Sorry about the sporadic posts lately. Yesterday was spent at the hospital waiting on a “non-stress” test (at least I think that’s what it’s called - I’ve never seen it written down anywhere.) A lot of waiting around is never any fun. I will say this - there are a lot of pregnant women at the maternity ward.

I watched the all star game festivities this weekend, and enjoyed it for the most part. I am absolutely sick of hearing hockey referred to as “our game” or “Canada’s game” or “the game Canada put on the map” or “come on buy our products, we know where you live.” Ten years ago, a hockey or Canadian patriotism based commercial was a novelty, something to be savoured, like a fine bottle of Molson Canadian. Now, it’s become crass and annoying, like a cheap bottle of Labatt’s Blue. (Note, I actually prefer a real beer, like a good Guiness, but that would ruin my point…)

You know who I blame? Joe. Ever since that guy went on TV talking aboot beavers and igloos, we haven’t been able to escape the barrage of these commercials. Sometimes they’re funny (witness the jerseying of the “So you’re from Canada, eh?” guy) but more often, they’ve become more like regular commercials “List of things with their prices: $5; Celebrity endorsement: $12,000; Not having to use any creativity when coming up with a new commercial: Priceless.”

I can’t imagine how sick everyone else must be of them, because I can skip commercials, and they’re still annoying the heck out of me.

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Simpson’s quote of the day: “Why did this have to happen during prime time, when TV brightest stars come out to shine!” - Homer