Ropp And I were having a discussion the other day about things in life that there's just no excuse for not having. It is a scientific fact that there does exist in this world certain things that have taken on oxygen like properties and that evolved human beings needs to exist. Things like TIVO. I'm not kidding here folks. I do not know how I survived before I found that magical little box that knows me better than I do. That records not only the programs I tell it to but also recommends others that it thinks I might enjoy. For example TIVO knows I love "Hogan Knows Best" and thought I might enjoy "Rock of Love" and anybody that listens to my program knows how that one turned out. I am forever in TIVO's debt for that one and many others like it. And while this type of artificial intelligence will eventually lead to a Terminator like uprising that will kill us all, I'm willing to except that future. How else would I be able to watch "Starkey and Hutch" reruns when I'm ready and not at 3 AM when TV tells me to. If I had this in college I might not have lost an entire semester to "Saved by the Bell" and "Wings" back to back mid-days on the Superstation. Just thinking about TIVO makes me smile, and it got me thinking about other things that I just can't live without. These are the ten items that if my house were on fire would come with me. (Minus my family of course, and I'm including TIVO under that family umbrella as well. I love him like a child you know.)
10.High def flat screen. Once you go this route you won't go back to regular TV, you just can't. If you haven't picked one up yet what the hell are you waiting for? They aren't that much more than a regular set. They ask so little and give so much.
9.George Foreman Grill. Many have tried to topple the king. Hulk Hogan, Evander Hollyfield and countless others. But there will never be another George. Maker of grilled cheese and chicken breast, men might starve without you. I haven't used
my oven in like nine years.
8.My leather jacket. No real wardrobe is complete without one. Remember that kids.
7.My boxer Apollo Creed. No real man is complete without his dog. If you're a man reading this and you own a cat that isn't your daughters, kick your own ass and then go get a dog you punk. And pick a name that means something. Don't name him Snickers or Spot, or something lame like that. Take back your manhood and give your dog a kickass name. If you need help, email me. I'd be happy to help. As this is one of the most import decisions you will make as a man. And all other men will judge you on.
6.My cowboy boots. See Leather Jacket for explanation.
5.My bedding. There is not much more important in life that comfortable bedding. Featherbed, D-comforter, and quality sheets. If your still sleeping on cheapo's with sports logos on them, grow up, get the good stuff and then move out of mom and dad's basement and try and find a girl that can stand your presence for more than 10 minutes. 
4. Ipod. Gotta be able to rock when ever and where ever the moment strikes.
3. One go to hat. Every man should have one go to hat. That in game 7 of the World Series you know that you can count on him for 8 strong innings. Mine is my Mexican Palm Leaf Rancher. Whether it's Vacation, a BBQ, or cross county flight I know he's there for me.
2. Knife and flint. If Bear Grylls has taught me anything it's that if you have a knife and flint you can survive anything.
1.A good hair jelly.
I go with Crew Palmdale myself. Maybe you're a Dapper Dan man, either way, if you have long hair or a balding man like myself, you should never be caught without a good hair jelly.
I hope this list gets you thinking about where your life is at and what changes need to be made. That's what I'm here for. Changing peoples lives one product at a time.
