OK, perhaps I have a pro-Crikey bias. But I reckon their First Dog on the Moon cartoons are awesome. Yesterdays, showing John Howard in retirement, has been re-published at Lavartus Prodeo. Enjoy!
New Bush coins: gallons to replace dollars
Now that President Bush has declared martial law, it will be illegal to own precious metals after January 2008. Here’s a sneak peek at the new money.
“The 1-gallon coin, or the ‘Condy’, honours Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, whose solution to Middle East conflict is summarised on the reverse: Piping Persia for Peace.”
Yes, this is American political satire at its very, very best.
Also worth watching is the promo for the CD set Lapdogs of the Corporate Press and news that Britney Spears has been cast as the Virgin Mary.
Mainstream Media
Check this great little TV advert for “the mainstream media”. Amusing. Hat tip to Peter Black.
Technology review of 2008 (sort of)
The BBC’s Rory Cellan-Jones has a technology review of 2008, including:
September
Apple’s second generation 3g iPhone goes on sale. This time, as well as signing up to Apple’s network partner, customers have to bring a DNA sample to enter on the company database before the phone can be activated. “We’re just trying to make sure iPhone users all feel part of the Apple family,†a spokesman explains.
October
Nokia brings out its latest smartphone, the N99. As well as featuring music, live television, a manicure set and a device for getting stones out of horse’s shoes, it offers an ice-cream cornet with a chocolate flake. “And, unlike, the new 3g iPhone,†a spokesman explains, “it is 4g, making the mobile internet work properly for the first time.â€
Hat tip to Memex 1.1.
I have a bad case…
If I happen to have been a bit slow in responding to the world yesterday and today, this odd Japanese video explains all. Do watch all the way through, because there’s an OMFG moment at the half-way mark.
You should stop…
This is the “best joke I’ve heard in a while”, says my friend Richard:
I went to see my doctor today. He told me I should stop masturbating.
I asked him why.
He said, “Because I’m trying to examine you.”
[Update: This joke was found at Crying all the way to the fish shop. Ta, Richard.]