May 16
Leroy the rat has unfortunately passed on. The cause of death is
uncertain, although it seems that he may have fallen and had internal
injuries. He lived a full life and was loved.
Apr 20
I realized yesterday that Friday’s post on the Donner Party was my 100th post on the new SteveSobek_dot_net. Now, if I were a funny comedian with a TV show, I’d dedicate a whole show to highlights of all of my funny stuff. But, I’m not really that funny. So I turned to someone who is – Dr. Zibbs, also known as “That Blue Yak.” If you’re from Chester County, Pa., and you spend any time on Twitter, you’ve heard of him.
As The Blog Catalog put it, “Founded in the early 12th century as group dedicated to ‘keeping down the peasants,’ ‘That Blue Yak’ slowly evolved into the most important humor blog on earth.” I told Dr. Zibbs that I would send him just seven questions, and that some of the questions “would be very important in some other universe.” He was gracious enough to answer. And to be funny.
ME: Heels or flats?
ZIBBS: Heels for me. Flats for the ladies. But twice for Halloween I did dress like a lady and although I wanted to wear heels I couldn’t find them in size 13 which kind of ruined the outfit. And it kind of sucked because I wanted to be the super hot chick. And thinking of this reminds me that some dude was checking me out and then his friends said, "Dude, that’s chick’s a guy.”
ME: Would you fly through a volcanic ash cloud if you were a yak pilot?
ZIBBS: Actually, I’m surprised I haven’t been asked for advice. Like they call me up and ask me to lower myself into the volcano. But so far, no call.
ME: Why is there a light in the fridge and not in the freezer?
ZIBBS: Because the freezer light wouldn’t accomplish what the fridge light is intended to do: shine its light on you as you stand naked in your robe in the middle of the night looking for something to eat, the low shine of the bulb making you aware of how pathetic you are.
ME: Why does the Easter bunny have eggs? Rabbits don’t lay eggs.
ZIBBS: Consult your Bible. Page 127.
ME: How does a yak get blue, and how does a blue yak end up in Chester County, Pa.?
ZIBBS: After a three-second thought process four years ago when I was trying to name my blog. And for the record, the "that" in "that blue yak" is there as if people were having a conversation about several blue yaks and someone says, "No, not THAT blue yak. …THAT one … right there. THAT BLUE YAK."
ME: You seem to know a lot of things. Where is the Ark of the Covenant? The Holy Grail?
ZIBBS: It’s in the Detroit Sears. In the luggage department.
ME: Do you have a secret Yak cave?
ZIBBS: Yes. Decorated in orange, 70s-style shag.
You can find Dr. Zibbs’ blog on the Interwebs at thatblueyak.blogspot.com.
Mar 10
via youtube.com
He may be scary to some, but Leroy the rat is really just a big sweetheart.
Feb 23
This is from my friend, Rie Sadler, and I thought it cute enough to share
with all. “On Valentine’s Day, this young deer decided to come hang out in my Mom and
Dad’s yard. The poor thing looks like there might be something wrong with
his one eye. I guess from all the snow we’ve had, he was probably looking
for something to eat. He laid in the snow for a bit and then went on his
merry way. Enjoy!”
with all. “On Valentine’s Day, this young deer decided to come hang out in my Mom and
Dad’s yard. The poor thing looks like there might be something wrong with
his one eye. I guess from all the snow we’ve had, he was probably looking
for something to eat. He laid in the snow for a bit and then went on his
merry way. Enjoy!”
Feb 22
via bravotv.com
Wow, my friend Rie is a superstar! Check her out to the left during this year’s Fashion Week in New York. Too bad I have no fashion sense myself.