Out with the bad. In with the good.

Here at the Talking Simian offices (a.k.a. my cupboard under the stairs), I'm always on the lookout for great things that I can pass along to you. Since there are plenty of places to find negative reviews of things that suck, I offer up a plethora of positive reviews about old stuff and new stuff to help you get to the good things in life a little quicker. Basically, if it's shite, then I don't waste time reviewing it. In turn, you don't have to waste time reading about crappy things you'll never buy or go see. I hope you find these quick reviews helpful in your search for your new favorite things. If you've tried a new restaurant or listened to an album that you loved, tell me about it. I want to know too! Also, if you see an advertisement on this page, it is an unpaid advert. I simply like to provide links to things that I love. I don't like begging for ad money to keep this website going. That keeps this site free from pop-ups, flashing ads, sign up sheets, and annoying bullshit. Yay! You can also see more reviews at my original Blogger page > talkingsimian.blogspot.com
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This Week's Favorite Videos

I used to live in San Antonio, Texas. I have to say the Texas part, because I know people that lived in San Antonio, Chile and they asked me what part of the city I lived in. I told them and they said that I never lived in San Antonio but I did because it was a different San Antonio. Anyway, I lived in SA, TX and at one point, I worked for Saglimbeni Fine Wines in sales and delivery. When I delivered liquor to bars and restaurants all over the city, I drove my favorite vehicle to date, a ford E-150 cargo van. It was bare bones, but it did have A/C and a tape deck in it. Even though cassettes were available, they were becoming rare thanks to CDs. One guy that worked there before I did left a few tapes in the van. One day, I forgot mine so I popped in one of his cassettes. This song on the left is from that tape, Outkast's ATLiens. It was the first time I had heard them and I was a fan from the first listening. Rolling through the streets of San Antonio blasting this music made the drive a hell of a lot better than it was before. The song on the right was also something that I had never heard up to that point. It was another left over cassette crashing around in that little van. It was Enema of the State by Blink 182. I know, two completely different styles of music. But that's pretty much been my whole life. I can transition from Katy Perry to Slayer without pausing the music. What's My Age Again is my personal favorite from that album and the video is fantastic. I hope you enjoy these.

The Orangutans

The video here is something that I'm involved with. There are so many things that encroach on our simian friend's habitats. An unneeded snack food product derived by deforestation shouldn't be one of them. I stand up for Orangutans because they are important to me and to the rest of the world. Think about cutting palm oil out of your diet. We don't need it at all to survive. If you feel like being a part of this, visit InYourPalm.org. You don't have to put any money in if you don't want to. Just sign up and add your name to the growing list of people that care enough to voice their opinion. See more on my 'Why This?' page.
I was informed by my legal department (my wife) that I needed to let everyone know that I haven't been paid to review any of these things on this website. They are merely art, events, beverages, food, music, and books that I have found to be interesting enough to share with you. I wish someone would pay me loads of money to write for them but, as it stands, I am doing this for the sheer enjoyment of trying something new and writing about it.