No they didn't! T.W.I.S.

I can't believe they made another Fast and the Furious movie.

And Al Gore is my president.

Does anyone know what TTOW means?

Futbol - the sport of all nations

I was asked today what my favorite soccer memory was by a co-worker asking only to be facetious. Just trying to make a point. He was saying that soccer is for suckers who can't make it in other sports. I think he was surprised when I couldn't narrow down my futbol memories to just one. I guess it's just a prime example of the Orange County-centric mind -- like the unfortunate cute old racist man in the circle decrying bank loans for immigrants. Dismissing a worldwide sport/obsession/lifestyle as child's play because you simply don't get it.

So here they are, my top futbol memories:

(Although I'm not usually big on most things Argentina - I renounce my renouncement when it comes to Argentinean food & futbol.)

Mexico 1986 - World Cup Final - Argentina v West Germany:
I'm almost nine years. My dad's been teaching me the rules - what off sides mean, when you get a corner (tiro de esquina), when you get a throw-in, yellow cards (tarjeta amarilla), red cards (tarjeta roja), etc. - through the whole tournament. His enthusiastic little tomboy. THIS IS IT! The final moments finally take us into a tie at 2-2. Then Maradona scores the clincher. Argentina wins the world cup.

Italy 1990 - World Cup Final - Argentina v Germany
Sergio Goycochea moves up to become one of the greatest goalies ever. The referee awards Germany with a penalty kick for a "penalty" that didn't happen. Argentina lost the cup. The referee was chased off the field by angry players and fans. My first instance of sports rage.

USA 1994
When the World Cup takes place in your country, you are automatically entered into the tournament, so my USA was finally able to play. They didn't do well, but it was exciting, nevertheless. My parents wouldn't let me go see a game with my uncle in Northern California or Texas. My friend met Sergio Goycochea before one of these games.

France 1998
Ricky Martin performs "La Copa de la Vida" at the opening ceremony.

This is just a minute sample of the impact futbol has taken in my life. When I hear about 30 million people celebrating in the streets over a home run or a touchdown, give me a call. Until then, I'll be here cheering for skillful gol after gol.

A letter to my candy

Dear Mars Incorporated: Starburst Division: Limited Edition Department:

I accidentally tried a new product of yours yesterday. Low blow. Was that sale worth it? I don't think so because you may have completely turned me off of Starburst forever. The packaging of your Limited Edition product is so similar to the Original Fruits packaging--in fact, it's the same except for a small additional stamping saying "Limited Edition Icy Bursts," that I didn't notice as I bought it. All I look for when I pick my Starburst out is the yellow packaging with the red Original Fruits label on the end. So there I was, getting ready for a hellish commute home from Orange County. I popped a pink Starburst into my mouth as I got on the 55. Mmm, good. Then....what the #%@$. If I wanted minty in the middle of fruity, I'd stuff an Altoid in a strawberry & call it a day. But you don't see mint-stuffed strawberries, do you? And why is that? Because it's silly, perhaps?! Or maybe it's because IT'S GROSS!! Do you know that my husband and I discussed this atrocity ALL THE WAY HOME? At least give me some warning - I'm a busy woman, I don't have time to read the fine print on my candy.

Also, I just visited your website & I found it extremely annoying. (Blog readers: check it out and let me know what you think - oh, and have your speakers on: Starburst website.) Why, Starburst, why? I think I'm going to have to stick with my good ol' Willy Wonka Nerds. The unmistakable pink and purple won't ever trick me.

Your formerly loyal customer,

Egg