Deep, like a fish
I’ve always wanted to write something that seemed deep, but was confusing.* perhaps improper punctuation–$! i’d be a good beat… nik?? but then the jailer would not let me i felt more sorry for him than me. after all, i…
Pixel
Pixel Q. refuses to talk about himself. If thou wishest, thou may infer from his blog what thou wishest.
The Gay Ray
I have an idea. It’s a way to control the population, further intelligent reproduction and provide some quality entertainment. I call it the “Gay Ray.” The Gay Ray is a hand-held ray that has the power to change the sexuality…
Claque
Earlier this week, I was making a list of my talents, training and abilities when I realized that I was the world’s best clapper. That reminded me of the 19th century claques in France. From 150 to 170 years ago,…
Pwning random ladies
Lady 1: My husband knows I really like jewelry, so he bought me a diamond ring for our anniversary, it’s certified. Lady 2: I’m not into jewelry, but we really like new cars, so we get one every year. Pixel:…
Golden Corral snubbery
“I go to all-you can eat buffets for the expressed purpose of having nobody judge my ridiculous food combinations. If I want to mix mashed potatoes and apple sauce, it’s my God-given right, God damn it!” — Pixel, upon his…
I hate you because I care
Some time ago I wrote about how I thought that a logical consequence of understanding of evolution and the principle of equality was to murder everything that you could possibly murder. I was being facetious, but it made running over…
I want some GRold
Steve at Go Grue! has a wonderful reimagining of Newcomb’s paradox as a betting game. Steve is arguing my position fairly well, so I won’t comment, but I’m starting to think the error is in what a rational expectation is…
Schadenfreude is the greatest word in the English language
I used to hate Paris Hilton because I felt she was the embodiment of fame for fame’s sake. I never bothered seeing The Simple Life because it was advertised as championing the cause of the stupid blonde who was too…
Seventh Generation Insustainability
“Does the word ‘selection’ in Natural Selection imply a conscious agent?” Don’t be silly. Natural Selection is named that to contrast with Artificial Selection, which has gone on since agriculture developed or since the first tamed animals (whichever came first).…
Things not to ask in a job interview
“Judge a person by their questions rather than by their answers.” – Voltaire (Francois-Marie Arouet) Is it bad that the first time I read that quote I thought: “where is the bathroom?”