Of Polos and Bow Ties: Revisited and Accomplished. I shall never watch SBTB alone again.

Friday was one hell of a day. While I was hoping beyond hope that the bow tie would arrive before Saturday’s party, I was double pleased to find, in my mailbox, not only the polka-dotted accessory but the copy of Saved by the Bell Hawaiian Style/Vegas Wedding as well. So while I watched that, I learned how to tie said bow tie. And I am a big enough man to admit, it took 15 tries. One step plagued me. Worth it? Most definitely. Will I be wearing it extensively, creating the need for a second and third (and so on and so on) as to not wear out the look with just the one? You know it. And as for the biggest question: Can I pull of the polo/bow tie ensemble? That I can. And I highly recommend you give it a go too. Because, why not? Girls like guys in bow ties. That rhymes. And you know that rhymes. That said, anyone for a Saved by the Bell party this Labor Day weekend? I might even go above and beyond and order the College Years. Yeah, give me guff about it if you want, but the racially-charged “Slater finds his Latino roots” episode is bar-none one of the hokiest (amazing) episodes of that show.

You can take that statement with a grain of salt, if you must. I am after all very open about my love of the Fast & Furious franchise as well as any movie with Paul Walker. I just don’t get why the lot of you are so down on the College Years. I compare it to a favorite band. The show was so good for so long, as was your favorite band. Then it made the College Years, or a terrible album. But you still got it and enjoy it because, hey, it’s your favorite band. Or are you one of the “abandoners?” If that’s the case, then you and I, good sir, have nothing left to discuss and I bid you adieu.

- Will (@MomentumFailure)

From Denver, with love. The Beaujo’s Challenge

Ben’s out and about touring Denver by his lonesome today while I labor away at the office. Sometimes (read: most times) that’s the best way to introduce yourself to a new city…alone. You’re free to see the sights, hear the sounds, smell the scents, and ignore the vagrants at your own speed. You do what you want, when you want, with nothing in tow other than purchases (if any) and a camera. I can be a pretty good tour guide when company comes in, but knowing Ben can navigate his own way when I am unable to show him around is a good feeling.

Though, I am pretty stoked to get off work and show him around Golden. I would, however like to get all the way up to the mountains, but with the limited amount of time and the fact that his flight leaves early in the AM, Golden (or Boulder, maybe) will have to suffice. If we did have more time, and bigger guts, I’d say we should attempt the Beaujo’s Challenge – 14 pounds of Colorado Mountain Pizza. Only two are allowed to take it on, and it must be finished within an hour to get $100 and the meal comped. I’ve been going to Beaujo’s for so many years but have never tried, nor seen anyone try, to attempt this. I imagine the scene from the Great Outdoors…the Old 96′r.

Tonight won’t be the night Momentum tries the challenge, but who knows what the future holds? Ben did speak of making a trek to Philly for that challenge. So maybe this could become a theme. Man vs. Food 2 – Blogs Vs. Food.

- Will (@MomentumFailure)

Turn down the sun, please.

You ever have one of those mornings when dragging yourself out of bed feels as good as driving a nail through your own temple multiple times? Welcome to the Monday after the Momentum party. As much as it hurts right now, no regrets are to be had re: this weekend. Chicago houseguest, Ben, and I threw one hell of a shindig all culminating at a Polish bar singing karaoke. That kid can stomp out a Jovi song better than Mr. Blaze of Glory himself. And not to toot my own horn, but my Blink 182 duet with Patrick was something for the books. A little worse for wear today, I’m gonna need a day or two to level out. Perhaps a little detox and longer night’s of sleep…at least until this weekend. Big Labor Day plans already in the works. Party pictures and full review coming soon.

- Will (@MomentumFailure)

Get pissed about losing your keys…

Mitch Hedberg had this joke: “I bought a $9 pen because I’m always losing my pen and I got tired of not caring.” Heh. Talk about a guy who died way too soon. But honestly, did you see him at the end of his career? Dude, was made of plastic. It was sad to see. Incoherent. Still funny though. And that joke resonates, as most of his did. I always lose my Bics and never think twice. But when I graduated high school, my father’s business associate gave me an engraved pen that I loved. And now, I have no idea where it is. And it sort of gets to me. Much the same I’d be a little peeved if I purchased and lost a BSA Carabiner. I have copies of my keys, so that’s not a deal. But, dammit, that carabiner was cool

Same with the Greenboy. It’s like, I would become that dude with the cool keychains. Then, I would lose them. Soon, all my friends are saying, “Dude, what happened to that cool keychain?” Trust me, I have friends that notice these things. And when they’d notice the disappearance, I would get even madder. Or not. You know, come to think of it, it could go either way. Because say they do notice and comment. Then, damn. I admit to losing it. And if they don’t notice? Then what the hell was the point of buying such a unique key holder in the first place?

Nostalgic Timepieces. Not quite vintage, but The Simpsons are a part of my childhood.

Yesterday I talked about how cool it would be to get my wrist on one of those old Burger King kids meal Simpsons watches (or get one on my wrist, whatever). As I am prone to hunting the Internet until I find what I am looking for, uncovering these gems wasn’t as hard as I led myself to believe. In fact, a simple Google search yielded Amazon.com results. And when I started to look at the findings, they actually aren’t too bad, and I might actually wear them given the right circumstances.

I wouldn’t don Bart, Krusty, or the whole Simpson clan for a board meeting, say, but to my little sister’s birthday party or to Hooters? You know I’m in. But in searching for these timepieces used for a Burger King X Simpsons promotion in 2002, I came across a cartoon-themed watch I could wear to said board meeting. Apparently, and maybe I’m just a wee bit behind the times here, but Fossil collaborated with the Matt Groening creations and did a limited run of 500 watches with Homer’s likeness.

While it still may garner a few less-than-favorable looks, it also might get me out of sticky situations. “So, Will, your report is all well and good, but what’s the bottom line? You’re avoiding the real problem at hand…” Blank stare…. “Well, Ted, like I said, there’s three ways to do things: the right way, the wrong way, and the Max Power way….the wrong way, but faster.” Blank stares… “Isn’t that a Homer quote.” “Yes it is. Speaking of, did you see this watch?”

Crisis averted.

- Will (@MomentumFailure)