"El Lay" Lesson: Going to a Concert

If you ever attend a concert anywhere in the L.A. area, you can be assured that the folks in attendance will behave out of the norm. You will see people get loud, drunk, emotional, hyperactive and at times out of control. People will be yelling stupid things like, “That’s my song!” or “That’s my favorite band!” Immediately after yelling out these comments over and over again, these concert goers will jump up and down until they spill their drink. Then they will attempt to get on stage as if they know the performers. The worst part of this is when their attempt to get on stage is thwarted; These idiots actually become highly upset and agitated. They lose all reasoning and eventually get evicted from the venue. “What a bunch of morons.” Not only do they lose an opportunity to see their “favorite band” but also lose their cost of the concert ticket. They should of just chilled out and enjoyed the event. The worst behaved of the concert going crowd are the ones who show up for the Hip-Hop and Punk concerts. In the Hip-Hop concerts, you will get “wannabe” gang bangers filling the venue. All these idiots do is come and get drunk and “mad dog” each other. They don’t come to enjoy the scheduled performers nor do they come to socialize with the opposite sex. What they do come for is to start a rumble just to prove to their buddies that they are some sort of bad ass.









In reality, they’re a bunch of dumb asses. In the Punk Rock concerts, you get a more active crowd. This crowd is not into fighting but rather crowd surfing and moshing in the pit. They do not buy from the bar, but are always requesting a free cup of water without even leaving a tip for the bartender. These concert goers just come to slam on each other and buy black t-shirts from any band selling black t-shirts. During the bands performance they are constantly trying to jump the barricades throughout the entire show time. They do not stop until they are evicted from the pit area and or the venue itself. The Punk crowd is definitely over caffeinated.
Until the next lesson, “Stay Down.”
Opinions and Observations by: OG DUDE

"El Lay Lesson" Observations on Death Metal

What follows is not so much the opinion of a gangsta as much as it is the opinion of one man. That man goes by the title, OG DUDE. Feel free to leave comments and concerns at the end of the article if you are compelled to do so. Blogspot will admit that this article is hilarious.














Do you ever notice how idiotic death metal music people look. It seems that they have to dress in black and have the mandatory long hair. The music they listen to is incomprehensible. You can’t understand the damn lyrics. The singer appears to jab the microphone down his throat all while yelling and mumbling throughout the entire song. He can be singing about your mother giving him fellatio and you wouldn’t even know it. They just stand in the pit, put their hands in their pockets and twirl their long hair round and round until the song is over, then the band will play another song that makes no sense and they will start to twirl their hair again. These morons also have a bad habit of moving their heads back and forth and up and down as if mimicking….well…The OG DUDE doesn’t need to spell it out. Another odd thing about this music genre is the various names of these bands. They have names like: Cannibal Corpse, Carnifex, Obituary, Opeth, Aborted, Cattle Decapitation, and others too nauseating to mention. The pretense that these bands are Satan worshipers makes this even stranger. The bands revel in this image and these fools actually have their fans believing it’s true. One thing is for sure, I will not buy any compact discs from these guys.
Until the next lesson, “Stay Down.”
Written by: OG DUDE

"El Lay" Report: The Fountain of Youth Discovered

In 1513, the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce De Leon set sail to present-day Florida in search of the fabled Fountain of Youth. It was believed the legendary, curative spring water from the fountain reputably restored the youth of anyone who drank of its source. It promised rejuvenation, eternal youth, wealth, and prosperity. Regretfully, Ponce De Leon never encountered the Fountain of Youth. Instead, in his attempt he did discover Florida, now the site of Disneyworld- the Magic Kingdom at it’s best.

Even to this day, the age old quest to regain youth and vigor remains an unquenced thrist. Today, people continue to seek a quick fix, placebo resolution. They buy products ranging from caffeine-loaded energy drinks, to power boosting, supplemental tablets, hoping with unrealistic expectations and to only end is despair, disillusionment, stress, and addiction - a vicious, downward, spiraling whirlpool cycle. Nonetheless, the million dollar, uncorked, bottled-up question prevails. Does the ultimate answer lie in a sparkling, luring never-found fountain?

There is a recent and convincing research indicating there is an answer. Several studies have shown that active, inquisitive minds can reduce e some of the negative side effects of aging, even delay the onset of dementia! In addition, a mind proficient in more than one language is further empowerment to staying young. In a new yet archaic alternative, there exist an interactive, delightfully stimulating process which not only re-energizes the elderly, but just as importantly bridges the generation gap between young and old. This dynamic, engaging exchange is facilitated via “dichos”, which can now be easily and readily accessed in a family-fun, interaction board game named “Dicho Al Hecho” ©.

















The “dichos” are proverbs and sayings in Spanish. Their communicative intent is to instruct, nurture, and teach, valuable lessons. These lessons are based and founded on wisdom and life experiences stemming from past generations. Because “dichos” have been in existence for centuries, they serve as landmarks for clarity, guidance, and learning.

The “Dicho Al Hecho”© board game allows for time and attention directed t words the “dichos”. The participants in the game are able to reflect, gain insight, and build on indispensable knowledge base as they actively maneuver their way through the game board. There is enjoyment and long-lasting rewards within the 20-30 minute period of time outlining the “Dicho Al Hecho”© game. It truly amounts to a win-win experience for everyone, making it a desirable pastime entertainment and educational tool to be played again and again.

In all, this fusion and bonding between the new, old, and past generations is pivotal. The “dichos”serve as a fertile common ground and restorative panacea, rich with tradition and valuable life lessons. They are the ideal ingredient cultivating longevity and fueling the necessary vitality to move forward, prosper, and advance to a higher continuum- a true Fountain of Youth. After all, isn’t youth and happiness a state of mind?




Hasta la Proxima! (Til Next Time)

"El Lay" Lesson: The Hollywood Scene

Every time I drive through Hollywood, I can bet on women wearing very skimpy clothing no matter how cold it is. They wear very short skirts and very low tops, baring their mid riffs. Another thing you can’t help but notice is the smell of silicone. Women have this obsession that you never go to Hollywood unless you have silicone implants. They are always trying to outdo each other in order to get as much attention as possible. The ironic and strange part is that when they actually get the attention they want they seem to shun it. Hell, even the ugly women do this.




















Unless you are an actor or some kind of stupid rap mogul, these women would not even give you the time of day. Strange indeed. The men that frequent Hollywood dress like a bunch of effeminate clowns. They sport hairdos that only pet poodles should be using. They never formally wear nice clothing, but are clothed in uncoordinated attire that is only allowed in Hollywood. Sure they wear designer clothes, but they look like, “sweet peas.” In a sense, Hollywood perpetuates the myth, that the more masculine you look the less you will get. These sullen individuals of both genders don’t seem to care how they are perceived. They act like a bunch of obnoxious spoiled A-Holes that think they can misbehave with no repercussions. They go to bars and night clubs and get drunk. In that same process of getting inebriated they vomit and piss on themselves without an obvious care. When they get evicted from these establishments they become ecstatic and always state what they always do in Hollywood. “You can’t do anything to me! I’ll sue you!” You can’t get more Hollywood then that. What a scene.
Until the next lesson, “Stay Down.”
Author: OG DUDE

"El Lay" Lesson: An Effective Cocktail

During my times of rest, I like to unwind and drink a few and then drink a few more. It all depends on how I feel on that particular day. On most occasions I partake in Tecate beer with lemon and salt. Tecate beer must be in a can. It tastes better and the lemon and salt mix better than in a glass bottle. When my many friends come over to “bogart” my suds, they like the good stuff; Corona Beer. Of course, they never bring any beer with them but sure will drink mine. What are friends for?
On the days I am not drinking beer, I have a drink that will knock your sombrero off without you even knowing about it. This is a drink I just happened to mix one day and it sure had all the senoritas taking their clothes off after just one sip. I call it “The Brown Mexican.” It consists of the following secret ingredients:
2 Oz. Tequila (Patron Preferred)
2 Oz. Kahlua Coffee Liqueur
1 Oz. “La Lechera” Condensed Milk (can)
If you are on a budget you can use generic brand tequila and coffee liqueur but you cannot subsitute the “La Lechera” brand that is made by the Nestle Food Company. This is the main ingredient.


You mix all these ingredients together, feel free to use your own measurements for taste, and put them on ice in a six to eight ounce High Ball glass. Mmm, mmm, mmm, this drink is the bomb! You will have all the guys thanking you for this drink. They will be thanking you because “The Brown Mexican” is a quick creeper and has already put an effect on the ladies.
For your next party or get together invite “The Brown Mexican,” you will see results!
Until the next lesson, “Stay Down.”
Author and Mixologist: OG DUDE

"El Lay" Lesson: Ethnic Culinary Delights

A city as diverse as Los Angeles has many ethnicities and languages. With this being the case, Los Angeles is full of good ethnic eating establishments. When you spend the whole day working or visiting you obviously gain a good appetite. There is nothing like enjoying a good hearty meal with a beverage of your choice at a good price. I don’t know about you but a meal and a beverage always taste better when the price is right. Depending on the area you frequent, there are always good places to eat. If you want some good mexican food, you go to East Los Angeles. If you want some Chinese food you can go just about anywhere, but Chinatown does have the best. Armenian food, you go to Glendale or Little Armenia. Soul food, you go to South Central Los Angeles and for Salvadoran food you can go to Pacoima. Gringo food, you can get that at any fast food joint, such as McDonalds, Taco Bell or Denny’s. All those ethnic pockets of civilization throughout the city specialize in one form or another in their own specialties.
On the other spectrum you have both buffet restaurants, my favorites are: Shakey’s, Hometown Buffet, Acapulco, as well as any all you can eat diners. These places are always packed with folks of all different types and are too busy chowing down to see who else is around. You also have the “bird food” restaurants. These are establishments that give you snack food for a very high price. If you are hungry avoid these places. You pay the high price for the atmosphere, not the meal. If I am hungry I am going to eat some food, not the service.














At these places places you have to pay high prices for the valet, waiter, and the barbacks. To hell with that, I just want some food. As you can see, “El Lay” has different types of food and the establishments that serve them are all varied as well. It all depends on you, if you’re hungry, and whether you want a good meal or not. If you are hungry you hit the buffet. If you want a certain type of food, you go to the area that specializes in that type of food. If you want to spend some money on “bird food” you can go to one of those snooty overpriced restaurants.
Until the next lesson, “Stay Down.”
Written and Reported by: OG DUDE

"El Lay" Lesson: Drug Addiction

Drugs can have long lasting effects on your body and your mind. Using drugs on a day to day basis will compromise a persons judgement and affect their physical abilities. Drugs make a person unable to perform in a variety of ways, your capability to accomplish your everyday tasks will suffer in the following areas:

Employment
Decision Making
Operating a Vehicle
Social Affairs

Drug use also diminishes your physical appearance. It lowers your motivation and impairs your comprehension, leading to risky decisions and behavior. Drug use also directly reduces your sexual and intellectual performance in many areas. A person who uses drugs increases their chance of experiencing any, or all, of the following:

Legal Problems
Involvement in a traffic accident
Risky Sexual Behavior
Work Related Injuries
Addiction
Debt

Persons who use drugs usually do it to mask their problems. They have difficulty with managing their stress, have a hard time resolving conflicts, also often do not have any goals set for themselves. These individuals feel that drug usage will make their short comings wither away. Drugs negatively affect cohesiveness in a family setting and will cause the following effects on the moral of his or her family:

Lack of thought
Lack of Concentration
Lack of Commitment
Lack of Trust
Lack of Faith

If a person’s performance is weak because of drug use, that person will have to live knowing that he or she has disappointed their family. Given the serious risks of drug use, why would anyone even attempt to go through these after effects at all? All they have to do is see how it has affected their favorite athlete, movie star, rock star, and that should give any individual with half a brain enough of a reason not to use drugs.
Until the next lesson, “Stay Down”
Author: OG Dude