Monthly Archives: April 2009
Swine flu news you can use
If you’re reading this, you’re one of the few people left who doesn’t have swine flu. This is because you either: 1) Avoid Mexico 2) Do not attend St. Francis Preparatory 3) Avoid pork/attract Jews (see ironic photo to the … Continue reading
Elderly folk to take over the world
In Pampano Beach on Sunday, a 70-year-old man drowned after saving two young children. Charles Schulze carried the two nearly to shore, only to not make it himself. Local residents are calling him a hero. In Allentown, PA, 72-year-old Fred … Continue reading
Bill Nye the Atheist Guy
A few blogs recently picked up on an old Waco Tribune article about Bill Nye the Science Guy. When speaking in Waco, he had the audacity to say that the moon was a “lesser light” and reflected the Sun. Several … Continue reading
Filed under culture, entertainment, humor, religion
This post is not about misleading headlines
Today, Real Clear Politics breathlessly reported that Biden is less popular than Cheney. Is. The only issue is that they are comparing both of them at the beginning of their term. This is a perfectly reasonable comparison, of course, as … Continue reading
Disney templates fail
This clip from YouTube user WETR0X (ed. note – ?) shows that Wilt Disney, when not associating with questionable anti-Semites, didn’t spend a ton on animation. Numerous Disney clips recycle the same animation and just make them look different. Is … Continue reading
Filed under entertainment, humor
Historical sex myths
Vaginas with teeth – and other sexual myths. Some hard hitting reporting going on at MSNBC today. Bonus quote: “Doctors thought all sewing machines were bad for women,” Maines explained. “They thought the women would turn into lesbians.”
Recently revealed interviews with famous inventors
In her latest New York Times column, Maureen Dowd had this to say in an interview with the Twitter co-founders: “I would rather be tied up to stakes in the Kalahari Desert, have honey poured over me and red ants … Continue reading
Filed under culture, humor, technology
René Magritte has invaded Target
This sign from Target, despite its not being a sign. I know one artist who would be proud. (h/t Consumerist)
Torturing America
Torture has reentered the public debate in light of the Obama administration’s recent declassification of several CIA memos (a good summary of the timeline of events can be found here). In releasing the memos, Obama was trying to disavow torture … Continue reading
Filed under politics
Morning News Roundup
The NY Times dutifully reports on the 5 Pulitzer Prizes won by the NY Times – NY Times Bernie Madoff made off with money. Phil Markoff offed his marks. Hugh Jackman smiles nervously. – NY Daily News Twitter, WordPress execs … Continue reading
