yeah, it's him again.
I'm writing tonight so tossing in a blog is natural. By the way, forgive me if the following sucks. I don't think I've said "sucks" in a long time. I used to say "crappy" but now I say "crummy" or "poor" - which I think is more appropriate.
By the way, did any of my two readers actually click on the jpeg of the popped-collard guy. If you didn't, he had four collared shirts on (popped, of course), and that was sort of the joke. If it was lost on any of you, that's a mea culpa.
Speaking (writing, rather) of the word "popped", I was just reminded of Topsy's in Kansas City. Remember Topsy's (Jeff)? I wouldn't be suprised if they don't exist anymore, on account of the economy and all. In fact, I'm suprised a business which sells only popcorn ever thrived in the first place.
Which brings me to my next point, Ryan's list of terrible business models:
1) The Pickle Emporium: Featuring pickles, Kosher for our Jewish friends and non-Kosher for the anti-semites.
2) The Popcorn Factory: Oh wait, already taken. Thanks a lot Topsy's.
3) Gum World...This is dumb and I'll stop now.
This post is supposed to be about the fat kid.
What to think of fatty in the Alf T-shirt?
For starters, I think this picture was taken in England. I don't know why, I just do. Also, I believe it's probably from the eighties. The Alf shirt is the give away.
I've zoomed in on his lunch box several times in an attempt to gather more clues but as of yet, I think its just solid blue.
The fat kid is sneaky, he's not giving away his secrets. He looks happy though, click the picture if you don't belive me. Maybe it's gladular and he got on the right medication or an excersice program of some sort. Anyways, I wish him the best. Although he's most likely in his fifties and suffering from heart disease and diabetes.
I've been working on my book a lot lately which sounds precocious I know. It's trash though, not like the solid gold I write for you. But I have to put that out, it's difficult and I'm critical of myself. So be nice to the blog you vultures.
That's it really. I wish there was more and I'm dissapointed too.
posted by Ryan McClune @ 6:48 PM
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Oh! I remember Topsy's! We actually had one at West Ridge Mall in Topeka. I fondly remember from my childhood one of my favorite parts of going to the mall was walking by the good 'ol Topsy's Flavored Gourmet Popcorn and ignoring that it was there.
Yo Ryan, keep the blogs coming frequently. Love reading them since it is the only way i can keep up with you. Ive tried calling a few times in the last few months to no avail. Give me a holler anytime, would love to catch up. And yes, i fondly remember Topsy's at Oak Park Mall, you could smell it from the other side of the mall.
Also, im not sure why my "identity" is Thomas. So to let you know i didnt stop going by TM.
I have no idea what got me thinking about stupid Topsy's but I'm glad you remember it. Or is it still there? Also, I have to admit that when I first saw "Thomas", I thought to myself, "Who the fuck is Thomas?".
Good to hear from you Thomas, I'm glad to see your checking up on the blog.
Im still checking each day too, just havent thought of any worthwhile comments to post. Ive been reading Chuck Klosterman recently and you guys should all check this guy out, he writes a lot like McClune. Obviously McClune is superior though.
Topsy's update: there's still one in the Oak Park Mall. I love nothing more than I love popcorn...but even I think a store dedicated simply to popcorn is a little silly.
I agree with Johnnycakes, Chuck Klosterman is good shit, but McClune is obviously superior.
Good to have you Thomas.
I am honored by the Chuck Klosterman comparisons. Of course he has the advantages of an editor and a sober mind. By the way, I've read "Fargo Rock City", and its quite good.
I'm encouraged by the Topsy's response. Perhaps I should become a California franchisee (sp?). But I would never do that. Topsy's is gay. I hate typing the word Topsy's by the way. That sort of rhytms.
Ah, I have no idea what Topsy's is. We didn't have that where I grew up. Must have not been very good. I would like to point out the greatness of the kid's shirt. Alf I believe. One of the best TV characters of all time.
While I have this forum I would like to state two things: first, I apologize for my delayed response to the post. Second, I urge all of you to follow Thomas and the Northern Illinois Huskies this season as they embark on their journey to overtake the MAC.
I 've written a new blog entry you fools, but I'm far too drunk to finish it. Cheers.
Where is the new blog entry?
yeah, i wrote some stuff when I was pretty drunk and it turned out to be nonsense. I'll try to update today or tommorrow - fingers crossed and all that.
Nonsense? Don't censor yourself just let it out. Can you talk about battlestar galactica?
I'm actually a newly converted Galactica fan. And Jeff, your fracking crazy (inside joke that only a Galactica fanboy would understand). I'll probably put any B.G. post on the back burner because frankly, I don't think the rest of the readers would be bothered to read it. I'll try to update soon.
http://www.myconfinedspace.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/battlestar-is-fat.jpg
Gonna have to copy pasta the link.. bullshit comment section doesn't allow worthwhile HTML tags..
Jeff you are fracking crazy. Ryan, could I get a post that is either written while listening to or should be read while listening to the Pixies album Doolittle? Thanks.
Simon Skinner here. First time reader; multiple time dreamer of this blog. Thanks to Lady Luck (aka Greg Summers) I came across this blog today. I am very tickled that such a man of mystery would disclose his inner-self to the world via blog. It may come as a surprise you, McClune, but you are very much missed here in Lawrence, KS. If we can't get you to come back to visit, then this is clearly the next best thing, so keep up the posts. I still need to catch up on your previous posts, but once that's done, I look forward to reading all of your future posts. BTW, all the G'd out soccer players from Topeka High worked at Topsy's in Topeka. I think it's a front for selling drugs.
It was taken in Portland, Oregon. The lunch box is a Mario Brothers lunch box. It was the 80's and he's in his 30's. He's a Medical assistant, and used to be a radio DJ on a Portland Rock station 947 NRK. His radio name is Tiny.
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