Flying does something to you. Some feel that it invigorates you, and gives you a sense of adventure. That it makes you feel as though you are greater than the sum of ALL mankind, as you sore through the clouds, rising higher and higher above the people below, bogged down by their mundane lives!!
I think it just makes you stupid.
What other excuse could there possibly be for the Sky Mall catalogue that they have in the seat back pockets? More importantly, why else would people read it, and think that they actually NEED any of this stuff? You don't. And, let's be honest, you wouldn't even think that about anything in the Sky Mall catalogue, if you were reading it in the privacy of your own home.
Do you NEED a leather bound edition of the "New York Times" from the day you were born? In the air, where you are stupid, paying $99.95 for this seems like a good idea. You would have ALL the news from the very day you were born. But, when you get back on the ground, you realize that, well, there's the internet, and it's free. Besides, if you buy a newspaper from the DAY you were born, you are actually reading all the news that happened on the day BEFORE you were born. Newspapers are a day late. So, if you want to read about all the news from the DAY you were born, you have to pay $99.95 for the leather bound edition of the "New York Times" from the day AFTER you were born......Or, you could just send the money to me. I'll go online, and email you all the stuff.
And, if you're one of those guys who thinks to themselves, "Boy, I wish I had a 15 inch replica of R2-D2, who would follow me around AND respond to 40 DIFFERENT VOICE COMMANDS!!!" Well, now you can and it will only cost you $119.95!!! I mean, who needs to waste their time trying to touch a female breast, or kiss a girl that's NOT your mom? You could have your own FREAKING android!!!! You would be the envy of ALL the geeks at the comic book store.................
Or will you..................
Because, they MIGHT be wearing their GENUINE replica of "The One Ring," from TLOTR......That stands for "The Lord Of The Rings."..........I looked it up.........Yep, these "hep cats" will have plunked down $129 for their own personal icon of geek-dom. Honestly, in the world of "geek" this one might make more sense than the robot. Apparently, this "One Ring" can turn you invisible, and allow you to sneak into a girls room. But, since it was just a movie (don't cry), and doesn't really work, I have a hard time giving them any credit.
And, if you're like me, you've spent countless waking hours thinking to yourself, "I don't have NEARLY enough large, fake boulders in my yard!!!" Well, with Sky Mall, you can change all that and it will only cost you $399.99 PER BOULDER. With your new, plastic boulders, you can cover things like air conditioners, hoses, holes, and, according to the picture, OTHER BOULDERS!!! That's right!!! Improve of God's shoddy craftsmanship!!! Cover up those old, dated rocks, with shiny, new, PLASTIC rocks. Be the envy of your neighborhood!!
Having trouble getting your marshmallows ALL THE WAY on the other side of the room? Not an uncommon problem. Well, for just $24.95, why not pick up "The Marshmallow Shooter," and solve this problem........Okay.......I admit it........Even OFF the plane, this one seems cool. I mean, a gun that shoots marshmallows? Come on!!!! But, my wife said no.
Now, you're thinking to yourself, "But, Casey!! There couldn't possibly be anything MORE, could there?"
FOOL!!!
Of course there's more!!!
I haven't even told you about the FULL WALL crossword puzzle, for just $29.95!!! I mean, who DOESN'T have a full wall that they want to take up with a crossword puzzle? If that person is out there, I haven't met them.
And, with Spring upon us, and thoughts of love floating through the air like gentle feathers, every man needs to ask himself one simple question: "What woman wouldn't want a 'Basho The Sumo Wrestler Glass-Topped Table' in their living room?" It's the perfect anniversary gift, and it's right here in the Sky Mall catalogue. My 11th anniversary is on May 31st........Wait........Yeah.......That's right........May 31st. I can just see the tears of joy coming to my wife's eyes, as I present her with this statue of a grotesquely fat, Japanese man, on all fours, with a large piece of glass on his back. Plus, she'll be proud that I only paid $225 for it. Trust me, nothing says love like a fat guy, on all fours, with glass on his back.
Speaking of you ladies, how many times have your padded bras come out of the washer looking all tattered, and torn? It's one of America's silent problems. Now, with "The Bra Ball" (hee-hee), that will be just a distant memory. "The Bra Ball" (lol) has a PATENTED, two-shell design that will keep your padded bras safe. With "The Bra Ball" (lmao!) you'll be MORE confident putting your bra on, every day, knowing that you won't have those unsightly wrinkles, and bulges. "The Bra Ball" (ROFL!!!) will keep your bras clean, round, full, and perfect!! All for just $19.99...................Hang on...............I can't breathe......
What were we talking about?
Oh, yeah.....
Finally, and this is a biggie, do you hate spiders as much as I do? Well, for just $49.95 you can pick up "The Keep Your Distance Bug Vacuum." This is a two foot long, extendable tube, attached to a small, rechargeable vacuum. This way, you can keep as far away from the bug as possible, and then suck it, still living, into the tiny, little vacuum.........THAT YOU ARE HOLDING RIGHT IN YOUR HAND.................AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA....................BUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Of course, you could solve that problem by rolling up your Sky Mall catalogue, and slamming it against the bug, thus killing it. But, you would have to throw away your Sky Mall catalogue, afterwards........Just wait and kill your bug AFTER you order your "Marshmallow Shooter." It's on page 27.
Just a thought.
Casey
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Good Morning Casey,
Before you say it!
YES....I READ YOUR BLOG...LOL!
Now I'll be back with my reply!
Dorothy
Your right Casey,
All that stuff looks great at 30,000 feet. But at sea level, not so much.
It's the funky gases they pressurize the 'flying bullet' with.....
Next you'll convince yourself that the stew.. errr flight attendants are actually young and attractive.
Oh and where else would you pay $5 for a beer and not expect to see a ball game or a naked dame?
It's the gases....all about the gases.
Dude you must have been one of those bored people to have read that sky mall catalog. And admit it you want that replica ring. You know you would be sitting in the corner going "My Precious". And you would be shooting marshmallows at Ray during the show. I don't know anyone that would want a Fake boulder other then Wiley Coyote. Keep up the ghood work on hte blog and the show
First, I love the show and I love the blog. I check about once a day to see if you've posted something new.
Second, flying must at least put your brain in a fog because you "soar" through the air on a plane, not "sore." :-) I'll bet that's the kind of thing Sky Mall is counting on when you board the aircraft.
Generally you're an intelligent person, so I can let this one slide on account of the fact that this is probably your 3823 flight back-and-forth. Just a few more months though, right? Good luck. Thanks for keeping me entertained and informed.
But I NEED the radio controlled motorized float that will bring me food and drinks while I'm in my pool. Because, how freakin' lazy can I get? And its only $49.99.
were is the new post?? i did NOT visit your blog!!!! (if i did not see it were can i how can there be a post hint hint!!)
Its 'soar' not sore(1st paragraph, 3rd sentence)
Ok, call me a nerd, but I think the bug vacuum is something I would like. LOL! I sckeeve bugs! Blech! I want them as far away from me...even if we killed them with the Sky Mall book, it would leave a blood stain on my wall. Blech! Again!
As far as the other stuff goes..um, I'll take a pass on that. So 1 marshmallow shooter for Casey and one bug vacuum for me. LOL!
Hey Casey...you really got a kick out of the Bra Ball thing didn't ya? LOL!
I was born on February 25, 1962.
Now, how much do you want for the news from that date? Oh, it needs to be dated 2/26/62
Seriously, this is the very first time I checked out your blog. By the way, what the hell does "BLOG" stand for? Is it an acronym or am I just out of touch with compu-talk? I'll have to ask my 9 y/o. (I'd ask my 12 y/o, but he would mock and scorn me for not knowing).
Hey, a thought just popped into my mindless mind: Start responding to callers with "We're fine, we're always fine" again! (Or was that Scott?) I'm sure E.L. would LOVE to hear that again =) Oh, come-on...just once?! Let's say the first call during the 4 PM hour? Pretty please? After all, I DID read your BLOG!
Congrats on the new baby-to-be! I have two sons (12 and 9) and they make life extra special; I'm sure you can and do relate.
last, it's a great consolation to know I'm not the only one who hates..no, DESPISES with a passion...to attend social events with all the faux small-talk! HATE IT!
Keep up the great work at 101.5! May I ask how long your contract is for? I'm presuming two years?
Enjoy the day, Casey...I'll be tuning in around 4:08 to hear "We're fine, we're always fine!"
Mike
CORRECTION...I meant E.J., not E.L.
I've had hand thrown marshmallows rain down around me. No need for mechanical projection. Isn't that what kids are for?
If you think you've got it bad riding as a passenger every once in a while, just imagine the guys (and gals) flying the plane. Same environment....every day...day in and day out....only you've got something to look at...other passengers. All they have day after day is 'sky'. Hey Bill,look...a cloud! Wow, you're right! Look, there's another one! Hey George I just thought of something. What's that Bill? Do you think this thing will do a loop? Maybe George but we can't do it. That guy Casey in the back reading the Sky Mall catalog would talk about us on the radio. Aw, cummon, he won't even notice. The Stew said he's been staring at the mashmellow gun for two hours now. Really? I bought three of those and a whiffle bat! What a great way to spend time between flights...sure beats the drugs the Dr. gave me for narcolepsy.
Try keeping this scenario out of your head the next time you fly Casey :-)
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