What’s On Your Key Chain?

It seems like more and more, I’m finding things that I want to put on my key chain.  Bottle openers, technology, all sorts of cool things. I’ve limited my key chain to two things (in addition to my car key, obviously), and they’re both pretty cool, so I thought I’d share them.

Machine Era

If you haven’t already heard of Machine Era Co., make sure to check them out.  It’s an American company that makes hand-crafted metalworking goods.  I currently own their wallet and the KeySquare, and they’re both amazing.  But we’re talking about key chain stuff, so here’s a picture of the KeySquare.

Cut from a solid piece of stainless steel, has a bottle opener, and can easily be attached to your pocket or belt loop.  I’m not much of a “keys on the belt loop” kind of guy, but that open hook has made it easy to attach my keys to a bag strap.  And it can open my beer.  It’s just awesome.

Where’s My Charging Cable?

The other thing I’m keeping on my keychain is a VERY short USB cable.  It seems that when my phone is low on battery, it’s always when I don’t have my computer bag with me.  InCharge allows me to have a USB cable with me at all times.  It’s available for micro USB or Lightning connections, and it’s less than $9, including shipping.

Have You Seen Kroll Show?

Aside from the brilliant intro, I’m a huge fan of the Kroll Show.  It just started its 3rd and final season.  In short, it’s a show of sketches, but it’s done in a way I’ve never seen before.  First, here’s the intro video (click the image to see the video)

Now, I’ll be the first to admit that this is not a family friendly show, but that doesn’t stop it from being hilarious.  It spends most of its sketches skewering reality television, but what I enjoy most about the show is how much crossover there is.  In one episode, you meet Liz & Liz, who run a PR firm called PubLIZity.  One of the Liz’s discovers she’s pregnant, but isn’t willing to reveal who the father is.  In another episode, you meet C-Zar, a “toilet baby” they call him, who is attending “Dad Academy” to determine if he’s fit to be a father to the child his baby mama is expecting.  Two seasons later, you discover the connection.

It’s these kind of running jokes that you find throughout the show that kept me coming back for each episode.

There’s also another sketch series where two cousins run separate pawn shops, one in Philadelphia, one in Pittsburgh.  It’s called “Pawnsylvania.”  It plays on the massive cultural differences between the two cities, and made me laugh most of the time.  There’s dozens of other memorable characters and sketches, including Dr. Armond, the animal plastic surgeon, “Too Much Tuna”, and “Rich Dicks”.

Highly recommended.  Would watch again.