Stephen Mizell

This is just too funny to even think about, and the irony of it all is just overwhelming. I went to Google Images just a few minutes ago and did a search on ignorance. The results are really funny.

Google Image search for "ignorance"

Yeah, if you don't know what I look like, I'm the first on the second row. Could this be a new-age cut down? Instead of, "I looked up 'ignorance' in the dictionary and saw a picture of you," people will say, "I did a search on Google Images for 'ignorance' and saw a picture of you."

Update: Looks like the image isn't on the search anymore. I guess my 15 minutes of fame is over.

Yesterday, like every other work day, I got up at the same time and drove the same way to work. I was listening to the news on the radio as I pulled in the parking lot a minute or two before 8am, and jumped out saying hello to a couple of my fellow coworkers. We walked to our own separate corners of the building and went about our days just like usual.

Work was going very well that morning. I was solving some problems, fixing some issues, and adding some features. I had just been issued a PDA to use for work and was installing ActiveSync so I could put my calendar on it. About 11:30am, something really funny happened that I will be telling my grandchildren one day (FYI: I don't have any yet, I'm only 24).

The phone rang and the caller ID on it said, "MSU Police." I picked it up slowly, wondering what they would be calling me for. The lady came on the line and said, "Mr. Mizell, do you drive a tan Dodge Avenger?" Yes, I drive a car like that, so I'm thinking at this point someone has smashed my car or broken into it. "Well, sir, your car is running. It has been running for several hours." Both my hands quickly slapped my pockets checking for the keys. They were no where to be found. I think at that point my face turned bright red with embarrassment.

I'm not sure how I did it, but I got out of my car at 8am and left it running and unlocked. It ran until about 11:30am. Luckily, no one had stolen it or anything in it while it sat there just hanging out. Students walk by that lot all morning and are just feet away from my car, someone had to have noticed.

I'm very thankful it turned out like it did. No one stole my car, very little gas was used, and the officer at the scene told me it happens quite often, so I wasn't that embarrassed. I feel really bad about the way I treated my car, though, and hopefully I will not be reported to social services.

A couple of friends and I were talking one day about eating at Mexican restaurants. One thing we all like to do is spout off random Spanish words to act funny and get a laugh. We'll throw out words and phrases like "Gracias" and "Hola Senior!" In most cases people around the table will chime in on the fun and repeat the words we just said in different dialects. Then someone puts the nail in the coffin with the "Man, you muy loco." No one could ever top a "muy loco."

Now put yourself in the shoes of those Mexican people working there. Pretend you are in Mexico working at an American restaurant where mostly Mexicans eat. Now picture yourself walking by a table and the people are saying "Thank you!", "Hello!" and "You're crazy!!" They say it, laugh at each other, then say it again over and over. How silly would those people look to you?

What can we all learn from this? Well, next time you're out getting a taco with the pals at the local Mexican restaurant and you think it would be funny to throw out an "Hola" to get a laugh, think about how you look to those around you and remember, "No" means "No" in English and Spanish.

I saw this on the internet today and almost lost it. Not sure if other people will have the same humor, but I think this one is good to send to the friends.

Worst Commercial Ever (video)

Some say it's the worst, but it could be one of the best.

Update: Also check out the acappella video.