You look like…
March 22, 2008 | 1 Comment | Posted by Erin Weed | Filed Under Erin Weed's Blog, Funny Stuff
At three different schools this week, people included feedback saying I was the female version of Dane Cook. I’m not overly appreciative when people compare me to famous people, especially ones I find somewhat unflattering. (Like the time when someone referred to me as Rosie O’Donnell.) Sometimes when I go through the trouble of straightening my hair, people say I look like Jennifer Aniston, to which I say, “What the hell do you want from me?” Clearly some buttering up is taking place. Just recently my friend Jen told me that I remind her of Kathy Griffin. I think she’s hilarious, so I liked that one. This gave me the idea ask Kathy to be a guest on my radio show, so that Jen could enjoy the side-by-side, on-air comparison. Apparently Kathy’s fame is creeping north from her initial D-list status, as her publicist told us that Kathy is too busy to come on Women on Top Radio. Bullocks! Has anyone ever told you that you look/act like someone famous?
Words are Fun
March 18, 2008 | 1 Comment | Posted by Erin Weed | Filed Under Erin Weed's Blog, Funny Stuff
Do you have words you like to say, just because they sound funny? I’ve noticed lately that I’ve been partaking in the word “satchel” almost daily. It makes me feel British. And it’s crept into all my speaking gigs too, and the audiences seem to really enjoy it. Lately I’ve been craving to start a movement of re-launching “satchel” into daily American dialect. I’d also like to revive or introduce several other words/phrases into everyday vernacular including:
*You rock like Spock – I just really like Dr. Spock, mostly because of his robot-like zen and his cool ears. I think he rocks. Therefore, if you also rock, then you can be easily compared to Spock.
*I’m out like trout – A great phrase for setting time limits or announcing exits. My college friend named Sliv and I used to make up a slew of these phrases. Only thing they all had in common was that they all rhymed….and they were all bizarre.
*Duh – Why go to great lengths to explain your mistakes, when you can just summarize by saying “duh?” I mean, at that point we all know you did something stupid. I vote you just cut to the chase, own your mishap, and just say “duh.”
*Ridiculous - Every grammatical form of the word “ridiculous” should be used at least 10 times per day. Examples include:
-Ridic (abbreviated version) “Dude, that’s totally ridic.” (usually used when “that” is a negative thing, not a positive.)
-Ridiculousness: (noun) “That latest Britney escapade was sheer ridiculousness!”
-Ridiculously: (adjective) “Man, I am ridiculously happy for you.”
Tell me what words you want to bring back!
Happy St. Patty’s
March 17, 2008 | 2 Comments | Posted by Erin Weed | Filed Under Erin Weed's Blog, Funny Stuff
I started out my lucky St. Pat’s Day by hitting the gym, which is one of the things I miss the most when I’m touring. Hotel gyms are fine, but I need my space and the gyms are usually tiny rooms with workout equipment packed in. Anyways, I work out at my local community recreation center, and lately it’s been a little uninspiring. Now there’s no way to say this without offending my elders, so I’m just gonna come right out with it. There’s a program at the rec center called “Silver Sneakers.” Translation = old people sweatin’ it out. Now pumping iron alongside an 85 year old grandma is starting to wear on me. It’s like staring at the inevitable aging process. And you may be aware that I’m training for a marathon now, so nothing is worse than running around the track behind people using walkers. Even worse, the sight of sweatpants with bunchy underwear underneath. (or are they Depends?) Regardless, it’s disturbing. I need some hot people with ripped abs and a tight ass to look at while exercising. My husband disagrees…he likes being the most ripped guy in the gym. So today I saw an elderly woman donning a lavender sweat suit (with a turtleneck underneath) and she was sporting some supa-fly shamrock shaped, green sunglasses and leprechaun earrings. Wow. I should let her know about the costume at left…maybe next year she’ll whip it out. Now that would be a sight at the gym!
Radio Show Podcast - 02.10.08
February 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment | Posted by Erin Weed | Filed Under Erin Weed's Blog, Funny Stuff, Women on Top Radio
On today’s show I had two incredible guests. First up was Jill Connor Browne, bestselling author and the founder of the “Sweet Potato Queen” movement. Next was Giulia Rozzi, a writer and comic from New York City. Remember you can listen to the broadcast on AM 760 every Sunday, but there has been a time change. Starting on February 17, the show will be on air from 4:30 - 5 pm EST. Why the shorter show, you ask? Simply put, hosting a radio show is a LOT of work. And this week I looked at my schedule for the Spring Tour, and darn near peed my pants. I’m going to be traveling non-stop, and I am trying to take active steps to maintain my sanity during the tour. So AM 760 has agreed to a shorter show, but it will still have the same great humor and content you are used to. Thanks for understanding. Click here to listen to the podcast.
Same shirt!
February 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment | Posted by Erin Weed | Filed Under Erin Weed's Blog, Funny Stuff
One of my girlfriends from college came to visit me in Colorado this weekend. Her name is Stacy and she’s the co-owner of Chicago’s coolest high-end bridal boutique called White Chicago. She’s always very cute and fashionable, whereas I tend to be a tad more lazy when it comes to personal style. So imagine my surprise when I came downstairs after getting primped for the day, only to collide with Stacy wearing the 
SAME shirt! Clearly, we are two loyal Target shoppers. As you can see from the first photo documenting this awkward moment, neither of us were happy. But then we decided it was funny, so we tossed back our heads and laughed. (which was caught in the second photo) Both pictures were taken by paprazzi, in case you were wondering.
Where art thou, Mappy?
January 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment | Posted by Erin Weed | Filed Under Erin Weed's Blog, Funny Stuff, Travel
Oh the pain! The agony! The suffering of one who has lost a dear love! It seems as if I forgot my sweet, sweet Garmin Nuvi 300 GPS device in my Hertz rental car at Newark Airport last Saturday. Her name was Mappy. You know, kinda like Pee Wee’s playhouse, and how all the character’s were named after the object they are, plus the letter “y.” (i.e, Chairy the Chair, Terry the Terydactyl, etc.) Stricken with panic, I called Hertz, desperate for answers regarding Mappy’s whereabouts. To my despair, I got a voicemail box assuring me that it was MY fault that I lost whatever I was calling about. And maybe, just maybe, someone might get back to me. Imagine my surprise when I actually did get a phone call from someone at Hertz. Turns out however, that she was only calling to further reinforce the fact that my loss was indeed nobody’s fault of my own, and Mappy would likely never be found. Wow. Thanks. To further rub salt in my wounds, I received ANOTHER call from ANOTHER person at Hertz agreeing with both the voicemail box and her colleague that yes, I really do suck, this is totally my fault and Mappy is gone forever. Oh Hertz, you should really read a customer service manual. Do you know how many THOUSANDS of dollars I give you every year? Why torment me in my darkest hour? My $400 princess is gone, and I am lost without her. Literally. Sob.
UFO Board Meeting
January 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment | Posted by Erin Weed | Filed Under Erin Weed's Blog, Funny Stuff
Today I went to lunch with a friend, and when I came back to my office building I saw this sign. Seriously, I’m curious the demographic (or home planet) of those who plan on attending the meeting. <insert martian music here>
Watch me fall
January 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment | Posted by Erin Weed | Filed Under Erin Weed's Blog, Funny Stuff
For your viewing pleasure, watch me bite it at Copper Mountain this past weekend.
Wacky A&W
December 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment | Posted by Erin Weed | Filed Under Erin Weed's Blog, Funny Stuff
Drove up to the mountains today for a serious powder weekend. We passed by this A&W, which is apparently owned by some die-hard Christian folks. Word on the streets says that every week they combine a new religious message with the latest food specials. I’ll try and catch them weekly and let you know the good word of A&W. Click on the photo above to see the message.
White Elephant
December 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment | Posted by admin | Filed Under Erin Weed's Blog, Funny Stuff
Last night was my husband’s company xmas party, and we were told to bring a white elephant gift. Now my mom has a pretty wacky sense of humor, so I’ve grown up with the annual white elephant gift exchange every Christmas. For those of you who are unaware, a white elephant gift exchange is when you find a ridiculous, purposeless or downright hilarious present. You wrap it up, and someone picks it out of the gift pile. Above is the gift we brought this year…a puffy shirt! (for all your Seinfeld fans…) We got it as a white elephant last year from my older brother and his wife. Truly classic. As you can see, in white elephant recycling is encouraged. Lighten up the holidays this year with a few laughs…give the gift of random ridiculousness!