Uh-oh, the Yuletide's a-Risin'.

The other day I went to Blockbuster to rent the movie 'Elf.' All childrens/family movies are $.99 too. When I got to the counter, the sales lady asked me if I rented it every year. I thought about it and shrugged my shoulders and said yeah. She then told me that I could save some money and buy it new for $10. I frowned. "Yeah, but it'd take like, 10 years for me to save money. I think I'll just check it out." She hesitantly said "Okay...," like I was missing out on the biggest deal of the century. Nice try lady. Her name was Mitzy.

Hawaiian shirt jerk

Hawaiian shirt
Originally uploaded by mrkugler

"You look warm" is the best comment I've received today regarding my shirt choice. It's 10 degrees outside today.

How's the best way to type the noise of me barfing?

weird

weird
Originally uploaded by mrkugler

I have no idea. OMG is right.

All Right Logo

All Right Logo
Originally uploaded by mrkugler

How is it that a logo can both suck and be totally AWESOME at the same time?

Nature's Wonders

In my nearly 30 years of life, I've seen of nature's most tremendous wonders. I've seen a bald eagle soaring magestically and finally perching in his nest. I've hiked many trails and have stared in awe as Old Faithful delivered its hourly chore. I've swam in tropical waters with dolphins and seen giant sea turtles as they glide through the sea. Today I experienced something that would rival these wonders of nature. I heard a man use the phrase "Well, what the hay..." in a sentence. How could something so extinct, something so strange-sounding, so 1950's make it in a natural conversation in 2009? Cashier: Sir, would you like to large-size it for an extra $ .40? Man: Well, what the hay...

What the hay indeed! I've never heard that used ever. Now I can cross that one off my list. My list still consists of corny phrases that I've still to experience. But that's another blog.

Oh, Jeez...

OG
Originally uploaded by mrkugler

Even OG's still need to stack da chedda. Nice hat, old timer.

Apparently, they also stack chocolates, tissues and Cherry Coke.

Wieners.

Hooray for the Wieners-es!
Originally uploaded by mrkugler

A couple of weeks ago, I went to my friends' wedding. The groom's name is Mike Wieners. The bride's name is Gina Maturo. By simple addition, her name is now Gina Wieners. AWESOME!

DANGER

DANGER
Originally uploaded by mrkugler

Enough said.

My other car is a broom?

IMG_0492
Originally uploaded by mrkugler

Okay I get it, you're a witch.
What? A witch? Are you freakin' serious? What the heck's wrong with people... "I'm a mad scientist!" "I'm a caveman!" Get over it... your bumper sticker doesn't even make sense... Witch... bah.

shorts...

shorts...
Originally uploaded by mrkugler

Uh, when your shorts are shorter than your boxer shorts, it means your shorts are too short, dummy.

world's shortest man

world's shortest man
Originally uploaded by mrkugler

Last week, the world's shortest man (22 inches) turned 18 years old. This is him with his younger brother (left). I'd like to think he wore this outfit every day. If I was that little, I would. Oh, plus he wails on that little guitar Jimi Hendrix style.

Meth Cap for Cutie

Meth Cap for Cutie
Originally uploaded by mrkugler

It was 8am here in Independence. 42 degrees outside. This guy was in shorts, but had no socks nor shoes on. I saw him inside walking around, slappin' the floor with his feet and I ran to my car to take his photo before he came out. Thanks Independence.

LoSt Dog.

LoSt Dog.
Originally uploaded by mrkugler

I doN't nO hoW to riTe GuD.

Camo couple

I got some breakfast at Cracker Barrel the other morning (to-go). On my way out, I decided to follow this couple to see what hunting vehicle they got into. It (suprisingly) wasn't camouflage, but apparently the man's name is superman. I think he was telling his wife in this picture to get in, sit down, shut up and hold on.

"Today, we're gonna wear our camo hats, our new wranglers and white shoes. Got it?"

Nacho cheese please.

nacho
Originally uploaded by mrkugler

This tasty treat is in our treat dispenser here at work. I'm at a loss for words. I have no idea what someone would do with just this.

Giant head person?

Giant head person?
Originally uploaded by mrkugler

I have no idea what this is about. Some guy in front of me at Back Yard Burgers stuck his head out of the top of his car to order and get his food. I guess his window didn't work. It made me laugh.

Addiction through subtraction.

Addiction through subtraction.
Originally uploaded by mrkugler

What really goes through someone's mind when they put a Calvin sticker on their back glass that's peeing on the word 'Addiction'? But is the pee clean? We may never know.

Thanks Independence.

bike2
Originally uploaded by mrkugler

You know, in case you get a flat...

Twilight.

Twilight.
Originally uploaded by mrkugler

The only thing worse than watching Twilight is promoting it. Vampires are dumb. Boo.

kcshirt

kcshirt
Originally uploaded by mrkugler

Well, here it is. My favorite part of the shirt is the batter swinging through the pitch. Ha ha!

olderman

olderman
Originally uploaded by mrkugler

Uh...
Uh...

No.

Jasper

IMG_9557
Originally uploaded by mrkugler

This is Jasper. He's my little gentleman. Always wearing a tux, he romps through the backyard in style.

van

van
Originally uploaded by mrkugler

Trashy van sticker that says "Be a flirt, Raise your skirt." Yipes. Thanks Independence.

Under siege.

segal2
Originally uploaded by mrkugler

I took this pic at Blockbuster last night. This guy was wearing a black karate outfit and had a goatee and ponytail. What a ripper. He was probably checking out a Steven Seagal movie.

shutcher mouth

IMG_0048
Originally uploaded by AAF Facelift

Last week I went to an adclub (AAF-KC) mixer and they took lots of funny pix. Here's one of em.

Nature's Wonders.

bear
Originally uploaded by mrkugler

This picture is at the end of the hallway at work. Whether we're a bear in a stream looking for fish, or just everyday designers trying to earn a buck, we're all wonders of nature.

Some things that drive me nuts...

Whistling nose hairs when people breathe through their nose, 3-pronged forks, recumbent bikes, KU fans, people trying to talk through a yawn, vampires, when a toenail snags when putting on socks, annoying servers at restaurants, homeless guys that have dogs, stepping in gum, ants, wooden popsicle sticks, waiting in lines, talking to someone on the phone who's using the restroom, mohawks, when tv commercials take old songs and change the lyrics and completely ruin the original. Just to name a few.

Old people can be bullies too.

Yesterday Meg and I went to Panera Bread Co. to eat. (I always think it's funny to call it Pantera Bread Co.) Anyhoo, while we were in line, this elderly lady came up and asked if we were in line. Then she said, "I can't read the menu from here," and walked up closer. Then... she cut in line. After we ordered, I walked up to her and she apologized for cutting in line, but it was too late! I told her she was sneaky and I knew her kind. As I was walking to my seat I walked past her and elbowed her gently as she was in my way. I hope it didn't leave a big bruise on her liver-spotted hands. If it did, maybe she'll look down at it in the next couple of months and realize that cutting corners doesn't pay off.

Megan told me to be nice to her because she doesn't have as long to live as I do. I said that I was mad at her for getting to live a long, cushy life (eating at Panera). Then I chomped on my potato chips as loud as I could in her general direction.

Well, we did leave the restaurant before she did. We win.

No, I win.

tribute

tribute
Originally uploaded by mrkugler

Why do people do this? Why do they put a tribute to someone who has died on their car windows? And why are they always crappy cars? This gem is framed by a chevrolet logo and is in some weird Lord of the Rings-ish font. Oh, and there's the happy and sad drama masks painted on the trunk of the car. Wow. Thanks Independence.

DWIGHT, HOW great thou ARD.

I was in the shower thinking of all the great Dwights and Howards throughout time. First the Dwights:

Dwight Howard. Superman:

Dwight Yoakum (ripper):


Dwight Schrute:


and Dwight (sneezy) Gooden:


For the Howards, we have:
Moe Howard:


Curly Howard:


and Howard the Duck:


Honorable mention goes to Howard Johnson (the baseball player and hotel).

But the closest to Dwight Howard's name is Dwight D. Eisenhoward. I know that's not how you spell it.


I'm going to bed.

Not shopping cart; go-cart.

gocart
Originally uploaded by mrkugler

Seriously... Who drives a go-cart to the grocery store in KC? Do they drive on the regular roads or are there dirt trails just for go-carts? Lame.

Awesome cat.

Awesome cat.
Originally uploaded by mrkugler

This is the best poster ever.

Thanks again, Independence.

Mullet over for a while.
Originally uploaded by mrkugler

What a real treat for me today. I saw a total blast from the past today. This lady had a great fem-ullet, denim pants with an elastic waistband and a fanny-pack stuffed with goodies. You know, cigs, lottery tickets and probably her car keys with a dreamcatcher keychain.

Hey Danica, good luck.

Hey Danica, good luck.
Originally uploaded by mrkugler

Sometimes I react strangely around famous people. I get really tense and who knows what'll come out. Once I saw a football player for the KC Chiefs at a bar playing pool. I went up to him and told him thanks for keeping it real for the home team. WHAT?! In this recent 'Danica' instance, I kept it real.

Awesome Video.

MUTO a wall-painted animation by BLU from blu on Vimeo.

A Weekend of Racing

This weekend, I went to the Kansas Speedway. Saturday was the Nascar Truck Series Race and Sunday was the IndyCar race. I got to meet Danica Patrick, Helio Castroneves, Hideki Mutoh as well as others. On Sunday morning, I participated in the Trolley Run which was 4 miles, then went out to the speedway after that. Today, my leg and feet muscles are pretty tender. It was nice to see the tickets I designed as well.

No title today... is my title.

Thanks, Walgreens...

The obvious Walgreens store strikes again.

Independence never ceases to amaze me.

I found this gem while sitting at a red light. It used to be a GMC Safari mini van, but I guess the owner didn't like it as a van and decided a truck looked better. 

Sometimes I like to take my picture at work, and then transform it.

Incredible.

Thanks, but no thanks.

I get mine for free.

RamMan vs. ManRam: Which is more powerful?

Exhibit A:

On He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, there used to be a guy named RamMan. He looked like a guy in a trashcan with springy legs who talked kind of like John Madden and had a hatchet axe thingie.

Exhibit B:

A Master of his own Universe who Adioses more balls than my Royals can ever hope to. He has made buddies with the Dodgers' owner Frank McCourt (who wrote Angela's Ashes)? Weird. Anyhoo, this predator-looking maniac doesn't have an axe, but he might as well. You decide.

My vote's with the He-Man guy, cause he won't piss me off by whining.

Target bag dude.

I drew this silly drawing in the OKC airport. 

Hey Funkhouser, why the long face?

Wait for it...

I knew it!!! I knew he was actually an evil wizard!!!