The results are in...

It was a close race folks... two decisive favorites battled it out late in the polls, but in the end there could be only one!

Well, there were a few ties, but still... I'm just sayin'...

Overall - here's how the vote turned out:

Tied for last place with a whopping 4 votes each:

- (life hands me lemons) Uhm... WTF am I supposed to do with these? I'm just sayin'...

- The green and purple polka dotted monkeys dancing around the room make me happy. I'm just sayin'...

I have to say I'm bummed these didn't get more traction. Then again, I'm looking at this thing from a different perspective - I have to design the winning t-shirt ya know...

Edging those two winners out at 5 votes:

- You type SMH and LOL but are you really? I'm just sayin'...

Hey - maybe this marks a downward trend in irritating web acronyms...

Nah we'd never get that lucky... IJS...

Next up - another tie with 9 votes each:

- That's what she said... Dude, really? I'm just sayin'...

- If I wasn't wearing this shirt, my tits would be staring at YOU. I'm Just Sayin'...

- I don't NEED no stinkin' t-shirt! I'm just sayin'...

Two of these make t-shirt references in a t-shirt contest... that alone is funny to me... They'd each make great designs, but on the page they get little reaction it seems...

And the first phrase to miss out on the top five - with twelve votes:

- I ignored your last 24 calls for a reason. I'm just sayin'...

Who hasn't been here before? Seriously... stop calling.

Coming in fifth with a total of 15 votes:

- When I was your age I lost my tooth not my virginity... I'm just sayin'...

It's funny 'cause it's true...

Tied for 4th with 21 votes each:

- I'm not in a bad mood... You're just annoying. I'm just sayin'...

- I have PMS and a gun... I'm just sayin'...

I think I've actually heard these said in conversation before... don't ask...

Scooping the bronze with 24 votes:

- Twilight pretty much ruined vampires. I'm just sayin'...

Again, it's funny because it's true...

With 43 votes, the silver goes to:

- Money can't buy you happiness... But I'd rather cry in my Ferrari... I'm just sayin'...

I was really pulling for this one late in the polls - I already had the design worked out in my head...

And finally! The winner of a custom designed t-shirt (to be revealed shortly) by just 3 votes coming in at 46 total:

- Minimum wage for politicians. I'm just sayin'...

I'm honestly surprised and encouraged by these results - could this be reflective of a more politically aware culture on the rise? Nah - we just hate politicians... effin' crooks... I'm just sayin'...

Thanks to everyone for contributing and voting! We're hoping to add more content like this in the coming weeks and months - if you have any ideas feel free to shoot them over to justsayin.us@gmail.com. I'm looking for contributing writers/content creators so again - feel free to drop me a line.

Waffle House: A love story...

Have you ever eaten at a Waffle House? If you haven't, find the nearest location, and head there immediately (as soon as you finish reading this).

In my myriad travels up and down the I-95 corridor I've seen more than a few of these establishments. They can usually be found on the outskirts of a remote town, or in the armpit of some forgotten suburb - areas practically devoid of culture. In other words; dominated by white trash, strip malls, off brand big box stores, self-storage centers, and used tire service stations. All of this sets the backdrop for what occurs, on instinct, as a bad dining decision. Instincts can fail you sometimes. True story.  

At first glance, the building immediately gives you the appropriate vibe. The simple branding says "Are you literate? Good - come have some waffles...". The "open 24 hours" sign says "Did you just leave a crime scene? Great, hang here for a while... I mean who'd look for you in a Waffle House?". Truth in advertising people. When you see a Waffle House you immediately think something like "I'll bet there are at least 2 crack heads in there...". About 8 out of 10 times you'd probably be right... But that's no reason not to eat there... I'm just sayin'...

A reliable standard for anyone consistently awake after 11PM; from truckers and feral teens to cops and deranged lunatics, Waffle House has been distending stomachs and satisfying appetites since 1955. Literally hundreds of locations scatter the United States.

There are innumerable reasons to add "Eat at Waffle House" to your bucket list... but here are the top 10:

10. Because the sign is like a triple word score in Scrabble.

9. Because you think yo know what to expect. If you've eaten at Denny's or Ihop, you have no idea what you're missing. Waffle House stands head and shoulders above both of these 2 so-called restaurants.

8. Because they created an entire menu beyond waffles, but you'll probably only need about 10% of it.

7. Because you need a little perspective. Too much time spent in a TGIFriday's can warp your outlook on life. It's not Friday everyday, no matter how many Jack Daniel's ribletts you scarf down.

6. Because there's more to American poverty than just WalMart.

5. Because of the "Open Kitchen" layout. You can watch them cook your food - from mixing and pouring the batter, to working the griddle - it's all in plain view.

4. Because fresh waffle batter baking in a hot iron smells like drunken teenage girls making out.

3. Because Waffle House hash browns could easily kick the s*it out of your little brother. Seriously.

2. Because otherwise, you'll never know if any of this is true. 

1. For the waffles. They're fuc*king delicious. I'm just sayin'...  

Now - head to the nearest Waffle House, and report back here on your experience. If you've already been, I'd love to hear your thoughts...

I'm just sayin'... 

The best revenge is good living... And staying in shape...

OK... totally random, but I thought I'd share.

I just saw some facebook pics of this girl I used to have the biggest crush on in like grade school. She turned into a mega-bitch in high school - one of your typical high school elitist snobs. If this girl was in "Fired Up!" she'd be a Panther. She thought she was hot sh*t, and dressed like a slut to drive us "lesser mortals" crazy...

You know the type...

Now she's "the heavy friend" in all the group pics. Win.

That's even better than her just going ahead and getting fat. You can tell she's just clinging to the memory of being the hot girl - and now she's on the outside looking in.

She's got the double chin going. She can't wear jeans.

That's the best revenge...

Yeah - it's childish of me, I know but f*cking sue me. It's a rare thing to see someone get what's coming to them. To witness instant karma (the true definition - within the same lifetime).

That's a good feeling, and I don't care how childish that makes me.

I'm just sayin'...

This plan really came together... I'm just sayin'...

So - I recently saw The A-Team. Yeah. I'm late. Sue me.

The movie was pure, unadulterated, awesome. It was made from only the finest raw awesome bullion imported from the world's most remote and dangerous locales. Places you might find King Leonidas sharpening a spear, or Wolverine devouring the last guy to call Silver Fox lame, or Chuck Norris playing beer pong and getting a mani/pedi.

Eff it, I'll use the cliche... It's a non-stop-mother-fu*king thrill-ride from start to finish. I'm just sayin'...

First - let's talk about casting... (Potential spoilers. You've been warned.)

Hannibal: Liam Neeson
Not terrible casting, although I must admit I was skeptical when I heard about it. As a fan of the series, I have to say I missed seeing the old man disguise himself to fool the marks, but it's an origin story so perhaps we'll see some of that in the [inevitable] sequel. Some alternates I though might have done just as good - Michael Douglas, Kurt Russell, or even Dennis Hopper (too soon?). In the end, none of these (or anyone else, I'd challenge) would've done better than Liam Neeson, and for crap's sake the man's in mourning so let him work. He got the character right, brought a grittier edge to Hannibal, and showed the real badass behind the plan (and the cigar).

Face: Bradley Cooper
Perfect. There's little else to say here. He could've been clean shaven, but eh? Who gives a s*it... The only scene that didn't feel right was the opening hostage scenario. He takes a shot to the face and laughs it off, then asks "is that all you got!?". He does this in a way only Bradley Cooper can pull off without sounding overly macho. Again - its' an origin story so I'll hold out for the sequel to see if Face develops his penchant for preening, and reclaims his trademark line "not in the face!". Looking at the currently available pool of actors, I can't think of a better choice for this role, and (aside form script issues) Cooper nails it.

B.A. Baracus: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
If you have to re-cast this role (and based on the recent pics of Mr. T I've seen, you do) I suppose Rampage is as good as the next guy. They'll all pale in comparison to the legend. The film throws in a nice homage to the lovable B.A. we all remember, but Mr. T was just more likable. Getting past that is easy, because aside from a conflict of conscience halfway through the film (in retrospect, an unnecessary diversion we could've all done without...), and an awkward staring match with a bathroom mirror - B.A. is exactly what he should be - a foil for Murdock. Lines are delivered well, and in a scene that ranks as one of the coolest I've seen this year - we learn just why B.A. is afraid to fly (and why he's got it in for Murdock). Which brings us to...

H.M. Murdock: Sharlto Copely
Wow. I was totally blown away by this guy. I loved his "performance" in District 9, but I clearly didn't give him enough credit as an actor. He nails the character of Howlin' Mad Murdock to a "T" - from a mid-air stall in a medi-vac chopper to a rousing mid-montage rendition of Mel Gibson's Braveheart speech, Sharlto laid the smack down, and frankly - he stole the show. I'm just sayin'...

The Plot... we had one of those around here somewhere, right?

Yes we did - and it was fun to watch and easy to follow, with a few interesting twists I didn't expect. It doesn't hurt that series creator Stephen J. Cannell was heavily involved. The fellas are each introduced, form a team, get into trouble, and wham - a conflict is nicely developed. There are some entertaining (and some chuckle inducing) side plots/personal struggles, and overall the 'Team makes the jump to the big screen in style.

The story follows our heroes as they kick copious sums of ass over the course of a couple hours. From jacking currency plates from Saddam loyalists, to busting Face out of prison in a tanning bed (don't ask), to playing "3 Card Monty" with massive storage crates on a shipping dock... Hell - they even fly a f*cking TANK... Yes. They fly a tank. And it totally works. Without causing my suspension of disbelief to totally collapse... I'll say it again...

Non-stop-mother-fu*kin'-thrill-ride.

From start to finish.

It won't win any Oscars, but it's one of the best ways to spend $20 at a movie theater without those goofy 3D glasses on your face.

I'm just sayin'...

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