Dipping into our mail bag, I have an update on some previous posts:
1) In Februrary of 2005, I posted about certain semantics questions posed by a sign outside of the Laurel Hill School (Florida) that reads “Home of the Hoboes.” Two years later, we’ve received fresh comments from Ms. Williams - a teacher at the school, and Jeffrey - a student. Jeffrey defends the mascot name saying, “Nobody else may think that it is a very good name but I think it is the best name that we could have ever gotten.” We agree Jeffrey. In fact, the school mascot is included on lists for the best/most unique team names (like this one). Plus, I hear you guys are really good at basketball. The sign, “Home of the Hoboes” intrigued me, because generally hoboes are - um - homeless.
2). In August of ‘06, Nitro posted a link to a New York Magazine article about a group of Brooklyn kids that have their own band. “Mr. Blender” - who says he’s a kid that knows the kids in the band, Care Bares on Fire, finally got around to posting a comment this week. Says, Mr. Blender:
to tell you the truth the only people who like them are, well….parents. ….I think parents only went to see them cus’ they were kids but when they record an album nobody will by it cus their music is LAME!!!
Everybody’s a critic.