October 2007
The 4 Boneheaded Biases of Stupid Voters →
via Reason Magazine.
Odds on New Tumblr Features
The new version of Tumblr comes out tomorrow, here’s what Vegas* sees… (*Not Vegas)
2 to 1: Better Networking. Reblogging looks less like straight plagarism. Perhaps even a Facebook-inspired “Tumblelog to Tumblelog Conversation” feature?
2 to 1: Better basic formatting options.
3 to 1: Better implementation of Embedded Flashy things. I know my GrandCentral button...
“Discussing drug policy is like discussing gun control or abortion: facts are...”
– On the Legalization or Not of Marijuana - Freakonomics
Cinematic Titanic →
The “Original” MST3k Crew is getting back together. Considering that the New Crew is doing Rifftrax, could you say that Joel vs. Mike has been given new life?
Oh, and apparently Jim Mallon is doing some animated cartoon with the robots, but who gives a crap.
“Just because Michael Vick is going to jail doesn’t mean you can dress up...”
– Deadspin - Sorry: You Just Can’t Do This
“If you’re attending the game, you can use this time to ogle what we call...”
– AOL Fanhouse - Helping the Brits Transition to American Football
“Well, so much for that theory.”
– Me, after doing a good chunk of research on why the Rockies wouldn’t be rusty after 8 days of rest, only for them to get lit the hell up.
“Brandie, your tounging is fantastic!”
– Brandie’s music teacher. They were playing recorders.
James Lipton: TV Host, presenter, Pimp. →
The Nuclear Wars that Weren't →
“Why get four cheeses when you can have three meats?”
– Me, on pizza.
“African-American football players caught up in the rebellion and buffoonery of...”
– Jason Whitlock - “NFL Buffoons Leaving Terrible Legacy”
“Awesome … someone brought their baby to the bar with them today. I’m...”
– The Mighty MJD on Deadspin
Is it Christmas? →
Well, is it?
(Just think, someone paid $7 for a domain name, and who knows what on hosting for this.)
Report: Dolphins' Brown out for year →
There goes my fantasy team. Been nice knowin’ ya.
31 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Exercise →
Now that I’m not doing mornings anymore, I’ll need these to get me going. I’m losin’ me some freakin’ weight.
#sports on Who's Country Is It?
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“Bottom line is this: if you’re rooting for the Red Sox, hope that Daisuke...”
– Awful Announcing
“If you ask me that question again, Daniel, you will not live to see the next...”
– Saul Bloom (Carl Reiner), Ocean’s 11.
Colorado Rockies want to trademark "Rocktober". →
Rock Stations the world over scream in fear.
“Surely UT will solve its defensive woes when preseason MVP favorite Kalvin McRae...”
– The Futon Report
“I say the things you people only think of.”
– Fred
“I still tend to be opinionated, but it’s a fine line between opinionated...”
– Drew Hastings (Thanks, Toledo Free Press)
“What’s the point of injuring David Carr? That’s like robbing the Take-a-penny...”
– Kissing Suzy Kolber
Why don’t more games include commentary? Great move, Valve.
“Remember when the platform was sliding into the fire pit and I said...”
– GLaDOS
“Oh, Brandie, tie me up right.”
– Susan, to Brandie. Before you get all excited, she was fixing her pirate costume.
Madonna Dumps Record Industry →
I’m really hoping this is the beginning of the end.
“Fans, not to mention coaches and athletes, are sick and tired of being subjected...”
– Lee Ann Schreiber, ESPN’s Ombudsperson
“I’m trying to wake up black people to a level of freedom many of us have not...”
– Jason Whitlock. I’m SUCH a big fan of this guy.
Shaggy: What's.... what's-his-name's name?
Kristyn: Um... I... uh... don't know how to help you there.
“Attention, sportscasters, there is nothing mystical about the Tampa 2;...”
– Gregg Easterbrook: Tuesday Morning Quarterback
