I don't know if you've seen these awful "All because two people fell in love" signs, but they're inescapable these days.  They're usually found either as stand-alone signs or as a frame full of pictures of peoples' kids.  The first time I saw one of these, I thought it was kind of sweet - in a somewhat treacly sort of way. Now the damn things are everywhere, and I've grown to loathe them.  The only thing worse than trite sentimentality is mass-marketed trite ... Read on, Daddy-O

The scene: Lambeau Field, early morning on July 27... Brett Favre, helmet in hand, strides onto the practice field and approaches Aaron Rodgers as a phalanx of reporters and fans cheers. BRETT FAVRE Hey Aaron!  I'm here buddy!  Listen, I know I said I was done with football, but I just couldn't stay away.  I hope that's cool with you, man. Aaron looks around tentatively and takes a few steps back.  He runs directly in front of Brett, wheels back his right leg, and kicks him ... Read on, Daddy-O

While everyone else is out buying a copy of the new Lil Wayne album, Tha Carter III, I'm casting my lot with this future classic: Look for the new single, "Moonshine-flavored Lollipop", coming soon to iTunes! (for a little background, get thee to Wikipedia) Read on, Daddy-O

...Quantum of Solace? Come again? It's supposedly taken from an old Ian Fleming short story, but that's just horrible. George Lucas is laughing at this title. It sounds more like a crappy new age album than a spy movie. Read on, Daddy-O

Ever notice how most posts that spread internet memes usually start with a proclamation by the author that they don't usually do memes? Well not me. But seriously, I usually don't spread memes. I like this recent one I found on Thom's site, however, so I'll contribute. The Rules 1. Go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Random. The first article title on the page is the name of your band. 2. Go to http://www.quotationspage.com/random.php3. The last four words of the very last quote is ... Read on, Daddy-O

I know my place in the blogosphere (or is it blogiverse?). I get more hits on this site than I thought I would when I started, but I'm not about to compete with YouTube or Wikipedia. But the last few days have been rather busy here, as my average daily visitor count has gone up about 400%. Why the surge? A little digging revealed the source - Philadelphia's favorite TV newscaster, Alycia Lane, is back in the news. ... Read on, Daddy-O

Most of the picket signs I've seen during the two-week-plus WGA strike have been pretty uninspired. But if you look closely enough you can spot some real keepers: I think Jesse floats through the air when cameras are near, like the old Looney Tunes bits where a character would drift towards a freshly baked pie. I'm surprised Jerry Seinfeld didn't use this space for another friggin' Bee Movie ad. Yes, we know Tina. A rare moment of intellectual honesty from Hollywood. Read on, Daddy-O

Advertising is a tough business. The average consumer is bombarded with hundreds of ads throughout the day, large and small, so getting their attention for more than a few seconds is a herculean task. Occasionally an ad campaign is heard through the din (the Geico cavemen and Nike's "Just Do It" just to name a few) but most are quickly consigned to the dustbin of marketing history. For companies looking to take their Q Score to the next level, I have ... Read on, Daddy-O

Maintaining the level of excellence you've come to expect on this blog is not an easy task. And it's one I simply could not perform without the help of some very able professionals. They don't often get credit, mostly because of my enormous ego, but I wanted to take a moment to shine the spotlight on them for a bit. So without further ado, here's a look at the fine folks who make The Man in the Gray Flannel ... Read on, Daddy-O

Because I care... Read on, Daddy-O