Accurate: Also accurate: File under "Can't get any more accurate that this":
Avast Ye, Mateys!
I don't care how many times I read about piracy in the news — and it apparently is becoming a serious problem — but I just can't make my head NOT think about, you know, real pirates.
OR… You COULD Just Jog…
Why run on a regular treadmill indoors, when you can use a mobile treadmill outdoors? This is not a gag. It's for real. The company that invented this cumbersome road hazard is seeking investors for its mobile outdoor treadmill. Their next invention? A mobile stationary exercise bike… with wheels that actually move.
The People Of Chicago Are Pricks
I don't mean the city Chicago; I mean that band Chicago. And I came to this realization while being in a local convenience store, and hearing a Chicago song being played over the speakers. The song was "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?" As I was walking down the street one dayA man came up to me and asked me … Read More
Dear Abby Hijacked: Volume Five
Because it's Friday and I'm bored…. Past installments From her October 30 column: DEAR ABBY: My friend, "Steven," and I have known each other 10 years. He and I have seen each other through many good times, and a few bad ones. Most recently, Steven was in a relationship with a woman who couldn't stand the thought of his having … Read More
Ten Fascinating “Last Pictures Taken”
All here. This one spooked me. It came from a digital camera recovered in the 9/11 wreckage at Ground Zero. The camera belonged to photojournalist Bill Biggart (who perished that day). The camera itself was totally wasted, but the flash card survivied. This photo, showing the wreckage after the first tower collapse, was taken (according to the digital data) at 10:28 … Read More
Custom Muppets
FAO Schwartz allows you to create your own custom muppet. Choose the various body parts, see a mock-up of your creation, pay your $90, and wait 3-4 weeks for delivery. Don't fool yourself and think you'll be able to design a muppet that looks like you (unless of course, you already look like a muppet). Great holiday idea for the … Read More
Okay, I Think I’m Done Tweaking The Blog Design Now
Fixed some of the annoying things, like things being centered all the time. Learned a lot about CSS in the process. Comments are now in descending order (earliest comment first). Added a search engine somewhere in there. Took out Heather's Hangman (among other things), because Heather's gone AWOL with her new baby and shit so, you know, screw her. Obviously … Read More
Gallery Of 50 Strange Buildings
…or eyesores, depending on your point of view. Above: The Crooked House (Sopot, Poland), followed by Erwin Wurm: House Attack (Vienna, Austria)
You Have To Be A Certain Age To Think This It’s Funny
But trust me, it's funny. The Onion: I Bet My 40s Are Totally Going To Rock By Ed Heidegger 39-Year-Old You know what I'm really excited about? Turning 40! The Big Four-Oh. I've got one hell of a landmark birthday coming up, and I'm pumped! I may have spent these past 39 years meandering through life, focused only on petty … Read More
Paying With Spider Drawings
An apparently true e-mail exchange (Source) From: Jane GillesDate: Wednesday 8 Oct 2008 12.19pmTo: David ThorneSubject: Overdue account Dear David,Our records indicate that your account is overdue by the amount of $233.95. If you have already made this payment please contact us within the next 7 days to confirm payment has been applied to your account and is no longer … Read More
Secret Service Code Names
Trivia, but interesting: President-elect Barack Obama: Renegade Michelle Obama: Renaissance Malia Obama: Radiance Sasha Obama: Rosebud Vice President-elect Joe Biden: Celtic Jill Biden: Capri President George W. Bush: Tumbler First Lady Laura Bush: Tempo Bill Clinton: Eagle Hillary Clinton: Evergreen Chelsea Clinton: Energy George Bush: Timberwolf Barbara Bush: Tranquility Jimmy Carter: Deacon Rosalynn Carter: Dancer Amy Carter: Dynamo Ronald Reagan: … Read More
Headlines I Misread, Part XXVII
Saw this: Thought this: Then thought this: Then read the headline again and breathed a little easier…..
Commercial From My Youth
If you grew up with Boston TV stations in the 1970's you saw this ad a lot: The Museum of Science in Boston was the bomb when I was little. I wonder if it still is.