Ben Wilder

The Triathlon is Here… and So Are My Nerves!

I keep thinking of that Taco Bell commercial starring Joe Keery, a horror about nacho fries… and no, the scary part isn’t the upset tummy Taco Bell is bound to give you. The climax of the ad goes like this, the guy is haunted by nacho fries but he exclaims, “You don’t consume me, IContinue reading “The Triathlon is Here… and So Are My Nerves!”

Emmy Russell Goes Viral – American Idol

People’s version of what “going viral” means varies but it’s generally used when something becomes popular quickly and organically. A picture of a blue (or black) dress, an odd answer during a Miss America pageant, or a guy becoming happily hysterical about a double rainbow. Those are actual things that were viral in the lastContinue reading “Emmy Russell Goes Viral – American Idol”

More surfing at St. Andrews State Park

I was told there were 3 days of high surf at St. Andrews and even though I arrived with my camper on day 3, the surfers were still taking every chance to ride a nice wave. I think I was lucky to be there to capture some of the action with my camera, as surelyContinue reading “More surfing at St. Andrews State Park”

Surf’s Up at St. Andrews State Park

This is my second time camping at St. Andrews State Park. Both were with my travel trailer and since the last time I was here, there are twice as many sites! Because of a hurricane that came through a few years back, the campground had to be rebuilt and they’ve done a wonderful job. NotContinue reading “Surf’s Up at St. Andrews State Park”

The GEICO Bangs Commercial – The Music, the Actress, and More

GEICO has a history of great ads including their horror spoof, the Billy Blanks workout, and the Wright Brothers conversation, and we all know the Caveman saga. Now GEICO is back with a bang… or bangs, to be more specific. Take a look then scroll down for more info! The Music. The song is calledContinue reading “The GEICO Bangs Commercial – The Music, the Actress, and More”