§ Computer
Apple has finally realized that their core customers are aloof twits. Well, atleast that’s my interpretation of what The Inquirer reports as Apple’s decision to fire ‘the smug little twit’ used in their I’m Mac, He’s a PC ad campaign: Alas while viewing audiences felt that while the Mac Guy may have proved his case, most of them wanted to... more
§ Humour
Goatseeker: all goats, all the time. The internet never ceases to amaze. My initial reaction, after stumbling upon the site from the drupal showcase, was that this had to be a gag site. I mean, it’s billed as a site for goat lovers and it features goat classifieds! Sure, there are probably a fair amount of people who would be... more
§ Weird
Ross Rebagliati, the snowboarder who won olympic gold for Canada while baked is claiming that a character on a TV show about Whistler is based on him: Rebagliati says the TV character is a blond, blue-eyed Olympic snowboarding gold medallist from Whistler who is shown driving drunk and womanizing. —CBC May it’s just because I find his monotonous voice and... more
§ Weird
A light bulb usually appears over the head of a cartoon character who has a unique idea. For the unfortunate Fateh Mohammad, his idea was presented rather uniquely under him. Mohammed, a Pakistani prison inmate, awoke recently to discover an intact glass light bub in his anus. According to his doctors, the operation to remove the object was a success,... more
§ Humour
Happy Towel Day! Don’t Panic.... more
§ Rant
I’ve never really got Stompin’ Tom, however until now my I’ve always thought my lack of appreciation stemmed from my inability to grasp the Canadian folk singer’s public appeal1. But now, it seems I barely understand what Stompin’ Tom is saying now that he has taken to referring to himself in the third person and raging that his non-commissioned production... more
§ Humour
Every time I walk through a store with stoneware or crystal packed into dense and tall mounds of product, I start to get nervous about the damage that would occur if I were to suddenly teeter over like a human domino. Thus, I empathize with this unlucky museum visitor who not only destroyed a priceless artifact accidentally, but also had... more
§ Humour
A strange but delightful observation on Metafilter about Durex Condoms being headquartered in the town of Knutsford eventually led me to this further wonderful listing of rude place names It reads like a list of pilgrimmage hotspots for dirty-minded school boys everywhere. In fact, I can’t deny the urge to visit Honk Kong in order to get my picture taken... more
§ Quip
I always new Dick Cheney was retentive, now I have proof: Mr Cheney was given heart tests and was treated for water retention, during his four-and-a-half hour stay.—BBC I suddenly feel like the It’s a Fact! girl from Kids in the Hall.... more
§ Politics
It’s time for the second and final english language debate tonight. My prediction is one of pure equilibrium: every leader will fail to varying degrees which will help bring the Liberal vs Conservative race back to a muddy stalemate. Each opposition leader will take turns treating Paul Martin like their very own prison bitch. However, this gangbang will ultimately prove... more