#9 Mr. Greengenes

Yes, the cover band from Philadelphia. I've never met someone that loved a semi-local cover band so much then Bravo. I thought this band was just for JMU people/clowns. I just didn't get it. But every time they go on stage to the same five or so spots (Clarendon Grill/Ballroom/Bottle & Cork/Rusty Rudder/The Paddock in Ocean City), you bet your ass Bravo will be there, because these guys just kill it son! These talented guys from Philly just do a great Rooftops by Lostprophets and you best believe when Greengenes covers 9 in the Afternoon by Panic! at the Disco, you will see Bravo lose it kid! (Running to the stage as we speak)

He loves this band sooo much, he'll wait two whole hours in line to see them at Bottle & Cork. But as the line got smaller and we got closer, you could literally see Bravo get excited. You could see his heart beat faster, his eyes get wider, his nipples get harder and probably got a little semi chub too. But hey, this is Greengenes we're talking people. Once inside, he was soo excited, he started double fisting some brew daddies and went to pound town! It was so badass. It's like when the 5 planeteers came together to summon Captain Planet. Greengenes provided him with a super power to lose it on stage. Bravo heard them rock out and after chugging a bunch of frat water, he decided to go closer to the stage. He started rocking out hard bro! But one problem, the band was done with their set, it was the DJ playing music.

Now I'm not a hater for cover bands in general. If they play good music, sure I'll have a good time. Shit, in ECU we had a cover band that played all the time called 5th Generation. But they should of been called Sublime. Because that's all they played. They made me hate Sublime. Thank you 5th Generation. Regardless, people in Greenville LOVED them for some reason. I just don't understand. They gave the same googly eyes that Bravo did when he found out Greengenes was at Bottle & Cork for Memorial Day, and 4th of July at two different venues! Or at Clarendon Grill. Or Ballroom. But can someone please explain to me, what's the big deal with Mr. Greengenes. I just don't get it.

Quick blurb about the party

Bravo hosted a party at his house and I was excited for meeting his friends. Apparently many of them were big fans of the blog, including one of his interns (loves intern season, more on that later) and a bunch of his friends. One friend said that everything I wrote was about 85% true, and I've only known him for just about 3 weeks now. Many of his friends wanted me to continue with updates and I can't let the public down. Freedom of speech, Bravo, amendment #1!



This is just what I see and what I observe people, and if it's accurate enough, the posts will continue. Please continue to enjoy it, pass it along to your friends (without letting Bravo know) because once he does, this blog is done. Yes, I am an asshole. Enjoy.

#8 Name Dropping!

This blog had to go incognito because of the minuscule possibility of it ruining Bravo's career! I mean Barack had a drug problem, Bush got a DUI and Clinton cheated on his wife! But I think their careers are just fine. I'm sorry, I'm just name dropping...which Bravo likes to do!

Throughout the past few weeks, I learned that Bravo worked on The Hill. The legend loves politics and I guess working on The Hill gives him a political boner. But did you ever hear of the time he ran into Roger Clemens on The Hill! or any other person that was on at The Hill one time or another! Yeah me too and it was fantastic.

I am just so thankful, he makes time to talk to us, the little people. This past Friday, Bravo was bowling at the WH (that's White House for you newbies!) and I was sitting at the bar, drinking, wondering where my life was headed. The fact that I can bowl in the 3 digits wasn't enough to hang...or so i thought! Then I got a text message of "what are you up to" from the legend. If it wasn't for Bravo's name dropping, then my self-esteem would be shot. Instead, I can confirm, not only have I met the legend, but I've shared a beer with him too.

#7 Showing off that ink, son!

Sorry, busy week at the office.

Today I would like to discuss the newest item, tattoos. Personally, I have no problem with them. I think on girls they can be attractive, (no I'm not just talking about tramp stamps), but on guys, I feel that tattoos can be dangerous. There's a thin line of error for tattoos for guys, they can be cheesy or pretty cool.

This leads us to Bravo's ink. It's for the memory of his mom so that's pretty cool. But the best part of his tattoo is that he gets to lift up his button down polo (sleeved or rolled-up) and show off that ink, son! You can't hate on that. Now everyone's goal should convince him to get another one...like the boot shape country Italy or the Italian flag on his arm to prove his (half) allegiance to the native motherland. Arrivederci Amico!

#6 Being Italian

Bravo = Italian?! Not fully Italian but he likes to claim it. I thought we would tackle his love for Italy, since they are playing in the Euro 2008 today against the Netherlands. But that's not the point. Italian-American's have been fighting stereotypes for years now, dating back to the Godfather and the Sopranos. With their terrible accents and love for everything Italian (food, Rocky/Sly Stallone, tanning oil, hair gel, soccer), why wouldn't you want to claim to be Italian. The problem is, our favorite Bravo is only half Italian. It's ok though because Italia football is legendary, and so is Bravo.

#5 Feet

While waiting in line for TWO hours to see Bravo's favorite band, Greengenes (more on that later) at Bottle and Cork's Jam session, you get bored and start thinking of annoying questions, recite movie lines, and eventually almost fight with oncoming line-cutters. Well I started asking around about people's #1 opposite sex deal breaker. The usual responses were said: cankles, body odor, sweat problems, busted teeth...but then Bravo came through...bad feet.

Apparently Bravo loves himself some feet. I mean, it is his #1 deal breaker. Bad toes and the ho's must go. (sorry that was lame) But this is how the man thinks. Ladies, if you read entry #4 and are still into the sensation that is Bravo, then ladies, make sure you go to the spa and get your pedicure on, if you still want a chance with the "god's gift to women" known as Bravo.

Sure it's the first thing he looks at when he meets a girl, and as we all know by now, he falls in love very easily. So don't blow it with some busted feet filled with corns and blisters. We all know first impressions mean a lot!

#3 Pointing to the clouds while posing for pictures

The cool thing about the internet is some people (celebrities, whether they like it or not) put their lives on it, even though they don't mean to. Researching through Bravo's pictures on facebook, I noticed many common themes, but one stood out. "pointing to the clouds" while posing.

It's a common theme, from the first entry to these pictures, but one has to wonder, what is he pointing at?!?

Observe and feel free to guess in the comment section.

#2 Button up shirts

Apparently Bravo loves himself some button up shirts. Can't get enough of them. In Dewey, he wore a polo because he felt naked from the week before when he wore just a t-shirt. He rarely does this folks.

So for Header's birthday, he saw me wearing a plain color t-shirt and was shocked it had no design or buttons. I told him it's going to be humid like some balls. I told him he was going to be hot, but then he demonstrated the rolled-up sleeves. Obviously he knows what he is talking about.

The button up shirt. A classic club look, but also a bar look, a casual friday look, a business casual look, a beach look and/or a look that a girl wears after a one night stand. Such a flexible shirt, and Bravo is a flexible person, long sleeved or rolled-up.

#1...using words like "son, kid, bro, holla"

Hanging out with Bravo for a few times now, I have recently discovered that there is a close race between him and MAUER for who can become the next Shakespeare. MAUER as we all know from text messages, is quite the ladies man, while Bravo likes to chum it up with his friends by adding words like "son" "kid" "bro/bra" and "holla." I recently read a GQ article that said one man should not call another man "bro" but obviously they have not met Bravo.

But it does not stop here. Bravo is a genius when it comes to making up new terms for one of his favorite things in life...beer. On more then one occasion, I have heard him use terms like, "frat water," "brew daddies" and or "frat nectar." It is not unusual to see him double fist some frat water in Clarendon while at a Mr. Greengenes concert.

So be prepared for Bravoisms next time you go out, so you won't be confused.

"Bro, I did work. I punished those brew daddies to the face."

Hello this is stuff Bravo likes

Welcome to Stuff Bravo likes. This is a blog about our favorite little half Italian from Fairfax, VA who is currently living it up in Arlington, VA. You may have seen this man "do work" up in Washington DC, Dewey Beach, DE, or more frequently, Clarendon. Throughout the upcoming days, weeks and months, we will introduce you into Bravo's brain...what he likes. You will be amazed that this "southern gentleman" can like so many things. Enjoy.