Ann called it, “juxtaposting,” I believe. So this morning, when I encountered a host of inspirational refrigerator magnets in my local bookstore, it occurred to me that I might test one of the theories in the circular rack before me. First, the theory: Next, the test: [Warning – the following may be disturbing.]
Read moreVerily, we have arrived at the end of all culture. Perhaps predictably, the culprit is technology. Or, to be a bit more specific, the culprit is Microsoft, which has now infused the art of songwriting with the same kind of magic and warmth you’ve come to expect from Excel. Microsoft is pitching software designed for you, no musical training required.
Read moreIn an inspirational finale to the 2008-9 college football season, Jesus Christ ran for 109 yards and threw for 231 yards and two touchdowns to lead the University of Florida to a 24-14 victory over Oklahoma in the BCS “national championship” game. It capped a perfect season for the sport’s first infallible human being, who gave all the credit to
Read moreI had never heard of it before this morning, but there’s apparently a mental condition known as the “Truman Show Delusion.” People afflicted with this malady believe that they’re living in a reality show about their lives. Two doctor/brothers, Joel and Ian Gold, have identified symptoms of a mental illness unique to our times: the Truman Show delusion, named for
Read moreAha. This explains a lot. Wonder why the mainstream press never reports this stuff?
Read moreWant to see a dog enjoying the snow? Pay attention – at the 1:20 mark it nearly turns into a Bugs Bunny cartoon.
Read moreI’m sure you’ll have questions. But first, just indulge yourself in the magic of milk-rock legends White Gold.
Read moreAs one of my colleagues might put it: sweet fancy mouth-breathing Jesus! Ann Coulter’s Jaw Wired Shut By Brandon Barker Nov 25th 2008 11:40AM For the next few weeks, fans of Ann Coulter–anyone?–will have to rely on Lindsay Lohan to provide insensitive, backward-thinking sound bites. Because of a nasty fall last month, says the New York Post’s Page Six, the
Read moreIt started innocuously enough when one of my co-workers e-mailed us the other day to say that his wife had given birth to their second child, a cute little girl named “Brooklyn.” Cool, that – never heard Brooklyn as a name, and I kinda like it. (BTW, many congrats, Scott.) But this morning the storm clouds began to gather. Ashlee
Read moreFrom Yucaipa, CA: Authorities hope decals on trash cans will prevent baby dumping.
Read moreIn case you missed it, Colbert had an unusually literary moment the other night. The festivities commence at the 1:41 mark. This post is dedicated to all Scrogues who did their MA theses on Austen. *cough* Booth *cough*
Read moreLee Camp is going to hell for this one.
Read moreWas There Too Much Sex And Profanity In The HBO Presidential Debate? Thanks to Mike Smith for passing this along.
Read moreWe’ve mentioned Lee Camp’s performance at the DNC in Denver a time or three, and our friends at Eccentric Production/Zero Coordinate have now posted it for your viewing pleasure. Funny stuff – enjoy…
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