Passion fruitcakery Posted by condour at 07:27 AM February 27, 2004

So at some point, some started calling Gibson's new violent schlockfest The Jesus Chainsaw Massacre, and the name seems to be sticking. Even the nutbars at CAPalert don't want you to take your kids. It's claimed its first victim. I guess the question is, when did extraordinary film violence, once considered comically subversive, suddenly become a vehicle for righteous catharsis?

I think in the interest of Keeping It Real, all screenings should be paired with a showing of The Life of Brian

Lucas Neck Posted by LG3 at 07:43 AM February 23, 2004

Whats up with George Lucas's neck?!

Here are some theories

Go eat yourself Posted by condour at 10:23 AM February 20, 2004

The Ouroboros.

So I'm googling Die Fledermaus Posted by condour at 04:57 AM

And up comes this site of origami "executive" toys. Not sure if they're targeting the right demo with that (and it's been brought to my attention that the curiously risque movement of this flying beauty might suggest an alternate line of filthy novelties.) But they're awfully cute. Sort of have that japantastic vinyl toy vibe.

From CL's Rants and Raves Posted by condour at 08:41 AM February 18, 2004

Web designer needed. Nothing like a good bitter diatribe.

Holy shit that's cool. Posted by condour at 01:49 PM February 17, 2004

Where are you in googlespace? Java required.

That's not a knife. Posted by condour at 04:47 AM

Vice magazine's guide to Airline cutlery. Sort of a nostalgia piece.

What I Learned Today: Origin of the Mickey Posted by condour at 04:54 AM February 16, 2004

Micky Finn was, around 1896, the dubious proprietor of the Lone Star Saloon and Palm Garden Restaurant, the lowest and roughest of all the saloons on Whiskey Row, Chicago. The Palm Garden was so called because it featured a scrawny palm tree in a pot and in this dark, secluded area, the pickpockets trained by Finn practised their arts. Victims had their drinks laced with chloral hydrate "knock-out drops", were rendered sleepy, deprived of clothes, money or virtue and slung out into an alleyway. By 1903 the saloon had been closed down. Finn escaped prosecution and found work as a bartender, supplementing his wage by selling details of his secret "recipe". Chloral hydrate, a near-relative of chloroform, was discovered in 1832. Its nasty taste had to be disguised by a strong-tasting drink, usually whiskey. It was widely used as a sedative in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and was occasionally used in this country as a soporific as late as 1998.


From the NYT Q&A, 2003, Via This page.

yeah, that's right. Posted by condour at 09:01 AM February 12, 2004

Gothamist asks: Is Mel Gibson the real David Puddy?

zygo-freakin-maticus major Posted by condour at 07:38 PM February 08, 2004

Found on Gothamist (through a tenuous link to fashion week), a nice little BBC science quiz on distinguishing genuine smile from shit-eating grin.

That's no moon, it's an asshole. Posted by condour at 08:11 AM

Bush or Palpatine?

ah but Posted by condour at 10:24 PM February 07, 2004

Maybe the canopy is an anti-abduction shield.

FAME Posted by LG3 at 04:33 AM

Or, it could be this.

I much rather perfer my contribution.

Pobre Bob Posted by condour at 04:24 AM

On the other hand, vis a vis the googling situation, it could be worse.

not to nitpick, but Posted by condour at 04:56 PM February 06, 2004

It should probably be CDs, not CD's, which implies a possessive.

And for chrissake, at least spring for pancakes.

Before the candidate crows thrice Posted by condour at 04:54 PM

So when I'm googled now, my storied accomplishments and whinings play second fiddle to a skeletal Dean supporter page. Not being the especially loyal sort, I've decided to pull the plug. So here's here's my former userid.

As the Coyote might say in an aside, the next time Google comes by, it'll reindex and my name will be off the picture.

The intelligence failures continue... Posted by condour at 02:49 PM

From a Georgetown job posting:

The Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of State would like one or two native and/or learned Arabic speakers to listen to CD's of a local radio news organization, which broadcasts in the Middle East. The broadcasts are in classical Arabic and should contain content to assist in fostering positive U.S. sentiment in the region. It would also be helpful if the Arabic speaker(s) is (are) familiar with or can speak another Arabic dialect and/or understand a local colloquial Arabic.

The listeners would be required to give an objective assessment on what they hear and comment on news content and music format. They would also be required to offer a general opinion on overall comprehension and how the newscasts could be viewed culturally in the Middle East.

Unfortunately, the project is unpaid, but the individual (s) would receive continental breakfast and lunch. The analysis is scheduled for February 25, 2004 from 8am to 4pm at the U.S. Department of State Foreign Service Institute in Arlington, Va. Transportation would provided to and from the site.

All who are interested should contact [removed] at [removed] or email - [removed]. All email inquiries should attach their CV or resume.

Thank you.

For those who can't wait til X-mas Posted by condour at 04:39 PM February 05, 2004

Google's Holiday Logos.

Back to the Future Posted by condour at 04:19 PM

Andy Warhol on the Amiga 1000, from 1985. The man says "well" a lot. Maybe he was doing his Ronnie.

Levittown for the Discerning Hipster Posted by condour at 04:11 PM

Mod is back! In prefab form! I dunno.. the rooftop one is pretty sweet.