March 2008
118 posts
Is it kosher to eat raisins and grapes at the same time?
In the elaborate memorization scheme that allows me to remember written Japanese characters, Greg Kinnear plays the part of “the gay uncle”.
February 2008
113 posts
A show that’s too good for network TV: Mr Deity. http://urltea.com/198?iTunes
Is that a loofah in your back pocket or are you just happy to see me?
Is there a crime scene cleanup crew I can call to come over and scrape Natalie Cole’s “I Miss You Like Crazy” out of my beleaguered brain?
Wishing we could all jump in Forest Whitaker’s hover car and join Moltz at the Alternative TED: cancer cures, hot chicks, and ForeverBacon.
Best. Definition. Ever.
“65535 is the integer after 65534 and before 65536.”
Wikipedia : “65535” (via)
Sorry, iTaly, I may never capitalize you correctly again.
Hey dudes, let’s pick a hand-based salutation standard and stick to it. I’m tired of punching your open palm or catching your fist.
WatchMichael Bierut Talks Typography with ‘The Atlantic’
Lobbying the Girl Scouts to change the name to Height/Weight Proportional Mints.
Yes I would rather have a colonoscopy than a pedicure: it’s a health issue. I just wish the doctors would stop posting the video on YouTube.
I think I just agreed to go for a pedicure. This is about the most uncomfortable behavior I can imagine engaging in.
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“When you start to tell the story you think you’re the hero, and then when you get done talking you’re…” (door slams)
—McNulty
Why didn’t you tell me my jeans have been the wrong shade of blue for over 7 months? I thought you were my friend.
Amazing Optical Illusion →
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“What I admire most about Christina Ricci is how she balances her acting career...”
– The Superficial : Christina Ricci is world’s sexiest elf
It’s simple. When you take the kids to the family restaurant. A-B-C. A: Always. B: Be. C: Coloring. Always be coloring. ALWAYS BE COLORING.
TMN : Video Digest, February 22, 2008 →
Radio Lab’s Jad Abumrad picks his favorite movie music in this installment.
“Thousands of Tuscan factories that produce the region’s fabled leather...”
– The ‘Made in Italy’ label: Read the fine print
It was the moment of truth. “But WHY can’t I pick my nose?” I had no answer. I blanked. Guess what he’s doing right now.
Sad when you see one of your favorite songwriters in a “One-Hit Wonders” collection. Like seeing a buddy not get the credit they deserve.
Why do men have nipples? As an early warning indicator that they’ve been jogging too much lately.
My Subway Sandwich Artist™ just curated a delicious Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki micro-experience.
Is there some sort of petition I can sign to end steampunk? Can I race for the cure? I’ll go portcullis to portcullis to raise awareness.
For the current state of the steampunk union, check this flickr set. Click if you dare.
A new typography term →
Love that Ironic Sans.
Why do I continue to tip these mean Peet’s baristas? It’s some weird variant of Stockholm syndrome, where coffee is the hostage.
“Many Americans were puzzled by the news, in 1902, that United States soldiers...”
– Paul Kramer : The Water Cure 1902!
“WHY IS THE DUDE FROM “THE WIRE” HERE? Is this a flash-forward? Isn’t this guy...”
– Sasha Frere-Jones : LOST
Using the long wait at Pho House to teach my son the Three Card Monte.
