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Archive for March, 2004

Arrested for: Solicitation on top of the parking deck.

Thus spake Ennui
March 31, 2004 at 5:36 pm



He looks pretty darn proud of himself too.

How much do you know?

Thus spake Joanne
at 2:47 pm

How much do you know?

But I Was Just Cooking…

Thus spake Joanne
at 12:41 pm

You Are Not Tall Enough to Ride this Ride

Thus spake Ennui
at 7:11 am

They hiked all the way to the top of the parking deck at 4 a.m., they waited in line for hours…



…but they could not score a free mustache ride.



“This is crap, man!”

Graphic Classics

Thus spake Ennui
March 30, 2004 at 2:43 pm

Now here’s a novel idea!

Me Too!

Thus spake Joanne
at 2:40 pm

If You’re Gonna Do Something Evil…

Thus spake Ennui
at 1:55 pm

Always consult us first. We have the leading panel of evil on our team, and we know where all the good stuff is!

Disclaimer: This is a joke. This is only a joke.

All hail Ouch Club.

Thus spake Ennui
at 1:53 pm

All hail Ouch Club.

Here’s a new sport we all can try.

Thus spake Ennui
at 1:45 pm

It’s called squirrel fishing. Supplies can be purchased at your local WalMart (don’t tell me you don’t have one).

Disclaimer: This is actually a really bad idea and is in no way endorsed by either Mister Rogers or Bored Athenians.

The F*cking ABCs

Thus spake Ennui
at 1:36 pm

We all know what the phrase “F*cking A” means, but what about “F*cking Q”? Well, fear not my friends, for we have consulted the master of the f*cking alphabet, Clint Atkinson. Those of you who don’t know Clint, he is one of Athens, Georgia’s proud life comedians - his life is an act of comedy. Of course, this lesson is so much better learned by the man himself, so we are looking into releasing the cd shortly. The following was transcribed directly from the source and are meant to be offensive. And no, we are not too sure ourselves.

The F*cking ABCs

by Clint

(insert the word f*cking before each phrase for the full effect)

asshole

bastard

cunt

dick

extra crispy ear licker

finger licking good fox f*cker

g-string goat sucker

hairy ball sucker

idiotic imigranit idiot Italian Icelanders

jackass jerk-offer

kinky kittens

lord of the rings f*cker

millenium midget

no-show f*cker

olivia newton-john butt f*ckers

perverted penises

Dr. Quinn queer f*ckers

rounded rodent dick f*ckers

Spanish surrender butt f*ckers (the f*cking muses were consulted for this one)

tickling titty f*ckers

uterus butt f*cking suckers

fish called wanda butt ass bastards with a white wedding

victorious velvet butt f*ckers, lickers and ass grabbers

x-chromosome x-rated exhausted semper flinger flights 1st class f*ckers (a dictionary was consulted for this one)

YMCA f*ckers

(ah, the glorious gates of Z) zen zebra zacherous jackoffer

Here’s a sneak peak at the F*cking 123s:

1 eyed f*cks

(2 has been erased from memory by the men in brown)

3 arméd suckdicker

(thanks, Fista!)

More Google Goodness

Thus spake Evil Overload
at 11:26 am

These Google-ing tips come to us from the New York Times Circuits e-newsletter, forwarded courtesy of Jinny Potter:

* Google is a global White Pages and Yellow Pages. Search for “phonebook:home depot norwalk, ct,” Google instantly produces the address and phone number of the Norwalk Home Depot. This works with names (”phonebook:robert jones las vegas, NV”) as well as

businesses. Don’t put any space after “phonebook.”

* Google is a package tracker. Type a FedEx or UPS package number (just the digits); when you click Search, Google offers a link to its tracking information.

* Google is a calculator. Type in an equation (”32+2345*3-234=”). Click Search to see the answer.

* Google is a units-of-measurement converter. Type “teaspoons in a gallon,” for example, or “centimeters in a foot.” Click Search to see the answer.

* Google is a stock ticker. Type in AAPL or MSFT, for example, to see a link to the current Apple or Microsoft stock price, graphs, financial news and so on.

* Google is an atlas. Type in an area code, like 212, to see a Mapquest map of the area.

* Google is Wal-Mart’s computer. Type in a UPC bar code number, such as “036000250015,” to see the description of the product you’ve just “scanned in.” (Thanks to the Google Blog, http://google.blogspace.com, for this tip and the next couple.)

* Google is an aviation buff. Type in a flight number like “United 22″ for a link to a map of that flight’s progress in the air. Or type in the tail number you see on an airplane for the full registration form for that plane.

* Google is the Department of Motor Vehicles. Type in a VIN (vehicle identification number, which is etched onto a plate, usually on the door frame, of every car), like “JH4NA1157MT001832,” to find out the car’s year, make and model.

* For hours of rainy-day entertainment, visit: http://labs.google.com Here, you’ll find links to new, half-finished Google experiments.

Thus spake Ennui
at 11:07 am

Google remains the coolest thing on the internet

Thus spake Sheni
at 9:57 am

Here’s a cause that really will produce great results!

Thus spake Ennui
at 8:45 am

I’ve spent a lot of time at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers. I go there to be silent, to reflect on life, and to listen for answers. Whenever I go, I slip a few dollars in the donation box, I spend a few more in the bookshop, and I stay for the evening prayers (vespers). It’s a rather humbling experience to see how these men live, and that’s just from the viewpoint outside of the cloister gates. My respect and admiration for their sacrificial lifestyle always grows warmer and deeper. I could not do what they do; I could not give up the things of this world that I love so that I may devote my life to prayer for those who can’t or won’t.

To get right down to the heart of the matter, I am weak. And I am grateful for these men who do pray for me, and who allow me the safe haven of their home to lay down my worries and fears. No matter what reason has brought me there, I inevitably leave feeling less important in the world, and more thankful for the life that I have.

Some of the monks have medical coverage as veterans, but the monastery has no group health care policy. Most treatment has to be paid as an out-of-pocket expense.

A Letter from Bob Edwards

Thus spake Ennui
at 8:38 am

March 27, 2004

Dear Listener,

I am delighted that NPR and I have agreed on all of the details of my new duties as a senior correspondent. My new role will allow me to continue serving NPR listeners and will include profiling interesting and noteworthy people from all walks of life.

I plan to be here at NPR for the long haul. I am leaving a post that I have loved and have given my heart to. I now look forward to the new challenges ahead of me and continuing to be a significant part of NPR and the amazing program lineup.

Morning Edition will continue to be my first source for news. I encourage all of its listeners to stay with the program. It will continue to bring them the most in-depth and thoughtful journalism in broadcasting. I hope you continue to listen and support your public radio station.

Just in Case it Bothers You…

Thus spake Joanne
at 8:06 am

…that NPR is getting rid of Bob Edwards as host of Morning Edition, you can take action here.

Goatee?

Thus spake Joanne
March 29, 2004 at 10:02 am

He wants to remain with the goats, living in the barns and fields.

The Alien Quadrilogy as a Narrative Exploration of Postmodern Sexuality

Thus spake Evil Overload
at 10:02 am

No, seriously. This article presents each of the four Alien movies as representing a perspective on the search for meaning with respect to sexuality and gender roles in a landscape reshaped by feminism. Pretty interesting.

Top Ten Worst Album Covers

Thus spake Evil Overload
at 7:58 am
List of Top Ten Worst Album Covers ever, with commentary. And, as a special bonus feature, Top Ten More Worst Album Covers!

You Must Be At Least This Tall To Ride This Ride.

Thus spake Sheni
March 28, 2004 at 4:09 pm

Smoking in Bars

Thus spake Vith
March 26, 2004 at 12:24 pm

“Bars need smoke, and not for monetary reasons alone. The dim, smoky bar, with its old wood and water-scarred lacquer, is part of our national aesthetic. Think Dashiell Hammett, Mickey Spillane, Humphrey Bogart – guys sprinkling loose leaf from a pouch, rolling their own, their faces set ablaze in a millisecond of match-flare, chasing each drag with neat bourbon. Think Bird, Monk, Dizzy, and Lady Day—horns, keys and silky-sand words be-bopping through the haze. The dark, exhale-clouded, tavern is enigmatic, almost cave-like. Pretty much anything can and does happen, whether you like it or not. Listen carefully. That sound is an echo of the Orphic Mysteries.”

More slippity slap in the clinkityclank

Thus spake Vith
at 12:20 pm

Oh, and here’s a link to a lot of declassified info about nukes that I thought was interesting.

And this is one of the best resources for information on the internet. If you need to kill a few hours at work (and aren’t on a government network, damnit) read up on such things as:

The Strange Case of The Shocker

The President

Fred Rogers (this is required reading)

What do YOU think?

Thus spake Sheni
at 12:16 pm

So, currently in Athens, like much of the rest of the country, There is a push toward banning smoking in all public places - including bars and restaurants. What do you think about this?

How do you feel about the constitutionality of such a law.

Is there any difference between a smoking ban and the No shirt/No shoes/No service law?

Do you think there will be any significant economic impact as the result of such laws?

What do you think will be the social impact?

OnlineAthens: Opinions: Bill creating statewide smoking ban turns up heat on a touchy issue 02/11/04

Now you, too, can look like the suave, sophist…

Thus spake Ennui
at 12:13 pm

Now you, too, can look like the suave, sophisticated Manny Calavera. Link

Richard Clarke KOs the Bushies

Thus spake Sheni
at 12:07 pm

Read this. This is a brief summary of some of the highlights of Ex-terrorism Czar Richard Clarke’s testimony before the 9/11 commission. I have to admit that despite the fact that I liked many of his statements a lot, because they affirmed several of my suspicions; I had my doubts about his intentions because the statements came out in conjunction with his new book. But, from the looks of this article, he gave a very sound and logical performance.

Richard Clarke KOs the Bushies - The ex-terrorism official dazzles at the 9/11 commission hearings. By Fred�Kaplan

Flesh Colored Crayon?

Thus spake Joanne
at 11:34 am

According to her followers, Santa Muerte is not above pleasures of the flesh, even though she has no flesh. She prefers feathered boas and sequined gowns to celestial blue robes illuminated by the sun. She likes chocolates and flaunts rows of rings on each finger. She chain-smokes, and drinks her whiskey straight.

Location! Location! Location!

Thus spake Ennui
at 10:35 am

I’m going to write…

Thus spake Evil Overload
at 9:30 am

…a neo-techno-country song called “My Blog Has More Friendsters Than Me”.

Now that looks like fun, but I know no rationa…

Thus spake Ennui
at 9:26 am

Now that looks like fun, but I know no rational human being would ever let me play with a toy like that.

Email Your Future Self

Thus spake Evil Overload
at 9:18 am

Go to this page, and you can send yourself emails to arrive at some specified point in the future. Or send emails to someone else in the future, for that matter.

I also like their copyright statement:

“© 2002-2003 futureme.org. if you steal anything, we will sick a pack of cute angry girl lawyers on you. for real.”

These guys obviously mean business. I’m going to send myself a sheaf of future emails reminding me to steal from them as often as possible. Link (via Boingboing)