Let's start with this thought: I haven't been to a convention in a while. About four or five years ago, I attended a number of conventions in my journalistic pursuits. It is always where I developed my fanaphobia. I wasn't sure how I would do at MegaCon. It's nice to say I came through with flying colors.

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Okay, I just finished looking a .... drawings of dragons fucking cars.

*pauses while you re-read it*

Yes, I did say dragons fucking cars. Go see Warren Ellis for location.

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I'm blinking.

On CNN's front page, there is a link to the geeks of Dragon Con on parade, dancing and ... well, being geeks.

Allow me to stress: ON THE FRONT PAGE OF CNN.COM.

Of course, there's also breaking news at the top of the page about Steve Irwin dying by stingray sting. Whoa.

I think I need to go to bed.

Get some juice or milk - oh, and a plate of cookies. I have many links to share today:

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Fantastic gallery of strange statues around the world - none are photoshopped, all real. OMG. I could spend all day right here.

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Repeat after me: Daylight savings sucks.

*grumbles*

My friend oncebittenspike directed me to this little gem: Farce of the Penguins. Lock up the kiddies, it's written and directed by Bob Saget.

Geek Humor at its finest

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