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Why are cats so funny?

Perfect.

Over the weekend, I went to a sorority formal.  Yep, you read that right.  I, C.J. Adams attended a sorority formal.  Feel free to laugh.  I observed a myriad of things, though, in this experience:

1. College guys don’t know what a tuxedo is.  Seeing what these guys threw together to create a faux-tux was quite amusing.  I saw quite a few basic dress shirts with tuxedos.  I also saw quite a few gray suits with the addition of a cummerbund and bow tie.  Step it up, fellas.

2. Bus rides with college students are cruel and unusual form of torture.  I was required to ride a bus to the formal.  As such, I got to hear a drunk sorority girl scream over the bus microphone for 45 minutes.  She tried to get us to do cheers and to sing.  I kid you not.  Forget Guantanamo….make the terrorists ride on a bus with that girl.

3. Having a friend chaperone you is kind of awkward.  When I arrived at the bus, it turned out that one of my friends was the chaperone.  She laughed.  I laughed.  Then, she searched me for booze.  Welcome to life.

4. Most people don’t get my humor.  I thought it would be funny to not smile in a single picture.  So, there are a lot of pictures of my date and me in which I either look creepy or I am dancing around.  Nobody else thought that this was nearly as funny as I did….

5. I can still have fun at sorority formals.  I had a damn good time because I had an incredible date.  We danced the night away.  We made fun of people.  We had fun.  I need more nights like that.

I have to go to the dentist today for my regular check-up.  As I prepare myself for this hellish experience, I wonder if there is anyone that actually enjoys going to the dentist.  My guess is no; there is no way that someone could like such an unfortunate experience.  

Then again, I enjoy things that many people dislike greatly….like mornings.  So, maybe there is someone out there that enjoys dentist appointments like I enjoy mornings.  If you are one of these people or you know a person that fits this description, please have them call me as soon as possible.  I have many questions for such a person.

1. Favorite Kardashian Divorce Tweet: 

2. Favorite Blog Post: Occupy Opportunity by Matt Cheuvront….Matt is a fellow alumnus of the esteemed Belmont University.  Other than Brad Paisley, Josh Turner, and that dude from the movie, The New Guy, he is the most famous alumnus.  His thoughts on the Occupy Wall Street movement are spot on.  Check it out, kids.

3. Favorite Contest: Wamjo Calendar Contest….This is shameless self promotion, but this is my blog so deal with it.  Wamjo is having a calendar contest at Mississippi State.  To vote for your favorite girl, check out our Facebook page.  The response we have gotten has been absolutely incredible.  

4. Favorite Picture: I love autumn.

5. Favorite Quote: Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying and greed. If people all over the world…would do this, it would change the earth. -William Faulkner

Tomorrow I’ll be in Oxford hanging out at Ole Miss all day pimping Wamjo.  I’ll be outside of the Student Center, trying to get people’s attention.  I’m thinking of learning a break dance routine….opinions?

Anyway, if you or anyone you know go to Ole Miss and want to laugh, stop on by….I’ll be the guy asking folks if they want to wamjo with me.

By the way, really hoping I see a Rebel Black Bear.

Apparently today is National Author’s Day.  As such, I figured you should get a glimpse into my reading life with a list of my favorite authors.

Sam Davidson-Anything this guy write is gold.  He’ll make you think about what’s important in your life.  He’ll make you question why you do the things you do.  He’ll help you find the real you.  Read his stuff.

Ben Coes-I’m a military/CIA thriller junkie, and Ben is one of my favorite new authors.  His first book, Power Down, was incredible.  Read it now.

Brad Thor-Again, I am a military/CIA thriller junkie.  I’ve read every single one of Brad’s books.  Do they have similar plot lines?  Sure, but they are all fantastic.  Get on it, kids.

Blake Mycoskie-You’ve probably heard of Blake before.  He’s the Founder and Chief Shoe Giver of Toms Shoes.  He recently came out with his first book, Start Something That Matters.  If you want to read a great story about a great company and be influenced along the way, take a gander.

Vince Flynn-This is yet another military/CIA thriller author.  Like Brad Thor, I have read all of Vince’s books, as well.  They are all intriguing and capture your attention from beginning to end.  

Ben Mezrich-Ever heard of the movie 21?  What about The Social Network?  Both of those films are based off of books by Ben Mezrich.  He interviews and gets to know young people who have done incredible things and then writes the interview in story form, changing the names of people but retaining most of the facts.  This is awesome stuff.

In case you haven’t heard, the 2012 Presidential campaigns have already started.  Personally, I’m already sick of it.  Do these folks really need to start campaigning and wasting money so far in advance?  

Anyway, the GOP candidates are coming out with television ads right now.  Most of them talk about doing what is good for America or promoting an endorsement they got.  Herman Cain’s ad just confuses me.  

I’m not really sure why someone thought it was a good idea to interview Cain’s campaign manager of an ad.  Even worse is the fact that it ends with him taking a drag of his cigarette.  Ummm excuse me?  

Oh well, all aboard the Cain Train….

1. Favorite Blog Post: Hearing the Difference by Sam Davidson….Sam is a man that is smarter than the average bear, kind of like Yogi.  Anyway, this is an incredible post about stretching yourself, urging you to listen to opinions that are completely different than your own.  Hearing different viewpoints helps to evaluate why you believe the things you do.  It may end up just confusing the hell out of you, and that’s okay too.  Read this.  Now.

2.  Favorite Song: Red Solo Cup by Toby Keith….An ode to the drinkware we all know so well, this song is going to become the anthem of frat parties across the nation.  Even if you don’t like drinking beverages out of red solo cups, take a listen to this song.  If you don’t laugh, that’s too bad because it’s actually quite funny.

3.    Favorite Wish List Item: Steve McQueen edition Triumph T100….As many of you may know, I am a big fan of Steve McQueen.  He epitomized cool in my opinion.  I’ve been wanting a motorcycle for quite some time, and I think this would probably be the greatest bike to fill that desire with. 

4.    Favorite Picture: Autumn…..

5.    Favorite Quote:

Why are cats so funny?

Sexual harassment space, eh?  At least they are honest.

I’m all about The Bible, but I don’t think frying it is the best way to appeal to the masses.

Ummmmmm who had this genius idea?

Last night, as I was perusing the Twitter world, Andy Davis (probably the coolest fellow Belmont alumnus I have never met) brought up a good point: why is baseball the only sport in which players and coaches wear the same uniforms?

This got me thinking, trying to find another sport that has players and coaches wearing the same thing, and I could not come up with anything.  The closest is golf, but let’s be honest, that doesn’t really count.  

What would it be like if Nick Saban wore a uniform, pads, and a helmet?  Or, if Doc Rivers wore a Celtics uniform while coaching?

Anybody have any guesses as to why baseball coaches are the only coaches that wear uniforms?