Monthly Archives: January 2005
Jamster Hamster-Dances their way into trouble
I wrote the Crazy Frog post because I initially suspected that Jamster had been a little (ahem) liberal with their approach to copyright. Happily, I was proved wrong. In that case. But now the ‘hilarious interweb virals’ range from Jamster … Continue reading
I seem to recall saying “And you’re next…”
I don’t care if it’s in Belmarsh, my own home, or a sodding budgie cage… detention without trial is detention without trial. And I’m simply delighted to wake up in a country that will now allow the same treatment of … Continue reading
Where does your ‘news’ come from?
Washington Post – Writer Backing Bush Plan Had Gotten Federal Contract: In 2002, syndicated columnist Maggie Gallagher repeatedly defended President Bush’s push for a $300 million initiative encouraging marriage as a way of strengthening families… But Gallagher failed to mention … Continue reading
Remember
I will never forget. But neither will I tolerate those who would exploit this tragedy in order to commit or excuse their own crimes against humanity. I will never forget. But neither will I tolerate those who would exploit this … Continue reading
The VW Polo ‘suicide bomber’ viral/ad… well done, Dan Brooks and Lee Ford
Being an enemy of George W. Bush makes me a friend to terrorists everywhere, so of course I was greatly amused when I first saw the ‘suicide bomber’ ad that may or may not have been made for VW that … Continue reading
It always tastes better when you make it yourself
Some Calvin and Hobbes moments rendered lovingly in snow. Just lovely. Also of interest is the story of a person who took a picture of a girl taking a picture and the Error Message Generator. Oh, and here’s a fan … Continue reading
Justice for some (possibly) and liberty for others (maybe)
BBC – Guantanamo four face questioning: UK anti-terror police are expected to begin questioning four Britons released from US custody at Guantanamo Bay… But Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir John Stevens said evidence obtained by MI5 while the four were in … Continue reading
Disclaimer: I took one of your jobs and married one of your women…
Today Page 3 stunna Jak (19, from Tunbridge Wells) thinks there’s nothing racist about protecting Britain’s borders. She says: “We’re a small island nation and we’re already overcrowded. Michael Howard’s view on immigration is shared throughout the country. It simply … Continue reading
Instructions: reach in, grab what’s tasty, and extract
Eminem accordianised! A jolly good wheeze that reminds me of this little adventure. Operation and the Temple of Doom. It’s pretty gruesome. Save it for after lunch. Attack of the brain suckers from space! The instructions are furrin, but you’ll … Continue reading
Tories: can’t win, will win
The Age – Blair unbeatable, says Tory campaign chief: The struggling Conservative opposition in Britain struck new difficulties yesterday when it was reported that even its new campaign director, Australian Liberal mastermind Lynton Crosby, believes Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair … Continue reading
