February 2009
90 posts
Did Somebody Figure Out what "Lost" Is All About? →
Perhaps. Someone with too much time on their mind.
January 2009
111 posts
“I don’t know what kind of game Superbowl 43 will be, but it’s...”
– David Letterman
Just When You Thought It Was Safe to Go Into the...
Hot politics haven’t cooled off much here in Chicagoland… and now that the Springfield Circus has left town, attention will return to the crowded March 3 primary race for Rahm Emanuel’s Congressional seat. If it seems as if every eligible machine-connected Chicago pol has tossed his hat in, it’s because they have. One newcomer to the political scene wanted to make a big...
“(Former Governor Rod Blagojavich) has been offered a job as the before picture...”
– Conan O’Brien
Overdue Bill
Remember Bill Hicks? He was one of the sharper, darker, more acerbic, brighter and just plain fucking funnier comics of the late 80s and early 90s, describing himself as “Chomsky, with dick jokes.” Fifteen years ago, Hicks appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, but the routine he performed was deemed objectionable enough to be cut from the show.
Four months later, at 32,...
Some Things They Just Don't Teach You At...
Stop Me If You've Heard This One...
Did you know that there is a site called oldjewstellingjokes.com? Can you guess what they’ve got there? Should I tell you how funny they are now that I am one? Do you have a problem with me answering everything with a question?
And You Thought You Had a Busy Day...
The song is “Ensemble” by the Canadian artist Coeur de Pirate.
Google FAIL. RIP Bambi.
Google Maps Find of the Day: The Google Maps van runs over a baby deer. (You can try the link, but Google, citing “high demand,” has blacked out the image. Whether this is temporary or they’re scrambling to replace the original shot is to be seen.)
[via.thedailywhat:]
Not available in vanilla
At 3.5” x 2”, 60 grams and only $20 (with $1 going to charity), you can see that our president not only has good taste, but also tastes good. Made by the oddly named Neopolitan Printing Company, makers of other interesting goodies (check out the chocolate mustache). Read more at inventorspot.com.
In the eye of the beholder...
Twenty three years ago today, a horrified nation watched live as the seven-member crew of the NASA Space Shuttle perished in a massive explosion almost 9 miles above the earth. Those killed 73 seconds after launch as a result of the catastrophic failure of a solid rocket booster seal included Michael J. Smith (Pilot), Francis R. Scobee (Commander), Mission Specialists Judith A. Resnik, Ellison S....
Most Depressing Site On the Web?
If you’re the kind of person who turns to the obits first and likes to slow down to gawk at car wrecks, you’ll probably love Layoff Daily, a constantly updated collection of news stories about downsizing, firings, layoffs and force reduction in the U.S. Then again, misery loves comapny, so if you’re one of the 11 million jobless, you can keep track of those joining your ranks....
Deer Prezdent Obam
It’s traditional for an outgoing Commander In Chief to leave a personal letter to hhis successor in the Oval Office. Here’s an exclusive look at what W wrote BO.
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Well, see, there's your problem right there...
Coming soon… Wii for lefties.
Wii Remote Precautions:
Wear the wrist strap. Make sure that all players using the Wii Remote are wearing the wrist strap and that it has been tightened using the strap lock. Wearing the wrist strap will help prevent the Wii Remote from flying across the room if you accidentally let go of it during game...
Not Who You Think It Is...
If they ever do the sequel to the movie “Dave,” they can call it “Ilham.” Meet Ilham Anas, an Indonesian magazine photographer who bears a striking resemblance to President Obama.
Read more here.
RIP T-Shirt Hell
This is definitely one of my all-time favorite sites on the interweb, which speaks volumes about me. There’s hardly a t-shirt here you’d wear, and hardly a t-shirt I don’t laugh out loud at. Click the image above to see why the founder of T-Shirt Hell (our motto: “Where All the Bad Shirts Go”) is walking away with all the fuck-you money he made and, well, saying,...
When I was 14, I was running FROM cops
“Police are investigating how a 14-year old boy passed himself off as a Chicago police officer for an entire shift. When he showed up for work in uniform, the teen was assigned a patrol in a squad car. He never drove or handled a gun, but the deception was not noticed until his shift was over.”
“Police didn’t identify the boy because of his age. He has been charged as a...
From the great state that brought you George Bush
BTW, 452 degrees fahrenheit is the temperature at which book burners ignite. Watch this video
via maxistentialist:
Those poor kids. Via Josh.
Messin' with the Google
Who, me? Don’t mind us.
*&%@&%ed Her Brains Out.
Most fetishes amuse me. Some amuse me and disgust me simultaneously. Many puzzle me. And some escape me totally. If anyone out there can explain this one to me, please don’t.
If this does it for you, then you should check out The Sneezing Beauties Sneezing and Noseblowing Fetish Website… if you haven’t already. Gezundheit.
Twenty Five Years Ago Today...
Steve Jobs had a baby. Congratulations…. and be well.
You Could Do This, But It Would Be Wrong...
Ever wonder how to make the construction light signs change their text? Now you can with these handy instructions:
“It will ask you for a password. Try “DOTS”, the default password.
In all likelihood, the crew will not have changed it. However if they did, never fear. Hold “Control” and “Shift” and while holding, enter “DIPY”. This will reset the sign and reset the password to “DOTS” in the...
My Squid's Name Is Seth Alopod. What's Yours? →
WTF??? →
Joe Biden’s Inaugural Teeth
"Wish I Thought of That" Dept.
“Hi my name is Jason. In this up and down economy I’m outsourcing my wardrobe (namely shirts) to corporate america and you! I’m going to wear a different shirt for 365 days straight in 2009, take multiple pictures throughout my day and blog about it. Days are sold at “face value” so January 1 is $1 and December 31 is $365. Update: 249 of 365 Days Have Sold”
See for yourself here.
I pledge to make fun of celebs
Kinda cool, if not a bit culty.
Directed and edited by Demi Moore, the video features celebrity pledges by Cameron Diaz, Hayden Panetierre, Laura Linney, Dakota Fanning, Jaime Pressley, Ashlee Simpson, Nicole Richie, Ashton Kutcher, Tobey Maguire, Diddy, Alyssa Milano, Marisa Tomei, Courteney Cox Arquette and David Arquette, and others. via
The Holy Bible -- Reviewer's Notes →
The Monkey Is Out of The Cage. Repeat: The Monkey... →
Man confesses to sending strange text to UF students and staff.
Who's the prez that won't cop out, when there's...
Damn right. The Chief Executive with the kung-fu grip! Shut yo’ mouth!
No kidding. This bad boy is about 1 foot tall and made by Gamu toys/ DID Corp. No word on availability, but as soon as I can, I’ll get ‘em, collect ‘em, trade ‘em with my friends!
Good News for Snipers!
iPod Touch mounted on M110 Sniper Rifle from the Firearm Blog
“We have seen some cool iPhone applications come out for shooting sports. But nothing comes close to the sheer awesomeness of the Knights Armaments M110 iPod Touch mount and accompanying ballistics software.” “The M110 is the 7.62×51mm semi-automatic sniper system which won the Army’s competition to replace the aging...
Venn Diagram of Laura's Law II
Soon, you'll be able to lick Howdy Doody's...
Block your calendar for Aug. 11 the USPS release of the Early TV Memories stamps.
Wait a minute... political campaigns don't have...
Meet the new logo of the South African Democratic Alliance party:
Same Time, Same Channel, Different Show
Sure do miss Toby, though.
Which cousins are removed first? Now you know.
Of course, having a definitive answer to the question will eliminate hours and hours of spirited debate — sometimes the liveliest part of family reunions — but if you print this handy chart, you’ll always be able to tell if grandpa Irving’s sister Blanche’s husband’s daughter’s grandson is related.
See… you can find everything on Wikipedia.
Take a left at Prisoners of the Caribbean -- it's...
Take a look at the plans for the Official George Bush Presidential Librarium. Fun for the whole family.
"a warped frustrated old man..."
In the words of George Bailey: “You sit around here and you spin your little webs and you think the whole world revolves around you and your money. Well, it doesn’t, Mr. Potter. In the whole vast configuration of things, I’d say you were nothing but a scurvy little spider.”
My friend Willy W. wants to know if anyone else noticed the resemblance. Thanks, Will.
I Can See My Change From Here...
This image was taken by the GeoEye-1 satellite from 423 miles up as President Obama took the oath of office. Hi, Max! See a couple few more here.
Is Obama President?
After all the lawsuits, the charges of fraud and deception, for some the question still remains:
Is Obama President?
(See also: Is George Bush Still President?)
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WatchThis grainy newsreel of William McKinley being sworn into office is the first motion picture ever made of a presidential inauguration. I’m still waiting for my tickets. You can see JFK’s here.
Vuja De
I want my money back.
The Curious Case of Forrest Gump -
Lest We Forget VI
By lunchtime tomorrow, the Bush era will have been swept like a cat turd from the litter box of history. I tried to think of what good might have come from the 8-year occupation of the White House, and the first thing that came to mind was MSNBC’s Keith Olberman. To know that I was not alone in my righteous indignation and sneering contempt of the Bush Residency was reassuring to say the...
Pardon You?
Time’s running out! It’s your last chance for that Federal Get Out of Jail Card! Not a friend of Dick Cheney’s? No problem — get your FREE Official Presidential Pardon. Sure, it a Do It Yourself model, but it looks and tastes like the real thing!
