I usually avoid non-LJ comment sections, but this one from John Scalzi’s blog was too good, even if the commenter was using a Dilbert icon: “Trying to compromise with the current GOP is like trying to pick a restaurant when you would like Italian and the other person wants a ’53 Chevy up on blocks.”

( Obesity/bariatric surgery/stereotypes )

The setting: a lecture by one of our visiting profs. The lecture is named in honor of a big donor. Dinner to follow in the building next door ( Read more... )