilarious straight dope on this... go visit our pals at http://www.fitsnews.com/.

I mean... first Governor Sanford is missing... then he was hiking in the backwoods... now, Argentina? This is just bat shit crazy. Yup, I said it.

For real? I smell yet another messed up story coming... I mean... These are lamer answers I used to give as a kid... I think this is how it would go down...

Ma: "Where in the hell were you!"
G$: "Uh... was over at Sealine's, playing ball."
Ma: "I called there and they said you weren't there."
G$: "Um... I was in Argentina."
Ma: "Yeah, you're grounded."
G$: "Damn."

Also... why would Iowa bloggers and tweeters even be chriping about his? Oh yea... because we rock out with our caucus out... yea... good luck with that 2012 thinger, Governor...

Another thing... anyone know where the term "bat shit crazy" comes from? I mean... is bat shit crazy like a more crazier form of crazy shit? Or is it that it comes from bats?

Wierd...

Quick Hits...

Long week here at QCI HQ... lots of stuff... but because you all are loyal... I'll throw you a few quicks.

BIG NIGHT THURSDAY - Yup, yup. All things political will be focused in my hood... tha Sherman Hill. Where on Thursday, the GOP numbers will be up like a 1,000%. Not only is this the night where they will highlight the "Rising Stars" but be sure to watch the jockeying by the 2010... and 2012 peeps.

TAILGATING THE EVENT? Awesomeness. Idea. Ever. The B-Dub, C-Raig & crew, IPP, AFF and the rest of the LBC will be tailgating the event up the street in the SH. Here's all the deets. Will we see you there? #goodjoboutofyou

KASICH IN DEAD HEAT - So yea... new numbers out in Ohio... and its making the GOP pretty excited. Kasich is in a statistical dead heat with Strickland. This is awesome. Watch this race... how Kasich runs and operates this campaign will be a playbook for winning races.

Happy Father's Day Dad....

So wrapping up some good times in God's Country this weekend and hanging with Pops. So say the least... the new addition to garage is looking bad ass. (good job out of you Dad) Of course... with the new addtion... my Pops scored some new Chiefs stuff to decorate the new addition to Edwards Street Manor. Which of course got some discussion of heading to same games down at Arrowhead.

Can't wait to make a few trips down with the whole fam damily to one of the most holiest of places... well it least in our minds...

So Happy Father's Day Dad! You the man! Here's a little somethin' somethin' to rife you up for some trips down to KC this fall. It's kind of our favorite part of the game... you know... other than the Chiefs winning...



CHIEEEEEEEEEEEEEFS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mullet Watch 2009

So as many of you know, the Mullet is happening. Interestingly enough though... getting emails, texts and calls about the progress of the greatness. The current movement is to perm the mullet... (holy crap, I could be the "big perm")... anyways... Many of you are telling its time to trim up the front... make it more business like... true dat. But for now... the mullet won't be revealed.

Meaning, by revealing it... the front gets shorter.

Ok... after reading what I just typed, I think this mullet thing is getting out of hand... out of hand if you mean AWESOME!!!! Mullet fever has swept onto the hearts of QCI-ders everywhere. Even the mullet haters... are beginning to accept it... and giving tips... like, what kind of conditioner works best.

We all know there are a million different mullets out there... and well, at the State Fair... but I thought I would post some pics of what mullet I'm exactly going for...

I guess right now... you could say that the mullet (although not as long in the back like this picture) is similar to this one as worn by James Hetfield.

Notice the mean ass facial hair...

I mean it kind of completes the look....

More on that in a sec... but I mean, if you're going to rock the Greatest Haircut in American History... you might as well get some ques from the greatest. Band. Ever. Just sayin'...

Next picture really is the inspiration of the whole entire thing. This whole idea wouldn't have happened... if it wasn't for one of my all time favorite players... yes Jared Allen. (Carl Peterson, may God have mercy on your soul for your horrible decision to trade him. Because I don't have any for you.) I mean look at that thing. High and tight on the sides... racing stripes... awesome... very similar to the one I rocked as a youngster. It's almost perfect in a way...

So there you have it.

While we're at it... let's go to the QCI video archives and bust out some awesomeness from Jared Allen. Pretty much if QCI made a video with Jared Allen... it would turn out exactly like this. Only exception... there would be a Metallica video referenced somewhere...



Oh and I completely agree with you with Kokomo... you know QCI would never leave out the Beach Boys...

Quick Hits!

Thinking its time for some quick hits... you know... its the younger cousin to the Countdown... a few quick thoughts of what really is on the minds over here at QCI HQ. You know... the really important random stuff.

POWDER BLUE POWER? Um... maybe!?! Well in the National League at least. But hey... not so bad now... Get STL this weekend... so we'll see where we really are. Good to see they spanked the snakes last night though. Good job out of them. Come on Royals... I know you guys aren't done yet!
KASICH AWESOMENESS - So most of you know, my first real gig was with John Kasich in '99. Was the dude who inspired me to get involved... and... I just thought it was cool he wore Chuck Taylor sneakers on the floor of the house... anyhoop 10 years later he's back! Kicking ass and taking names... and running for Governor... and he's gonna win. It makes me happy that great people like him are still willing to serve.
BACK IN GOD'S COUNTRY... So yeah... my Pops is taking Jewell Garage Awesomeness to the next level. Get this... my favorite place in the world to hang out... is getting a massive addition. Word is that construction is going awesome... way to go Dad!
SPEAKING OF GOD'S COUNTRY - So yea... you know we don't do posts here without good tunes... And this goes out to some good ole South Hammys who ready this... So a couple of buddies and I were talking about the old Jewell Pool days... you know... get done with baseball... hit the pool... scope out the babes... but the tunes man... thems lifeguards knew what they were doing when it came to tunes... here's a classic from the Jewell Pool... with bonus wierd but cool '80s video... #goodjoboutofyou