Real (BAD) Men of Genius

Almost 10 years ago (1999) Miller Light first began their "Real Men of Genius" Campaign. This advertising ploy basically consists of everyday Joe's and people with funny or menial jobs who the commercial then pays tribute to (and use an awesome background vocalist).

The first time I heard one of these unsung-hero advertisements I laughed my ass off. And then I though, wow, Miller Light sounds awesome, I should buy a case!! This may have also been because I was about 16 years old and really, anything that contains alcohol seems like the best idea ever.

Flash forward to 2008 and what do my ears hear on the radio but the Real Men of Genius! Unfortunately, it's not funny. In fact, it's about as funny as if Budweiser brought back their frogs - who were also funny at first- and pretended as if no time had lapsed. Why hasn't anyone else said anything about this?? I feel like I'm taking crazy pills!

*Note: According to Wikipedia, the commercials have been running steadily throughout the years, but I swear on a stack of bibles that I haven't heard any of these until about a month ago. Regardless, my position is still the same - old news.

Vegetarianism For Picky Eaters

I stopped eating meat at 13 after a teacher made us watch a video about slaughterhouses. I came home that day and announced to my parents that I was never eating meat again. This didn't go over well.

Being vegetarian is a billion times easier and more acceptable now. Almost everything has a veggie alternative, to chicken fingers and corn dogs, to ribs and hamburgers. There is even vegan pizza that contains cheese with no animal products! Mind bottling!! BTW, I've never tried veggie ribs. I just don't even know how to start comprehending that product.

The unfortunate thing for me is that I am a VERY picky eater. I don't like most fruits and only a few vegetables. Makes it kinda hard to try to stay on the veggie path. Anyway, here is a short list of things that even I will eat, and that I have survived off of.

Some of my favorite veggie products for beginners and for picky eaters like me:
- Gardenburger Original Burgers (I am kind of anti the veggie burgers that are supposed to taste and feel like meat. Just not as good if you ask me.)
- Morningstar Farms Veggie Corn Dogs
- Morningstar Farms Breakfast Links/Patties

Other random veggie foods:
- Hummus with carrots/bell peppers (I like the kind that has the olive oil and pine nuts, but I can't remember the name for the life of me)
- Artichokes and balsamic vinegar
- Pad Thai with tofu
- Tofu with curry and brown rice
- Grilled corn
- Bean and cheese burritos
- Jamba juice smoothies
-Edameme
- Yogurt (I like Stonyfield Farms, which I always want to call Storybrook Farms, making the people at the grocery store probably think I have the mentality of a 5 year old.)