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The latest TSA airport security policies are causing some very predictable reactions, but possibly the most overlooked and unexpected was the overwhelming influx of job applications received by the TSA just days after the new policies were announced.


TSA security personnel now have the authority to perform a full body massage on you, your child and your grandmother.  Unlike a traditional massage, they spend most of their time in naughty areas and seem to take pleasure in it.  Thanks a lot underwear bomber.  What is behind curtain #2 if you haven’t been following Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino’s or for my older readers, Jane Fonda’s workout plan and a full boy pat down does not sound appealing.  Well, it is a full body x-ray/playboy or playgirl photo shoot.  But, of course, they will not be storing any of the images.  And since social media is so unpopular and unused, I’m sure no TSA employees will be taking pictures of the images with their iPhones and posting them to twitter, facebook and most likely my space (I am assuming TSA employees are still all about my space).

With the holiday season upon us, the TSA is bolstering security teams across the country and a diverse range of applicants is ready and willing to fill these roles.  Loners, sexual deviants, perverts and coach potatoes are eager to be put their years of experience to work.  People are doing whatever they can to increase their chances of being given the authority by the TSA to legally molest travelers this holiday season.

We spoke to several applicants and here is what they had to say:

*Bill StrongHands said “Legalized sexual assault, you bet your ass I am submitting my resume.  I’ll send them one every other day if that is what it takes.  No one has more experience inappropriately and unnecessarily groping men and women of all ages as me.  I’m a shoe in.”

*Linda LonelyHeart said “I haven’t had human contact in 2 decades.  You have to start somewhere you know.  And I am hoping to develop meaningful relationships while satisfying a basic human need.  Do you think we can start each pat down with a hug?”

*Ricky JustReleasedFromPrison said “I got locked up for this shit 5 years ago.  Turns out, it was a great resume builder.  I can’t go within 2 miles of a school anymore but it was worth it! Finally, a career that fits my skill set.”

*John NoEducation said “If I only knew opportunities like this would exist earlier.  I would have dropped out of school before high school and focused on inspecting nude photos full-time.”

The TSA’s phones have been ringing off the hook, their fax machine is jammed and the human resources department’s inbox is overflowing.  Over zealous applicants have even started showing up at the TSA’s headquarters and showing off their pat down skills as TSA employees enter the building in an attempt to be noticed.

In response to the pat downs being administered outside of the TSA headquarters, the TSA released this statement, *“Our employees are being subjected to an unnecessary and unethical invasion of privacy.  They are just trying to come and go without being violated by a complete stranger or having their body be put on display.  Something needs to be done to put an end to this tyranny and it needs to be done quickly.”*

The TSA receives 1 baguette only because its misguided policy has probably prevented another underwear or bra attack:

The team at MonsieurBaguette.com wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and safe travels.

*All quotes contained in this post are fictional and have been made up by MonsieurBaguette.com for the enjoyment of our readers.

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There was a day when Conan O’Brien was the undisputed heavyweight champion of “the influencing 18-24 left leaning young crowd” weight class.  He was original, funny and creative.  But, after watching his demise on NBC and his media hyped triumphant return to cable TV, it has become clear that he has lost it.  It’s now tough to even imagine who watches his show.

His edgy, intelligent humor and well-crafted skits have been replaced with self-deprecating, lack luster jokes, grunts and poorly executed, indecipherable impressions.  And possibly the most confusing element of his show is the painfully unfunny lackey that stands at a podium off stage and sits creepily on the couch during interviews.  He often jumps into the conversation with shockingly boring comments and lame jokes.  He needs a new writer or should be asked to watch he show from the janitorial closet.

Competition is stiffer than ever with Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert cornering the youth, young adult, and 20-30s markets.  I feel that his fans are slowly abandoning him and soon he will be struggling to justify his relevance.  It is time to get creative and innovate, Conan.  I don’t think the traditional late night talk show format suits you and it only bottles up your talent.

You did a terrific job galvanizing the support of his base after you were booted from NBC.  You seemed to be on a roll, until it came time to actually do his show again.  Why was off-air Conan more popular than on-air Conan?  You were innovative and stepped outside your static format to develop a new and different experience for fans.

I think it is time to ditch the desk and reinvent the show.  You aren’t picking up Leno and Letterman fans and slowly but surely everyone else is watching Stewart and Colbert.  If no drastic change is made, sooner rather than later you are going to wake up and no one will be watching…

Conan receives 4 baguettes for developing a creative and entertaining campaign while off-air:

And receives 1 baguette for his current show, as it shows no sign of longevity:

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As the title indicates, I am curious why everyone has seemingly forgotten about the ever so controversial “Ground Zero Mosque”.   In case you have short-term memory loss, every conservative in America latched onto this issue like bedbugs onto your New York City studio mattress.  The rhetoric surrounding this development project could not have been more divisive.  There were protests, rallies and demonstrations that revealed the true colors of some Americans.  Or was it all political grandstanding?

My belief, which is supported by how quickly the issue faded into the grey, is that conservatives, as they do so well, created an issue out of thin air to drive voter turn out and pit those voters against Democrats.  And it worked.  They won and their patented tactic of fear to win was proven again to be highly successful.

While Democrats were traveling the country running away from health care reform and busy trying to fast track legislation that would pay for the health/medical benefits of 9/11’s first responders (which was filibustered by Republicans), Republicans were restricting 1st Amendment Rights and spreading fear.

This is not an uncommon occurrence, in fact, it happens every election cycle on both sides of the aisle (but more commonly on the right side) and all it leads to is inaction.  Fear drowns the party with intentions of providing benefits to unemployed Americas, cutting taxes for the middle-class, etc.  Nothing gets done and everyone in the United States is worse off.

I wanted to point this specific example out because all of the time and energy spent on the “Ground Zero Mosque” was wasted and when you think about it, nothing could have been done about it in the first place.  So, I propose we stop putting human capital and other resources into wedge issues that yield absolutely no results for Americans.  I think that we can all agree that this time should have been allocated to solve some of the tiny issues that are plaguing Americans from coast to coast.

Oh and by the way, the Park 51 project is moving forward as it should have been allowed to in the first place…

Zero baguettes awarded for inaction and time-wasting, we are all really glad that this debate took place

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Make sure to cast your vote tomorrow – it is important

 

If you vote, celebrities will think you are cool………

 

 

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