OK, I had dinner with Snarky Platypus earlier tonight, and on the beer coaster in my pocket it says: soap glamour pussy. Apparently this was very important. Explanations please.
Which rant? Can’t pick!
With no time or inspiration for my own creativity today, I thought I’d just point to someone else’s rantings. But I can’t pick! Which of these best fits the mood of the day?
- Quatrefoil’s Just because I don’t have a baby doesn’t mean I’m not tired, a heartfelt whinge from someone who’s chosen to produce something other than spawn. Go girl!
- Richard Watts’ call to arms in defence of Aussie English — which I’d certainly respond to at length if I had the energy.
- The Gaping Void cartoon immediately below.
As background, I should mention that Sydney had 50mm of rain last night, it’s cold, there’s now a slight leak in the office ceiling and I’m tired.
Incarcerex for rapid relief
I just stumbled across this cute little video satirizing the War on (Some) Drugs. This Incarcerex stuff seems like just the ticket. I particularly like the fast-talking side effects warning towards the end.
Thanks to information aesthetics for the pointer.
10 phrases guaranteed to annoy
According to a survey done at SpeakStrong, these are the 10 most offensive phrases you can use in oral or written communication (in America, presumably).
- I’m done with you.
- I don’t care.
- I couldn’t care less.
- If you say so.
- I’m just a clerk.
- Bite me.
- Whatever.
- What’s your problem?
- It’s not my job.
- Shut up.
Thanks to Connected Content for the pointer and further suggestions.
Human relationships in GoogleAds
Ah, there’s a lovely microcosm of human relationships represented in this pairing of GoogleAds. What’s makes it even more curious is that I found it on a web page which shows us a graphic about the global people smuggling trade.
US sailors heal the sick
So this 10yo boy is lying in hospital, and suddenly a “flock” of US sailors descends and does “good works”. Sorry, are they doctors? Relatives? Are they that other category of essential hospital visitors, B-grade TV celebrities? From the language of the news story, are they perhaps archangels? Or can anyone just wander into a hospital and cruise the kiddies these days?