Humor
Paul Krugman vs. Paul Krugman
Last Friday, James Taranto had this hilarious observation in his Best of the Web Today column of Paul Krugman arguing with his past self: Former Enron adviser Paul Krugman takes note in his New York Times column of what he calls “the incredible gap that has opened up between the parties”: Today, Democrats and Republicans live... »
Breaking INTO Jail
Most idiots are caught trying to break out of prison. Here’s one sorry idiot who was busted breaking in, as reported by Der Spiegel: Prison walls were no obstacle for a man in western Germany who was being separated from his love. But breaking into her cell every night turned out to be a very... »
Israeli Rock Technology
As you can see from the picture below, Israelis have greatly simplified weather and meteorological reporting methods! Translation: Weather and Meteorological Forecasting Rock When the rock is wet — it’s raining. When the rock is dry — it’s not raining. When the rock is covered on top with a white layer — it’s snowing. When there are chunks of ice... »
Leno’s Backhanded Praise For Obama
As much as I love Conan, I just have to post this great quote from Leno (January 20): You know, it’s hard to believe President Obama has now been in office for a year! And, you know, it’s incredible. He took something that was in terrible, terrible shape, and he brought it back from the brink... »
Obama Teleprompter Malfunctions
This story is hilarious: Obama’s Home Teleprompter Malfunctions During Family Dinner »
African-Ameri….um….
National Review had this gem in last issue’s The Week: If you think you can’t use the word “black,” and must use “African-American” instead, you may find that you can’t talk straight. At the 2002 Winter Olympics, an American woman won a gold medal in the bobsled. She was the first black woman ever to win... »
Fun With Google
I found this “armchair sociolinguistic analysis” of Google to be very interesting. Check it out! Tip of the ol’ fedora to my brother-in-law, Joey, for sending this my way. »
Some Amusing Thoughts
You know how every so often, you get one of those emails with a whole series of bizarre observations or thoughts? Many times, they’re only mildly amusing, but this one seemed entertaining enough to share: I think part of a best friend’s job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die. Nothing sucks... »
Jon Stewart on ACORN
Major props to Neocon Express for posting this gem: The Audacity of Hos The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Healthcare Protests »
Zionist Cows: The Latest Threat To Lebanon
No, I am not kidding. Lebanon’s Daily Star is reporting on the latest threat to Lebanon from Israel: “Zionist cows” that venture across the blue line and apparently drink Lebanese water. This threat is so serious that a fence is being built to keep the “Zionist cows” out of Lebanon. (Should we start protesting... »
New Electric Car: The Leaf
Once again, I couldn’t help but laugh out loud hysterically at Glenn Beck’s commentary last night. Here he is talking about the Nissan “Leaf”, a new electric car in the works. »
Tacky, Hideous Birthday Cake
In what has to be the tackiest, most hideous display of “cake bling”, Obama’s birthday cake for his 48th birthday really… um… takes the cake. Carissa DiMargo of NBC Washington actually wrote up a whole entertaining piece just about this cake, in which she has some pretty funny observations, like: It looks like the Cake Boss’s disgruntled ex... »

