Sometimes we can’t believe the shit we see on TV. Like the above image for example, taken from a recent episode of MTV’s “True Life” series focusing on people who are seeking the perfect body. Since Big, Buff Italian Dude™ needs to shave his entire body for an upcoming body building competition, and since it is physically impossible for Big, Buff Italian Dude™ to Bic his own derriere, Big, Buff Italian Dude™ looks to dear ol’ dad to do his ass shaving. Because nothing says “I love you, son” like a good razoring to the backside. Call us old fashioned, but there are some things a parent just maybe shouldn’t do for their kid… like SHAVE THEIR ASS!

But you know what every good parent would do for their kid? Nominate them for a Bloggie. That’s right, it’s time for the sixth annual Weblog Awards, a.k.a. The Bloggies, and we definitely wouldn’t object to any of you nominating us. We don’t have a shot though, since the awards are based on which blogs get the most nominations. And since YuppiePunk to the dot O-R-G doesn’t have nearly the audience of (insert the name of any other blog you read here), it seems unlikely that we’d ever even land a nomination with such a flawed system. Sure, its great to give props where props are due, but if the nominations are based purely on which sites get the most votes, it seems that tons of great, under-appreciated blogs will never have the chance to gain a wider audience. Or perhaps this is just the argument smaller blogs make when up against the daunting task of popularity-based contests. None the less, we’d be eternally grateful if you could spare a minute or two to take a look at the categories and give us a nod if you genuinely dig what you read here. All you need is an email address. Simply go here, read the rules, and write in your suggestions. These three categories seemed like the best fits: Best Tagline, Best-Kept Secret, and Best New Blog. And when you’re done doing all that, perhaps you can have your dad shave your ass.