Tag: NBC

Feb282007 by Chris HolmesNo Comments
Do you know who I am? I’m Chris Hansen dammit!$#!

Do you know who I am? I’m Chris Hansen dammit!$#!

Funny Stuff, TV & Radio
Last night "To Catch a Predator," still quaintly referred to as Dateline NBC (as if anything else on that show matters anymore), brought the Chris Hansen Tour '06-'07 to Flagler Beach, Florida. The usual assortment of creeps and perverts was paraded in front of the cameras for our collective amusement. My personal favorite was the swarthy Egyptian fellow who brought lotion, wilted flowers and a Krackel bar with him. Nice to see that romance isn't dead. One thing I've concluded is that while many people may find the actual arrests of these people to be the climax of the show, I think it's what I refer to as the "Hansen Money Shot." But the key to the HMS isn't just the confrontation, it's when our intrepid reporter finds ever more creative ways to shoehorn his name into the segment....
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Sep22005 by Chris HolmesNo Comments
Send me a postcard, drop me a line…

Send me a postcard, drop me a line…

Ephemera
The postcard has become a lost art; a quaint relic of the past. Oh sure, you can still find quantities of them in those spinning metal racks in any airport gift shop. But who really uses them for their intended purpose anymore? Quick – how much postage does it take to send a postcard in the US? Exactly. I came across these postcards at an antiques show a few years ago. Sure, I like to look at all the nice antique furniture and jewelry. And the old books and china are nice. But postcards are where you can really get a glimpse into the past. And since they’re not old letters, you don’t feel like you’re prying. Of course, I like old postcards for more esoteric reasons. I love looking at the cars, the architecture, the outfits and even the old fonts and signs. So many people use the word
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