So I was hammering out some insane screed in the bullpen at 47 Jaunty Plaza when Chuck Petrovitch and Socks (a monkey) stopped by my desk. “What’s that?” Chuck asked, which he is wont to do, and I realized that nobody wanted that. Socks (a monkey) thought that it’d be fun to show off some of the stories that compel me to weep for the human race instead. He was right, of course.
- This story captures it all; homeland security, inept newsroom staff, a cranky old man, and coupons!
- Belgian Opel workers wonder whether it’s a good idea to continue a strike after GM has already decided to shutter their plant.
- Dump the “greengrocer’s apostrophe,” won’t you?
- I’ll suggest Disney’s next teevee project: America’s Funniest Citizen Sterilization Videos
As for Sharpton’s Romney comment, look dude, his imaginary friend is no more imaginary than your imaginary friend. So, um, knock it the hell off. We can talk about that cat’s affinity for Scientology all you want, but the religion thing? Yeah, sure. Go teach a man to fish or something.
Your pal,
bob
EDITOR’S NOTE: Your P.R. gal Magdalena is on the phone. She thinks that all the linky love is gonna help your technorati rating. I think she’s all wet. – ed
AUTHOR’S NOTE: Don’t you wish.