Ray-Ray

It has always been interesting to me how much comedians can get away with. They can say some pretty offensive things under the pretense of comedy and people usually just think its funny. I'm one of those people. I love watching shows like south park or watching stand up on comedy central. Comedians have this way of highlighting these completely not P.C. things that are realities in our society and making them funny. It fascinates me. Anyway, I went to the comedian that was on campus earlier tonight, Ben Hague. He has been featured on comedy central and opened for Dane Cook recently. I really enjoyed his show and his humor. One of the funniest parts of his show was a joke about the nav system called Tom-Tom. He said he asked for one for Christmas but instead his dad bought him a knock off version called a Ray-Ray. He explained that the Ray-Ray was not as polite as the Tom-Tom. For example when he missed a turn, instead of saying in a calm voice "recalculating"; the Ray-Ray would yell "What the f*ck? you missed the turn what the f*ck are we supposed to do now?". I thought this was hysterical but the joke only got a few laughs. He continued by explaining an even cheaper version called a Ling-Ling that just rammed you into other cars on the road. At this joke everyone in the audience was cracking up and applauding. At this, Ben Hague paused and pointed out the fact that no one felt comfortable laughing at the black joke, but was totally fine with the Asian joke possibly because there were no Asians in the room. The whole audience laughed at this realizing that it was probably true. Sometimes we take things so seriously we cant even laugh an obviously funny joke. Not everything has to be SO P.C... And if any arena has some room for the not so politically correct stuff, its comedy.

Love that Dirtyyy Water.

I cant even think of anything else to write about right now besides the tragedy that was Boston sports this weekend. What a disappointment. Is it possible that our reign as greatest sports town in the world is coming to an end? I hope not but that's how it's looking. I'm not a crazy sports fanatic, but I love being from Boston and I love when we win. I have been to every championship rally and parade since the Pat's first one when I was in middle school. Sports are just something that brings people together, especially around here. If you have ever been to one of those rallies you know what I mean. It's a weird thing that's hard to explain but your in a place, with all of these people who you don't know but you are somehow connected to them; by a sense of pride and love for Boston. That description doesn't do it justice, but It's pretty awesome. I remember being in my dorm room when the Sox won the world series for the 2nd time. I lived in crimson at the time and people went crazy. We all ran outside and into the miles and dinardo courtyard. Everyone was just jumping around and screaming and chanting ridiculous chants like Yankees Suck. It was amazing. That is definitely up there with my favorite memories at Bridgewater. I didn't know half of the people outside that night, just like when you go to a Pats or Sox game you don't know anyone, but your all Boston sports fans, which is a strong tie. Once again, I love being from Boston and having amazing sports teams that bring this town together regardless of income, gender, race, religion or anything else. It's a shame that we have to rely on something like sports to look past these things. On the other hand, I guess we should be grateful for the brief moments of bliss that our teams have provided us with. Here's to hoping that we get a few more of the moments in the future.