Hobo Stu

Hello everyone,

As I mentioned last week, I’ve been having some trouble coming up with a good Halloween costume. Frankly, people were getting tired of me dressing like a hobo every year and my idea to dress up like a can of soup didn’t really go over any better with everyone here at Hobo Headquarters.

I thought about dressing up as a sexy cheerleader, but then I read Courtney Enlow’s column and realized she would look down on me if I did that. Then I thought about breaking out one of Clinton Portis’ classic characters like Southeast Jerome or Coach Janky Spanky, but after reading Ned Bitters attack on the NFL’s drug policy and Brian Murphy claim that the fate of the election rests on the shoulders of the Washington Redskins, I thought it was best to avoid sports costumes.

So I was truly at a loss for what to do. Then I came across a photo online and suddenly I knew what to do. This year I’ve decided to adopt a small child so that I can go as a chef who is carrying around a delicious lobster baby.

Here’s what’s new on HoboTrashcan.com this week:

Murphy’s Law – It’s time for a change
This Sunday, we will all set our clocks back an hour, officially bringing an end to Daylight Saving Time. But Joel Murphy thinks it’s time for a change – it’s time to stop setting our clocks back every fall and moving them forward every spring. Murphy believes we should keep Daylight Saving Time in place year-round.

Note to Self – No we can’t
Celebrities, pundits and political wonks have been telling you that you need to get out and vote next Tuesday because your vote can make a difference. Brian Murphy disagrees. He believes that this presidential race will be decided by the Washington Redskins and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Outside of the In-Crowd – I am judging you for being dressed like a whore
While Courtney Enlow would love to embrace a holiday that is devoted to wearing silly costumes and getting free candy, she can’t help but get upset whenever she sees a trashy girl in a slutty nurse, slutty pirate wench or slutty bee costume. So this week, Enlow has no choice but to “go Ned Bitters all over your face.”

Overrated – The NFL’s drug policy
No one can really argue that the NFL’s policy banning their players from using steroids and illegal drugs is a bad thing … no one except Ned Bitters, that is. Bitters believes that it is hypocritical for the league to come down on illegal substances when players are popping pain pills and chugging alcohol.

Also make sure to check out our Hobo Radio Podcast, as well as an all-new From the Vault and Recyclables.

Happy Halloween,

- Hobo Stu

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• Political discussion
• “A Few Honest Words (Remix)” by Ben Sollee feat. DJ 2nd Nature

Week 67 Spotlight: The Old Man and the Socialist

In past years, those looking to be scared on Halloween might pop in a DVD of their favorite vampire or zombie movie. This year, however, if you want to be scared, all you need to do is turn on CNN or MSNBC and watch the stories about our failing economy or the never-ending War in Iraq.

While the United States can be a very scary place these days, a change is coming. In four days, America will elect a new president – either Barack Obama or John McCain (sorry Ron Paul and Ralph Nader fans). In order to make sense of all that has happened in this year’s election, Joel Murphy is joined this week by HoboTrashcan’s senior political adviser – Bubby.

Does Barack Obama have this election wrapped up? What will happen to the Republican Party (and Sarah Palin) if McCain loses? Since Lars has the week off, will Joel actually go a whole show without mentioning Batman? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

[Editor's Note: As a special bonus, here is the video for the song we played on this week's show ...]

Similar Posts:

• Hobo Radio – If you smell what Barack is cooking
• Outside of the In-Crowd – Courtney throws a political/relationshipital tantrum
• Outside of the In-Crowd – Vote or die … unless you shouldn’t
• Note to Self – No we can’t
• Murphy’s Law – Thing will never be the same

 

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