January 05, 2006
spuds is quaking in his ski boots
Just had to share this snippet from today's Borowitz Report:
Elsewhere, exposure to alcohol advertising may be a contributing factor to underage drinking, according to a new study published today in “Duh” magazine.
That's exactly how I felt after reading about those findings. Of course, it will still take 20 years before the alcohol industry actually owns up to the problem.
September 16, 2005
Scientist Fiction
Here is the link: The Pentagon's New Goal: Putting Science into Scripts
Here is Kerrigan's rant as I could not have said it better myself:
ummmmm.....so rather than fund education, let's just make movies and have the kids learn from them instead! because we all know how much accurate science there is in movies - hell, I watched enough ER to get my degree in medical science!
Anyway, that's not quite the point of the article, 'cause the Pentagon wants the movies to inspire kids to study science and stop the brain drain, but if you inspire them and then refuse to educate them, you haven't done a whole lot.
August 18, 2005
Kidsbeer
I can't even make up something as ludicrous as Kidsbeer. Of course, I was a big fan of bubble gum cigarettes as a kid, so I probably shouldn't throw stones.
August 15, 2005
stop that baby!
Meanwhile, back in the police state...
Infants have been stopped from boarding planes at airports throughout the U.S. because their names are the same as or similar to those of possible terrorists on the government's "no-fly list."
I don't have to make this stuff up, folks.
July 28, 2005
bag end it ain't
It had to happen eventually... the world's first Hobbit motel has opened in New Zealand. They got the turf roof and round windows right, but somehow I don't think Bilbo would like the interior so... white.
June 02, 2005
get the pitchforks
Overheard on slashdot today:
If you could go back in time to 1980 and tell everyone that in 25 years, European governments would be spearheading an initiative called Operation Spam Zombies, and that this name was not in any way meant to be humorous, the looks on peoples faces would be priceless.
new age of prophets
Now that's what I'm talkin' about. None of this mumbling about the end of the world or strange portents. Prophet Yahweh has a simple, straightforward prophecy: Spaceships Will Appear Over Las Vegas On My Signal.
His press release has all the details, including, "The spaceship will hover in the sky ... for almost two days. All Las Vegans will be able to see it, day and night..." Even James Randi would approve of such a bold, falsifiable statement.
May 10, 2005
next course: plague of frogs
And you thought nothing odd ever happened in my home town. Apparently there was a rain of shrimp recently, which is the La Jolla version of a rain of fish.
March 02, 2005
fried by the arts
Looks like trouble at the Disney Concert Hall :
Construction crews are set to take a hand sander to the some of the shimmering stainless steel panels that have wowed tourists and architecture lovers but have baked neighbors living in condominiums across the street.
Beams of sunlight reflected from the hall have roasted the sidewalk to 140 degrees Fahrenheit, enough to melt plastic and cause serious sunburn to people standing on the street, according to a report from a consultant hired by the county.
February 16, 2005
Odd Couples Not So Unusual
Gives new meaning to "any port in a storm."
December 10, 2004
Going Green
Finally an answer to that age old question: Why is your poo bright green?
October 08, 2004
for the working... scotsman?
Karen points out a site for the Utilikilt Workman's Kilt complete with pockets and hammer loop. Apparently for an extra $25 you can get one with a "Beer Gut Cut". Mm hmm. I have no response to that.
The company's motto is, "We sell freedom!" Mm hmm.
September 20, 2004
Fundamentalism vs. Showtunes
All I can say is wow. Maybe the lesson here is that the true strength of our people is in laughter and joy.
August 13, 2004
Colin Meets Colin on Friday the 13th
I know Colin Powell is part of the Evil Empire, but he's the one I think has the most chance at redemption. As an example of his potential for coolness, he's posing with a black cat for Friday the Thirteenth. I don't have a photo of the kitty yet, but it's a Bombay named Colin Powell.
August 09, 2004
Fairly balanced
To counter all this negative information I've been feeding on lately, I've just decided to alternate ranty entries with goofy/wacky/uplifting entries. The first one is an eccentric menu courtesy of Boing Boing. (I wonder if Ben counts as a fifth person?)
May 17, 2004
The true story behind The Terminal
The new Stephen Spielberg / Tom Hanks film The Terminal, as strange as it may seem, is based on an actual person living at Charles De Gaulle Airport in Paris.
April 23, 2004
Toothy Brits
I have no response to this.
If British train bathrooms are anything like California ones, I really really can't see the attraction. That must be one boring commute.
February 05, 2004
Keeping Yourself to Yourself
Those wacky English folks! Some of them are so introverted, you can't even tell if they're here.... or gone (And their families aren't much help either)!
January 19, 2004
With you no more?
I know you thought Jesus was with you always, but apparently he's no longer sending people inspirational text messages. Damn those Finns!
January 15, 2004
With you always
I know it's just lack of sleep, but everything looks surreal to me today. For instance, this site with Jesus sketches. It almost makes sense, but then... a french horn?
I also find myself wondering if Jesus should be standing farther back from the welder, or if he scrubbed up before going into the operating room.
Um?
Oddest of all, the site doesn't ask us to do anything with the sketches. Can't buy them, not really supposed to glean anything in particular from them. Just, um, enjoy them, I guess. Right?
December 10, 2003
How's Your Personality?
Would you fit into an abnormal psych book? Here's a way to find out whether or not you are really as neurotic as you think you are.
Just so you don't feel bad: I scored "low" on all but a "moderate" on schizotypal.
November 28, 2003
Knitting is not a crime...
...except in Uttar Pradesh, India, evidently. And only if you're a teacher. Who enjoys sunshine.