Friday, July 8, 2011

Food Stamps work at gas stations now?

So, the other day I was going to work and had to stop for gas. The pumps at this gas station are messed up, so you have to go inside to prepay no matter what. So, I'm in line, with two people ahead of me. First guy goes through, no problem. Pays for his stuff and leaves quickly. Next was a lady, with an armfull of potato chips, honey buns, assorted other junk food, and two 20 ounce Mountain Dews. She drops it all on the counter and proudly says "Imma gunna pay wit mah EBT kard" and waves the thing around like its a flag. For those out of the loop, EBT cards are what they use in North Carolina instead of actually handing out food stamps to people. Supposedly it "lessens the shame" of being on food stamps, since now they just swipe a card like they would a credit card.

The clerk at the gas station was somewhat dubious when the lady handed him the card saying "Are you sure that EBT will pay for sodas and things?", to which the lady replied "Dey do now!" So the guy ran the card, and sure enough it went through. Now, the point of this is not to browbeat people on foodstamps. I think if you need the help, I'm happy the help is there. I'm even happy that they now give out EBT cards instead of paper food stamps, as this will keep people from breaking big food stamps and getting the change back in real money and using that to buy booze and smokes. But why do food stamps now pay for junk food? I thought the whole point of the program was to keep nutritious food available for those in need! How is a Little Debbie Cake and a Mountain Dew a balanced breakfast? Crap people, use some sense. Make staples only available through food stamps, no crappy junk food.



Fat Rock.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Watching the Oscars....


Yeah, it's amazing what I'll do to keep my wife happy. Not that I have a problem with this, as I get to eat and watch TV. Lemur Queen loves fashion. Or rather, she loves laughing at bad fashion. I do enjoy her snark, so I watch too. I know it sounds gay that I'm watching the Oscar red carpet show for fashion. I know it does. How Gay, exactly?

This Gay

But if you dig a little deeper, perhaps it's not so gay. I mean, what exactly am I doing? One, making points with m wife, which I will then cash in, for well, booty. Second, I'm sitting on a sofa, eating, and basically ogling women in gowns. Getting to say "nice rack" when I mean it, and laughing my ass off when they fail and dressing themselves (e.g. Helena Bonham Carter). So, how gay is it really?

About this gay. So stuff it.

Monday, February 28, 2011

Red Lobster News Flash

I already knew this, but my in-laws found out this past week when they visited a local Red Lobster:


African-Americans Love Red Lobster!


That is all. I just though their surprise was worth mentioning.