Well this was a great week. In New York it rained every day since Sunday and now it's finally sunny. If it were up to me, the coming out of the sun should signal the end of the work week for all in the New York area who had to deal with this weather.
I should note that there was a three hour break in the rain on Wednesday. Just in time for the Mets game which I had tickets for. More on that over the weekend when I have more time.
This was a long and trying week for me so rather than a cheery post, you get to read another post taken from the Opie and Anthony playbook. Opie and Anthony are a radio show that invented the F-U Friday. They have a dedicated phone line for those who wish to rant about something or give someone the big F-U. This is not my first F-U Friday entry. For those less regular readers, here is another.
About a month ago I bought second round playoff tickets for the New York Rangers. They were eliminated in the first round so the game never happened. $500 later and five weeks later TicketMaster finally credited me $497.
Why not the full $500? Well after speaking to a sales rep (read: not customer service) they told me that their policy was that this charge was nonrefundable. I asked to be transferred to someone whom I can speak to about that and he transferred me to customer service. [Editors Note: I would be remiss if I did not give them a kudos, as everyone I spoke with at TicketMaster was American and spoke English well.]
The first rep I spoke with told me that was part of the terms I agreed to when I made the purchase. Does anyone actually read the terms to any of these transactions or do they just hit submit? Not that I likely would have read the terms of sale more carefully, I did not exactly have time.
You see, TicketMaster puts a time limit on each stage of the checkout process. If that time runs out, you lose the seats. So while I had 2 minutes to accept the seats they offered me and then maybe 4 minutes to enter my personal information and credit card, there was no time to go through the pages and pages of fine print. While on hold waiting for a supervisor, I had 10 minutes to check out their website and buried in, they mention that this fee is nonrefundable.
I know it's only $3 but there's the principle behind this matter. Everyone assumes that items can be returned (unused or unopened) for a refund. Why should this be any different? I never liked TicketMaster for a number of reasons. First, they are a monopoly. This is really the only site to purchase tickets to large events. Unless I go directly to a physical box office, most venues direct me to the TicketMaster site to purchase tickets. It's almost impossible for someone else to come and provide the means to sell tickets to major events (resellers don't count). Second, they charge fees for every little thing, adding almost $10 to the cost of the ticket. It would be even more if I had them overnight the tickets but I cheaped out and chose regular mail.
The long version of this story includes one supervisor getting snippy with me and then hanging out and when I called back to speak to someone else, I sat on hold for quite some time.
In the end I got my $3 refunded but that doesn't change anything. Today, TicketMaster is honored on this very special Friday.
Happy Friday!
"Friday night, Saturday, Sunday morning
just waiting for the afternoon so I can be a kid again."
-Edna's Goldfish, Veronica Sawyer
Showing posts with label Friday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Friday. Show all posts
Friday, May 8, 2009
Friday, May 1, 2009
Do you like tofu?
Happy Friday everyone! The sky is blue, the birds are singing, what can go wrong? Okay, that was actually LAST weekend here in NYC. This weekend calls for 50s and 60s with rain. AWESOME!!! Should be perfect for the 5-Boro Bike Tour on Sunday. If you happen to be in any of those boroughs look for the guy on the black bike with the red helmet. That would be yours truly.
The week is over for me so I will try to give you a nugget of humor to help pass the time until you can start your weekend. Today's pick is ripped straight from the headlines. That's right folks, I am not making this up.
A Denver woman was denied her vanity plate containing the text "ILVTOFU." A vegetarian and mother of three (who also probably only eat the food that my food eats) requested this plate as a way to express herself and her love for all things not animal. The multi-grain woman was shocked when she learned that her request was denied. In fact the news left her a little crunchy. [These jokes just write themselves]. She was so miffed that she almost had a cow (I like mine medium-rare).
The state claimed that her message was obscene and they make a compelling case. One could easily read the plate as I-LV-TOFU, as the woman sought, or the state's reading of I-LV-TO-F-U. Maybe the state did a background check and found that she was arrested for lewd conduct on a number of occasions or was busted for prostitution. At risk of being hit with a slander suit, DotCW staff has not been able to confirm the allegations of her past and are provided solely for the purpose of humor.
Is this a case of bias towards the oat bran bunch? PETA reportedly offered to pay the $60 fee for the vanity plates so that should be enough reason to deny the request. Anyone that cannot enjoy a good steak or thinks that they can squeeze a soy and get milk probably needs a little more cow in their diet. If we've learned anything from "Meet the Parents," it's that you can't milk a soy. For those of you who do not believe anything in movies, take Lewis Black's word for it. If Sir Lewis Black (he has not actually been knighted but I use it as a term of respect) says it, then you know it's true.
Back to the news, this is the same state that denied plates such as 3RDFNGER and VINO. Do we want to protect kids from seeing these license plates and asking their parents what the big deal is about the third finger? What's the difference when they are probably going to see the middle finger first hand anyway and ask what that guy over with his finger out the window is going?
[Courtesy of ABC Denver. Actual story can be found here]
Happy Friday!!!
We wear our apathy with Abercrombie pride,
Cuz not caring is the latest fashion.
-Sprout, Lifecycle
The week is over for me so I will try to give you a nugget of humor to help pass the time until you can start your weekend. Today's pick is ripped straight from the headlines. That's right folks, I am not making this up.
A Denver woman was denied her vanity plate containing the text "ILVTOFU." A vegetarian and mother of three (who also probably only eat the food that my food eats) requested this plate as a way to express herself and her love for all things not animal. The multi-grain woman was shocked when she learned that her request was denied. In fact the news left her a little crunchy. [These jokes just write themselves]. She was so miffed that she almost had a cow (I like mine medium-rare).
The state claimed that her message was obscene and they make a compelling case. One could easily read the plate as I-LV-TOFU, as the woman sought, or the state's reading of I-LV-TO-F-U. Maybe the state did a background check and found that she was arrested for lewd conduct on a number of occasions or was busted for prostitution. At risk of being hit with a slander suit, DotCW staff has not been able to confirm the allegations of her past and are provided solely for the purpose of humor.
Is this a case of bias towards the oat bran bunch? PETA reportedly offered to pay the $60 fee for the vanity plates so that should be enough reason to deny the request. Anyone that cannot enjoy a good steak or thinks that they can squeeze a soy and get milk probably needs a little more cow in their diet. If we've learned anything from "Meet the Parents," it's that you can't milk a soy. For those of you who do not believe anything in movies, take Lewis Black's word for it. If Sir Lewis Black (he has not actually been knighted but I use it as a term of respect) says it, then you know it's true.
Back to the news, this is the same state that denied plates such as 3RDFNGER and VINO. Do we want to protect kids from seeing these license plates and asking their parents what the big deal is about the third finger? What's the difference when they are probably going to see the middle finger first hand anyway and ask what that guy over with his finger out the window is going?
[Courtesy of ABC Denver. Actual story can be found here]
Happy Friday!!!
We wear our apathy with Abercrombie pride,
Cuz not caring is the latest fashion.
-Sprout, Lifecycle
Friday, April 3, 2009
Don't you hate it when this happens...
Reporters call Hillary Clinton, get phone sex line
From CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney
(CNN) – Journalists who dialed in to a White House conference call Thursday hoping for a media-friendly reception got a far friendlier response than they were counting on.
Instead of hearing Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and National Security Advisor Jim Jones on the other end laying out foreign policy and security threats, reporters were greeted by a recording on a phone sex line.
"Do you have any hidden desires? If you feel like getting nasty, then you came to the right place," said a suggestive-sounding woman.
The White House says an aide merely mistyped the 800-dial in number — a mistake not likely to happen again.
It's a new administration, but an old problem: Some homeowners seeking mortgage relief from a Bush administration hotline in 2007 instead reached a Texas-based group that provides Christian education after President Bush slightly jumbled the correct number at a press briefing.
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/04/02/reporters-want-hillary-clinton-get-phone-sex-line/
Z-Man's take: Guess it's a nice change from when calls to phone sex lines originated in the White House. Then again, I never thought I would read anything about sex and that other Clinton fella in the same sentence. Oh how things come to a complete circle.
Happy Friday!
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Happy Saturday!
I make the rules so I can change them on a whim.
To keep things light for the weekend, I decided to share (read: subject you to) a clip I found online. The clip features Andy Richter (formerly of Late Night with Conan O'Brien and some failed pilots) and some other guy.
To which I say "take that you Prius-driving hippies!"
To keep things light for the weekend, I decided to share (read: subject you to) a clip I found online. The clip features Andy Richter (formerly of Late Night with Conan O'Brien and some failed pilots) and some other guy.
To which I say "take that you Prius-driving hippies!"
Friday, March 6, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
Thank Dad It's Friday!
In case you didn't figure it out by my generous distribution of HE'BREWs over this space, I'm Jewish. I find it very funny when I hear someone ask what Jesus would do in a given situation.
This post isn't going to harp on religion, so feel free to keep reading.
Anyway, in case you were wondering, Jesus would probably go out to the bars on weekends, but not on the Sabbath. That's a big no-no on the Jewish top ten list. Also, for those wondering, he would get a cab and not drive under the influence of alcohol. There is one that I still can't quite figure out. I've asked many historians and theologians and no one can come to a consensus on what Jesus would do for a Klondike bar.
Thinking more about Jesus, I bet he would be a lot of fun at a bar. He'd make the perfect wingman since he's always looking out for others. I would totally go drinking with him. In fact, the first round of HE'BREWs would be on me. [Who said Jews are cheap?]
Well that's it for me. In closing, as Jesus would say, "thank Dad it's Friday!"
Happy Friday!
PS: I think I'm going to add a Jesus tag. I have a feeling he will be resurrected in a number of future posts.
This post isn't going to harp on religion, so feel free to keep reading.
Anyway, in case you were wondering, Jesus would probably go out to the bars on weekends, but not on the Sabbath. That's a big no-no on the Jewish top ten list. Also, for those wondering, he would get a cab and not drive under the influence of alcohol. There is one that I still can't quite figure out. I've asked many historians and theologians and no one can come to a consensus on what Jesus would do for a Klondike bar.
Thinking more about Jesus, I bet he would be a lot of fun at a bar. He'd make the perfect wingman since he's always looking out for others. I would totally go drinking with him. In fact, the first round of HE'BREWs would be on me. [Who said Jews are cheap?]
Well that's it for me. In closing, as Jesus would say, "thank Dad it's Friday!"
Happy Friday!
PS: I think I'm going to add a Jesus tag. I have a feeling he will be resurrected in a number of future posts.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Happy Friday!
To all my loyal readers, my sincerest apologies for not posting much lately. It's been a very busy week and I've been a little under the weather. Speaking of which, what does that even mean???
Today's Friday session with yours truly will be devoted to sayings that make absolutely no sense or just rub me the wrong way.
1. Under the weather
We all know this to mean that someone isn't feeling well. That could span anything from a lil tummy ache to projectile vomiting to a mild cough. But how does that have anything to do with being under the weather? Earlier this week we got about 5 inches of snow in New York. When I left my house, it snowed on me. Then, and only then, was I under the weather. When the suns rays burn my skin while I'm laying on the beach in August, Captain Weatherman would say it's sunny, and again, I would probably be under the weather. But when I'm sitting around my house and I'm seeing weather out my window that doesn't impact on me in any way until I step outside and it actually hits me.
2. Rubs me the wrong way
Anytime you hang out with a large crowd, there's always this one guy/girl who just irks you. Some say that person "rubs you the wrong way." Unless your nemesis is a licensed masseuse, chances are they are not rubbing you the wrong way. Right now I've have my Swedish "assistant" (she's definitely not a Sven) giving my a full body massage while I dictate this post to my midget personal secretary at the computer. She's rubbing me the right way, but if she did something wrong, I would surely point it out to her and tell her that she was rubbing me the wrong way.
3. Sounds like a plan
Now my personal favorite! If I tell you that I'll pick you up at 7pm and we'll go for sushi, can't you simply say "I'll see you then?" NO. That would be asking too much. Instead you have to say "sounds like a plan." I guess it is technically a plan, but it's rather weak. Maybe we should try this: You flash the valet and I'll steal all the keys till I find the nicest car on the lot. Then I'll drop the top, pull up to the front and while you're dancing in front of the valets you'll jump into the car as I speed away. We'll pull into my friend Vinnie's body shop for a quick license plate and registration swap and he'll pry off the VIN. Maybe he'll add a racing strips across the hood and trunk. Then we'll sneak out a side exit, avoid all cops, and drive off into the sunset where I'll pull over so we can eat sushi and watch the sun set. Now THAT is a plan!
Today's Friday session with yours truly will be devoted to sayings that make absolutely no sense or just rub me the wrong way.
1. Under the weather
We all know this to mean that someone isn't feeling well. That could span anything from a lil tummy ache to projectile vomiting to a mild cough. But how does that have anything to do with being under the weather? Earlier this week we got about 5 inches of snow in New York. When I left my house, it snowed on me. Then, and only then, was I under the weather. When the suns rays burn my skin while I'm laying on the beach in August, Captain Weatherman would say it's sunny, and again, I would probably be under the weather. But when I'm sitting around my house and I'm seeing weather out my window that doesn't impact on me in any way until I step outside and it actually hits me.
2. Rubs me the wrong way
Anytime you hang out with a large crowd, there's always this one guy/girl who just irks you. Some say that person "rubs you the wrong way." Unless your nemesis is a licensed masseuse, chances are they are not rubbing you the wrong way. Right now I've have my Swedish "assistant" (she's definitely not a Sven) giving my a full body massage while I dictate this post to my midget personal secretary at the computer. She's rubbing me the right way, but if she did something wrong, I would surely point it out to her and tell her that she was rubbing me the wrong way.
3. Sounds like a plan
Now my personal favorite! If I tell you that I'll pick you up at 7pm and we'll go for sushi, can't you simply say "I'll see you then?" NO. That would be asking too much. Instead you have to say "sounds like a plan." I guess it is technically a plan, but it's rather weak. Maybe we should try this: You flash the valet and I'll steal all the keys till I find the nicest car on the lot. Then I'll drop the top, pull up to the front and while you're dancing in front of the valets you'll jump into the car as I speed away. We'll pull into my friend Vinnie's body shop for a quick license plate and registration swap and he'll pry off the VIN. Maybe he'll add a racing strips across the hood and trunk. Then we'll sneak out a side exit, avoid all cops, and drive off into the sunset where I'll pull over so we can eat sushi and watch the sun set. Now THAT is a plan!
Friday, January 30, 2009
F-U Friday
Every Friday for the past few weeks I've added something light to this blog to celebrate the end of the week. Today I tried really hard to come up something but from the moment I turned my TV on this morning, I've been LIVID!
So instead of ending the week on a happy note, I will pull a page from the Opie and Anthony playbook and contribute to their F-U Fridays.
Earlier in the week I made a post about things that bother me. I think I made it pretty clear that I am annoyed with Dish Network and Versus for not allowing my to watch/record the NHL All-Star Game and skills competition. Well now my F-U goes out to the good people at Dish Network.
Towards the end of the month, Dish Network releases new channels to preview for a month. In the past I've enjoyed stations such as the Do It Yourself Network, National Geographic, and Fine Living (all in varying degrees). Today I checked the previews for the new month and sure enough I can enjoy the quality programming on Versus for the month of February.
DOES ANYONE CARE ABOUT THE PROGRAMS ON VERSUS IN FEBRUARY??? I missed all-star weekend and the playoffs don't start for a few months. In case anyone is wondering, fishing was on when I checked it out.
Way to blow that one Dish Network.
Happy Friday!
PS: My name is DeathoftheCourtesyWave and I have no interest in seeing Slumdog Millionaire.
So instead of ending the week on a happy note, I will pull a page from the Opie and Anthony playbook and contribute to their F-U Fridays.
Earlier in the week I made a post about things that bother me. I think I made it pretty clear that I am annoyed with Dish Network and Versus for not allowing my to watch/record the NHL All-Star Game and skills competition. Well now my F-U goes out to the good people at Dish Network.
Towards the end of the month, Dish Network releases new channels to preview for a month. In the past I've enjoyed stations such as the Do It Yourself Network, National Geographic, and Fine Living (all in varying degrees). Today I checked the previews for the new month and sure enough I can enjoy the quality programming on Versus for the month of February.
DOES ANYONE CARE ABOUT THE PROGRAMS ON VERSUS IN FEBRUARY??? I missed all-star weekend and the playoffs don't start for a few months. In case anyone is wondering, fishing was on when I checked it out.
Way to blow that one Dish Network.
Happy Friday!
PS: My name is DeathoftheCourtesyWave and I have no interest in seeing Slumdog Millionaire.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Happy Friday!
The weekend is here!
The people at Death of the Courtesy Wave would like to remind everyone to have fun, be safe, and please drink responsibly. This public service announcement is sponsored by HE'BREW beer.
A friend of mine kept the coaster and gave it to me and I just recently found it.
In the spirit of the weekend, I present you with a throwback to 1999 for the song of the weekend:
Veronical Sawyer by Edna's Goldfish
Disclaimer: This song and video are from 1999 and ska was actually popular in my neck of the woods.
The people at Death of the Courtesy Wave would like to remind everyone to have fun, be safe, and please drink responsibly. This public service announcement is sponsored by HE'BREW beer.
A friend of mine kept the coaster and gave it to me and I just recently found it.
In the spirit of the weekend, I present you with a throwback to 1999 for the song of the weekend:
Veronical Sawyer by Edna's Goldfish
Disclaimer: This song and video are from 1999 and ska was actually popular in my neck of the woods.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Happy Friday!
As the weekend slowly rolls on (ok, mine already started) I figured I'll keep things light and quick (TWSS)
You may have had a bad week but not as bad as this guy!
I will glad take the remains of that $120,000 beauty!
You may have had a bad week but not as bad as this guy!
I will glad take the remains of that $120,000 beauty!
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