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I’ve been watching football for decades and I can’t recall hearing this term even once. So why is it being spoken by commentators around the league so often in the last few weeks?
I suppose it’s because the accomplishment is very rare. Only 4 players have achieved it, and the most recent (besides receiver Cooper Kupp this year) was in 2005. Here is an article explaining more.
Even still, I don’t recall hearing it in 2005, but maybe they decided to push it this year to draw more fans. I don’t know.
Do you recall this term being used in the NFL? Any idea why they mention it every chance they get in the 2022 playoffs?
I don’t think this question has a “right” answer. Hi, thanks for checking out my blog. Snoop around I hope you’re entertained, perplexed, or at the very least, not bored. 🙂
Just ten or twenty years ago, hand tattoos may have been thought to only belong to the most rebellious prison detainee. Lots of double takes, a quizzical expression or furrowed brow, and women clutching their purses. Truth be told, even now in 2022 hand tattoos aren’t very common but as ink is permanently injected onto more and more people, where the artwork is found on the human body becomes less rebellious. We all know the “tramp stamp” of the late 90s and 2000s. Then there’s the location I call “the rebellious Christian,” an inspirational word or Bible verse on the inside of the wrist. You’ve got your sleeves, your half-sleeves, calf tattoos, thigh tattoos, shoulder blade tattoos, side body tattoos, and of course, the “sexy foot top” tattoo that became popular in the 2010s. With all these tattoos becoming less about the outsiders of society, only one thing could happen next: Locations on the body where safe people just won’t go. These are the neck tattoos (becoming more common though), the face tattoos, and the topic of this post, hand tattoos.
It seems like of those three, hand tattoos might be the next one to become more mainstream. It might possibly be neck tattoos because of popular sports stars and actors already going this route.
The other day I was at an event that had a henna booth. First of all, wow. These artists are amazing and the detail of the designs are crazy. I was amazed seeing people walk away with some beautiful pieces. I was able to get some on my hand and it only served to make me want a hand tattoo even more than I already did.
Henna isn’t painful and I imagine a permanent tattoo on such a thin area would bring some pain but I can’t help but want one. It took me 30 years to get my first tattoo and it’s been over a decade since then so I’m not in a rush, but I can foresee a day when I will have a hand tattoo… you know, once more soccer moms are doing it and all that.
Hello and welcome to Out of the Wilderness. I love to cover a variety of topics, and today it’s a specific type of film. I was watching Captain Phillips recently and wondered where it lands on my all-time favorite military movies. Of course, this particular film may not be considered a military movie in the strictest sense but towards the end, the Navy plays a vital role in the resolution of the ship Captain. Also, since my dad was a Captain in the Coast Guard, I’ll start with a movie about the group of water warriors. I will also include the trailer for each movie mentioned.
The Guardian – There aren’t a lot of movies with plots about the Coast Guard but this one, starring Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher, includes what you want in a dramatic action movie. Plus, when it’s dark out the ocean becomes an even more scary and fascinating place. This one is worth watching to see what some of the Coasties go through to get in, and the challenges they might face protecting our country.
Captain Phillips – Of course this one makes the list! There is so much to like about this movie from it’s intense dialogue, dramatic standoffs, and so much more. You definitely will be saying, “I’m the Captain now,” for a few weeks after watching. The part that sticks with me the most is Tom Hanks in the last act. Spoiler warning: When he is rescued at the end of the movie, Tom Hanks portrayal of the emotions felt are simply remarkable. I don’t know how an actor can get into that headspace but once you see it, after the Navy rescues him and he’s just screaming in confusion and happiness and fear, it’s incredible.
Tears of the Sun – Starting Bruce Willis, this movie is about a rescue but the story has twists and turns. Lots of gun fights, not lighthearted at all. If blood and some gore make you nauseated, you should pass on this one. Aside from that, it’s an amazing story of the tension between what you’re commanded to do, and what’s right to do. Bruce Willis, along with the rest of the cast play their parts so well. Tiny spoiler alert: The scene I remember most is when the enemies are nearby and the group of rescuees must keep a crying baby quiet so their position isn’t compromised. So intense!
Behind Enemy Lines – You might not think of the main actor in this movie as one who does dramatic roles, he’s definitely known more for his hilarious roles in Meet the Parents, Night at the Museum, and many others. I’m talking about Owen Wilson. Yes, he can do drama! This is an early role for him (movie was released in 2001) and he did it so well. Very intense but with a dash of levity. Great movie!
Hunter Killer – This is the most recent war/military movie I’ve watched, and I’ve seen it 3 times. It stars Gerard Butler, who is becoming one of my favorite actors. The movie leans a lot on the mental battle between enemies, at least in the first half. Then it turns into explosions, secret missions, and lots of butt-kicking. Spoiler warning: The scene I remember most is when they discover the enemy sub is masking itself by hiding right up against (underneath) an iceberg. There are a few other clever scenes like that, so I highly recommend this movie.
Rescue Dawn – Christian Bale stars in this Vietnam-era movie. It’s very much a glimpse into the mental tightrope/obstacle course/gauntlet one might have went through during the war. While there’s not a lot of action in the sense of it being a military movie, it’s very captivating and does still include intense scenes between American soldiers and Vietnamese fighters. Lots of great scenes in this one but the dialogue that has stuck with me through the years is when Christian Bale, in his despair and fatigue, asks God: Where are you when we need you the most? What an honest thing to ask.
Pearl Harbor – I fell in love with Kate Beckinsale because of this movie. It also stars Ben Affleck and Josh Hartnett. Obviously, it’s about the bombing at Pearl Harbor. My favorite kind of movies are the ones that include a range of emotions for the viewer, from humor to drama, excitement, mystery, a love interest, and action. This one has all of that, and a few twists. Plus, the original percussion-heavy soundtrack (especially during the dramatic war scenes) is one you won’t soon forget.
These are movies very much worth watching. Of course, there are a lot of other great military movies so if you have a favorite that’s not on this list, tell me about it in the comments below. I appreciate you for stopping by to check out my stuff!
Bayer’s commercial for One A Day takes an old song as the soundtrack. Check it out then scroll down for the details…
The Music. The song in this ad is “Ain’t Got No – I Got Life” by Nina Simone. Such a unique sounding voice. The song was released in 1968, a combination of two songs from the “Hair” musical, on Broadway that same year.Here’s the full song.
Here’s a live version that you might enjoy also.
Do you like the ad from One A Day? Had you heard this song before? Comment below and thanks for dropping in!
On the surface, this is a cute ad featuring Jake (from State Farm) and an actress by the name of Gabrielle Maiden. Before we get into a possible deeper meaning of the ad, watch it below.
The Message. It was actually hard to find the ad on YouTube. In fact, just the other day I was able to find it with ease, and I believe it was even on the State Farm YouTube channel. Now, though, not so much. I believe the commercial’s scarcity online is because the message being sent is not going over well with some viewers. It’s clear this woman is abandoning her game console (translated: something she can’t afford) and the idea of abandoning pets (from owners not wanting or can’t afford) in the wild strikes a nerve with a lot of animal/pet lovers out there. There’s such a similarity, you’d think State Farm would not title the ad “Into the Wild” but that’s exactly what it’s called.
Now, I’m sure State Farm didn’t have any hidden agendas with this ad. It’s pretty straight forward. Surely they don’t support deserting unwanted pets in the wild, but someone ought to have caught this before it made it to the public.
With that said, I thought Gabrielle Maiden was funny in her western-style exclamations for the game console to move along, its home is in the wild now! You can find her on Instagram here and check out her IMDB page here.
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