My son Ferris - The Boy^TM as we’ve affectionately branded him in ad circles - is a lovable little guy.  He flashes wide, toothless smiles.  He likes to chew on his plush reindeer toy.  And he’s enamored with lamps and other lighting fixtures. I like him. And I want to continue liking him.

So I’m begging everyone this Christmas: Please don’t contribute to making him a raging douche.

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An election race that seemed to last forever, political scandals, the economy.

What pissed you off most this year?

Let us know what was the most frustrating and annoying for you in 2008 and you could see your answers published anonymously in b.

Go ahead, let it all go.

Attorney Barry Glazer and friend {photo courtesy of B. Glazer}

Attorney Barry Glazer has a beef. But you already knew that.  You’ve seen his ads on TV - stark, candid stand-ups in which he glares into  the lens and calls out insurance companies in his intense Baltimore drawl.

In perhaps his most infamous spot, he concludes with what may be one of the most recognizable lines in local advertising history: “Don’t urinate on my leg and tell me it’s raining.  Insurance companies, we’re going to court!”

But there’s more to the Baltimore native than quirky commercials.  In an interview with bthesite.com, we talk to Barry Glazer about principles, passions, and pee.

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Are you already over the constant Christmas music? Do you dread having to go to the mall and facing the crowds? Do you want to say “Bah, humbug!” to anyone who wishes you happy holidays?

You’re not alone.

Tell us what’s pissing you off and you could see your rants published (anonymously!) in an upcoming issue of b.

Go ahead, it’ll feel good.

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Hi, I’m Josh Spiegel from the 98 Rock morning show, “Mickey, Amelia and Spiegel”. If you’re unfamiliar with my work, wow, you have really been missing out. I co-host the show and do the news. I’m a huge hit. I mean, incredibly popular. The amazing thing is it hasn’t gone to my head.

When I was asked to write a blog on bthesite.com, I did not hesitate to say no. I actually shouted no. When asked a second time, I said no and shouted even louder. When asked a third time, I once again rejected the offer. I demanded the site be renamed joshspiegel.com. That demand was shot down. I was told it would be named bthesite.com and that satisfied my requirements.

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We know life is frustrating.

There’s too much work, not enough time and Halloween is barely over and the radio is already playing Christmas music.

Let it all out and let us know what’s pissing you off.

You could see your rants and raves published (anonymously!) in an upcoming issue of b.

Trust us, you’ll feel better afterward.

{M. McDermott Photoshop blasphemy }

Welcome to a new feature.  It’s about advertising and everything that’s wrong with it.  As if you didn’t know already.

Got an awful, awful ad in mind?  Send it to me at mmcdermott@getrenegade.com.

The world must be warned.

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Life can be frustrating.

You have a bad day at work, get stuck in traffic or you read for the ump-teenth time that the economy is floundering.

Let us know what’s been pissing you off. Come on, it’ll feel good to get it off your chest.

Share your rants and it could be published (anonymously!) in an upcoming issue of b.

{thanks, STOCK.XCHNG}

We know life can be stressful.Here’s your chance to let it all out.

Let us know what’s pissing you off and you could see your rant (anonymously!) on the heard page in b.