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Your HORROR – Scope for the week of: May 10th, 2015


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Welcome back dear friends of the universe.

I hope you had a successful week.

Or, was it a little weak?

In any case your new fortunes await you.

This week’s list of predictions includes rotten eggs, burping, and Podiatrists. Wow!

I hope you can cope with the scope of things.

Enjoy.

Aries… The Moon is in Aries now but doesn’t like the smell. That’s always a bad sign. In the future, you will meet someone from a bawdy, boat crew or eat moldy croutons. It could go wither way but it won’t be much fun, and it will be noisy.

Taurus… The Sun is tranquil at this time. It hates being tranquil. That’s not good for you. In the not too distant future, you will be arrested by the EPA for dumping dry ice in wetlands.

Gemini… Mars is approaching the cusp of Gemini now. It isn’t happy about it. That spells trouble for you. In the not too distant future, you will roost on a roof with a rooster and a Rastafarian. It won’t be pleasant.

Cancer… Venus is in juxtaposition with Cancer now. It hates that position. That foretells problems for you. In the future, you will make chickens angry by changing their pecking order. They will attack you with vengeance, and rotten eggs. Sorry about that.

Leo… The Earth is moving off the cusp of Leo now and it doesn’t like it. That spells problems for you. In the future, you will spend years writing and publishing a book called, “How To Lean For Fun And Profit”. You’ll only sell a few copies to some politicians. Those will be lean years for you.

Virgo… Jupiter is aligned with Venus now and that’s always a bad sign. In the future, you will try to “get the word out” but you won’t be successful since the word will be, agoraphobic. Think about it.

Libra… Uranus is in its fifth house washing windows. It hates washing windows. That’s bad for you. In the future, you will spend years writing and publishing a book called, “Mommy Edamame”. You will only sell a few copies to some Japanese folks who will sauté it and feed it to their livestock.

Scorpio… Pluto is in jail now after being arrested for peeing on Saturn’s rings. That foretells problems for you. In the future, you will spend years trying to train walnuts to fly. Of course, it will never work. People will call you ”Nuts!” You will then become shell shocked.

Sagittarius… Saturn is nearing the cusp of Sagittarius now, but it wants to be trine instead. That’s never good for you. In the future, you will spend years trying to train clams to do the, “Can Can”. You will ultimately discover that they can’t, can’t. Then you’ll suffer from depression.

Capricorn… Uranus is suffering from some sinus problems at the moment. That spells trouble for you. In the future, you will spend years writing a book called, “How To Hone a Hovercraft”. Even Amazon will refuse to publish it. You will spend the rest of our life trying to convince the world, and Dennis Miller that honing is good.

Aquarius… Mercury is in a funk at this time. We don’t know why, but it isn’t good for you. In the future, you will anger many Podiatrists by trying to play footsie with them. They will band together, and they will call you a “heel”. Sorry.

Pisces… The Earth is trine with Pisces now, but it prefers being square with it. That’s never a good sign. In the future, you will spend years writing, publishing, and marketing a book called, “The Diner’s Guide To Burping”. Dennis Miller will be the only one to buy a copy.

And…remember what Weird Al says about astrology in his song, “Your Horoscope For Today”:

“Now you may find it inconceivable or at the very least a bit unlikely that the relative position of the planets and the stars could have a special deep significance or meaning that exclusively applies to only you, but let me give you my assurance that these forecasts and predictions are all based on solid, scientific, documented evidence, so you would have to be some kind of moron not to realize that every single one of them is absolutely true.”

© 2015 Ronald J. Yarosh

All rights reserved

Your HORROR – Scope for the week of: April 19th, 2015


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Hi again, folks.

We’re serving up another new menu of your favorite astrological treats.

Our computer has been hard at work analyzing the charts just for you lucky followers of this blog, and of course, the visitors who are fortunate enough to find it.

This weeks specials include tarantulas, pigs, and a host of other delightful characters.

Enjoy…

Aries… Neptune is trine with Aries now. It’s also in its second house having the toilets replaced by an incompetent space plumber. That spells trouble for you. In the future, a good friend will convince you to open a dance studio in order to train tarantulas to tap dance. You will be caught up in a web of deceit and you’ll lose everything.

Taurus… Pluto is descending into a hole it’s digging. It’s upset because it can’t find a bone it buried. That’s never good for a Taurus. In the future, you will trip over a frog or a dog, while walking in the fog. You will hop around from the pain. Your injuries will be aggravating.

Gemini…Saturn is in its second house playing poker with some friends. It drew on an inside straight and lost most of its money. That foretells problems for you. In the future, you will either get a shock from a hair drier, or fall into a deep fat fryer. Either way, it won’t be fun. But, you could get a nice tan from it. Enjoy.

Cancer… Venus is in its second house arguing with an insurance adjuster over a claim for water damage. It’s not going well. That’s never good. In the future, you will cruise with Tom Cruise only to find out that he’s not Tom Cruise, but a celebrity impersonator who will bilk you out of all your money while boring you with talk of Scientology and John Travolta.

Leo… Jupiter is has begun to rise, and it’s bumped it’s head on the bedpost. That isn’t’ good for you. Not too long from now, when someone says anything at all to you, you will answer with the words, “That’s rather jejune isn’t it?” You will later find yourself alone, naked, and afraid. Sorry about that.

Virgo… Saturn is trying to get on the cusp of Virgo but isn’t getting very far. That spells trouble for you. In the near future, you will be short changed by a quarterback at a halfway house. He will tackle you when you complain about it. You will suffer minor injuries.

Libra… The Earth is trine with Libra now, but wants to be in opposition. That foretells problems for you. In the not too distant future, you will spend all of your money crocheting chinstraps for wayward wombats. They won’t sell at all. Sorry about that.

Scorpio… Saturn is square with Scorpio, and in its fifth house, trying to catch a mouse. It hasn’t been successful so far. That’s spells trouble for you. In the not too distant future, you will touch a wet, wired haired terrier and get the shock of you life. Ouch. You will survive, only to be plagued by pesky fleas.

Sagittarius… Mars is in it fifth house having the roof inspected. It’s not going well. That spells trouble for you. In the not too distant future, you will train pigs to deliver the mail. You will call your new business, Pig-mail-ion. The business will fail when it is discovered that the pigs don’t actually deliver the mail. They eat it.

Capricorn… The Sun is in Capricorn now and it’s heating it up. That’s not good for you. In the future, you will spend all our time and money writing a book called, “How To Be Grumpy For Fun and Profit”. You will only sell a copy to Dennis Miller, and a few to US Congressmen.

Aquarius… Mercury is on the cusp of Aquarius at this time but wants to be trine. That’s never good. You will be fascinated with the success of “My Little Pony”. You will try to cash in on the craze with a game called, “My Little Hemorrhoid”. You will only sell a few copies of the game to some gastroenterologists and surgeons.

Pisces… The Moon is in Pisces now and desperately wants to get out, but it has to wait. It’s becoming frustrated. That’s never good. Someday, you will wrestle with your conscience in a two out of three match on the World Wrestling Federation TV show. You will lose.

And…remember what Weird Al says about astrology in his song, “Your Horoscope For Today”:

“Now you may find it inconceivable or at the very least a bit unlikely that the relative position of the planets and the stars could have a special deep significance or meaning that exclusively applies to only you, but let me give you my assurance that these forecasts and predictions are all based on solid, scientific, documented evidence, so you would have to be some kind of moron not to realize that every single one of them is absolutely true.”

© 2015 Ronald J. Yarosh

All rights reserved

Your HORROR – Scope for the week of: Feb. 15th, 2015


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We are back with another round of unfortunate fortunes for you seekers of the weird and wild.

I trust you had (or are having, depending on your time zone), a happy Valentine’s Day.

If not, this week’s predictions may just be the icing on the cake you haven’t been looking for.

They range from dominos to gnomes.

Enjoy…if you can.

Aries… Uranus is down with the flu at this time. That spells trouble for you. Someday you will attend a Merchant Marine Academy hoping to become the Captain of a fellowship. Of course that will never happen. Your hopes will be dashed forever.

Taurus… Jupiter is aligned with Venus at the moment. This is unusual and foreboding for you. One morning, you will awaken to find that you have been changed into a dartboard at a local, busy, bar/pub. Ouch.

Gemini… Mars is depressed after being rejected by Venus. That foretells a bad experience for you. Someday, you will learn that money can’t buy love. So, you will try to steal love. An alarm will go off and your efforts will be thwarted by Cupid.

Cancer…Saturn is descending and near the cusp of Cancer. This spells trouble for you. Take note of this. One day, you will convince yourself that for the rest of your life you should dither with a zither. The International Zither Society will petition the courts to make you stop playing. You will lose all your money in a countersuit.

Leo… The Earth is trine with Leo now and that isn’t good for you. In the distant future, you will design underwear made of feathers. You will take over the chicken farm industry to insure you have an ample supply. Unfortunately, you will lose all you money when the underwear produces a fowl odor.

Virgo… The Sun is on the cusp of Virgo now. That’s never a good sign. In the future, you will be in danger in Dublin, causing you to shoot a derringer at a dirigible. You will be arrested for carrying too small a firearm.

Libra… Mercury is rising now from a deep sleep and a nightmare. That foretells problems for you. In the not too distant future, you will find yourself being extra careful and alert, but your enemies will be successful in their efforts to make you incongruous. Let us know how that works out.

Scorpio… Venus is square with Scorpio at this time. This isn’t too good. It indicates trouble. Buy a large, rubber ducky float now. In the distant future, you will dicker with a doc on a dock about a certain clock wrapped in a frock. You will end up in the water, clock-less and clueless after being shocked.

Sagittarius… The Moon is in Sagittarius at this time. It feels queasy about it. That’s not good for you. In the future, you will approach a speaker’s platform wearing noting but platform shoes while carrying a naked gnome. You will be arrested for carrying a naked gnome without a permit. You’ll later see the viral video of your arrest on YouTube.

Capricorn… Mars is square with Capricorn now. That is always a bag sign for you. In the future, you will become a fashion guru who will shun all handbags in favor of foot bags you’ll design. Your fame will dwindle as people sue you, after tripping on the bag’s straps and buckles.

Aquarius… Pluto is in its fifth house now playing dominos with some friends. It’s losing badly. That foretells trouble for you. In the not too distant future, you will see something vulgar performed a vulture while on the Volga. It will disgust you and you will never be able to remove that image from your mind in spite of years of psychiatric counseling by Dennis Miller.

Pisces… Neptune is in its second house arguing with a renter over missed monthly payments. That spells trouble for you. In the distant future, you will have the mistaken idea that if you sprinkle yeast on U.S. southern states, the south will rise again. You will be committed to a mental institution for observation for having a half-baked idea.

And…remember what Weird Al says about astrology in his song, “Your Horoscope For Today”:

“Now you may find it inconceivable or at the very least a bit unlikely that the relative position of the planets and the stars could have a special deep significance or meaning that exclusively applies to only you, but let me give you my assurance that these forecasts and predictions are all based on solid, scientific, documented evidence, so you would have to be some kind of moron not to realize that every single one of them is absolutely true.”

© 2015 Ronald J. Yarosh

All rights reserved

Your HORROR – Scope for the week of: November 2nd, 2014


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Hello again, good people of Earth.

I hope you survived Halloween without too much pain and discomfort.

We are now into November, the prelude to December which of course portends the end of 2014.

Who knows what’s in store for us in the coming year?

Oh yes, of course, the planets do, and they will tell it all to you, via Your Weekly HORROR-Scope.

So calm down and stop shaking.

Your future will be revealed, right here, for you.

This week brings another odd array of predictions ranging from belly flops to slush funds. Go figure.

Are you ready for it?

I hope so.

Enjoy…

Aries… The moon is at its half stage now and nearing the cusp of Aries. This isn’t good for you. Your life will suddenly become static. Your enemies are planning to rub your body with silk and stick you to a wall, next to Dennis Miller.

Taurus… Venus is in its third house taking down Halloween decorations. This portends a dim outlook for you. In the future, you will attempt to electrify your cable knit sweater in an attempt to save money on your electric bill. It won’t work.

Gemini… Mercury is rising now to be trine with Gemini. That’s not good. In the future, you will be arrested by Coast Guard officials for doing a belly flop in a no wake zone.

Cancer… Saturn is in its fifth house now, consulting with an interior designer. That’s bad for you. In the future, you will be a sucker for the “Good Ship Lollipop” song. You will sing it constantly, losing friends day by day. Eventually, you will be thrown into a brig.

Leo…The Sun is square with Leo now. That portends something bad for you. In the future, you will slip and fall on a politician’s slush fund. You will escape with a fractured leg and an injured ego.

Virgo… Mars is in its ninth house preparing dinner for some guests. We think you should get some kneepads. In the future, people will think you are weird when you kneel on the floor to adore your neighbor’s door.

Libra… Venus is rising now and in opposition to Libra. Looks like your memory will be fading. In the future, you will arrive late for a meteor shower, and you will forget to bring a gift.

Scorpio… Pluto is on the cusp of Scorpio at this time. That’s not too good for you. Your enemies are planning to make you vanish. It’s not clear if you will ever reappear. Let us know how that turns out for you. See you around, or not.

Sagittarius… Neptune is descending into a funk now. This will really make you shine. Your enemies are planning to varnish you. Let’s hope they use a good grade varnish. We wouldn’t want to have you look awful if it should peel or chip off.

Capricorn… Venus is on the cusp of Capricorn now. That’s not favorable for you. It may be time to get your sea legs in shape. In the future, you will make a sail out of kale to search for purple whales. You will then go adrift in a cold fog singing old sailor shanties until you are rescued by a pod of drunken dolphins that will sell you to a miserable, merchant marine captain.

Aquarius… Uranus is in its ninth house cleaning up after a wild Halloween party. That portends trouble for you. In the future, you will write a bestseller called, “Bedazzling For Fun And Profit”. However, you will spend all your millions betting on slug races.

Pisces… Jupiter is aligned with Mars now. That’s not good. We think you will have to tone it down a bit. In the future, you will be shunned for excessive bravado and vibrato. You will then join a band of wandering hermits.

And…remember what Weird Al says about astrology in his song, “Your Horoscope For Today”:

“Now you may find it inconceivable or at the very least a bit unlikely that the relative position of the planets and the stars could have a special deep significance or meaning that exclusively applies to only you, but let me give you my assurance that these forecasts and predictions are all based on solid, scientific, documented evidence, so you would have to be some kind of moron not to realize that every single one of them is absolutely true.”

© 2014 Ronald J. Yarosh

All rights reserved

Funny Fake Phone


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This Fake Phone Helps You Focus On Real Life

A phone that’s not a phone had raised more than $13,000 on Kickstarter as of Tuesday afternoon, well over its $5,000 original fundraising goal. The NoPhone lets you to avoid the horror of not having a smartphone in your hand by giving you a plastic phone-shaped block to hold instead of your usual iPhone or Android.

“Never again experience the unsettling feeling of flesh on flesh when closing your hand,” the New York City and Amsterdam-based designers deadpan on the Kickstarter page.

Like other pieces of plastic, the NoPhone is waterproof and non-addictive.

Van Gould, Ingmar Larsen and Ben Langeveld, the phone’s creators, told The Huffington Post in an email that they were inspired to make the NoPhone while drinking on a rooftop bar in New York City called 230 Fifth. They looked up from their phones and noticed that everyone else was holding their devices, too.

“You would have looked weird in this bar if you weren’t holding a phone,” they said. “That’s when we came up with the idea for the NoPhone.”

You may not be able to check Tinder on the NoPhone, but you might bother to look up — and end up having a drink with the person next to you instead. Then again, maybe not. Social instructions aren’t included.

The NoPhone isn’t the first product aimed at encouraging people to talk face to face. Last year, a bar in Brazil unveiled the Offline Glass — which has a chunk of its base cut out so that it can stand upright only when balanced on top of a phone.

“Smartphone addiction might be the one thing that we all have in common,” the NoPhone designers said.

The team said they are still looking into manufacturing options. For now, a $12 pledge on the Kickstarter will get you a NoPhone, to be delivered around December.

For an extra $6, you can add a reflective mirror for taking real-time selfies. And if you’re feeling fancy, you can “add a verbal hashtag by syncing your brain and vocal cords.”

Found @ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/28/nophone-kickstarter_n_6057294.html?utm_hp_ref=weird-news&ir=Weird News

 

Hmmm…

A phone that’s not a phone,

For work or when not alone,

The concept may make you groan,

It’s for those who are phone prone.

 

It’s nothing more than a prop,

To help you when trying to stop,

From phoning people nonstop,

It won’t break when it is dropped.

 

It will cost you 12 US dollars,

To wean you from being a caller,

But withdrawal may make you holler,

If you work or are now a scholar.

 

A mirror will cost you six,

They’ll throw it into the mix,

However it won’t take pics,

It’s no way to get your kicks.

 

© 2014 Ronald J. Yarosh

All rights reserved

Your HORROR – Scope for the week of: Aug. 10th, 2014


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Welcome friends of the future.

We bring you another week of celestial prognostications.

We hope they satisfy your needs in every way.

However, as usual, they probably won’t.

So, hold on to your hats and be forewarned of the future.

Enjoy…

 

Aries…  Uranus is on the cusp of Aries at this time causing trouble for you. Be on the alert. Your enemies are plotting to steal a Cabbage Patch doll you will acquire, and turn it in to coleslaw.

Taurus… The Moon is trine with Taurus at the moment and wishes it were in opposition for some reason. Hmmm…Soon you will have the uncontrollable urge to linger.  In fact, you will love lingering . Let us know how that goes for you.

Gemini…  Saturn is rising now and getting ready for some action. You will soon have the urge to love and worship all uneven surfaces. I know that sounds weird, but that’s what the charts say. Go figure.

Cancer…  Pluto is in perigee at this time and is confused. Be on the alert. In the near future, your enemies will try to dwindle you. We haven’t come up with a defense for that, so be careful.

Leo…  Mars is in its fifth house having it repainted after a wild party. Get ready for a new friend. One day you will meet a Barrister named Barry on the Great Barrier Reef. He will borrow money from you and won’t return it because he’s a shyster.

Virgo…  Mercury is square with Virgo and will soon be on the cusp. You’ll waste a lot of time over this. It won’t be long before you have the tendency to dawdle while you yodel.

Libra…  Venus is in its ninth house wondering why it has nine houses to contend with. Get your creative juices flowing. In the future, you will write a bestselling ebook called, “How To Banter For Fun And Profit”.

Scorpio… The Sun is on the cusp of Scorpio now.  Bottoms up! Soon, in the future, you will spend your last dime on liquor. Luckily you will have many paper dollars left, unfortunately it will be Monopoly money.

Sagittarius… Neptune is in its fifth house counting calories. Could this be a fly by night scheme? Sometime in the near future, a large bird will break into a bank and sit on your nest egg.

Capricorn…  Venus is on the cusp of Capricorn now. This could get sticky. Sometime soon, you will have the uncontrollable urge to send a tube of Crazy Glue to a psychiatrist for therapy.

Aquarius… Uranus is in its third house having the cabinets replaced and is having trouble with the contractor. Get ready to scratch. In the future, you will suddenly awaken and find that you are the star attraction in a flea circus.

Pisces…  The Earth is trine with Pisces now and that is fine. Good news and bad news. In the future you will be very good, then very bad, then you will be force to be very, very good, then you jail sentence (with cell mate Dennis Miller) will be over. Good luck with that.

And, remember what Weird Al says about astrology in his song, “Your Horoscope For Today”:

“Now you may find it inconceivable or at the very least a bit unlikely that the relative position of the planets and the stars could have a special deep significance or meaning that exclusively applies to only you, but let me give you my assurance that these forecasts and predictions are all based on solid, scientific, documented evidence, so you would have to be some kind of moron not to realize that every single one of them is absolutely true.”

© 2013 Ronald J. Yarosh

All rights reserved

Sweat Seeker Sounds Silly


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Warm Weather Finally Allows Man To Get Outside, Explore New Ways To Sweat

CHICAGO—

With the long winter over and summer weather finally arriving, local man Bill Klocek told reporters Thursday that he was glad to finally get out of the house, walk around a bit, and discover entirely new ways to sweat.

“This time of year, there are so many street fairs, farmers markets, and music festivals that offer great opportunities to just drench myself in my own sweat,” said Klocek, who added that he especially looks forward to perspiring heavily at restaurants with outdoor seating, on road trips, at baseball games, and at his parents’ cabin in Lake Geneva, WI.

“There’s really no excuse for avoiding it. Practically all you have to do is step out your front door and you can sweat completely through your shirt. My friend is having a party on his roof deck tonight, so I’m thinking about heading over and feeling sweat drip down my face and back at his place a little later.”
In addition to getting sweaty, Klocek stated that he also plans to set aside a little time this summer to explore entirely new ways to get sunburnt and thirsty.

Found @: http://www.theonion.com/articles/warm-weather-finally-allows-man-to-get-outside-exp,36265/And

Hmmm…

A man wants to make himself sweat,
Imagine the looks he will get,
When he walks in the streets drenching wet.
It’s something I wouldn’t forget.

He’s looking for places to go,
Where his sweaty body will show,
When is sweat glands begin to flow,
Making his foul odor grow.

He want his sweat on his face,
Though it may be a disgrace,
He’ll show up at any hot place,
To sweat he’ll pick up the pace.

There’s something else that he yearns,
He also wants a sun burn,
He’ll follow the sun and he’ll turn,
For redness that he’ll surely earn.

© 2013 Ronald J. Yarosh
All rights reserved

Your HORROR – Scope for the week of: June 1st, 2014


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Welcome again to another week of astrological logic.

The Celestial Sphere is abound with predictions for all.

What a gift, and it’s free.

The charts have been read and are ready for you.

Enjoy…

Aries… The Moon is in opposition to Aries at this time. Eat hearty while you can. Your enemies are plotting to secretly remove your gums and sell them on the black market.

Taurus…The Sun is beating down and enjoying every moment of it. Go figure. You will be obsessed with becoming an artist by constructing a draw bridge.

Gemini… Saturn is rising to a new week. The possibilities are numerous. You will soon get a real deal on a wagon wheel, an electric eel, and/or a fishing creel.

Cancer… Venus is trembling at the moment. We don’t know why. Get out the pots, pans and a red, rubber nose. In the future, you will gain fame and fortune with a new book called, “Okra and Kale Cookery For Clowns”.

Leo… Mars is rumbling now and trine with Leo. Get ready for some excitement. You will soon be involved in something oral, something floral and/or something pectoral. It isn’t clear at this time.

Virgo… Uranus is descending and is square with Virgo at this time. Get ready for a lot of money. In the future, you will gain fame and fortune when you write a bestseller called, “Cooking With Carbuncles”.

Libra… Mercury is in its fifth house planning a big celestial pool party. Take what life gives you. You will soon meet a Phi Beta Kappa, a soul rapper, or Dweezil Zappa. It isn’t clear at this time.

Scorpio… Neptune is trine with Scorpio but wants to be square. Get out your autograph book and don’t drink the water.. In the future, you will be accused of chicanery with Sean Connery in the Congo.

Sagittarius… Venus is on the cusp of Sagittarius, but will soon be in opposition. You must be very clever. Sometime soon, you will become world famous for your manipulations of people and things. But your efforts will backfire on you.

Capricorn… Jupiter is square with Capricorn and on the cusp. You may just get caught up in this activity. You will soon grapple with grappling hooks and thieving crooks.

Aquarius… Uranus is square with Aquarius at this time. This sounds like fun. In the future, your ear lobes will thrill the globe.

Pisces… Pluto is in opposition to Pisces now. Keep your eyes open. Someday soon, a guard dog will guard you in a garden then leave at a critical moment. Perhaps when Dennis Miller arrives.

And remember what Weird Al says about astrology in his song, “Your Horoscope For Today”:

“Now you may find it inconceivable or at the very least a bit unlikely that the relative position of the planets and the stars could have a special deep significance or meaning that exclusively applies to only you, but let me give you my assurance that these forecasts and predictions are all based on solid, scientific, documented evidence, so you would have to be some kind of moron not to realize that every single one of them is absolutely true.”

© 2013 Ronald J. Yarosh
All rights reserved

Bacon Battle Begins


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Bacon festival attendees lodge complaints with Maryland attorney general’s office

People are upset that the Beer Bacon Music festival wasn’t really all-you-can-eat.

FREDERICK , Md., May 21 (UPI)

Some bacon fans are getting the authorities involved after they allegedly paid up to $125 for an all-you-can-eat event and only received a few strips.

Multiple Beer Bacon Music festival-goers have complained to the Maryland attorney general’s office after attending the two-day festival in Frederick.

More than 5,000 people attended the festival and they were supposed to get a chance to indulge in two tons of bacon and more than 100 varieties of beer.

Irene Hafner waited for over an hour-and-a-half for her shot at the bacon bar and walked away empty-mouthed. “Not one piece of bacon got in my mouth,” she told the Frederick News-Post. “I got a T-shirt, a turkey sandwich and probably a total of one beer for $125.”

Event promoter Kevin MacFawn said that at least 35 people have asked for refunds but that it’s uncertain whether those requests will be granted.

An attorney who attended the event, James Braswell, said that MacFawn would be hearing from him via a complaint mentioning unfair trade practices and fraud. “If one is going to advertise all-you-can-eat bacon, you better have all-you-can-eat bacon,” he said.

Read more: http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2014/05/21/Bacon-festival-attendees-lodge-complaints-with-Maryland-attorney-generals-office/6941400676053/#ixzz32MC50L8R

Hmmm…

Some folks got upset over bacon,
Their poor hearts were truly achin’.
Some attendees were surely shaken,
So legal action was taken.

They thought that could eat,
A lot of the tasty treat.
But there wasn’t enough of the meat,
Many customers felt defeat.

They were promised at least two tons,
So that they could have some fun,
Eating bacon with or sans buns,
But they ran out, making folks stunned.

They paid a lot of cash,
For that big bacon bash,
But their hopes were soon dashed,
Now comes a legal clash.

Some people are calling it fraud,
So they called up a legal squad,
To sue, which isn’t so odd,
Over planning that was truly flawed.

© 2013 Ronald J. Yarosh
All rights reserved

Burger King Broadens Breakfast


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TOKYO, May 1 (UPI) –

The fast food breakfast war in Japan is in full effect and Burger King has decided to enter the fray with a new offering — a SPAM and cheese burger.

BK Japan’s SPAM & Cheese, which comes on a whole-wheat bun with usual burger fixings like pickles, mayo and lettuce, is priced at $3.42 and comes with a coffee or juice.

Other new breakfast items at BK Japan include a BK Hot Dog with ketchup and mustard, a Bolognese Burger with tomato sauce or a BLT Burger.

This is apparently not the first time that BK Japan has chosen to put SPAM on its menu.

The chain also debuted a line of mini SPAM sliders in June 2011 that were marketed towards Japanese women with the slogan, “What women want, what women get.”

The Huffington Post reported that Burger King’s Hawaiian locations started selling a SPAM Platter — which featured two slices of the canned meat with white rice and scrambled eggs — in 2007.

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Hmmm…

BK is serving SPAM and cheese,
They’re hoping that it will soon please,
The breakfast hungry Japanese,
Selling it should be a real breeze.

They’re putting it on a wheat bun,
They’re hoping that it won’t be shunned,
When the breakfast day is all done,
In the land of the rising sun.

They tried SPAM on other isles,
They sure got a lot of smiles,
In their new Hawaiian trials,
The data’s in their files.

Now, will a BK one day,
Serve SPAM in the USA?
Will we see it on display?
It could be a daring play.

SPAM’s served with most anything,
Just plain or with lots of bling,
It could be the new dining thing,
That would make BK registers ring.

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