links for 2008-09-30
September 30th, 2008 by timelady
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Most children's TV producers know that to get kids to watch, you have to terrify the little bastards. Looking back at the weird-ass shows they've cranked out over the decades, it's a wonder that we all grew up to be such, stable, well-adjusted adults.
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Nothing from the 80s belongs in today's world. The themes we cared about then are sad reminders of how naive we once were, and the fashion trends that interested us are even sadder reminders of how idiotic we were.
Which makes it all the more ridiculous to see which 80s movies Hollywood wants to awkwardly jam into today's world. Movies like…
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As one's mortality swings into view, be thankful for life — and whiskey.
PJ is one of my favourite authors bar none, which is odd given his religious style and Republican party beliefs. Nonetheless, he is the obvious heir of H L Mencken and even Mark Twain, in style and ability to observe the absurdity of it all.
Get well, PJ, because your diety knows, we need sharp wit and satire to peer through the murky depths of politics more than ever. -
On Real Time with Bill Maher’s New Rules segment, host Bill Maher exhorts viewers not to assume the worst about John McCain just because of the color of his skin.
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Ladies and Gentleman who love and adore the world most lovable and adorable Operating System, Ubuntu, we plan on releasing Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex on October 30th. Now, this release is a pretty special release because not only do we kick out another kick-ass Ubuntu, but October 20th is Ubuntu’s 4th birthday!
