We Thought Our Sense of Humor Was Odd - Until BabyCakes Arrived

Here is a classic BabyCakes short from Brad Neely. This stuff is funny. Warning: Some foul language.

The Babies Just Come With The Scenery - It's True

Here as great, classic vid from the Pretenders. Enjoy the great guitar. I've put the lyrics below the video so you can pretend there's a bouncing ball over the lyrics and you can tap your foot and sing along.



THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD IS TRYING TO FIND ME I'M STANDING IN THE MIDDLE OF LIFE WITH MY PLANS BEHIND ME WELL I GOT A SMILE FOR EVERYONE I MEET AS LONG AS YOU DON'T TRY DRAGGING MY BAY OR DROPPING THE BOMB ON MY STREET
NOW COME ON BABY GET IN THE ROAD OH COME ON NOW IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, YEAH
IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD YOU SEE THE DARNDEST THINGS LIKE FAT GUYS DRIVING 'ROUND IN JEEPS THROUGH THE CITY WEARING BIG DIAMOND RINGS AND SILK SUITS PAST CORRUGATED TIN SHACKS FULL UP WITH KIDS OH MAN I DON'T MEAN A HAMPSTEAD NURSERY WHEN YOU OWN A BIG CHUNK OF THE BLOODY THIRD WORLD THE BABIES JUST COME WITH THE SCENERY
OH COME ON BABY GET IN THE ROAD OH COME ON NOW IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, YEAH
ONE...TWO...THREE...FOUR...
THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD IS NO PRIVATE CUL-DE-SAC I CAN'T GET FROM THE CAB TO THE CURB WITHOUT SOME LITTLE JERK ON MY BACK DON'T HARASS ME, CAN'T YOU TELL I'M GOING HOME, I'M TIRED AS HELL I'M NOT THE CAT I USED TO BE I GOT A KID, I'M THIRTY-THREE
BABY, GET IN THE ROAD COME ON NOW IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD YEAH

We'll Take That As a Blogger Compliment

Falwless from the famous blog "Lot's Better Then Your Blog" gave West Chester, PA based blog THAT BLUE YAK some very nice compliments in a post recently. Click here to see what everyone on the information super highway is blogging about. And don't forget to read the user comments. A select few have been added to our blogroll. The others? Keep on keepin' on.

Here's A Great Resource For Bloggers

"Ron Howard's Brother" and "Mom catches son". What do these two phrases have in common? They are the year to date top key word searches on That Blue Yak according to Google analytics. I'm sure most bloggers are using the free google analytics to look at their data. I'd love to hear from some of you blogging geeks on some of the other great tools, sites or widgets that you use on your blog.

In the mean time, check out dailyblogtips.com - it's pretty helpful.

Now go back to the top of this post and click on those keywords and enjoy the magic.

Chester County Residents Prepare For Tonight's Solstice Moon

Tonight, June 18th - is the Solstice Moon. For those living in Chester County, PA , the ideal time for the show will happen at moonrise which will be between 8:07 and 8:15. What will you see? As the moon starts to appear in the horizon it's gonna look HUGE! Now this is important people - do not panic. I can't stress this enough.

Just like the old "got your nose" trick, the large moon is just an illusion. In fact, even photos of the solstice moon don't show a moon that is larger than average. Huh? I'm still going to try my own experiment by throwing a rock at it. If the rock does hit the moon, then I think some people are going to have a little bit of explaining to do.

Check out the Chester County Astronomical Society for more fun facts or to read more sciencey stuff about the Solstice Moon, click here.

Gypsy Foot Care Factory Opens Up Shop In Chester County

For those looking for premier foot care without the snobby know-it-all doctors with their fancy degrees, look no further than the Gypsy Foot Care Factory now open on Main Street in Exton (in that big old, run down yellow house that looks haunted). Here's the video - a That Blue Yak original production - which details its podiatry services:

WC Dish Give That Blue Yak Shout Out For Incredible News Coverage

WC Dish gave the writers at That Blue Yak a shout out for our incredible new coverage of the Taste of Chester County. We thank ye'. Next stop, Daily Local News. To see the WC Dish shout out, click here.

Last Minute Father's Day Gift for BBQ Dad

If you've waited this long to get you Dad a Father's Day gift you are a dope. But you still need to get him something. How about this cool condiment gun? Imagine how cool it will be to fill this revolver with BBQ sauce, mustard or ketchup? Nice. Just print this page out and fold it like a card and write, "I.O.U. one condiment gun". Click here for order info and additional cool pics: Condiment gun.

Happy Friday the 13th and Tribute to Local Celebrity

Today is Friday the 13th. Did you know that Amy Steele - born and raised in West Chester was in two of the Friday the 13th movie (parts 2 and the Final chapter)? It's a fact. Just click on her name to see the proof on IMDB. As a matter of fact, someone here at the Yak met her years ago because he went to High School with her brother. He met her at the Bar/Restaurant (currently Kildare's) and told her that he wasn't an actor yet, but was waiting for a callback from Wrigley's Spearmint Gum for a commercial. She fell for it.

Here is a clip of the trailer. She is the girl that is shown after the narrator says, "Number 19":

Jesus Tells West Whiteland Man To Continue Taking Extra Wing

The following is true life story that actually happened to That Blue Yak Marketing Manager Ted Murphy:

First off, let me tell you that the wings at the Downingtown Wegmans are downright delicious. You can get 10 wings for $6,99. You get to pick from several styles including BBQ, Teriyaki, Southern style and more. It's a self serve so a few months ago it became a bit tempting to "accidentally" put an 11th wing in the box. My crime went unnoticed 5 times.

In addition to my eyes being bigger than my stomach and not being able to finish the wings AND thinking what I was doing might be wrong, I decided last week to even things out be getting only 9 wings.

Feeling like a saint, I went to my car to eat the wings. I threw my tie over my shoulder so it wouldn't get in the food. Then I lined my lap with paper towels because I'm such a messy eater that I need to take major precautions so I don't get food all over myself.

The carnage began. The wings were as tasty as ever and I ate them carefully as I drove over to the Home Depot across route 30. I spilled not a single heavenly drop of sauce on myself which was a miracle. I parked the car and reached for the extra napkins that I thought were in my car. To my horror, I was out of napkins and my hands were completely caked with sauce and the sticky teryaki sauce. It looked like I'd been having a catch with sticky buns. I tried to wipe some of the gook off with tissues but the tissues stuck like feathers to tar.

I decided that I'd have to walk briskly to the bathroom to clean up. My fear was that if I ran into someone and they put their hand out to shake I would have to say, "Oh, I can't shake - See? My hands are completely covered with sauce and tissues."

I arrived in the bathroom, turned on the water and this is the image that stared back at me:

I think we can all take this as a signal from Jesus that he was punishing me for taking 9 wings. I don't know why he wants me to return to taking 11 wings but I will have to follow his orders. He is Jesus after all.

This McDonalds Commercial Spoof Will Give You a Chuckle

These guys won't win an academy award for this McDonald's commercial spoof but the content is pretty darn funny.

Hanson Quarry In Downingtown Perfect For Brady Bunch Fantasy

Are you looking to relive the Grand Canyon episode of the Brady Bunch? Do you think you'll get out to the Grand Canyon and then realize that it was a stupid idea? Well you're in luck. Travel to Hanson Aggregates on Quarry Road in Downingtown and look through the fence. It's the Chester County Grand canyon - the poor man's Grand Canyon if you will - And I will. Just look at these these amazing photos!

Is that an Injun boy running away? Maybe. Did Alice just make a joke? Probably. Imagine the adventures you'll have using your imagination. And when you're there, don't forget to cup your hands around your mouth and yell EEECCCHHHOOOAAAA!

Then treat yourself to a drive down Valley Creek Road to visit the spooky haunted tunnels.

Vegas Places Odds On Barack Obama's Real Name

According to the Associated Press, the Barack Obama campaign is refusing to release his birth certificate. Several theories are circulating for the refusal. Was Obama actually born in the US or his father's native country of Kenya? Another theory is that Barack changed his name from an embarrassing name. Vegas odds will be released at 5:00 Eastern time but the list has been forwarded to That Blue Yak. The names/odds are:

1-5 odds: Barack YoMama

2-5 odds: Rerun

4-5 odds: George Dubyelu Bush

6-5 odds: Female'

7-5 odds: Ward Cleaver

Good luck.

Taste of Chester County at Church Farm School - It's Hot In Here!

Chester County residents sweated it out last night at the Taste of Chester County held at Church Farm School in Exton. The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry sponsored the event - and despite the 180 degree temperature inside of the building, people had a great time.

During the event, Mary Bigham from WC DISH and celebrity judges voted on their favorite foods. They will reveal the winners soon on WCOJ.

Until then, the following are some Yak employees and their comments:

"Montesano Brothers Italian Marketing and Catering had their usual excellent selection of anti pasta including meats, cheeses and grilled veggies. Very tasty and their staff is great. They are the best caterers in Chester County."

- Mike - Accounting

"I had the oysters from the Riverstone Cafe. They had some type of cucumber salsa that went on top that was great. And I found out that they have $1 oysters on Wednesday Nights. Now I can do the buck a shuck on Mondays at Doc McGrogans and Wednesday at Riverstone. With all of those oysters I now dub myself Boner Billy."

- William - Marketing

"Baby I never even heard of the Thai L' Elephant, but this place had the longest lines. This Phoenixville restaurant had some chicken on sticks and some puffy things. Baby they was good."

- Thelma -Cafeteria staff/janitor/warehouse

"It's hot as hell in here."

- Ted - IT

Chester County Residents Cope With The Heat Wave

Chester County residents are coping with the June heatwave as best as they can. The following are various weather tips and coping strategies from various Chester County residents:

"Stay away from fat people. If you think they stink at normal temperatures take a whiff of a 300 pounder when it's 100 degrees.

- Larry Grear, Kennett Square

"I like to freeze giant ice cubes into the shape of hats throughout the Winter - then, during a heatwave, I strut my resourceful ass around Exton like a peacock."

- Sean Roth -Malvern

"I like to check on the old to see if they're still alive."

- Betty Polite - Downingtown

"You call this heat? This is nothing - I used to live in Florida. And don't EVEN get me started on snow in the Winter because do you know what numb-nut? Before Florida - I lived in Buffalo."

- John Poliski - Coatesville (formerly from Naples, Florida and Buffalo, New York).

West Whiteland Vegetable Garden of Hope Is In The Ground

As promised the THAT BLUE YAK VEGETABLE GARDEN OF HOPE is underway. The West Whiteland Garden will provide the employees of THAT BLUE YAK with something to do on their lunch hour and a local bum some free produce. So far in the ground are:

1. Lettuce - 2 versions have been planted in succession. The first batch - as seen above - is ready to pick.


2. Scallions - planted a month ago and ready for picking.


3. Radishes - planted a month ago and ready in about a week.


4. Runner Beans -planted a few days ago


5. Zucchini - (the phallic clown of the vegetable world) -planted.


6. Bush Pickles - planted mid May.


7. Tomatoes - 6 varieties

A small "concert" was unenthusiastically performed by a local ("Children of the Corn" Charlie) to celebrate the earth, warn the varmints and announce to Chester County that the kick-ass Garden of Hope is in the soil. Songs performed included Gary Wright's "Dream Weaver" and several selections by Rico Suave and Bel Biv Devoe

The songs performed were SO kick-ass, this deer was seen high tailing it off of the grounds:

AND STAY OUT!!!!

Brady Bunch Variety Hour - Goosebump Inducer

Break out the talcum powder because you're going to suffering from the worst rash you've ever had if you can bring yourself to watch this clip of the Brady Bunch Variety Hour. Some dope on the You Tube thought he was clever by mixing in other TV shows at the beginning and throughout - but it's pointless - let us be tortured without interruption.

And who do you think was responsible for the mess called the Brady Bunch Variety Hour? If you guessed Sid and Marty Krofft you've won yourself an over sized, cheaply made costume. Just like the Nazi concentration camps, wasn't there ANYONE around to step in and ask, "WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON HERE?"

The only people who look normal in this clip are Rip Taylor and Uncle Miltie. If I was Miltie, Ida clobbered that Greg over the head with my giant weiner.

West Chester Growers Market Is Now Open - It's Veggie Time

The West Chester Growers Market is open for biz. And this is exactly where THAT BLUE YAK employees went to pick out veggies to be grown in the THAT BLUE YAK VEGETABLE GARDEN OF HOPE. Human Resources director Bennie Duke explains,

"We have a few employees that are at the verbal warning stage here at the Yak. Since we have a nice plot out back, we decided to force them to grow vegetables on their lunch hour. Once we're ready to harvest the bounty, we'll pick a charity and donate some of the food to it. Companies are always getting PR by donating junk to poor or 'different people' - why not us?"

And the West Chester Growers market is THE PLACE TO GO if you want to get some really nice heirloom tomatoes as well as some varieties of peppers that can't be found at Waterloo Gardens and some of the other Chester County plant joints.

So join us and watch as our employees are illegally forced to work the land, and we attempt to grow some stuff that we can give to a bum.

If you want to visit the West Chester Growers Market, it's located on the corner of Darlington and Chestnut Street in West Chester.

(DISCLAIMER: AS NOTED ABOVE, WE'LL BE DONATING A PORTION TO A CAUSE. WE WILL PICK THE CAUSE AND THE PORTION. WILL THE PORTION BE A SINGLE BEAN OR RADISH? WILL THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE VEGGIE BE DONE BY TOSSING IT OUT OF A MOVING VEHICLE WHILE YELLING, "HERE YOU GO BUM"? LEGALLY, YES WE CAN DO THAT).

This Captain Kirk Clip is Hysterical

This Captain Kirk farting clip is one of the dumbest things but I can't watch it without laughing. And either can you.

Harvey Korman Dead at 81 Years Young

Harvey Korman won't have to struggle to hold in his laughter anymore - the reason? ....He's dead. The comic, known for his work on the Carol Burnett Show, Blazing Saddles and High Anxiety is dead. And a little known fact, Harvey Korman was also the voice of the Great Gazoo - the indisputable Jump the Shark moment on the Flintsones.

R.I.P Harvey. R.I.P. Now enjoy this clip from the Carol Burnett show staring Harvey and Tim Conway before Conway's legs were crushed in a horrific accident forcing him to play the midget Dorf character forever.

Gorilla Sighting on Market Street Probably a Hoax

A Gorilla spotted on Market Street in West Chester last week was probably a person in a costume. That's what experts are claiming after examining this picture. West Chester police spokesperson Sandy Bean had this to say,

"That Gorilla is wearing what appears to be a coat or a shirt. I think that's what's making me lean toward saying that it might be a fake. But if you look at that stance, with his arms up - all trying to scare you and stuff - that's what a gorilla would probably do if confronted."

To be on the safe side, West Chester police will be strategically be placing bananas around West Chester's downtown area and will be hiding out in trees with large nets until the possibility of a Market Street Gorilla can be ruled out.

"All we need is an ape climbing up to the top of the courthouse - that's what they do you know. And you wouldn't like that very much now would you? Huh? ...Huh?"

New Zoo Revue Here We Go Again

For some reason, the classic New Zoo Revue (review) outtakes keep getting removed from Youtube so here we go again. And I still can't figure out if this is real or a masterpiece spoof:

West Chester Marley & Me Live Film Footage

Thanks to "Philly Film Girl", here's some footage from the Marley and Me movie shoot that took place a few days ago in downtown West Chester. You do have to hand it to them - that looks like real snow. "Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson in West Chester? I think I'm gonna pee!"

Maybe this will calm hissy fitter Vern Callen

Marley & Me Filming Causes a West Chester Hissy Fit

West Chester Gay Street residents were witnesses to what can only be described as a hissy fit yesterday. Malvern accountant Vern Callen erupted into the hissy when he arrived in West Chester only to find that the filming for Marley & Me starring Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson was complete.

"It's not fair!" Mr Callen screamed as he dropped to his knees. The scream was so loud, it's reported that birds as far away as Matlack Street flapped out of their perches and away from danger.

Mr Callen then proceeded to roll back and forth - banging his fists and feet on the ground while screaming, "I thought they were filming all week!!!!"

The fit went on for about five minutes until an unknown employee of Taylor's Music Store emerged and told Mr Callen to "Get a grip."

Suspected Exton Special People Bus Is Special

We're not sure if this bus is for "special" people (say: spesh-ull) but when That Blue Yak asked OUR state mandated special person Benny Forester, he had this to say:

"That was cool. I saw that van with a shark and stuff at the Chester County library parking lot and stuff and I was all - 'Yeah...that is pretty cool with the shark and stuff.' I asked Miss Tina if I could go closer and stuff but she said no. I think she just wanted to leave because she had to go to Exton Square Mall to get some lotions and ointments. GOD DAMN IT ....I want to look in that van!!!"

Chris Elliott's Tribute to Shatner's Rocket Man

Here's a great clip of Chris Elliott doing his tribute to William Shatner's version of Rocket Man. For those of you not familiar with the Shatner version....well, you're worthless.

Ron's Swap Shop vs. Caln Habitat For Humanity - Potential War?

Ron's Swap Shop. Chester County staple. But what about when you want to actually SEE the item as opposed to having Ron DESCRIBE the item? That's when you head to the Habitat for Humanity in Caln. For instance, the used portable toilet above. I'm sure Ron would have said something like,


"It's a portable toilet that is looking for a loving home but just needs a little elbow grease to get it back to it's original glory days".


That's fine, salty language for describing a used portable toilet, but that doesn't tell me how clean it is. When I buy an item like this, I want to at least make sure that the portion that you sit on is clean. And can you really get the feel of a piece like this by hearing it described by the Sultan of Swap on the Information Super Highway? Not really. Can you accurately estimate the resale value? Probably not.

Let's just agree to disagree. When buying used portable toilets in Chester County, it's always good to have a few options.

Sly Fox Beer - We've Got a Tip for You

Two weeks ago, Sly Fox Beer held it's annual Goat Races in their Phoenixville parking lot. We commend you on the concept, the friendliness and the convenient free shuttle from the Kimberton Fire House to the event. Unfortunately, the time to wait for a beer - a staggering 25 minutes is totally unacceptable for an establishment that is in the service industry. With those times, you've given the Exton Taco Bell a run for it's money.

Here is a simple suggestion for next year: hire some temp staff and tap more kegs. The logistics are simple.

And on a side note, if you could arrange to have one of the goats eat a tin can, that would be a nice bonus.

Thank you.

Small Fire At Westtown Dog Park

A small fire broke out a few days ago at the Westtown Dog Park on Route 100 as this amazing photography shows. That Blue Yak Barney Lipps was getting a 24 oz Wawa coffee, 2 hostess apple pies, a Slim Jim, a pack of Big Red, an egg sandwich and krimpets, (for later) when he noticed the Fire trucks.

"I was gonna see if they needed my help but it looked like things were already under control. Plus, I saw a dalmatian down in the fenced in dog area and figured that the dog might be able to help and stuff."

The fire, apparently burning in a trash can, was extinguished without incident. There were no deaths.

Horrifying Speed Racer Dream Sequence Will Get You

Here's a a little clip from Speed Racer that is extremely horrifying. It involves Trixie and...well... you'll find out. Seeing this after viewing it as a child brings back nightmares. Can anyone honestly tell me that nobody died of fright watching this or AT LEAST had their hair turn white? Enjoy....but beware: