This story about a reality TV show where various preachers try to convert atheists twists my head around. Basically, 10 atheists who have been interviewed to assure that they are truly atheists go on the show and a muslim imam, a rabbi, a greek orthodox priest and a monk try to prove the merits of …
Monthly Archives: July 2009
Life Lessons From Days Of Yor
10 Funniest 1950’s Propaganda Films Somehow Duck and Cover only managed number 10. I haven’t watched all of these things yet, but that seems absurd.
Nasty Dan
I haven’t watched Sesame Street in years and from the sounds of it itpretty well sucks now and should not be watched by anybody,but thanks to the internet, we’ll always have the good old days. and boy oh boy, did this ever look like a good old day. Oscar the Grouch and Johnny Cash singing …
Lemon Salad: Coming Soon To Your Prison Cafeteria
It’s been a surprisingly long time since we’ve had any culinary kerfuffles on which to report, but today I give you 2 for the price of 1. First up is a case of bitterness from Boca Raton. Mandi Valentine, 40, was arrested and charged with simple assault after she threw several lemons at her husband …
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Sports And Things
I’ll warn you all right off the bat that this post might be more disjointed and uninsightful (I think that’s a word) than usual. I’ve been on the disabled list since Friday with something that’s taken most of my appetite and even more of my energy and I’m pretty much only writing because I want …
Does She Get Butterflies In Her Shoulder?
I always joke with a friend that she must be an alien because when she has a problem with something, the pain is never where it should be, and her appendix and gall bladder were not where they were supposed to be. I always ask her how she’s hiding her green skin. Here’s a really …
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I’m Getting Mixed Messages From the Pop
Hey there mom and pop of Pop, which is not the kid’s real name. You’re stupid. I know you have beautiful dreamy plans and only the best hopes for your little tyke, but you’re stupid to think they’ll work and not cause your kid harm. These people want to raise their kid with no gender. …
iPhone Info
Holy crap! Remember when I mentioned that the iPhone was going to come up talking? Well, now the internet is exploding with blinky iPhone related resources. Check this out. Want some chapters of the manual in other formats? There’s a blog for that. Want to read a review of the phone? He has a page …
I Shouldn’t Have Seen Shadows Of Doubt
A few weeks ago, I said I was going to see a play that my friend Anton was in. I said I was worried about it being lame. I couldn’t have been more wrong. In fact, I think people should see it far and wide. It’s awesome, and not just because Anton was hilarious in …
Googlegroups Goo
Something happened to me the other day that made me wonder how many other people have had the same experience, and how many could use a little advice if it does happen to them. I have a google account, and it’s signed up to a few google groups. I was automatically subscribed to a group …
