The Light Side
"You are not superior just because you see the world in an odious light."
"Some Vicomte de Chateaubriand"
“The Humorist does not laugh so much at mankind as he invites mankind to laugh at itself”
Peter De Vries (1910 - 1993)
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Moronic News Headlines
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Humor: Why should I 'have a good one'? - Crosscut.com
Retail clerks, recovering accountants, and others who hold me in low esteem have begun to wish me "a good one." They say, “Have a good one” instead of “Have a good day.” Perhaps they ceased wishing me a “good day” to avoid my devastating ...
It's all about chasing chicken, humor - Evansville Courier-Press
Isabella Fine, age 95, keeps a file of humorous obituaries, clipped and sorted by region. Most of the eulogies come from "The New York Times," but there are a few local treasures in the file, too. The "chicken chasers," a group of fried chicken ...
'Enchanted April' charms with warmth, humor - Pioneer Press
Flooding notwithstanding, spring is the season of new beginnings. And Minneapolis' Theatre in the Round Players are tapping into that sense of blossoming hope with a breezy and thoroughly enjoyable production of Matthew Barber's "Enchanted April ...
JACK SPILLANE: Better late than never, mayor brings ... - South Coast Today
It's not news to anyone who knows him personally that Scott Lang has a dry sense of humor, that he can be funny when he wants to. But you don't see it that often. Especially when he's dealing with serious issues. That's when the mayor is "on" and you ...
THE HUMOR POTENTIAL: Somewhere along the way, sleep ... - Abington Mariner
We live in a society that has somehow come to feel that sleep is a waste of time. It’s not uncommon to hear people brag about how little sleep they need in order to function. Is this really something to be proud of? I wonder why we’re so invested ...
Yugoslav cinema is still very much alive at Cleveland ... - Cleveland Plain Dealer
We looked at the huge immigrant base living in Cleveland but also all these movies that were coming out of the area that had this unique perspective and dark humor." "Yugoslavia" has been a treasure trove for film during that time -- with the war ...
Liz Carpenter, 1920-2010 - Austin American-Statesman
Carpenter, who once described dying as "going to that great Democratic convention in the sky," was known for her quick wit and political humor. With roots sunk deep in the Lone Star State — her relatives fought for women's suffrage, one died at the ...
Ed Asner: 'I'm always thought of in Hollywood ... as ... - Los Angeles Times
We remember vague stories of him when I was growing up and all that, but you tend to forget what a great sense of humor he had, a lip-smacking sense of humor. What do you think he'd say to today's politicians in Washington? Clean up your act.
Arranged marriage meets its match in Algerian comedy ... - Cleveland Plain Dealer
Appealing characters and gentle humor help make the point that tradition must give way to modern thinking -- such as women choosing their own fates -- in the most unlikely of places. The film also immerses viewers in daily life in modern Algeria. "
Cleans up, but can't do job - Times Union
Without humor to soften his acute observations, Franken's naked sarcasm, short fuse and sense of showmanship ran amok, leading to public blowups with Republicans, private grievances among Democrats and attacks on senior Obama administration officials ...
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Just plain dumb |
| While in most countries the penalty for driving while intoxicated is severe, in Uruguay intoxication is a legal excuse for having an accident while driving. |
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Humor
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Trailer Review: Repo Men
This week I review the sequel to Minority Report called Repo Men. A strange choice for a title of a sequel, but there you go. It doesn't have any of the stars, or crew, but it follows the same plot. Oh wait, I've just been told that this isn't a Minority Report sequel. Oops, my bad.
Logic or Passion?
What do you prefer logic or passion?
Daily Links - 3/19/10
URL Shortener Performance - Which URL shortening service performs the best? Not Facebook's. Never Online - Never do these 11 things online. Tetris Effect - OK, who hasn't experienced this? Steve Jobs Cheese Head - Yes, someone made a replica of Steve Jobs' head out of cheese. HTC Disagrees - HTC things Apple is wrong, and plans on proving it. Logic Problem - Once again the hardest logic problem ever. Nano Enterprise - The smallest starship Enterprise you will see today.
Details on Google's Nexus One Successor "Threepio Phone" Leaked
Mountain View, CA - Sales of Google's flagship Android phone, the Nexus One, has led many people to call the phone a flop. However, we here at BBspot have learned that it hasn't deterred Google from moving forward with the next generation phone to replace the Nexus One called the Threepio.
BBlooper: Tasteless Story
I'm hoping this story was just bad timing...
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Dumb Packaging Labels |
Here are some actual label instructions on consumer goods.
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1. On Sears hairdryer:
"Do not use while sleeping." |
2. On a bag of Fritos:
"You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside." |
3. On a bar of Dial soap:
"Directions: Use like regular soap." |
4. On some Swanson frozen dinners:
"Serving suggestions: Defrost." (But it's *just* a suggestion) |
5. On Nytol Sleep Aid:
"Warning: May cause drowsiness." |
6. On most brands of Christmas lights:
"For indoor or outdoor use only." |
7. On an American Airlines packet of nuts:
"Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts." |
8. On a child's Superman costume:
"Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly." |
9. On a bottle of Palmolive Dish washing liquid:
"Do not use on food." |
10. On a tube of Crest Toothpaste:
"If swallowed contact poison control."
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