February 25, 2010
This is the greatest comedy in the history of comedy. I can no longer attempt teh funny anymore; everything else pales in the face of this: US Missile Defense Agency Changes Logo to Obama~Islamic Crescent Hybrid! Not even the Onion...
August 04, 2009
Pretty damn low. Which makes this sad - but also pretty damn funny....
July 07, 2009
June 23, 2009
May 11, 2009
Happy Mother's Day. This is 100 times funnier than the famous Timberlake and Samberg pairing (and no not only because of my love of Clarkson - but that helps)....
April 14, 2009
My love for David Schuster is burning bright today. This takedown of tea-bagging is hilarious (ah, "tight-lipped" David Vitter)....
April 06, 2009
Probably seen it already, but it's worth watching again....
Nicked and posted without comment from Petulant: "Do you need Jesus in your life??" No. "Do you want to burn in hell?" If there are cocktails....
March 17, 2009
Apparently the Australian government sees philosophers causing havoc in South Asia....
March 03, 2009
February 17, 2009
January 06, 2009
December 17, 2008
And this kind of thing (scroll down for the Christmas tale and skip the NSFW thumbnails) is why I decided not to have a tree this year: I never saw Andre the Giant hit the ground, because at this exact...
December 05, 2008
Hopefully your naps will be undisturbed, and all your cheetos will stay down: Via Dooce's Daily Chuck...
December 03, 2008
November 08, 2008
A post for all who have ever lived through or watched a friend go through the tenure process: Kitty gets tenure. The perfect search committee write-up, complete with redacted letter of reference in the comments, here. And I know she's...
October 09, 2008
Ha-ha (gulp), indeed.Which of course reminds me of some of my favorite lines from early in the run of the Family Guy. Diane Simmons: Our hats are off to Miss Black for proving once again, that, given the opportunity, actresses...
October 06, 2008
Last weekend's skit on the vice presidential debate was super, the best Fey as Palin production yet. But this ... by the end it's definitely not funny, and I can understand arguments that it goes far beyond merely being not...
October 03, 2008
Since jacflash noted the governor continually referring to her notes, I thought I'd link to this. Funny. And yet also not....
September 25, 2008
September 18, 2008
Ahoy maties, lest ye be forgettin' the 19th of September is Talk Like A Pirate Day!...
September 14, 2008
Highly amusing, and all too true....
August 03, 2008
We will all shower in beer and soap will be replaced by bacon....
August 01, 2008
Moon pointed me in the direction of this. It's hilarious if you know anything about Pittsburgh's politicians and power brokers. And actually it's probably still pretty funny even if you don't. Part 1. Part 2. Part 3....
July 22, 2008
OK, so that's not actually the name....
July 11, 2008
I have been guilty of a few of these in my time. Via...
July 09, 2008
Have to link to this, given Ryan's love of this scene....
June 30, 2008
No word on exactly where teachers fall on the graph....
June 08, 2008
It is inconceivable that you will get all the answers right. HT...
May 20, 2008
So last night I watched several episodes of The Family Guy for the first time in ages. And I've got to say I get what Cartman was arguing in the "Cartoon Wars" episodes of South Park. As The Family Guy...
April 29, 2008
Jumping on the "overheard in..." train is Overheard in Athens. My favorite so far: # ER Doctor: Is there any chance that you are pregnant? # Female Patient: No. # ER Doctor: Are you sexually active? # Female Patient: Yes....
April 16, 2008
April 15, 2008
Uh-huh. This hits a little close to home. And if you aren't reading DTWOF... get with it!...
April 13, 2008
Everything you ever thought to ask about the causal relationship between red shirts and death on Star Trek. Via Kottke. Warms my geeky little sci-fi loving stats crunching heart, it does....
April 12, 2008
If you were wondering if you should get a pet, here is a simple (engineering based) discussion: As usual with engineering-based explanations, there should be few questions....
April 07, 2008
Still busy. For your browsing pleasure: President Reagan Respects His Elders Rock Bottom And my personal favorite... Beelzebub has a devil put aside......
April 05, 2008
The one who smelt it dealt it....
March 23, 2008
March 14, 2008
Friday night funnies (disregard the incorrect anatomy in the drawings): Cows with guns...
March 01, 2008
Two of the ten principles of economics....
February 27, 2008
... which my friends somewhat affectionately titled "Shit Slides Down." From social science to art to biology. Pretty neat....
January 25, 2008
November 29, 2007
So, Roxanne links to this clip to make a point about Sully, and heaven knows I am no Bill Maher fan, but the last thing he says in this clip struck me as being on target, even though it was...
November 26, 2007
via videosift.com Really; what more needs to be said?...
November 15, 2007
One of Andrew Sullivan's best links ever. We've all been one of (or both of) these people. I can't stop watching this. She's hilarious - and definitely on to something....
November 14, 2007
Go read it all: John: ... no. We can still control our destiny, through elections.Tyrone: Like those voting machines are attached to anything --John: You always say that. But look,the Democrats won in 2006!Tyrone: Suuuuuuuure they did.John: What are you...
October 25, 2007
Saw this at Shakesville and couldn't resist. Top five google searches that return Bloodless Coup as the #1 link: "J. David Singer Rules" "the Troyeans" "Patchouliland" "sneaky bastages" "shot while being strangled" For the record, found at 1, 2, 3,...
October 19, 2007
Ask the GOP: From our thread yesterday, a couple more good questions the rabble-rousers here at Balloon Juice would like to see posed to the GOP candidates.: 1.) "Would you have sex with a man to stop a terrorist attack?"...
October 17, 2007
October 16, 2007
Let's see, the family of a twelve year old who needs medical insurance? Check. The family of a sick two year old? Check. Yeah, now that those pressing threats have been dealt with it's time to move on to the...
October 10, 2007
Are you reading Passive Aggressive Notes yet? You should be. They also have links to the "Blog" of "Unnecessary" Quotation Mark and to the Best of Craig's list, where I found this: Dear Dogs of Mine, It seems that lately...
September 24, 2007
The title is, To my teacher, with affection: Yeah, I know I've been slacking on the blogging, but I still have time to read Neatorama....
September 20, 2007
September 19, 2007
It's talk like a pirate day!...
September 15, 2007
One of the many anagrams of Binky Rasmussen. HT...
September 11, 2007
August 18, 2007
...nice weather...to dive, to swimming... ...name it, and I go......
August 16, 2007
August 12, 2007
August 01, 2007
...this is big country! The whole thread. Hat tip to Shez....
July 28, 2007
If you have any religious questions (trying to understand the nature of the universe; what is our role; what is God's role, etc.), you can find all the answers at the Official God FAQ page. Lots of info; this clearly...
June 29, 2007
Make your own Simpson's avatar. HT...
June 27, 2007
June 20, 2007
This made the rounds awhile ago, but CityRag reminded me that this is definitely the best five second video on the intarwebz:...
June 16, 2007
...but the conclusion reminds of my doctoral leg process seminar....
June 10, 2007
Via Crooks and Liars, because when things get this bad, we need to find ways to laugh at them. My favorites are the monopoly game and the 30 months/19 months gags....
April 14, 2007
I love the movie nod in number seven....
April 08, 2007
Via the Liberal Avenger: OK, OK, actual cute and anerable and amusing "easter bunnies."...
March 10, 2007
"They were going to start an experimental/math-rock band together. Dan had a really nice Moog synthesizer and an original pressing of the first Squirrel Bait EP."...
February 25, 2007
February 04, 2007
The Awards are in. It's too bad there isn't a way to award this special Kip to some deserving soul....
January 30, 2007
I could have used some professor magic today: DESTROY CELL PHONES. Fries circuitry in all cell phones within a 10 ft. radius. Professor must perform a DC 16 Electronics check if his or her own phone is in spell range....
December 27, 2006
I've always thought this was one of the best SNL skits of the 1990's, and since the late president has died it seems appropriate to link to it....
December 11, 2006
December 08, 2006
No offense to Pharyngula, of course....
December 02, 2006
Really! And you can see what's on your record. Just enter your name here....
November 30, 2006
For his show in Morgantown on Feb. 13. Tickets are around $40. Just lettin' his fans know....
November 18, 2006
Hat tip Bob Geiger's Saturday Cartoons....
November 08, 2006
Here you go: 1. Mandatory homosexuality 2. Drug-filled condoms in schools 3. Introduce the new Destruction of Marriage Act 4. Border fence replaced with free shuttle buses 5. Osama Bin Laden to be Secretary of State 6. Withdraw from Iraq,...
October 25, 2006
An animated cartoon about warrantless wiretapping. Via Crooks and Liars....
October 04, 2006
File under laugh so you don't cry....
September 22, 2006
Not anymore. Blame Pandagon for finding the seal generator.....
September 19, 2006
It's Talk Like A Pirate Day! Check out PZ's place for a helpful instructional video....
September 06, 2006
of the ultimate blog posts. A sample: Daily Kos: Bush caught in three-way with Ann Coulter and Rush Limbaugh. Little Green Footballs: Bush enjoys triumphant three-way with Ann Coulter and Rush Limbaugh. Gawker: Paris Hilton does pretty much anything. Cute...
August 16, 2006
I wonder what kind of idiot does searches like these. 16006693 nak16006693 nack16006693 sharona16006693 knack16006693 knack downloads16006693 oakrige boys16006693 oakridge boys16006693 oakridge boys downloads free16006693 jokes about dick cheney16006693 jokes about dick cheney but not george bush16006693 dick cheney creep16006693...
August 02, 2006
Posted without comment. Not Surprising, Just Funny Uh... The Bush administration said it viewed attempts by Venezuela or other countries to influence the transition in Cuba as unwarranted intervention. “The president is worried about people in the neighborhood who seek...
July 24, 2006
You could dress up as Captain Jack Sparrow and be mocked. HT A Socialite's Life....
July 21, 2006
The War on Terrorble Diseases....
July 05, 2006
Via Slactivist, come a long list of fictional expletives (and the source they came from) at Wikipedia. Worth a minute or so of your time....
July 04, 2006
The other day, I read a discussion about the definition of blasphemy. Well, I think this little number clarifies it a bit....
June 28, 2006
More blogs should have musical interludes....
June 26, 2006
Pretty damned funny. Dammit. I dare you to lose that earworm, plus imagery....
May 10, 2006
The Onion: Pfizer, manufacturer of UR-86—dubbed the "last-morning-ever pill"—said the drug is intended only for occasions when the mind-set or politics of the mother threaten the life of the fetus. "This drug is designed for extreme cases in which the...
April 16, 2006
March 03, 2006
...but here's some Friday cat blogging. I'm sure lots of you have already seen that, but it still cracks me up....
February 27, 2006
Michael Berube is 1.86 times as dangerous as Noam Chomsky: Michael Berube Penn State University 266502 Noam Chomsky Massachusetts Institute of Technology 143390 Don't forget to vote for your favorite!...
February 24, 2006
But of course, it's The Daily Show....
February 01, 2006
January 07, 2006
I mean, really, really wrong....
December 21, 2005
At least someone has the holiday spirit....
December 13, 2005
Take a test instead: Fidel Castro You scored 75 Wisdom, 16 Tactics, 74 Guts, and 80 Ruthlessness! has led Cuba since 1959, when, leading the 26th of July Movement, he overthrew Fulgencio Batista, and transformed Cuba into the first Communist...
December 09, 2005
Masculine You scored 93 masculinity and 36 femininity! You scored high on masculinity and low on femininity. You have a traditionally masculine personality. My test tracked 2 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:You scored...
November 29, 2005
And I mean laugh until you cry and you make those snorty noises. Funny cat videos. Shamelessly ripped off from BitchPhD....
November 17, 2005
Paris Hilton does always look the same....
October 24, 2005
Rachel Dratch, playing a solider in a video conf. with Bush: "The Iraqi people are so full of freedom they could burst. Sometimes an Iraqi will be so full of democracy, they'll walk into a crowded area and explode ......
October 10, 2005
While searching for the translation to "One ring to rule them all..." (for the link to the Making Light post referenced below) this came up in the marvels of google: The Lord of the Rings: an allegory of the PhD?...
October 09, 2005
October 06, 2005
...because spraying it on the keyboard won't do your computer any good. Ready? My Little Crony....
September 19, 2005
Aye! That's right, Ye were warned, and t' day has arrrived. It's Talk Like a Pirate Day. Brush up on yer lingo smartly, ye lubbers!...
And I'm grading. You Are 70% Boyish and 30% Girlish You are pretty evenly split down the middle - a total eunuch. Okay, kidding about the eunuch part. But you do get along with both sexes. You reject traditional gender...
September 15, 2005
"I'd like to buy an 'Aaaarrrrghhhhhh!!!'" PZ Myers reminds us that one of my personal favorite holidays is coming up next week. Talk Like a Pirate Day is September 19th. And in case you've never noticed, PZ Myers has a...
September 08, 2005
From an avatar seen on a messageboard (caption mine): That's the last time you buy the cheap cat litter, asshole!...
August 05, 2005
It breaks down in the last couple of panels, but for the most part, funny....
July 29, 2005
Since I started out my day being accused of being a totalitarian, it reminded me of this test. Take at your own peril. My result? The Expatriate Congratulations! You are not susceptible to brainwashing, your values and cares extend beyond...
July 27, 2005
Greate King George and Ye Olde Parchment Paladins in Deviltry Most Villianous!!!!! via Crooked Timber...
July 21, 2005
This avatar is the funniest I've seen in ages. Credit to Natmo...
March 03, 2005
You've probably heard this story before. Website (Something Awful, a snarky pop-culture site) says something a company (Limitless Horizon's Limited, LLC - a software development company making the 400 millionth game about being an elf and stabbing an orc) doesn't...
February 16, 2005
Thanks to Lurch (who should stop lurking and start commenting, ahem) for passing this along. Ah, the Onion....