TBS did its funniest commercials of 2006 shtick. ~2/3 were unfunny, and the host (Kevin Nealon) did his utmost to make the hour intolerable... but here are four ads I recall the next day:

March of the Emperors (this should have won):

( Sony Vaio... )

George Allen concedes. Good for him.

Finally, the Democrats can pursue their agenda out in the open.

I'm a fan of "Comatose people to be ground up and fed to poor." (I believe the Republicans would grind up the poor to feed the comatose, which is patently absurd.)

(As seen on Boing BoingIf you think this list absurd, take a look at this 9-page ( Read more... )

I feel that this followup to the Weird Al post is indicated.


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We've picked a martial arts schol. We'll be going to the ATA Black Belt Academy. Our reasons are:

• It has Black Belt right in the name, so you know they've goal-oriented and/or they have a black belt training there.
  
• It's associated with the ATA, which not only has a camouflage colored belt (which means a brand new color for my weave), but also has ( Read more... )

Two mathematicians get together for lunch.
Mathematician 1: So, got any kids?
Mathematician 2: Yeah, two.

Mathematician 1: Both girls, huh.

(Joke inspired by a discussion of this problem.)

Another person in my group is leaving. In the past 2 years, started with 15, 7 left, 1 joined, leaving us with 9. (Although someone is going to replace the newly gone person... and in theory, we may get a headcount soon.)

Also, completely unrelated, here's The Colbert Report on Bush's Energy Policy.
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Apparently, Oracle has had a falling out with Bigelow Tea. Damnit. Now what do I drink in the morning?

A short film about Luigi and his comrades' struggle in the face of overwhelming odds. Entertaining if you're familiar with the characters. (Up until before the end of the credits. After the credits, it goes off on a tangent.) Almost makes me ( Read more... )

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I can't stop laughing.

Best movie preview ever. Star Wars fans rejoice.

(link fixed)

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