Olympics
With the summer olympics looming, I got to thinking. I bet every olympic athlete is waiting, just DYING waiting for the day that his or
Things Baristas and I Do Not Agree On
-How loud indie music can be in polite company. -How close to the rim of a cup a hot liquid should reach. -The length of
Digitally Stimulated: Bioshock, Braid, and Videogames as ART
Whenever I said Xbox, someone said Bioshock. Xbox Bioshock Xbox Bioshock Not the most hardcore rap chorus ever, but once you’re doing singalongs you automatically
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep. 58
A couple of friends stop by to talk about the shittiness of Hobby Lobby. Episode58
Sent From My Smartphone
If your phone does that thing where you send an email and it says “sent from my smartphone” at the bottom, I don’t care for
I Guess This is How You Pitch a Commercial for Chewing Gum Now
“Okay, so you’ve got a guy. He’s wearing no shirt and black jeans. He’s got awesome abs. He dives off of a high-tech skyscraper into
What People Who Take Goddamn 20 Minutes at the ATM Must Be Thinking
“Alright, my turn. I’ll just slowly take my car out of park. I really should ask someone else how they stop all the way for
Hotel Welcome Binder
Thanks for staying with us. We hope this bedside binder will help you figure out what to do while you’re in town. Dining Lucky you,
Why I’ll Never Successfully Initiate a Game of Pickup Basketball
Hey guys, wanna play some B-ball? Hey guys, wanna play hoops? Hey guys, wanna do some baskets? Hey guys, how would you feel about a
Attempts
Times That NO NOT ATTEMPT Appears on the TV Screen: When a car is driving in the mountains. When someone does a stunt to prove
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep. 57
Some checkins from afar. Think of it as simply listening to a bunch of voicemails from someone you hate all string together. Episode57
Explosions
Things That I Was Led to Believe Caused Explosions by Movies: Photocopying a mirror. Spraying soda into an electronic keycard reader. The existence of gas
New Stoplight Additions
Purple: Illuminated alongside the red light to indicate that the light JUST changed and you ARE going to be late for work. Orange: The purpose
Pete: Mayor of Fairy Tale Land
Well, not to be disrespectful of the previous leaders. I’m sure they were a fine bunch of evil queens and disenfranchised princes, but this place
Batman Arkham Asylum Henchperson Quiz
Thank you for applying to be a nameless thug in Batman: Arkham Asylum. Below is a quiz to help you determine whether you are the
Digitally Stimulated: a History of Contra
Modern video games, for all of their advancements, seem to often base themselves on one simple premise: “The world is going to shit. Let’s find
Rules for Playing in the Fountain
1. No smoking in the fountain. 2. Even in an astronaut bubblehead thing that would make it possible. 3. No wearing underwear under your bathing
Themes of Disney Movies Vs. What I Took Away From Them as a Child
The Little Mermaid Theme: Sometimes you have to risk it all for what you really want. Takeaway: Two shells with no visible means of support
Alternatives Methods for Emperor to Decide Whether to Give Defeated Gladiator Thumbs-Up or Thumbs-Down
Applause-o-Meter Pro: Crowd Participation Con: Emperor sick and tired of aqueduct-powered devices. Always with the goddamn aqueducts. Coin Toss Pro: Emperor not TOTALLY to
Batman: After the Death of Alfred
Ah, a well-placed Batarang should crack that liquid nitrogen pipe and put Mr. Freeze…on ice! Shit, not in that belt pouch. Check the other pouch
Handy Excuses You Can Use for Treating a Chili’s Like a Bar and Having FAR Too Many Drinks
“Well, I like when I come back from the bathroom and the food is there. So I figured that if I drink a lot, I’ll
Chapter Headings from Gym Teacher Education Textbook
-So you’re ready to start yelling at kids for money instead of just for fun. -Jumping Jacks: What are they? -Jumping Jacks: Why are they?
Most Helpfulest News Ever
Just a quick little change around here, we’re going to do a little re-formatting. No, that’s not like updating the shit Facebook app on my

Super Innocuous Audio File
You found it! You did it! Rejoice! Also, for a prize, first 5 ppl to tell me which of the monster cereals is their favorite
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep. 54
How come is it I hate school so damn much? Find out. Episode54
My Rejected Kickstarter Proposals
Publication of a book of top Kickstarter contributors, including names, addresses, and potential blackmail topics. A sterilizing lamp to use on the needles that are
Coma Diary
Scenario: You wake up in the hospital after a traumatic head injury that has caused serious memory loss. I, your loyal friend, am there to
Worst Places to Discover a Discarded Condom
-Outside of Build-a-Bear -Dated and bagged inside your father’s freezer. -Inside the little door on Day 1 of an advent calendar. -Stuck to your sock
Pete’s Last Day at the Story Problem Factory Before Vacation
There’s a farmer who has 6 cows, 4 brown and 2 white. While he’s working in the fields he finds a scrap of paper on
Scraps
What are your standards for the difference between scratch paper and garbage? Because a lot of people don’t seem to have standards in place regarding
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep. 53
For the gamer in all of us. Also, as promised: Life’s not like flan and you’ve done all you can you may need a new
Dear Microsoft,
I wanted to let you know that I find the Recycle Bin idea very lame. It was cute for a time, and I suppose it’s
Phrase Guide for the Art Museum
Instead of: “No fucking way, I am not going to the art museum.” Say: “I want to be adult about this, so I’ll give you
Trying Out Some Different Types of Beds
Because it has been far too long of me sleeping in the same bed, and because nobody should sleep in the same bed he slept
Fruit Bowls
Boy, you know what I would really like to see? Another painting of a bowl of fucking fruit. I don’t even get excited by a
Things I am the Michael Jordan Of
I am the Michael Jordan of putting on my sweats backwards and pinching my crotch. I am the Michael Jordan of growing spiders under a
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep. 52
Our one-year podiversary! We celebrate by talking race cars beds, god, and the transgender lovelies that enjoy both. Episode52
Checklist for Valentine’s Success
-Huge gorilla dressed in red bow tie, trained to deliver box of chocolates while rollerskating. -Huge man with sawed-off shotgun and rollerBLADES who will be
Why Are They Saying This Stuff at the Drive-Thru?
“Welcome to McDonald’s, would you like to try our most bizarre sandwich offering?” “Thanks for choosing Burger King. What would you say to a food
Question That May Prove Tim Burton is Racist
Scenario: You are going to an all-white office party (not because others are excluded, but because that happens to be the makeup of your office).
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep. 51
Hints, allegations, and things left unsent Episode51
Tomorrow’s Show
Tonight I’ll be recording tomorrow’s show based on a behind-the-scenes look at Pete’s Unsent Love Letters. If you have any questions about them or things
Princess (Toadstool) Diaries: 1990
Who knew this whole thing would turn into such a political fiasco? Okay, in hindsight, I can admit that part of this is probably my
Princess (Toadstool) Diaries: 1988
No more being the captured, helpless princess for me! This time I’m part of the team, baby! If you’re ever a princess who is making
Princess (Toadstool) Diaries, October 1985
What a strange, strange couple of days it’s been. Being captured by a dinosaur was bad enough. Then I heard someone was coming to
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep. 50
The power shows up before too long. episode50
Chalk Paint
I was pretty lucky to have my girlfriend use chalk paint on my car to ask me to homecoming. Haha, sure, some people gave me
Failed Opening Lines for My Open Letter Inviting Black People to Relocate to Colorado
What’s up, guys!? You know, they call it Colorful Colorado, but I really think we could Colorado has many exciting Colorado has its fair share
Hotels Thanking
The last couple times I stayed at a hotel, there was a sign on the door asking me to use my towel more than once
Everyone Spells Freedom Differently
I, for example, spell freedom by coming in the door, throwing my jacket on the ground, busting out my smartphone, and singing the theme song
What Fancy Fantasizes About
“The only one who can stop those nuclear codes from falling into enemy hands is Fancy. Fancy, don’t let me down.” “This patient is beyond
Pete’s “CRAZY” Sex Requests
“Would it be that weird instead of picking music if we listened to our individual iPods?” “I’m really tired. Would it bother you if I
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep. 49
A couple o drunkards face off in the ultimate test of Americanism. Episode49
Dating Girls Based on Sports They Enjoy
“She plays volleyball.” Does that whole thing where they aggressively call things translate to other parts of life? If I offer to help with chores,
Rapper or GoBot?
Cy-Kill Kurupt Fitor Papoose Cop-Tur Hot Rod Hans-Cuff Nutrageous Crain Brain Great White Snoop Niggarachi Major Mo stic.man Small Foot Answer (white font, highlight
The Guy Who Invented Insane Asylums
Have you been to a jail before? Okay, I’m thinking Jail, but much, much worse. Like the kind of jail an evil Count would design.
Alternate Titles for Morning News Shows
Couple’a Assholes at a Tall Table Let’s Look at My Hair! In the Morning! Didja Hear it Loud Hour? Have We Got Some Shit for
Guys, There’s For Real So Much!
I read a book and was disappointed. Surprise! I read some comics. And I wasn’t disappointed in the least. Also Surprise!, but in a less
Preview of Next Week’s Show
I know, it’s far away. But I got excited. Sue me. Also, visit bumwine.com if this is a topic of interest for you.
Things We Never Imagined Our Degrees Would Be Used For
Music: Creating ringtones that are somewhat less abrasive. Or more abrasive, depending on whether we’re talking about a Boost Mobile user. Mathematics: Designing price structure
The Entirety of My First Therapy Session
I will never forgive my dad for using the word “poo-poo” in the context of, “I have to go”. What the fuck, man?
YouP**n Commenting: Best Practices
After seeing some pretty egregious comments on a number of videos, due to the story they did on 60 Minutes about this very topic which
Helpful Snowman Top 10 of 2011 Lists
Top 10 Breakdowns in Public Top 10 Subway Sandwiches Eaten in My Car, in the Parking Lot, at My Work. Top 10 Disappointments (media category)
Question for Ladies
Would “You know what, I gotta be honest right now. I’m really bad at sex” work as a blowoff line at a party? If I
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep. 47
A ride to the airport, and what New Year’s is all about. Episode47
What the Desperate Housewives Were Desperate For
Teri Hatcher: To be Eva Longoria. Felicity Huffman: To be Eva Longoria. Marcia Cross: To be Eva Longoria. Eva Longoria: To be Eva Longoria for
Settling
Times I Think You Should Not Settle for Less: -When it comes to picking a spouse. -While picking out a motorcycle helmet. -Prescription lenses.
Braille on the Bathroom Door
Can we stop with this already? What is it going to take? Will it take a promise from every American that if a blind dude
Amazing
Stop using the word Amazing. Especially when it’s said like, “Uhhh-maaayy-zing.” Enough. Here are some things that I’ve heard referred to as amazing: -Sandwiches: These
Commercial for a Bank That I Would Actually Respond To
At First Bank of Firsts, we really don’t care about you. We’re not going to pretend, and we’re not going to wear blazers like we
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep. 46
Well, things get insanely filthy. Also, just remember that words can never hurt you. Unless the words are something like Open Fire or Get Em.
Other Things She Might Want If She Thought About It a Little More
A second saxaphone riff. A less literal video. For these strangers to quit poking around in her shit while she’s trying to have a baby.
Venues
Ways in Which My Car is Similar to a Concert Venue: -Has music -Has been vomited in -Drinking in it can be extremely costly -4
Alternate Versions
Alternate Versions of This Great Clips Wall Sign Which Reads: “Relax. You’re At Great Clips.” “Relax. You’re at Great Clips. There’s Nothing You Can Do
The Mo’ Snow, the Bettah!
So, so much stuff is available to you on the webs! I know you want to read about the worst comic book I’ve ever read.
New Year’s Survival Tips
Okay, it happens every year. New Year’s rolls around and we face the same problems. What am I going to do on this Night of
Less Cute Chuck Norris Facts
Chuck Norris is so hard to face that he didn’t meet his illegitimate daughter until she was 26. When Chuck Norris writes a column entitled
The Plus/Minus of Having a Checked-Out Dad: True Tale
Noon: Dad buys video game for kids. 1 PM: Kids play video game. 2 PM: Gameplay goes something like this: 6 PM: Nightly news 6:08
My Sex Talk is All Tainted by 90’s Nickelodeon Programming
After a couple glasses of disgusting wine she showed me the Legends of her Hidden Temple. What can I say? She Double Dare’d me, and
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep. 44
Xmas and pee in a jar. Tis the season Episode44
XMas Lights Tour: 2011
Come along with me as I critique our local holiday lights!
You Bastard
Nice work pulling up to the ATM. I hope it was so damn cold while I was waiting there. And I hope you were very
Dear Patrick Smith, Who Left a Flyer For Deep Rock Water Service on My Apartment Door,
What the fuck? Do you have one Deep Rock client who lives in a suburban apartment? Seriously, don’t you think that if I could afford
Phrase I Can Do Without
I just heard this again today. When describing a woman’s ass as nice, can we stop saying “She has an ass like a 10 year-old
How Things Change
Last night I spent 2 hours watching finishing moves from Mortal Kombat. When I was 10, I was obsessed with seeing these things. I never
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep. 43
Starts serious with my brother culling my photo collection. Gets real unserious with a discussion of our various shitty cars. Episode43
Luck of the Irish
Definition of “Irish Exit” from urbandictionary.com: More specifically, the irish exit refers to the departure from any event without telling any friends, associates or acquaintances
SO SO MUCH SNOW!
Lots of awesome stuff going on in the H.S. universe these days. Did you catch my post about what made Oregon Trail so great? Including
Problem with Really Cold Weather
Sitting at a stoplight, I suddenly realize that the person in the car next to me has visual evidence that I’m talking to myself.
Myths That the Mythbusters Haven’t Busted to My Satisfaction Yet
Why does anyone give a shit if there’s a bigfoot? Does anyone who is ingesting Pop Rocks and soda as a snack DESERVE to live?