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Friday, April 26, 2024

Cheech Marin

I am on a newsletter put out by Tommy Chong of Cheech and Chong fame. Every now and then Cheech takes over and sits in for Tommy. It's informative and entertaining, and it's cool to remember stuff from way back when.  


Hey Russ - it's Cheech,
 
So, here's the deal.
 
Tommy's been going non-stop with all this 4/20 madness over the last few weeks - the sale, the comedy show, the endless emails... I think the poor guy's fingers are about to fall off from all that typing!
 
So, I figured I'd step in and give him a little break (hope you don't mind).
 
Plus, the Rock Stars down at HQ have been forwarding me all kinds of emails and burning questions (pun definitely intended) from you cousins after my last couple of emails.
 
So I thought today, I'd go through and answer a handful of them.
 
Without further ado...
 
Cheech, I'd like to know more about your art collection. Maybe some pictures?
Paula S, Bemidji, MN
 
Hey Paula, thanks for asking about my art collection! It's definitely one of my passions. I've been collecting Chicano art for decades now, and I've got pieces from some really incredible artists at the Cheech Marin Center in Riverside, CA. If you're ever in the area, you should stop by!
 
Hmm. The message seems to be from Cheech but it’s coming from Tommy’s email. Oh well. They’re partners and I’m sure they’ve shared a lot of things over the years. 

Speaking of years, man Cheech, I’ve been a fan of your work for a long time. I think I became a fan because you reminded me of so many of my neighbors where I used to live in Wilmington, California. 

You used to make me lol, now you make me smile and giggle. It’s all good man. Like a song from the day used to say, “Make me smile”.
Marty W, Waco TX
 
Marty, here's a sneak peek into what it's like to work with Tommy on these emails, man:

Hey Steve - it's Cheech,
 
So, here's the deal.
 
Tommy's been going non-stop with all this 4/20 madness over the last few weeks - the sale, the comedy show, the endless emails... I think the poor guy's fingers are about to fall off from all that typing!
 
So, I figured I'd step in and give him a little break (hope you don't mind).
 
Plus, the Rock Stars down at HQ have been forwarding me all kinds of emails and burning questions (pun definitely intended) from you cousins after my last couple of emails.
 
So I thought today, I'd go through and answer a handful of them.
 
Without further ado...
 
Cheech, I'd like to know more about your art collection. Maybe some pictures?
Paula S, Bemidji, MN
 
Hey Paula, thanks for asking about my art collection! It's definitely one of my passions. I've been collecting Chicano art for decades now, and I've got pieces from some really incredible artists at the Cheech Marin Center in Riverside, CA. If you're ever in the area, you should stop by!
 
Hmm. The message seems to be from Cheech but it’s coming from Tommy’s email. Oh well. They’re partners and I’m sure they’ve shared a lot of things over the years. 

Speaking of years, man Cheech, I’ve been a fan of your work for a long time. I think I became a fan because you reminded me of so many of my neighbors where I used to live in Wilmington, California. 

You used to make me lol, now you make me smile and giggle. It’s all good man. Like a song from the day used to say, “Make me smile”.
Marty W, Waco TX
 
Marty, here's a sneak peek into what it's like to work with Tommy on these emails, man:
 
 
And Wilmington, huh? Right on! If I remind you of your old neighbors, then those must have been some pretty cool cats. Glad to know we've been making you laugh for all these years, amigo.
 
I never dreamed in 1974 that I would get emails from Cheech and Chong
Thanks for the laughs
And thanks for the gummies
Pamela F, Easley SC
 
Pamela, believe me, in 1974 I never dreamed I'd be sending emails to anyone (especially at my age)! But here we are, living in the future. Isn't it something?
 
Hi this is Kimberly D and I was so happy to hear from you ðŸ’—. I hope you are doing well ,I have watched all of your movies ðŸŽ¬ that you all are in and I love them all, and I love the cruise chews, but the last time I ordered the Kosmic cruise chews and they don't taste as good as the cruise chews but I still eat them . 

But I ordered cruise chews again so I am all set, so thank you for sharing your experiences with me I love you ❤️ both.
Kimberly D, Ohio
 
Kimberly, I love to hear you've enjoyed all our movies. And hey, I feel you on the Kosmic Chews. They're definitely an acquired taste (to put it mildly). But that's what's great about having options, right? Stick with what works for you, and leave the Kosmics to folks like Tommy (they're too much for me too).
 
Hey Cheech, How'd you get so informed to make that hit on Jeopardy?---an inspiration for cool people.
Jess S, San Jose, CA
 
Jess, what can I say? I'm a man of many talents (and many, many hours spent watching Jeopardy). Nah, but seriously, I've just always been curious about the world, you know? Always trying to learn new things.
 
But between you and me, the real trick is finger speed. Most players know the right answer to most questions (even Anderson Cooper) but if you don’t time your buzzer finger right you’re out of the game before you start.
 
Too quick and you actually get locked out from answering. Too late, and well, Cheech Marin is answering your question…
 
Oh, and remember that little debate I was having with Tommy about our best movie or bit?
 
Well, turns out a lot of you had some strong opinions on that too.
 
Here are a couple of your thoughts:
 
Hi Cheech,
All of your movies are my favorite, but I really like the Corsican Brothers because it was unique, and i just like that time period. 
Sheila W, Georgia
 
The Corsican Brothers, huh? I gotta say, that one was a blast to make. Tommy insisted on filming the whole thing on location in Paris… made the production more expensive which didn’t make the studio happy but what else is new?
 
On the upside, when we were done filming for the day, we were in Paris..
 
Hey Cheech, that’s a tough one. So many great bits. I’ve been watching and rewatching your movies for years. I’m almost as old as Uncle Tommy(85 this year) but anyway I think that Up in smoke and nice dreams are the two best movies. 
My favorite bit from up in smoke is when you say “ I think we’re parked”… In nice dreams I thought the part where you are scooting around the floor in a straight jacket yelling “my ballsitch” was hilarious. Tommy has some great lines in both movies but those two are my favorites.
Rich W, Yakima, WA
 
Rich, hard to argue with that... Up in Smoke and Nice Dreams are definitely two of our most iconic flicks. And those bits you mentioned? Classic Cheech & Chong, man. "I think we're parked" still cracks me up to this day. And the straight jacket scene... man, I still get itchy just thinking about it.
 
It's the dogs chasing tail for me.
Mike M, Las Cruces, NM
 
Ah yes, the old "dog chasing its tail" bit. A perfect metaphor for so many things in life, don't you think? Simple, yet profound.
 
Cheech, 
I did love Nice Dreams but I have to agree with Tommy. I’ll never forget being a young man and watching Up In Smoke at the theater with a date and thinking this was the best movie I ever saw. I’ve seen them all and they are all great but Up In Smoke brings back the memories.. just my opinion. 
Mark H, Dallas TX
 
I hear you, man. Up in Smoke is special. It was our first big movie, and it really set the tone for everything that came after.
 
Hey Cheech,
Aaron from Oceanside, CA here. You guys have so many funny bits and all of the movies made me laugh. It’s really hard to say which one is the best. One of your bits that still cracks me up every time I hear it, though, is Let’s Make a Dope Deal. Takes me back to my teenage years when my buddies and I would burn one and listen to Greatest Hit. 
Best wishes to you and Uncle Tommy!
Aaron B, Oceanside CA
 
Let's Make a Dope Deal, huh Aaron? Oh man, that one's a classic. I still get a kick out of it myself.
 
I gotta say, you guys have some excellent taste. I mean, I'm not surprised - you are part of the Cheech & Chong familia, after all. But it's still nice to see our work so appreciated, even after all these years.
 
Well, that's about all I've got for now. But if you have any other questions, I'm told you can just reply to this email and the Rock Stars at the office will pass it on to me!
 
Until next time,
 
Be good,
And Wilmington, huh? Right on! If I remind you of your old neighbors, then those must have been some pretty cool cats. Glad to know we've been making you laugh for all these years, amigo.
 
I never dreamed in 1974 that I would get emails from Cheech and Chong
Thanks for the laughs
And thanks for the gummies
Pamela F, Easley SC
 
Pamela, believe me, in 1974 I never dreamed I'd be sending emails to anyone (especially at my age)! But here we are, living in the future. Isn't it something?
 
Hi this is Kimberly D and I was so happy to hear from you ðŸ’—. I hope you are doing well ,I have watched all of your movies ðŸŽ¬ that you all are in and I love them all, and I love the cruise chews, but the last time I ordered the Kosmic cruise chews and they don't taste as good as the cruise chews but I still eat them . 

But I ordered cruise chews again so I am all set, so thank you for sharing your experiences with me I love you ❤️ both.
Kimberly D, Ohio
 
Kimberly, I love to hear you've enjoyed all our movies. And hey, I feel you on the Kosmic Chews. They're definitely an acquired taste (to put it mildly). But that's what's great about having options, right? Stick with what works for you, and leave the Kosmics to folks like Tommy (they're too much for me too).
 
Hey Cheech, How'd you get so informed to make that hit on Jeopardy?---an inspiration for cool people.
Jess S, San Jose, CA
 
Jess, what can I say? I'm a man of many talents (and many, many hours spent watching Jeopardy). Nah, but seriously, I've just always been curious about the world, you know? Always trying to learn new things.
 
But between you and me, the real trick is finger speed. Most players know the right answer to most questions (even Anderson Cooper) but if you don’t time your buzzer finger right you’re out of the game before you start.
 
Too quick and you actually get locked out from answering. Too late, and well, Cheech Marin is answering your question…
 
Oh, and remember that little debate I was having with Tommy about our best movie or bit?
 
Well, turns out a lot of you had some strong opinions on that too.
 
Here are a couple of your thoughts:
 
Hi Cheech,
All of your movies are my favorite, but I really like the Corsican Brothers because it was unique, and i just like that time period. 
Sheila W, Georgia
 
The Corsican Brothers, huh? I gotta say, that one was a blast to make. Tommy insisted on filming the whole thing on location in Paris… made the production more expensive which didn’t make the studio happy but what else is new?
 
On the upside, when we were done filming for the day, we were in Paris..
 
Hey Cheech, that’s a tough one. So many great bits. I’ve been watching and rewatching your movies for years. I’m almost as old as Uncle Tommy(85 this year) but anyway I think that Up in smoke and nice dreams are the two best movies. 
My favorite bit from up in smoke is when you say “ I think we’re parked”… In nice dreams I thought the part where you are scooting around the floor in a straight jacket yelling “my ballsitch” was hilarious. Tommy has some great lines in both movies but those two are my favorites.
Rich W, Yakima, WA
 
Rich, hard to argue with that... Up in Smoke and Nice Dreams are definitely two of our most iconic flicks. And those bits you mentioned? Classic Cheech & Chong, man. "I think we're parked" still cracks me up to this day. And the straight jacket scene... man, I still get itchy just thinking about it.
 
It's the dogs chasing tail for me.
Mike M, Las Cruces, NM
 
Ah yes, the old "dog chasing its tail" bit. A perfect metaphor for so many things in life, don't you think? Simple, yet profound.
 
Cheech, 
I did love Nice Dreams but I have to agree with Tommy. I’ll never forget being a young man and watching Up In Smoke at the theater with a date and thinking this was the best movie I ever saw. I’ve seen them all and they are all great but Up In Smoke brings back the memories.. just my opinion. 
Mark H, Dallas TX
 
I hear you, man. Up in Smoke is special. It was our first big movie, and it really set the tone for everything that came after.
 
Hey Cheech,
Aaron from Oceanside, CA here. You guys have so many funny bits and all of the movies made me laugh. It’s really hard to say which one is the best. One of your bits that still cracks me up every time I hear it, though, is Let’s Make a Dope Deal. Takes me back to my teenage years when my buddies and I would burn one and listen to Greatest Hit. 
Best wishes to you and Uncle Tommy!
Aaron B, Oceanside CA
 
Let's Make a Dope Deal, huh Aaron? Oh man, that one's a classic. I still get a kick out of it myself.
 
I gotta say, you guys have some excellent taste. I mean, I'm not surprised - you are part of the Cheech & Chong familia, after all. But it's still nice to see our work so appreciated, even after all these years.
 
Well, that's about all I've got for now. But if you have any other questions, I'm told you can just reply to this email and the Rock Stars at the office will pass it on to me!
 
Until next time,
 
Be good,

Cheech

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Friday, April 19, 2024

time for Jeff

Jeff Tiedrich, that is. I can really appreciate Tiedrich's take on things. He uses profanity frequently, which is, sometimes, the best way to describe things. While those on the mainstream media tiptoe around bluntness, Jeff doesn't hold back. Even Fox Lies Network tiptoes around reality, opting instead for lies, distortions and misinformation, while winking at their brain-addled audience. 

It's a black mark on this country that a network like Fox Lies is still on the air spewing lies and garbage. Rupert Murdoch should never have been allowed to own multiple US media, but politicians here have a hard time looking away from the millions that Murdoch dangles in front of their faces. Too many are in it to get rich and not to actually serve the country and its people. 

The link below contains more than I placed here and can be found at the bottom of this post.



what the fuck does Fox News think it’s doing

in which Jesse Watters and Fox engage in a little jury tampering












let’s take a closer look at the situation that led a juror to be excused from Trump’s trial.


because Donny Fuckstick and his merry band of violent cultists are a collective menace to society, precautions have to be taken to ensure the anonymity of the jurors in his trial. at the start of each day of jury selection, the defense is given a sheet of paper with the prospective jurors’ names. they’re not allowed to photograph the list. they can’t copy it. they have to hand it back at the end of the day.


apparently, these measures were not enough to assure the safety of everyone involved, because smirking Fox News fratboy Jesse Watters — who apparently thinks endangering the life of an innocent person is an amusing joke — challenged his viewers to connect the dots and figure out who the jurors were.


“juror number two. a nurse from the upper east side, with a masters degree. she’s not married, has no kids, lives with her fiancee who works in finance. she gets her news from The New York Times, Google, and CNN. she said two things that really stuck out. one quote: ‘I really don’t have an opinion of Trump,’ and quote ‘no one is above the law.’ I’m not so sure about juror number two.”


within seconds, juror number two’s phone started blowing up, with friends and family members calling and texting. is this you, are you the juror they’re talking about on Fox News?


mission accomplished, Jesse. this poor woman is now terrified to show up and do her job. so yesterday morning, she asked to be excused from the trial.


Jesse Watters and Fox News are guilty of jury tampering. will anything happen? will there be consequences?


don’t expect Fox News to discipline Watters — they’re totally down with this fuckery. they love Watters. he’s the guy they hand-picked to replace Tanner Ballsack, and he’s bringing them attention — and ratings.


for fuck’s sake, Watters was back at it again last night, hinting at the identities of more jurors.


but at least the mainstream media was above this kind of reckless clickbaitery, right? surely The New York Times wouldn’t stoop to this level of —


jesus h. christ on a corroded candy cane. 


fuck no, New York Times, I don’t want to meet the jurors. I want them to be left alone to do their jobs in peace and then allowed to fade back into obscurity. 


look, I get that there are reporters present in court, overhearing the exchanges between prospective jurors and the lawyers and prosecutors questioning them, but come on — the press is putting these peoples’ lives in danger. we’re dealing with a vengeance-obsessed mob boss who leads an army of gun-toting worshipers. read the fucking room, New York Times.


how about a little journalistic discretion for once — is that really too much to ask?

how stunning is it that this is where we are as a country: ordinary citizens have to worry about would happen to them if a former president discovered who they are.








no one has ever had to live in fear that Joe Biden would find out their identity, just saying.


Donald Trump has been a soft, pampered piece of shit his entire life. he surrounds himself with toadies and lickspittles who defer to him all day long and fatten him on a steady diet of flattery. he’s got a button on his desk — press it and some flunky scurries in with a can of diet coke. in the White House, they had a guy whose job it was to walk around with a boom box and play show tunes in order to calm Donny down from whatever he was in ketchup-chucking rage about. I shit you not, this dude was called “the Music Man.”


all of which makes it super fucking hilarious that Trump is now being forced to sit in a courtroom like some ordinary Joe and endure the minor inconveniences that the rest of us learned to deal with ages ago — and it’s driving him batty.


“it’s a shame. it’s a shame. and I’m sitting here for days now, from morning til night, in a freezing room. freezing. everybody was freezing in there.”


oh boo fucking hoo, you entitled toddler. wait until you find out just how cold a prison cell is.












that said, Donny is still able to get away with shit that would land anyone else in a world of trouble.


at one point — in a huge violation of courtroom rules — Trump took out his phone and started playing with it. his lawyer elbowed him, and, with a show of great annoyance, Donny put the phone back in his pocket. but why was he even allowed to have it? why wasn’t it confiscated?










Trump continues to act like a ginormous dick to everyone around him.














"In my over 20 years practicing criminal law, I have never observed a defendant refuse to stand and face the jury. Any competent lawyer would tell their client that his fate is in the jury's hands and they will watch everything he does. Trump.s disrespect for the jury is unwise."


it’s more important for this self-destructive imbecile to play I’m God-Emperor For Life and I show deference to no one than try to win the jury over to his side. 

expressing nothing but withering contempt for our system of justice is the winning strategy that saddled Donny with a half a billion dollars in judgments in his civil trials, so why not pull the same shit in a criminal trial? what could possibly go wrong?


Trump isn’t just making life difficult for himself — he’s fucking shit up to the point where his ace team of parking garage lawyers can’t properly do their jobs.


one common courtesy in a trial is for the prosecution to give the defense advance warning of who the next day’s witnesses will be, to give them a chance to prepare their lines of questioning.


but not in this trial, and not with this defendant.









Before court broke for the day, Blanche asked that prosecutors disclose their first three witnesses in advance.   

Steinglass refused, saying Trump has been tweeting about witnesses. “We’re not telling him who the witnesses are.”

Merchan: “I can’t fault them for that.”

 ace job, fuckface. no notes. keep up the good work.

finally, who created this meme? I spit out my coffee when I saw this.











He's always watching

He's always watching