Mom, can I get a pair of Hematomas?

The Adidas Hematoma $79.98 - $129.99

I first saw these on Laurie Kelley's blog. Can you imagine the conversation:


Mom, can I get a pair of Hematoma's.

What?!

Shoes, Mom. Hematoma Shoes.

Shoes? How much are they?

$129.00

$129.00?!?! No way! You never took care of the Abrasions I got you last year.

Come on Mom! It's not like they're Compound Fractures. Those are wayyy more expensive.


Apparently the Hematoma's are off-road/downhill mountain bike shoes. A little sub-culture where saucer-sized bruises and road rash are badges of honor. So the Adidas marketers may just know their market. But probably not the best pursuits for our boys with hemophilia.

Update: Can't find the Hematoma on the Adidas web site. So maybe it wasn't the best marketing campaign.

Two cool videos of amazing precision

Found the USMC Silent Drill Platoon by way of the gang at the corner on NRO.





After watching the Jarheads, I had to find some video of the best damn marching band in the world. The Fightin' Texas Aggie Band.






Although few years old,(from 2002 - OU game) this was a nice one from the Former Students side of the stadium that didn't have any silly student commentary

A sad anniversary

Today is the 35th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. On the matter of abortion I can’t help but look at these guys…and the “choice” is clear.