{"id":11350,"date":"2012-01-19T12:59:48","date_gmt":"2012-01-19T18:59:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/?p=11350"},"modified":"2012-01-19T17:33:41","modified_gmt":"2012-01-19T23:33:41","slug":"thur-update-chili-beer-singing-surgeon-from-mash-to-perform-the-real-occupy-happened-yesterday-stealable-goose-mayorship-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/2012\/01\/19\/thur-update-chili-beer-singing-surgeon-from-mash-to-perform-the-real-occupy-happened-yesterday-stealable-goose-mayorship-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Thur update: Chili beer, “Singing Surgeon” from M*A*S*H to perform, the real Occupy happened yesterday, stealable Goose mayorship and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the other party guests told me about a style of beer I hadn’t heard of before – chili beer, which is beer flavored with chili peppers. He said that there’s one brand of chili beer where there’s actually a pepper in the bottom of the bottle. I know the Saucer doesn’t carry it – can you buy chili beer at Raffe’s or Whole Foods? If so, I’d be willing to make a field trip beyond the Parkways.<\/p>\n

Quote of the night from the plate party: “I’ve been shitting Gus’s for the past 24 hours”<\/p>\n

This morning I got an email from the Memphis Flyer about upcoming shows around town, and one name rang a bell: Loudon Wainwright. For some reason I thought I’d seen him in the credits on M*A*S*H<\/em>. I checked Wikipedia (which is back online today) and sure enough, I had. Wainwright guest-starred as the “singing surgeon,” Captain Spalding, on several episodes during the Henry Blake years of the show. I remember him singing about Tokyo being a town with clean sheets and kimonos. He plays the Buckman Performing Arts Center Friday. Details about the show can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The blackouts yesterday in protest of SOPA and PIPA appear to have worked. Many Congressmen, including sponsors of the bills, have dropped their support after learning more about what a bad idea these bills are. You know what? What happened yesterday is the real Occupy. Not pitching a tent in front of a government building. It’s about making a statement that the public won’t allow large corporations to buy legislation anymore.<\/p>\n

I also want to point out that SOPA and PIPA were backed by the entertainment industry more than anyone, and about 90% of that industry’s political donations go to Democrats. Although I don’t really consider myself affiliated with either party, it’s no secret that I lean left on most issues. For that reason, I am VERY DISAPPOINTED with the Democrats in the House and Senate who allowed their support of these bills to be bought. The problem with our government is not a Democrat\/Republican issue, but rather that Corporate America has more influence with our legislators than the average Joe who pays his taxes. That’s not what our Founding Fathers envisioned. I bet Washington, Franklin, Jefferson, et al. are rolling over in their graves. Corporate America is the new King George III.<\/p>\n

So, last night after the plate party, my friend Mike showed up, and he wanted to check out the Blind Bear. It doesn’t take much of a reason to talk me into going to the Bear, so I happily went along. I had a few PBRs and caught up with him, then ordered chicken tenders and fries to go. Not only did I want to try the Bear’s tenders for the first time, but I wanted to try out these sauces on them:<\/p>\n

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Jim Ross (J.R.) used to be the lead announcer on WWE Monday Night Raw, and was the announcer on Mid-South Wrestling which I watched back in the ’80s. He has a line of BBQ sauces and jerkys. Last week I came home from the bars and placed a drunk order. Pictured above: Main Event Mustard, All-Purpose Rub, Slobberknocker Hot Beef Jerky, and Chipotle Ketchup. I used the mustard, rub and ketchup with the chicken tenders and fries last night, and was quite happy. Normally I hate ketchup, but the chipotle flavor is different enough that I like it. You can view his product line here<\/a>. If you’re a wrestling fan, he has a blog that is good to read.<\/p>\n

Attention Foursquare users: The mayor of the Silly Goose, who has had that bar pretty much on lockdown since November, is out of town for the next nine days on a ski trip. This is likely the best chance you’ll have all year to steal it. The Goose mayor’s first beer is free every day, so there’s a very real incentive beyond just bragging rights.<\/p>\n

Tonight would be a good night to start stealing. The Goose’s 3rd anniversary party is at 9. (Sorry to those who went by yesterday, after I published the wrong date.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"