The new Nobel Prize winner in physics is the first to win both a Nobel and an Ig-Nobel.
Book: Yes, I'd forgotten you're moonlighting as a criminal mastermind now. Got your next heist planned? Simon: No. But I'm thinking about growing a big black mustache. I'm a traditionalist.
'War Stories'
Natter 66: Get Your Kicks.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, pandas, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Tom Scola - Oct 05, 2010 7:40:24 am PDT #27767 of 30001
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
tommyrot - Oct 05, 2010 8:01:49 am PDT #27768 of 30001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Are clowns evil? Or is that just a stereotype?
Angry clowns protest over Alton Towers horror maze
Placard-waving clowns chained themselves to the gates of Alton Towers today in protest at a new horror maze which they claim ‘demonises’ the circus performers.
The Carnival of Screams attraction has been launched to coincide with Halloween and promises a circus ‘that nightmares are made of’.
Thrillseekers will have to evade the clutches of killer clowns as part of the adrenaline-fuelled ride.
But a host of clowns have taken offence at the ride and yesterday protested claiming they were being portrayed in a negative light.
They barracked bosses at Alton Towers today, protesting outside the theme park’s entrance with posters and placards.
The circus performers – armed with custard pies – chained themselves to the main gates, claiming the ride would do to their reputation what Jaws did for sharks.
One protestor, Fips the Clown, said: ”We are protesting because we feel the Alton Towers Resort’s new horror maze, Carnival of Screams, is an unfair depiction of clowns.
”It only serves to reinforce stereotypes of clowns as evil.
”I can’t believe this – it has taken us years to get over Stephen King’s ‘IT’ and now this just adds to further damage the reputation of clowns worldwide.
”This will do for clowns what Jaws did for sharks.”
Reminds me of when Bobcat Goldthwait's Shakes the Clown came out. He found himself on a morning talk show debating a clown. He told the host, "You're hosting a debate between clowns. Did you lose a bet?"
Steph L. - Oct 05, 2010 8:04:14 am PDT #27769 of 30001
I look more rad than Lutheranism
Dignity at weddings? Ummmm.
My mom was a guest at a wedding where the mother of the groom got totally wasted and puked on the dance floor. Also, a early-20s-aged female guest walked out of the bathroom with the top of her dress pulled down to her waist. She, too, was totally wasted.
I bet that's one hell of a wedding video.
brenda m - Oct 05, 2010 8:06:10 am PDT #27770 of 30001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
”This will do for clowns what Jaws did for sharks.”
Well, the sharks seem pretty okay with that. What's your issue?
DavidS - Oct 05, 2010 8:06:53 am PDT #27771 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
My mom was a guest at a wedding where the mother of the groom got totally wasted and puked on the dance floor. Also, a early-20s-aged female guest walked out of the bathroom with the top of her dress pulled down to her waist. She, too, was totally wasted.
White Trash Apocalypse!
Jessica - Oct 05, 2010 8:07:32 am PDT #27772 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
”This will do for clowns what Jaws did for sharks.”
Free publicity that makes you seem totally badass? WOOT!
msbelle - Oct 05, 2010 8:16:03 am PDT #27773 of 30001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
just got my first property tax bill. do not like. I know it is itty bitty tiny compared to many, but but but I've never had one before. is big.
Sparky1 - Oct 05, 2010 8:18:29 am PDT #27774 of 30001
Librarian Warlord
Ours is paid by the bank holding the mortgage, so by the time we see the bill it has already been paid. Still big.
tommyrot - Oct 05, 2010 8:18:39 am PDT #27775 of 30001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
It's cold in my cubicle, so I turned on my space heater for the first time this season.
Nothing like the smell of 6 months of dust burning off a space heater....
SuziQ - Oct 05, 2010 8:35:58 am PDT #27776 of 30001
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
At my cousin's outdoor wedding, a guest parked within view of the seating area, got out of the car, beer in hand, wearing cut-offs and a wife beater. He did go to his trunk and put on a button up shirt but didn't bother to button any of the buttons. Oh, and he grabbed his personal cooler of beer to bring with him.
At that was only one of the guests on the bride's side of the ceremony. It was pretty easy to figure out who was related to the bride. Luckily she seems to have overcome her background and so far she and my cuz are happily married.