Pet Peeves | Greg Nilsen

BCS Chickens Out: Pits Party Crashers Against Each Other

Dec

2009

So, you're a non-BCS school that busts it's ass all year to prove you belong, and what happens when you do get an invite? That's right, they pit you against the other party crasher so you can't have the chance to prove that you can compete and beat the big boys! In what can only ...

Pepsi Logo or New Major League Jai-Alai Logo?

Feb

2009

When I first saw the new Pepsi logo, I first thought of the sport of Jai-Alai, and how it would make a great logo for Major League Jai-Alai (if there were such a thing). Seriously, what does the new logo have to do with Pepsi besides being red, white and blue. And they've done this ...

Your True NCAA Football Champs: Utah Utes

Jan

2009

Congratulations to the Utah Utes, who soundly defeated the SEC runner-up Alabama Tide in this evenings 2009 Sugar Bowl to cement themselves as the only undefeated FBS team on the season. It wasn't smoke and mirrors, they just soundly beat a good football team. Sadly, after beating a number of ranked teams throughout the season ...

And The Music Industry Is Wondering Why They Are Losing People…

Dec

2008

So, I was browsing for recent music releases, one entry caught my eye. No, not because I'd have any interest in listening to it, but because of it's inaccuracy: Yep, that's the recent release WOW Hits 2009, which was released more than a month ago! In my opinion, the beginning of November is a bit ...

If You Can't Drive In Bad Weather, Please Just Stay Home…

Dec

2008

So, tonight my commute took twice as long as usual. And why? Were there torrential downpours? Freezing rain? White-out conditions? Nope, there was just a steady slush falling from the sky (much more rain than snow) that was melting as soon as it touched anything. The roads weren't slick at all besides our side street, ...

"Happily Married and Dreaming of Divorce"?

Aug

2008

Unfortunately, I came across this article through CNN (through Oprah's publishing group) about a woman complaining about her husband and how much work their marriage is. In all honesty, it's a horrible piece of writing that does little more than demonstrate that the author would rather complain about her life in a public forum than ...

Yea, I'm on the can right now…

Feb

2007

Am I the only one weirded out when they come across somebody talking on their cell phone while using the facilities in a public bathroom? I've run into it several times in the last few weeks, and it bothers me. Not only is it poor ettiquette because nobody on the other end wants to hear ...

Commercialism At It's Finest

Jan

2007

You know, it's really a sad statement on the evolution of commercialism when we have to put advertisements pretty much everywhere the eye can see. Once I see advertisements on my toilet paper, I'll know they've gone too far.

Amusement Park Rules 2

Aug

2006

My wife and I were at Kennywood, the local amusement park here in Pittsburgh, for my company picnic on Saturday. We had a good time on a gorgeous day, and as always, I enjoyed the people watching. And in doing so, it brought to light some amusement park rules that should be followed. Ladies, don't ...

No Brain Buckets For Big Ben

Jun

2006

As you've probably heard by now, Steeler's quarterback Ben Roethlisberger got in a motorcycle accident yesterday. Not only that, but he was riding without without a helmet (which is probably #3 on my list of stupid things you can do, right behind smoking and unprotected sex). Now, after suffering a broken jaw, a collapsed sinus, ...