Oh man, does this one ever take me back. On this date in 1978, Black Flag released its vinyl debut recording, the 7-inch Nervous Breakdown EP (which I own). In addition to the title track, the EP included “Fix Me,” “I’ve Had It” and “Wasted” – all totally amazing songs! Black Flag’s vocalist at the time was Keith Morris, who went on to form Circle Jerks. Dez Cadena took Morris’s place, and he was eventually replaced by the now world-famous god of American Hardcore, Henry Rollins. What a great band!
Monthly Archives: December 2009
Christmas Light House
This time of year, the ONLY thing I miss about living in the suburbs is seeing houses decorated like this. Because they are awesome.
Remembering Bob Stinson of The Replacements
Photo By Gail
Bob Stinson, lead guitarist and founding member of The Replacements, who passed away on February 18th, 1995 after years of hard drug and alcohol abuse, would have celebrated his birthday today, December 17th (born in 1959). I remember reading an article called “Hold My Life,” a brutally honest and deeply sad interview with Bob, in SPIN magazine less than six month before he died. You could see right then that he wasn’t long for this world. Rest in peace, Bob.
Random Thoughts on Doritos Tacos at Midnight Flavor Chips
One of my favorite indulgences when it comes to savory snacks is the Nacho Cheese flavored Doritos chip. A few people I know don’t like the Doritos, because they have “too much seasoning” on them – a complaint which I find kind of unexpected, since these are usually the same people who eat raw jalapenos or order Vindaloo at the Indian restaurant. Spicy! So, go figure. Anyway, the man who restocks our snack machine here in the office of my day gig was here earlier and he left a stash of small, snack-size bags of Doritos chips on the counter: as a kind of seasonal gift, I suppose. Not being one to want to miss out on a free snack, I grabbed a bag of Doritos chips in a flavor I had never seen before, called “Tacos at Midnight,” because it is no secret that I love tacos. “Tacos at Motherfuckin Midnight,” I thought to myself, as I scampered back to my desk with the tiny bag of chips. “This will either be mysteriously delicious, or possible really not good-tasting at all.” Well, half a bag of chips in my belly later, I am ecstatic to report that Doritos Tacos at Midnight chips are the Atom Bomb of chip snacks. I mean, they really taste like tacos! If only I had some guacamole here to slather upon them, I could surely die a happy girl. For their unique crispiness and delicious taco-y flavor, Doritos Tacos at Midnight Chips receive a Four Star rating from The Worley Gig!
Bacon Thing of The Day: WWBD Bacon Spin Game Folder!
I know it’s been a few weeks since I put up a bacon post, and that’s mostly due to just a lack of original material, because these days everybody is writing about delicious bacon. I don’t want to contribute to an overly-saturated market unless I’ve got something really good to post. But today I did find a pretty cool bacon thing that can also be a fun Holiday Gift idea: the “What Would Bacon Do?” Spin Game and School Folder! “A good folder not only holds your important papers, but provides some form of entertainment to get you through those droning lectures and meetings. Doodling on a Pee-Chee is fun for awhile, but pretty soon you’re going to get the urge to flick something. These 9-1/2” x 12” glossy folders all feature classic spinner technology; just flick the spinner and watch it twirl round and round before stopping on an amusing phrase.” Available for just $4.95 from the Bacon-loving folks at Archie McPhee.