In 2007 xkcd made a map of the internet based on user populations rather than ownership, Online Communities. The amusing skit above is from Cracked and sees the internet major sites as personifications like god heads, It is easy to see why Pirate Bay is mistrusted in this setup. It is depicted as a group huddled around a copier.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Monday, March 11, 2013
Why Vulcan School Reunions are So Awkward
A Vulcan school is just like every other school.
Star Trek (2009)
Why Star Trek (Film 2009) is Science Fiction
Because in circa 2243 Nokia still exists as a company/brand.
The Value of Stories
Just stories.
Just stories.
The world begins and ends with stories.
Ragnar Lodbrok recruiting his crew. In Vikings S01E02
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Kal El's Prayer
Hail Superman, wearing tightsClark Kent be thy nameOne nation under Zod
Homer Simpson in Simpsons S24E15
The problem with this is General Zod is an enemy of Superman so this makes little sense.
Friday, March 08, 2013
Another Cartoon About the Similarity Between Emperor Palpatine and Pope Benedict
This topic was also explored in an earlier post, The Space Pope or Pope as Star Wars Emperor. Posted by Kome on AH.com's thread The Official Political Cartoon Thread.
Thursday, March 07, 2013
Why The Pope Retired
(from a link by Beedok in Things that look like alternate history but aren't IIa at AH.com.)
Sunday, March 03, 2013
Saturday, March 02, 2013
Siskel and Ebert Archive
Stumbled across the archive for Siskel & Ebert. The 20+ year archive of the show as it was under different names/production companies.
Below is the very first episode of Siskel & Ebert from way back in 1975.
http://siskelandebert.org/video/GWHWHKY3W9R7/Opening-SoonOne-Flew-Over-the-Cuckoos-Nest
Below is the very first episode of Siskel & Ebert from way back in 1975.
http://siskelandebert.org/video/GWHWHKY3W9R7/Opening-SoonOne-Flew-Over-the-Cuckoos-Nest
Friday, March 01, 2013
Fringe Pope
Found this in a link from AH discussion, Why Papal Conclave is an affront to Catholic theology and a pathetic electoral system, posted by Enigmajones. Pope Michael, who has about "30 "solid" followers" is one of two existing American anti-popes, there were 2 others but they resigned or died.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Humble Pride
What you have to understand about my people [Scotch Irish] is that they are a noble people. Humility is their form of pride, it is their strength, it is their weakness. And if you humble yourself before them they well do anything you ask.
Frank Underwood, House of Cards (US) S01E03
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Friday, February 22, 2013
Bond at a Backyard BBQ
..you probably wouldn't be able to find out about his politics. He'd want to look at the meat cooking.
James Bond at a BBQ as imagined by Izzie Susie
on Charlie Brooker Weekly Wipe S01E04
Real Youtube Video From Fictional Character
Sheldon Cooper fictional character from the TV show The Big Bang has posted a video on Youtube as part of his "Fun with Flags" series. This was released in April 2012 and at this point, February 2012, has less then 3700 hits.
Personally, I do like vexillogy and designed my own flag, tat is own this blog. There is nothing nerdish at all about any of that.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Head of Sludge
Under the latest Alex is ad for what is euphemistically term "Head of Sludge". Is this a job title and a cool new insult term?
"Our client is a water utility business seeking to appoint a Head of Sludge to provide specialist direction to their sludge treatment and disposal operations."
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
The Difference Between Fantasy and Economics
There are two novels that can change a bookish 14-year old’s life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves orcs.
SergeantHeretic in the thread,
at AH.com
Monday, February 18, 2013
Minecraft Style First Person Shooter
Back in the in ancient days of computer games there was a continual desire for better and better graphics. That was then. Now one of the biggest games out there is Minecraft. A game that is has low res graphics and animation.
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