"Interesting"

I got called out today for saying "Interesting" about something that wasn't necessarily Interesting. These two guys that I live with were telling me about a great Falafel restaurant in Greenwich village. While they were talking about it, I sort of spaced out for a couple seconds because I really wasn't that interested in what they were saying and when they were done talking, all I could say was "Huh, Interesting." One of the guys completely called me out and said, "Well it's not interesting. Interesting is used to describe something that is out of the ordinary or something that has never been seen before." The other guy agreed. He said, "Yeah, I find that "Interesting" is something that people say when they aren't really committed to a conversation or aren't really paying attention." And you know what, these guys were totally right. I didn't really care about the Falafel restaurant they were telling me about and I actually find myself doing that a lot and when they were done making me feel like an asshole all I could say was, "Thats interesting."

Razor Scooters

I don't think the question should be how old is too old to be riding around on a razor scooter but instead it should be How old is too old to be popping wheelies on a razor scooter. I saw a guy yesterday (and I stress the word "Guy") pop a wheelie onto the sidewalk. If you want to ride around on one, then that's fine, but tricks are for kids.

Another Sunday Afternoon Rant

You know what I'm sick of? Christopher Walken impressions. I actually don't know what irritates me more: The countless celebrities who do Christopher Walken impressions or that friend that people have who can "impersonate anybody." I actually used to be that friend in high school but I was different because I was the student who could impersonate all the teachers. It was fun. There was also a time in my stand up where I attempted to do a lot of celebrity impressions. The impressions that I would try consisted of Neil Young, Greta Van Susteren, Martin Scorsese, and Arlo Guthrie. None of the impressions were that great but at least I tried something different. I didn't go up there and be like "Hey guys, what would it be like if Christopher Walken and Al Pacino did a rap song. Huh?" The only Christopher Walken impression I want to hear is Christopher Walken doing Christopher Walken.

Sunday Afternon Rant

Like I said in a previous blog I am training for the NYC Marathon. I got a very good piece of advice from a friend of mine. She told me "You better make sure you have a good pair of shoes." Wow! Thanks! And to think this whole time I was going to train in Crocs. I figured the holes would allow my feet to breathe. Got anymore advice for me Prefontaine? Should I drink water or Colt 45 before the race?

Marathon Training

This week I started my Training Program for the NYC Marathon. I have basically been running now for a year and a half but now its time to start building towards the 26 miles that I will have to do on November 1st. These next five months will be grueling. Now some things will definitely change during my training. I will definitely lose weight. I will definitely cut back on the booze a bit (I stress the phrase "A Bit"). I will definitely eat healthier. BUT I definitely will NOT dress like this:
I hope that the marathon doesn't make me look like a white Kenyan.

My Week in Comedy

My joke about the conversation I had with a Dead Head Mom is doing really well and is definitely a keeper. I went to the Comedy Cellar on tuesday and saw Greg Giraldo, Jim Norton, Anthony Jeselnik, Dan Naturman, and Todd Barry. It was great!

Conversations With Tracy

This is a conversation I had with my friend Tracy today. I was on 23rd Street in NYC and was on my way to HR Block to file my very first Tax Return.

TRACY: So what brings you up to 23rd St?
ME: I'm headed to HR Block
TRACY: Ooo, whats going on there?
ME: I'm filing a tax return
TRACY: Woah, a little late. Did you get an extension or something?
ME: No, i just found out what a Tax Return is.

My favorite video of the week

I wish I could download the theme song for Soul Glo from the movie Coming to America but I can't. So all I have is this video which I think is my favorite part of that movie. Clearly Eriq LaSalle's finest screen moment. This is the type of character you play when you go by "Eriq" instead of "Eric."