January 2009
2 posts
They Say It's A Bathtub... →
Call me crazy, but when I look at this thing, I don’t see ‘bathtub’. At $20,000 it strikes me more like an upscale kitchen appliance. The must have addition to any fine young cannibal’s kitchen.
I Think I Found Something Stupid Enough To Start... →
Yes. Slackard = me. I know. But I’ve been looking for something that was just the right kind of stupid to kick off the new year, and it took me until now to find it. Plus I’ve had to move out of my…
December 2008
12 posts
My Nomination for Stupidest 2.0 Site of 2008 →
No, it’s not Cuil. That would be too obvious…
Instead, I submit for your enjoyment Ittemia Zensen, a Japanese site dedicated to manhole covers. Members take photos of said manhole covers (which…
Photographic Evidence: Ornamental Meatloaf →
As promised in my post about Stupid Christmas Traditions, here is the photographic evidence of this year’s ornament shaped meatloaf.
Here is the before image. This year we had one main ornament…
Use the Internet Like I Do, Or Else →
It would appear that there is a contingent of people in the dying Web 2.0 sphere that have the sad and selfish opinion that everyone must use the internet like they do. Yes Michael Arrington, I’m…
I Freaking Love NPR →
And I feel that way for many, many reasons. Today, however, it’s mainly because of this: The Out/In List: The Great Recession Edition.
Click through for the full glory, but my personal…
Stupid Christmas Traditions →
Today’s the fifthteenth, which means one thing: it was payday. No, wait… I guess it means two things: it was payday and Christmas is ten days away.
This means that, if you’re like me, you’re in…
Dear Feedburner: #Suckit →
I’m sick and tired of waking up, drinking my coffee, and heading to Feedburner only to see a big fat 0 next to the word ‘subscribers’.
Every.Freaking.Morning.
And then by about noon eastern, the…
You Heard It Hear First: Bacon Can Be Part of a... →
Oh heck yeah people, I’m speaking the truth here: bacon can in fact be included in your healthy diet.
Beautiful cripsy, curly, bacon-y bacon…
Wait, where was I?
That’s right: eating…
Today's Funny Facebook Exchange →
This is the comment exchange that took place today between my sister and I about her status update.
C is wishing death to the liars at Larkin’s. GF my butt. 12:22p
T at 1:48pm December 10 -…
Google Is a Little Scary Today... →
First there were the disturbing search suggestions that AJ Batac posted on FriendFeed earlier today.
Then, whilst stumbling about in my iGoogle page to see if I’d actually use it this time…
Technorati, Now With 50% More Suck →
Yeah, yeah, I know Technorati sucks. I’ve seen all the ranty blog posts (please note I didn’t say I read them) and I fully realize they are no longer a go-to site when it comes to making your way…
Setup Google FriendConnect, Beg for Followers,... →
Google FriendConnect went active today, and like many things in the circle of social media we’re all sitting around thinking “Cool, new toy! But, um…. Yeah, what exactly are we going to do with…
The Problem With Assuming The Worst: The Story Of... →
I got a call from my father yesterday where he broke the news that he thinks he has cataracts. “It’s hard for me to see when I drive,” he said “Especially at night. There’s this glare…”…
November 2008
6 posts
People Must Be Surprised When They Click... →
As you may or may not know, I love data. Numbers, tables, charts: they all excite me way more than is normal. Because of this, I enjoy checking the stats for this site. Since I’m not running ads…
What Should I Say If 'Asshat' is Passe? →
I’ve been hearing some horrid, vicious rumors that one of the best phrases in the world, ‘asshat’, is moving out of the popular lexicon. This, to me, is utterly unacceptable: ‘asshat’ is one of the…
The Ultimate Survival Multi-Tool →
When I saw this multi-tool, I just knew I had to share it with my three readers. Especially with the holidays around the corner: it’s rare that you can find this combination of utility…
Make Sure Pesky Houseguests Get the Message →
As someone whose sister has moved in with her not once but twice, I know all too well the peril of the perrenial houseguest. With the holidays approaching the odds are good that someone will…
Four Cracked Out Gifts, Just In Time For The... →
Oh yeah, you read me correctly: the holidays are just around the corner. On my way home today mall traffic was spilling onto both sides of the interstate, a sure sign that the Season of Commerce is…
HEADLINE - Blog Abandonment Rate Skyrockets Amid... →
I admit it: my blog is floundering. I’d even toyed with the idea of scuttling it altogether. Kinda like when you have an acquaintance that you forget to call when things get busy. By the time…
September 2008
6 posts
Expert (noun) - Someone Who Knows More and More... →
There’s a whole lot of hubbub on the web about being an ‘expert’. Social Media expert, techies, lists, echo chambers, blah blah blah. It’s nothing new of course: ‘expert’ gets bandied…
"You Might Be An Asshat If" for September 17th →
Some people lose all sense when they get behind the wheel of a car. I admit, I used to be the same. Get annoyed at a driver and floor it to get past ‘em, that sort of thing. But at the…
Political: This May Qualify Me As an 'Elitist' But... →
I am not an average American, chances are you aren’t either. For either one of us to think that our views are reflective of the average American is short-sighted, narrow minded, and quite…
Yes, I'm Still Alive And Yes, I'm Aware I'm a... →
The trip to New Jersey was good, we got back safe and sound and I’ve been trying to play catchup ever since we got back home Monday. I’m still so far behind it’s frightening, but such is…
I Don't Understand the Dichotomy of the Repubilcan... →
I’ve been thinking about it, and I realize that I really don’t understand the Republican Platform.
What got me thinking about it, and actually reading the platform, was the argument that “the…
My Picks For The Three Stupidest iPod Accessories.... →
Yes, I know I’ve been MIA for a bit. Forgive me: I’ve been eating my way through the state of New Jersey. The resulting food comas have made it difficult for me to sit down and write anything of…
August 2008
90 posts
Monkey Spankers (Yes, It's What You Think) →
They make look innocent enough, but Monkey Spankers are apparently the next gen when it comes to male masterbatory aids. If you ask me they kinda look like spoon rests, but what do I know.
The Ultimate Social Media Addict: Follow Your... →
The concept of Botanicalls is pretty simple: wire up your houseplant and it can give you a call to let you know if it needs water, if it’s drowning, etc. Sure it smacks of geekery, but I…
The Lateset Installment of "You Might Be An... →
I know I’ve been quiet on the blogging front the past few days. My husband left for a two week business trip to New Jersey yesterday morning, so I spent the weekend doing my part to boost the US…
Why I'm Avoiding a Personal Brand (Subtitle - Yes,... →
The big hype in Web 2.x right now is ones personal brand. Use your real name, make sure you have a nice, nondescript photo of yourself everywhere, and protect your brand with your life. Your brand…
Hubs made it to NJ. Night 1 of 4 by myself starts w/ an appetizer: buttered toast with blackberry jam. Dinner 2 follow.
Watching CBS Sunday Morning and drinking coffee, a tradition that started 20+ years ago with my parents.
WineRack Bra Gives Boob Tube A Whole New Meaning →
There must be something in the air, because I keep finding one weird bra related item after another.
This morning’s contender is the WineRack Bra from Firebox. The concept is similar…
Poor English or Article Ripoff? →
I’d recently read post somewhere about article hijacking, thought I can’t remember where. Basically, it boiled down to someone putting in the absurd effort to find content, run it through an…
Youdoo Dog Is A Don't →
There’s something exceptionally sad about this product, if you ask me. Is it the fact that the child getting this doesn’t have a real dog? Or perhaps the fact that they won’t even have…
Feedback Bra →
I’m still trying to wrap my head around this one. Someone saw fit to design a bra that generates that hideous, squealing sound of microphone feedback whenever someone’s fingers are close…
Owning This Is A Sign You Have A Problem →
It’s a scale.
It’s a watch.
Above it all, though, it’s a sign that you definitely have a problem. I mean, who the hell needs a scale with them at all times?
Drug dealers
Drug buyers
…
Rice pilaf, buffalo w/ sauteed onions & peppers, caramel latte cheesecake ice cream, & fresh decaf = night full of WIN
Bread Board: There's a Use for the Messaging... →
I think this is one of those days where I will find multiple related items in my reader, all from different sources, begging to be shared with my dedicated 13 readers.
Earlier today I…
Bread Branding Puts Your Message In People's... →
I’m not sure how it works, nor do I know why you’d want it, which means this fully qualifies as a stupid gadget.
Introducing your message, on toast. Yes, that’s correct: someone…
I’ll be in Asbury Park NJ 1st week in Sept. Any suggestions on eats, activities, etc.?
Apparently I'm Not Neurotic Enough To Be A Female... →
Take a look at this article on the personality traits of bloggers from A Blog Around the Clock.
First of all, the good news is that scientists are actually performing studies with regards to…
Only time I can work on the server & not disrupt client’s east coast or Chinese offices = after 5pm. GAH!
World’s worst job EVAR: being one of the ppl that has to run TOWARDS the discus or shotput to measure it. GAH!
Chinese woman wins gold in women’s trampoline. NBC announcer “This has been a very special place for the Chinese”.
After the weird article pickup this weekend, I am now the #4 Google result for “Why I’m not a vegetarian”. W.T.F ?!?
Response to Comments on 'Why I'm Not a Vegetarian' →
My post Why I’m Not a Vegetarian got picked up somewhere and has gotten a couple thousand views over the past two days. This of course happened while I was away on a three day weekend. Perhaps I…
Sink Your Teeth Into Some Lucky Golden Poo →
I’m in no way the world’s authority on Japanese culture, so I don’t know whether kinno unchi (lucky golden poo) is a valid phenomonon or not. To be honest, I’m not all that sure I care….
The joy of returning from 2 days offline: 1200+ Google Reader items. I shan’t declare bankruptcy, not for this!
I Follow People Who Tweet 'Asshat' And It Freaks... →
Apparently my method of following people on Twitter causes some angst in the populous.
Yes, I started out following people who tweet the words ‘asshat’ or ‘jackhole’. In case you hadn’t figured it…