Monthly Archives: August 2006

The power of low expectations

Sonny Perdue, the governor of Georgia, recently sent out this campaign message. The whole message is how well Georgia has fared in the recent SAT rankings. Georgia has achieved it’s highest ranking ever. Sounds impressive, right? We went from 50th … Continue reading

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Encore Idiocy

Once upon a time, there was a performer. Perhaps a singer, perhaps a lute-player, perhaps a thespian of some kind. And this performer put on a show for the king. And the show was so good, the king and his … Continue reading

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One joke comedians

I’ve watched every season of Last Comic Standing, and in the process inferred one of the things that bugs me about many comedians, and quickly put them in the “Not Funny” pile. Some comedians entire act is about a stereotype … Continue reading

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Homeland Insecurity

Question: What do the following things have in common? 0) We’ve known about flying planes into buildings for years, but do close to zero about it. Until someone does it, then airport security goes nuts. 1) Someone tries to explode … Continue reading

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America’s Got Talent

I flip to this show once in a while. If nothing else, I’m hoping to see David Hasslehoff reprise his greatest lyrics ever — hooga hooga oooga chakka, hooga hooga oooga chakka, hooga hooga oooga chakka… (easily the worst video … Continue reading

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