Network Notes

Like most fan's of The Wire, I was thrilled to learn that CBS is in talks with creator David Simon to bring the show back for a sixth season. Of…

Overlord, Schmoverlord

Top Ten Codenames in US Military History 10. Operation Cobra Rain 9. Operation Gastric Thunder 8. Operation Liberty's Spatula 7. Operation Nobody Likes Dennis 6. Operation Horny Penguin 5. Oprah-ration…

(Ne|Di)r(d|t)y

I had never seen that kind of warning on math flashcard before.  But there it was, right on the 3 × 23: "CAUTION: Product will be hot".

So Much For Instant Play

Herein I introduce a new tag: th4fb – “too hot for Facebook” for content rude enough that I don’t want to presume everyone who reads my status will want to read it.  An example of such content follows.

Facts About Shetland Ponies

Not all Shetland ponies are named Steven.  That is a misconception.  All three legged Shetland ponies are named Steven, hence the expression "running in circles like Shetland Steven".  Three legged…

Tom Swifties

Tom Swifties are an under appreciated art form. I hope that if I publish enough of them I'll be offered a lucrative executive credit on my own Tom Swifty based…