by DMcGirr | Nov 12, 2014 | Writing, WTF America
New! And improved? So the ad men, the PT Barnums of this world, the marketeers, and the bullshit artists all want to sell you something. This isn’t surprising, this is their business. But that oft quoted line that PT Barnum probably didn’t actually say –...
by DMcGirr | Nov 11, 2014 | Writing, WTF America
American as a second language So fella there, you’re not as green as you’re cabbage lookin’ are you? You’d know your shit from your shinola wouldn’t you? So come here now you, here to me now, for a pair a minutes til I get talking to you. If it wasn’t apparent from...
by DMcGirr | Nov 10, 2014 | Writing, WTF America
Electric Six I’ll begin by saying that Electric Six is the best band in the world. There’s no questioning this, as it is an inalienable fact. Ever since 1996 during their formative years as The Wildbunch the band has been a powerhouse of rock and roll and disco, and...
by DMcGirr | Nov 9, 2014 | Writing, WTF America
You capitalist swine (working title) Let’s get this out of the way nice and early. WTF America is a comedic take on American culture as viewed by an outsider. Remain calm. So, for large parts of my life, not that my life covers any great deal of ground...
by DMcGirr | Nov 8, 2014 | Writing, WTF America
Cities on Fire: It’s a billion degrees. The weather in Ireland is a constant topic of discussion, largely because it’s continually happening to people. The wind buffets you, the rain soaks you, the frost chills your bones, the snow coats your car and makes everything...
by DMcGirr | Nov 7, 2014 | Writing, WTF America
Everything’s bigger in Texas Outside the US the phrase is “Everything’s bigger in America,” but within these states, everything’s bigger in Texas. And though I haven’t been to Texas, I can attest to the accuracy of the first statement. Everything is bigger here....
