Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Learn to take a compliment, you twat

Hello, dearies. Geraldine Hairpiece here. As many of you know, when I was in the workforce the first time around, I ran my own finishing school, The Geraldine Hairpiece School for Young Ladies in Need of Some Serious Coaching. I was rather renowned on Meridian Island for my near infinite knowledge of etiquette, and I could probably have taught Miss Emily Post a thing or two. That is until I met my third husband. It was around that time that I started to pour my afternoon cocktails in a little bit more generous a fashion, but that's neither here nor there. My point is, with manners going out the window more and more these days, I'd like to offer up a little lesson for you this afternoon.


Earlier today I looked at a girl on the street, and having been taught that if you can't say something nice you shouldn't say anything at all, I decided I'd try to say something nice. Now this girl was dressed a bit like a street walker, with a wee portion of bottom hanging out of her ripped denim mini skirt, but if nothing else, she was keeping her backside looking fresher than the lines on her face suggested it was, so I said, "That's quite a tight bum you've got there, lassy." This slattern then proceeded to glare at me and spit on the street, which we all know is highly unladylike.

Her vulgar response has inspired me to return to my etiquette coaching. The goal of a compliment is to make someone feel good about themselves, even if you are just pulling their dick. When someone pays you a compliment, it is always best to show your appreciation by graciously accepting the compliment and tossing in your thanks. Never dispute the compliment. Simply accept it. Here's an example:

Gerladine Hairpiece: That's quite a tight bum you've got there, lassy.
Untidy Slovenly Street Walking Type Slattern Woman: Thank you very much, ma'am. You look incredibly young and sober this fine afternoon.

That wasn't so hard now, was it?
Mind your P's & Q's,
Geraldine Hairpiece

Snake in the Grass


Good Afternoon, Madame Enzo here with a report on your future.

With the failing economy, don't we all wish that we could just forget all of our problems, retire early, and move on down to Florida to live out our days in peace? Well I don't think that's exactly a reality-but not for the reasons you'd expect. And no, it's not because they aren't making handicap accessible condos anymore and your bank branch just closed.

Pythons, people. I'm talking about pythons. People are taking their fat ass, 200 pound pythons and dumping them in the Florida Everglades because they are no longer able to care for them. What they don't realize is that pythons are destroying the ecosystem and multiplying at a faster rate than anyone has expected. At this rate, we won't have any endangered species left and the entire retired community is at risk.

Don't dump your motherf***ing pythons in the motherf***ing Everglades. Or else you will suffer a terrible misfortune that will land you in the hospital with no windows. And your computer will crash. And you'll go through a bought of lactose intolerance. Think bad food, mean nurses, and getting tested.

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Knit!


So, these senior citizens. I went to this old people home, if that's the right name for it, and I met the most intensely awesome ladies. Oldies but goodies, fer sher. They've been knitting up a storm not just to keep themselves busy, but to build community within the home...which is cool. Turns out it keeps them from sippin' on the firewater. Or...that's what I would...nevermind. Anyway...I'm glad they're doing this, but I guess it's not so surprising that old people knit. I mean, my grandma knitted me sweaters her entire life. And she was from Russia. Or Slovania. Or something like that. Or she went there one time, or...I don't remember. Family Guy is on in a few minutes.

Whatever.
-Jimmy

Episode 2 Refresher


And here's episode 2 again, just in case you missed it...


M13N EPISODE 2 [6_03_09].mp3

Episode 1 Refresher


We're so busy blogging again this week.... episode 1 has disappeared!


Meridian 13 News Episode 1.mp3

Friday, March 27, 2009

Falling Over Cats and Dogs


Good Afternoon-Dr. Jogia here with a health report that could save your life.

As much as you may love those cute, cuddly puppies and kittens you pass on your way to work every morning, research would suggest you steer clear from purchasing one. No, it's not rabies, no it's not an increase in human addiction to cat nip, and no it's not a flea circus setting up residency in your bedroom.

A new research study suggest that 86,000 people end up in the ER from an animal related trip and fall. Now of course, one would hope these pets are not maliciously getting in the way of their owner's path, which has inspired me to tell all readers: OPEN YOUR EYES and WATCH WHERE YOU'RE GOING.

Every animal deserves a home and every person deserves the endless amounts of love and companionship that a family pet can provide. But if you are still worried, I recommend coating your floors and walls in rubber for a stronger bounce back effect should you take a dive.

This is Dr. Jogia, wishing you a healthy and happy weekend.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

No Clothes Allowed


Good Evening, this is Cynthia Meridian reporting on the popularization of the "Nakation" during these troubled economic times.

Yes, it's true. Nudist vacationing is on the rise.

Nakationing has increased in frequency since the recession hit. Since people go on vacation to relax, it only makes sense that Americans would want to cast aside anything and everything that reminds them of their working life-and of course, that includes clothes! What better way to free yourself?

And! On the plus side, since you won't be wearing any clothes while you're Nakationing, you won't need to worry about spending a lot of money on that new swimsuit or sexy new evening gown for the Captain's Ball out on the top deck of the ship. Just don't forget to bring a hat. And your sunblock!

This Cynthia Meridian, wishing you all a pleasant view on your next Nakation.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

What do you get if you divide science by God?


When I was younger, the sciences served a purely practical purpose.  Since the advent of television science has, in my opinion, gone somewhat to the fairies.  I mean, take quantum physics.  When Einstein and Planck were going about their work from which quantum physics originated, it was all about discovering how light particles worked.  Photons... you know....  Next thing we know, scientists are searching for the so-called ' God particle', which apparently gives other particles mass.  And now we have the Templeton Prize, awarded for contributions to "affirming life's spiritual dimension".  The latest recipient of this prize claims quantum physics shows that ultimately reality is 'veiled' from us, and other such poppycock. 
Now, you may think this is non-news, or just plain nonsense.  But what makes it more preposterous, or completely potty and self explanatory (I can't decide which yet), is that the recipient in question is a Frenchman, Bernard d'Espagnat.  Clearly he'd had one or two glasses of vin de table before cooking up that theory.

I do hope you join me again next week for my World View!

Nelson Ramsbottom

Monday, March 23, 2009

'Mo Better


Well my dearies, it looks like the Vermont Senate has just given a nice thumbs up to the homosexuals. Same-sex marriages were legalized in that northern state today.

Now, I've had a lot of experience with marriage, having gone through five or six of them myself, and I think it's just a lovely institution. That's why I do it so often. Sadly it's always seemed to end in tears, slurred sentences, and pieces of glass winding up in somebody's tender cheek flesh, but that's neither here nor there. Love is a beautiful thing whether it be between an incredibly attractive and erudite 65 year old woman with a tiny drinking problem and a hot muscly lad of 22 or so or between two bears who are both named Nicholas and love to wear leather overalls when they go dancing. Love is love, and I'm thrilled that Vermont is joining Massachusetts and Connecticut in allowing all types of love to flourish and deepen through the joy that is marriage.

Besides, I like how those tranny folk do their eyebrow makeup.

Now let's all raise a glass to Bebe for winning RuPaul's Drag Race tonight on the LOGO network! Bottoms up!

-Geraldine Hairpiece

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Psychic Appointment


Madame Enzo here everybody! Good news for me! In these uncertain economic times, psychic consultations have increased ten-fold! And why not? It is high time talented clairvoyants, like yours truly, get the attention we deserve. Not sure where your next paycheck is coming from? Wondering exactly how soon you'll be kicked out of your house? Wishing you could know what to get your loved one that is both cheap, but won't break the second you get it home? Consult your friendly neighborhood psychic! But you'll probably want to bring your own tarot cards. Most psychics have worn theirs out and you may get a discount on the overall price! I also think it goes without saying that if you've made an appointment with me, please bring the highest tar cigarette you can find.

Also: Those born under the sign of Aries, it's your month to shine. But keep it in your pants. No one wants to see that.

Episode 2 - Refresher!


...and here's episode 2!


M13N EPISODE 2 [6_03_09].mp3

Episode 1 - Refresher


We're so busy blogging the episodes have disappeared! So here's episode 1 again....


Meridian 13 News Episode 1.mp3

Thursday, March 19, 2009

What did they do to my spinach?

No, seriously!
I was waiting to get my box of spinach to cook my famous soupe aux épinards (spinach soup) when I finally got two big Boxes from New Mexico all filled with nothing but some very strange smelly herbs. Still, I tried to make my Soupe for my new friend Nelson. By the time I was boiling the soupe, I felt very, very different then shortly after my friend Nelson joined me and got pretty crazy as well. On top of this, our local custom rang at my door and brought Nelson and I to the police station for the night. Reason: Suspicion of Drug traffic. My spinach cans had been filled with Marijuana! Nelson and I found out drug dealers had been trying to sneak out the drug through the spinach boxes.  The Department of Public Safety seized 1200 pounds of it in New Mexico. I still don't know how it made it to my house, Sacrebleu! Hopefully Nelson and I were found innocent but both of us are still shaken by the crazy incident.

Seriously, what did they do to my spinach?

Votre ami, Jacques Cuillère.



Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Space Bat


We mourn the loss today of a small free-tailed bat that tried to make it into space on the Discovery mission this past Sunday. The bat was last seen resting on the foam that coats the external tank of the space shuttle. He appeared to be injured and therefore, disoriented, but suspicions are now bubbling to the surface over a possible connection with the Pixar animated film Wall-E. Friends and family of the deceased have sited that he recently enjoyed a quiet evening in watching the film, in which a young robot ventures into space to follow his one true love, while clinging to the outside of a space shuttle. The most recent romantic interest of this young bat declined to comment. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge (located next door to NASA's space launch pads), the home of the this beloved little bat. Cheers to you young bat, all of us here at Meridian 13 News wish you all the best in your upcoming journey.

This is Cynthia Meridian wishing you a pleasant day.

Meridian out.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

DJ takes over Madagascar


I say!! I've heard that President Ravlomanana has stepped down and is, in fact, no longer president of Madagascar.  (For those of you who are geographically challenged, it's a wonderful little island off the coast of Africa...)  Anyway, as I was saying, the new president is a former DJ, 34 year old Andry Majoelina, who holds among his many achievements the creation of the digital printing and advertising company Injet.  Not to mention being a dab hand on the turntables.  It does give a whole new meaning to the term political spin....

Monday, March 16, 2009

Bloodsuckers

So apparently scientists (you know, those smart asses you hated in high school who had to go on and prove they were so much fucking better than you) have created some sort of laser for killing mosquitos.

Now, I've seen quite a few movies over the past few decades, and there are always lasers. There are always lasers. It's a fact of life. Anyway, lasers seem to fucking kill lots of stuff because they're, I don't know, LASERS. So why do you need a special one just to help people deal with mosquitoes or malaria? Good job scientists. What a waste of fucking time.

Right. I'm gonna finish off this bottle of wine now. Best of luck to all bloodsuckers!
-Geraldine

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Spicing things up


Hello, dearies.

Geraldine here. I've just read the most fascinating article about how sleepy drivers in China now can pull over at highway service stations and get chili peppers to chew on in order to wake themselves up.

Now I once rubbed chili peppers all over my hands and then dug my fingers into the eyes of an exhusband of mine. That was number four, I think. Anyway, the bastard deserved it, and judging from his reaction, it definitely woke him up, so I could see how this bizarre Chinese theory holds up.

I've heard you can also use chili peppers to ward off evil spirits, but if you're anything like me, evil spirits and you get along quite well. Spirits in general are just fine by me. Especially Jameson. Speaking of, I've got better things to drink than this blog. Freudian slip. Better things to do. Oh dear.

Saturday, March 7, 2009

Episode 2 - iTunes Friendly!!


If you use iTunes to listen to podcasts, download our enhanced episode. It's got chapters, and everything...


M13N Episode 2 [6_03_09].m4a

Laid off

Okay, so I was hangin out like, pretty late the other night and I was fer sher feelin it. Like Captain Jack was gettin' me high, if ya know what I mean. Anyway, this pretty fine set of legs walks in and my jaw hit the floor so hard it made a dent in the hardwood. And she must have heard it cuz she threw me a glance. And that glance...I know all you guys out there have seen that glance. She made me a man with her eyes. So I stumble over and buy her an adios mf. She starts chattin me up and down like I'm her own personal Boytalk. And she tells me she got laid off. She was taking extra breaks at work to pump breast milk and her boss fired her! She sued and lost! Dude. I was cracking up. After she poured her heart out, all I could say was "Inappropriate!" And I stumbled off in hysterics with the audios. True story. For the most part.
Peace to the M.E.
-Jimmy

P.S. I'm looking for my 85 Hyundai. It's tan and doesn't belong to me, but my bro is gonna chew me out if I don't find it soon. Any info would be valuable.

Friday, March 6, 2009

Episode 2 - [7th March 2009]

Hey everybody!! It's episode 2...

Jimmy at a skate park in Afghanistan. Jacques makes Love Pudding. Madam Enzo's horoscope. Texas Pete at the Oscars. And Nelson almost dies.

So listen to it.


M13N EPISODE 2 [6_03_09].mp3


Meridian 13 News is written by:

Becca Anderson
Julian Blackmore
Dimitri Landrain
Emily Peters
Jim Yates