Here's the set-up: one stick figure says to another, “Make me a sandwich,” only to be told, “No.” Thinking quickly, stick figure No. 1 says, “Sudo make me a sandwich,” and the once-recalcitrant stick figure No. 2 must comply.

XKCD makes NYT.

This Is Funny Only if You Know Unix

Three short videos from the Daily Show and the Colbert Report on the economic crisis.

The Big Picture | Comedy Central on The Economy

It's McCain!

Diebold Accidentally Leaks Results Of 2008 Election Early

“Maybe this isn’t the right heartless monolithic corporation for you.”

MemeStreams: It's just like having real friends!

Today is the fourth day of ownership of my pen, and I have to say I'm starting to treat it like an old friend.

Decius wrote:

I highly recommend you read the first two reviews at least. Who knew a simple bic pen could open a gateway to hell!

This brought back memories of the good old days of RRE, when Phil Agre used to write about cheap pens.

RE: Bic Crystal ballpoint pen

Heh. :)

Webcomic: Virus aquarium

I recently wrote:

I have long held the view that when alien space explorers assess Earth (or any planet) to determine its relative level of civilization, they will study fashion.

And, as if on cue, this post arrives. (Just click through.)

Cowboy Chachi Loves You Best

Howard Bloom should be proud.

Read A Book!

Giant feral pigs have long been the stuff of rural legends. And now they are the stuff of faked photos and gullible journalism...

Those who piled on to this story last weekend may be interested. Others, not so much.

HOG WASHED!