Lots of great feedback this week from you guys about Episode #250. I didn’t know when I recorded the episode that so many of you would parallel it to the events in your own lives over the last five years. I got emails from people telling me about a milestone in their life that corresponded to something that I talked about on the show.
It’s amazing to me to think about the connection the show has had with so many of you from all over the world in ways I never thought possible. So thank you all for sharing your stories with me and keeping American Cliche as a part of the soundtrack to your lives.
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* TSA Screenings: Necessary or Unacceptable Personal Invasion?
* Hero Dog Mistakenly Put Down
* Sarah Palin Makes 2012 Official – Well, Almost
* Florida Truck Dealer Offers Free AK-47 With Every Purchase
Prepping this show was an unexpected experience for me. Someone I respect had given me the idea to make this episode a soundtrack journey of my life over the last five and a half years. I knew immediately it was the right approach. As I started to go back through old shows notes and blog posts, I realized how much how much has changed in my life and in our world. Not only has every major part of my existence been flipped – birth of Emma, fallout of my marriage, career hurdles and the passing of Mia the Wonderdog – but the world has changed drastically too. Since AC began we’ve been witness to Hurricane Katrina, the election of the first black president and the worst recession in decades.
This episode will not appeal to some of you. There aren’t any stories this week about stupid people or the state of politics in the U.S. a week after the election. Instead, call it a diary entry – a summary of the last half decade of my life and the way I’ve viewed the world around me.
Boring? Maybe. Self-serving? Absolutely. But I can say it’s honest and it’s unfiltered. I hope you enjoy it, but if not, come back next week and I’ll be back to my usual form. Promise.
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I realize that every news outlet in the U.S. has been dissecting the election results for the last 24 hours – and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. That said, I’m going to pile-on and weigh in a bit on what I think some of it means for our leadership in the next two years. I think it will actually hold both sides more accountable as they look toward the general election in 2012. Listen to this week’s show, then share your comments below.
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We’re less than a week away from elections – I should be focusing 100% of my effort on that, right? Nope. I’m actually staying away from politics this week (mostly). I’ve said everything I can say to you. My hope is that you go to the polls with a clear head and vote for the candidate that actually has a plan for the change you want to see. Try and strip away all the fear-mongering and the attack ads and look at what the candidates stand for in your state. I have faith that this audience – this community – will make the right choices.
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* Charlie Sheen Goes on Another Bender
* Man Pisses Off Tattoo Artist – Gets a Penis Tattooed on His Back
* Chad Ball: The Importance of Teaching Kids New Media
* Rand Paul Volunteer Seeks Apology From Woman He Stomped
This week we continue to talk about clueless people dominating our headlines. Whether you’re talking about politicians or NFL players, some people just don’t have a firm grip on the reality of their situation. In this episode of American Cliche, we’re exploring that in a bit more depth. We’re also talking about the Obama Administration’s ill-advised attempt to block the recent U.S. District Court’s ruling allowing openly gay men and women to sign up for military service.
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I thought it would be helpful to include the actual video of the soundclip I used in this week’s show. Anderson Cooper does a great job at summarizing the situation with Christine O’Donnell.
This week I spent most of the show talking about Christine O’Donnell and the Tea Party. Frankly, I’m pretty scared about the prospect of someone like this bumbling her way into a seat on the senate. She hasn’t been willing to do interviews – all we really know about her are some of the clips that have surfaced of her on Politically Incorrect a decade ago. Even when she finally granted CNN a 10 minute interview, she showed that she clearly doesn’t have a real understanding of any of the major issues we face today as Americans.
We have 100 seats in the senate – am I the only one that is scared to death of a person like this getting elected into one of them?
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Have you guys been following the controversy around Katy Perry’s appearance on Sesame Street? I don’t understand what the fuss is about. Children see more skin on a public beach. Why aren’t we outraged over all the violence on TV that kids watch? Oh, and isn’t it a double standard that the monsters on Sesame Street don’t have to wear any clothes? Just sayin’…
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On the show:
* French Politician Mixes Up “Inflation” with Oral Sex
* Man Addicted to Eating Live Scorpians
* Snooki’s Writing a Book (God Help Us All)
Have you ever had a week where the days melted together and you often found yourself staring at a to-do list that you thought you’d never get to the end of? Yeah, me too. In addition to being swamped with client work, I’m trying to spend as much time with Emma as I can while getting ready for my Mom’s visit in a few days. Don’t get me wrong, I’m excited about all of it, I just wish I could squeeze a few more hours out of each day.
* “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Repeal Fails in the Senate
* Listener Rant: Rachael Asks Where Has Sanity Gone in Politics?
* Lindsay Lohan Thinks Coke Won’t Show Up in Drug Test
Now that Labor Day has signaled the official end of summer, it’s time to put our heads down and focus on work – at least it is for me. The next couple of weeks are going to be extremely busy with client projects, but hey, in this economy I think we’re all happy to have jobs, yes?
As the summer rolls to a close with the impending Labor Day Weekend upon us, I’m reminded of how much life changes from season to season. I think about how different my life was last summer compared to this one. It’s not necessarily a bad thing, just part of my natural evolution. So as you enjoy your long weekend and spend time with your families and friends, I challenge you to think about what you want out of your life over the next 12 months.
American Cliche is the alter ego of digital marketer, Scott Parent. Join Scott for rants on bizarre news stories, politics, business, technology, and social media all served up with a heaping dose of sarcasm.
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Lots of great feedback this week from you guys about Episode #250. I didn’t know when I recorded the episode that so many of you would parallel it to the events in your own lives over the last five years. I got emails from people telling me about a milestone in their life that corresponded to something that I talked about on the show. 
Prepping this show was an unexpected experience for me. Someone I respect had given me the idea to make this episode a soundtrack journey of my life over the last five and a half years. I knew immediately it was the right approach. As I started to go back through old shows notes and blog posts, I realized how much how much has changed in my life and in our world. Not only has every major part of my existence been flipped – birth of Emma, fallout of my marriage, career hurdles and the passing of Mia the Wonderdog – but the world has changed drastically too. Since AC began we’ve been witness to Hurricane Katrina, the election of the first black president and the worst recession in decades.
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