When I was twelve years old, my grandfather choked to death on a piece of ham at our family’s Christmas dinner. My dad unsuccessfully tried to dislodge the meat from Grandpa’s throat with his fingers, then a spoon, but by the time the paramedics arrived, Grandpa was dead. My entire family was running around the house, screaming and crying, and my grandmother fainted. (We momentarily thought she had died, too.) Merry Christmas, indeed.
Day: December 20, 2006
Scientific Republican Magazine
Jon Stewart vs. Bill Kristol
The pungent aroma of burnt neo-con must have permeated throughout the studio by the time Stewart was done with this interview.
You Park Like an Asshole
My new favorite website.
Sick of a car taking up two spaces on the street? How about a car too close to yours? What about the car at the mall parked diagonally? Now you can do something about it. Simply download a notice and place it on the car’s windshield. The owner of the vehicle will be informed of their asshole staus as well as the proper tips to improve their poor parking techniques. It’s time to put an end to asshole parking, or at least to make fun of it.
(Thanks PVC)
My Little Cthulu
History of Religion
How has the geography of religion evolved over the centuries, and where has it sparked wars? Our map gives us a brief history of the world’s most well-known religions: Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism. Selected periods of inter-religious bloodshed are also highlighted. Want to see 5,000 years of religion in 90 seconds? Ready, Set, Go!
(via Digg)
Ali G and Andy Rooney
Speaking of Andy Rooney…. (Yes, it’s an old clip but I’m sure some people haven’t seen it before)