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Jared

Santa Claus Dissed Us

About Me

I do an excellent 'Hungry Like The Wolf' in karaoke.

My Interests

Me, Talking About Me, Anything to do With Me

I'd like to meet:

The person who invented automated telephone recordings. I have a few words for that person.

Music:

Matt's "Chicken Please / I'll Have Turkey" mix tape.

Movies:

Boilz, Roommates, Hard Chor, Faustwerk, David & Goliath (modern version)Anything by Schmecky Action Theater

Television:

Who's The Boss?; Family Ties; Cheers; Seinfeld; Night Court; The Shield; Twin Peaks; Arrested Development; The Office; O.C. (season 1)

Books:

of Magic

Heroes:

Teddy Roosevelt; John Carpenter

My Blog

Overheard in Beverly Hills

Made my first-ever visit to Barney's in Beverly Hills on Saturday. Here's what I heard in the elevator shared with BH mom, who I must assume was her daughter and 2 friends aged 10-12 years old. Mom: ...
Posted by Jared on Tue, 20 Nov 2007 04:37:00 PST

Overheard in LA (college version)

I was in Westwood last night and overheard a couple snippets from different conversations. "I know, I'm just saying, snowboarding is supposed to be easier." "How can you expect me to laugh at that stu...
Posted by Jared on Thu, 11 Jan 2007 03:51:00 PST

Congrats

To David Lee Roth for finally being elected to Rock&Roll Hall of Fame.
Posted by Jared on Tue, 09 Jan 2007 02:24:00 PST

Cooking Class

Ask me after tonight how my cooking class was.
Posted by Jared on Sat, 29 Apr 2006 04:04:00 PST

Observed in LA

Twice this week, somebody next to me at the urinals was using their blackberry while pissing. And here I am still talking on the cell phone while urinating.
Posted by Jared on Sat, 22 Apr 2006 07:07:00 PST

Overheard in Bookstore

Woman #1: I have a tremendous ability to read people. And I'm getting a very strong signal from you. You have an incredible aura. Woman #2: Are you a psychic? Woman #1: Yes, I am. (Later) Woman...
Posted by Jared on Wed, 05 Apr 2006 03:26:00 PST

Overheard in LA

A companion piece to my friend Steve's "Overheard in NY," here's one I heard today, not sure what the movie was but... "My 12 year old son snuck in to see it and said it's the best movie of the year."...
Posted by Jared on Tue, 28 Mar 2006 03:00:00 PST

Movie Nostalgia

Notes from the previous week: I re-watched Predator. God, this movie is fucking great. The first act is 3 minutes long. I could talk all day about it but I'll just give you some sample dialogue. "Wha...
Posted by Jared on Tue, 07 Mar 2006 04:57:00 PST

Rat tail

Stopped in a subway and saw a guy with a shaved head and a braided rat tail. I bet it's for good luck.
Posted by Jared on Wed, 18 Jan 2006 02:18:00 PST

Delaware Restaurant Reviews

I was home for Xmas break and frequented some of my favorite eateries. Here's what I found: Charcoal Pit: Got take-out one night and visited for lunch another time. I got the Pit Deluxe both times wit...
Posted by Jared on Thu, 12 Jan 2006 05:02:00 PST