Here’s an in-depth look at our conception of the American south–and how the media covers it (link via Dana). Two observations:
1) There are really only two demograhics it’s still politically correct to poke fun at: fat people and rednecks. (Okay, granted they’re sometimes one and the same.)
2) When it comes to delineating the south’s geography, […]
“I found my ex-wife’s wedding dress in the attic when I moved. She took the $4000 engagement ring but left the dress. I was actually going to have a dress burning party when the divorce became final, but my sister talked me out of it. She said, “That’s such a gorgeous dress. […]
Want to emultate everyone’s favorite New York Times columnist and globalization cheerleader? Well then here’s your guide.
The question from BBCNews:
“What happened to Dungeons and Dragons? In the 1980s millions of teenagers world-wide would battle dragons armed with just dice, paper and pens. D&D became part of youth sub-culture but as the game celebrates its 30th birthday, is anyone still playing?”
The answer: Nope. They’re all writing Weblogs. (Just kidding.)
Best quote from […]
In reference to the Banana Guard, which I mentioned recently, Andi G. sends this amusing missive from Washington, DC:
The Banana Guard proves yet again that necessity is indeed the mother of invention. As much as I think I need one of these puppies–my bananas are always getting bruised and mangled–I have to say I wouldn’t […]
…worth checking out are:
1) These gory photos from Iraq presumably taken by a recenty-returned American soldier.
If our media were doing a better job of informing us–with hard-hitting photos like these–of the senseless violence that’s happening there, these images wouldn’t be nearly as shocking as they are. But hey, you can’t make a “war on […]
Submit your designs and find more info here. (Let’s just hope, for decency’s sake, that this guy doesn’t enter his slogan.)
…appears to be the place to go for ordering McDonald’s in-store promotional materials. How can I get signed up? I’d kill for a McGriddles poster.
This and other crucial snippets for American tourists, such as “You’re very pretty for a foreigner” and “It’s better in the States,” can be found in The Zompist Phrasebook.
…my very own Banana Guard. (No, really, it’s a guard for your banana. Seriously.)
Joseph Epstein says:
I was recently asked what it takes to become a writer. Three things, I answered: first, one must cultivate incompetence at almost every other form of profitable work. This must be accompanied, second, by a haughty contempt for all the forms of work that one has established one cannot do. To these two […]
In no particular order:
–Like the shirt says, any questions?;–You heard it here first: “toothing” is here to stay;–In soccer news, this is really cool. But this is not.
Here’s what we did this weekend:
1) On Saturday night, Jill and I, along with a bunch of fellow teachers, attended a professional baseball game at the nearby Chengching Lake Stadium. Lots of fun.
The La New Bears bested the Lions by a scoreline of 12-2. I had high hopes for the concession options, but I […]
To: Newley Purnell, Mr. Smartypants International Traveller
From: Your 401(k) (Remember Me?)
Date: April 17th, 2004
Subject: What am I, Chopped Liver?——————————————————————————–
You had better freaking hope this is true.
That is all.
“The implication is that to kick back with a liter of Night Train is to be a wino. No one wants to be a wino. Winos are dirty and vulgar and lacking in teeth. There’s death on their breath and evil in their eyes. Right? Maybe. Bur most of the winos I’ve met were decent […]