Swompdonkey

Cleaned out the Freezer

Amazing what you find back there! Haven't been blogging much lately, mostly because I have been hanging out with the little guy during my vacation. I'm a bit out-of-the-loop as far as pop culture and current events go. Nevertheless, here are a few frost-bearded hunks of months-old leftovers and tidbits

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Because I never get tired of people picking on the UN

A great piece found on ForeignPolicy.com: Some Dissasembly Required

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IDF video on Hamas tactics



Whether you think this is “Zionist propaganda” or a painstaking reconstruction of Hamas tactics during Operation Cast Lead, it's a pretty fascinating video with amazing computer graphics.


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Dante's Inferno

Cool site if you are interested in one of the classics of Western literature:World of Dante.

Apparently the Ciardi translation is the best, though I don't think that was the one I read. I'll have to re-visit...

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Scambaiting is Fun!

Not that I would encourage that potentially dangerous pastime, but some of these elaborate ruses are pretty insane! Incredible what some people are willing to go through if they think that there is a big payoff at the end.

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Rough start for Conan

In honour of David Letterman being number one again for the first time in like 15 years: Cracked presents Letterman's 9 most hilariously awkward moments

Also, not necessarily awkward... just bizarre: Chris Elliott on Letterman



Actually, if you have seen what he is spoofing, it is pretty funny. If you haven't, look up Shatner Rocketman on Youtube.

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Douglas Copeland attempts to bring back his 90s zeitgeist, does not succeed

From a Diogenes Borealis post from last November: Hideous Public Art.

Mr. Copeland, your ironic slacker installation blows in almost every way, but at least it looks vaguely military. So, congrats on your partial FAIL.

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This will be good for your brain

Trust me



...now this was TV, people!

see why Bill Buckley is missed so?

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Last but not least, two random cool sites

Cabinet of Wonders

The British Library Online Gallery, featuring the Lindisfarne Gospels