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“do you think buttholes are da same? can you travval threw...

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:47:58 -0500

“do you think buttholes are da same? can you travval threw a butthole and in up in anotha daminsion?”

Guess who found one of Bennett’s diaries? :)

"Piracy—particularly among adults with disposable income—is rarely about getting stuff for free so..."

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:15:00 -0500

“Piracy—particularly among adults with disposable income—is rarely about getting stuff for free so you don’t have to pay for it. It’s about getting stuff, period, that you know exists but aren’t allowed access to. Knicks games. European or Canadian TV series. Movies/shows at a particular quality level or release time. Whatever. Artificial barriers from media companies will be defeated by piracy, always and forever.

The smart companies will figure out a way to profit from demand. (I’ve paid quite a bit of money out of pocket, in addition to my cable bill, to stream MLB/Cubs games and full Tour de France stages the past few years. And I’m happy to do it: The product is great!) The dumb ones will whine about piracy.”

- Dan Frommer, ‘Linsanity’ Is Money For MSG, And: Why Grownups Steal

"Again, since it is apparently difficult for some people to understand: We are not talking about..."

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:00:06 -0500

“Again, since it is apparently difficult for some people to understand: We are not talking about going into churches and demanding people take birth control when they don’t want to. We’re not talking about going into churches at all, for that matter. We’re talking about large employers, colleges and hospitals, and stating that their religious beliefs do not trump employment laws or the rights of their employees, many of whom are not even of the religion in question. Want to form a church? You can believe whatever you want, and act however you want. Oppress women, be bigoted against brown people, whatever floats your ark. Want to be an employer? Then certain rules apply. You have to provide a minimum wage, you can’t chain people to their workstations, you have to have sufficient bathrooms, and if you provide them healthcare you have to provide it in a non-discriminatory fashion to both men and women, and without religious dogma attached. It’s a simple concept. A college is not a church. A hospital is not a church. Putting a big cross outside doesn’t allow you to treat your employees however you want regardless of the law, and America is very roundly screwed if that ever becomes the case.”

- Hunter, Employer birth-control ‘exemptions’ are a phony issue

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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:00:05 -0500

But of course a patriarchal society can’t recognize...

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:45:48 -0500

But of course a patriarchal society can’t recognize that!

And big surprise a belief system based on fantasy can’t see factual evidence as being relevant…

motherjones:

Who’s using birth control? Oh, right, almost every single woman in America.

The Oxford Comma

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:00:06 -0500

The Oxford Comma

muppet-madison: I don’t think that Sarah Silverman gets nearly...

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:00:05 -0500

muppet-madison:

I don’t think that Sarah Silverman gets nearly enough lady hero love.

I’m not sure if it is because she wore pigtails well into her 30s or if it is because society frowns upon those who consistently wear cargo pants but nevertheless, Sarah deserves the praise and admiration that is flanked on to the other modern ladies of comedy in today’s world.

I think that there is a huge misconception about Sarah— that she is this loud, crude, rowdy and vulgar girl— but that really isn’t the case at all. I used to proclaim that I didn’t like her but the truth of the matter was, I didn’t know a single thing about her.

The fact is, Sarah Silverman is a lot more than just vagina jokes and baseball tees. She is a deeply interesting person who smart and quick and has been around for a long time. Her fellow comics are constantly singing her praises saying that she is one of the biggest supporters and perpetuators of aspiring comedians and writers in the industry today.

I would love for more people to appreciate her. And for everyone to know just how neat of a person she is. If you would like to learn more about Sarah and/or your ears are just looking to have a good time, I cannot recommend these two episodes of podcast fabulousness enough: You Made it Weird #9 and Comedy Death Ray, ep. 52.

Thank you and good day to you, mon ami.

funnyordie: Prop 8 Overturned: The Funniest Signs Supporting...

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:00:05 -0500

funnyordie:

Prop 8 Overturned: The Funniest Signs Supporting Gay Marriage

Remember that ruling that deprived human beings of basic rights? It’s been overturned. Let’s celebrate with some of the funniest pro-gay marriage signs.

"I’m human, in other words, and humans often react in ways beneath them—until they try a little..."

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:11:37 -0500

“I’m human, in other words, and humans often react in ways beneath them—until they try a little harder.”

- Brent Simmons

"Did you know that the clitoris is a holy, sacred thing? ♪"

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:19:46 -0500

“Did you know that the clitoris is a holy, sacred thing? ♪”

- “Tomorrow Is A Latter Day”, The Book Of Mormon

God I love this soundtrack so much… every time I listen it puts a smile on my face! I so cannot wait to see this show again.

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Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:52:25 -0500

pourmeoutalready: I hear that loud and clear.

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:49:52 -0500

pourmeoutalready:

I hear that loud and clear.

"One reason radio is superior to TV is that radio has better pictures."

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:00:05 -0500

“One reason radio is superior to TV is that radio has better pictures.”

- Jim Stagnitto, WNYC engineer.

Discuss!

(via wnyc)

"Instapaper is one person and no funding. I work completely from home. I don’t even put an unhealthy..."

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:38:24 -0500

“Instapaper is one person and no funding. I work completely from home. I don’t even put an unhealthy amount of hours into it, and it’s very low-needs (and therefore, low-stress) to keep the service running. This is a lifestyle that I’m not willing to give up for the promise of taking VC money, hiring a bunch of people, making everything free, and hoping to cash out after a few years of nonstop “crunch mode” by selling it to a big company so they can ruin and “sunset” it a year later.”

- Marco Arment, on the startup lifestyle

Sounds like a lack-of-a-life style. Which is exactly why I couldn’t stay in the startup world. Long hours, grueling work, the promise of possible-but-unlikely future rewards? No fun. If that’s your thing, fine. But to me, there are more important things in life…

laughingsquid: Likelihood of Typing “www” When Going to a...

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:00:05 -0500

laughingsquid:

Likelihood of Typing “www” When Going to a Website

Planned Parenthood Saved My Life

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:30:14 -0500

Planned Parenthood Saved My Life:

plannedparenthoodsavedme:

I was 24, working at a low-paying job and barely getting by. I hadn’t had a gynecological exam since I was in college. My friend T. told me to go to Planned Parenthood because they didn’t cost much, and would work with me on what I could afford. I went in, got my exam, and thought that was the end of it.

I got a call a few days later to come back into the office for an appointment. The results of my PAP were back, and it was abnormal. Subsequent tests confirmed that I had cervical cancer, and I was panicked. The people at Planned Parenthood got me into a treatment program and referred to an oncologist, they had counselors who talked to me and helped me, and ultimately, saved my life.

Now that I have a career, I give generously, so that other women who are in the same place I was - not enough money, no insurance, no doctor - can get the health care that might save THEIR lives.

"Apple’s approach suggests that they think “write once, run everywhere” is no better a strategy for..."

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:10:36 -0500

“Apple’s approach suggests that they think “write once, run everywhere” is no better a strategy for e-books than it has been for any other sort of software.”

- John Gruber, on the Apple iBooks file format

I FOUND ICE CUBES 'GOOD DAY'

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:40:30 -0500

murkavenue:

CLUE 1:
   “went to short dogs house,
   they was watching Yo MTV
   RAPS”
Yo MTV RAPS first aired:
   Aug 6th 1988
CLUE 2:
Ice Cubes single “today was a good day” released on:
   Feb 23 1993
CLUE 3:
   ”The Lakers beat the Super
   Sonics”
Dates between Yo MTV Raps air date AUGUST 6 1988 and the release of the single FEBRUARY 23 1993 where the Lakers beat the Super Sonics:
   Nov 11 1988 114-103
   Nov 30 1988 110-106
   Apr 4 1989 115-97
   Apr 23 1989 121-117
   Jan 17 1990 100-90
   Feb 28 1990 112-107
   Mar 25 1990 116-94
   Apr 17 1990 102-101
   Jan 18 1991 105-96
   Mar 24 1991 113-96
   Apr 21  1991 103-100
   Jan 20 1992 116-110
CLUE 4:
Dates of those Laker wins over SuperSonics where it was a clear day with no Smog:
   Nov 30 1988
   Apr 4 1989
   Jan 18 1991
   Jan 20 1992
CLUE 5:
   “Got a beep from Kim, and
   she can fuck all night”
beepers weren’t adopted by mobile phone companies until the 1990s. Dates left where mobile beepers were availible to public:
   Jan 18 1991
   Jan 20 1992
CLUE 6:
Ice Cube starred in the film “Boyz in the hood” that released late Summer of 1991, but was being filmed mid-late 1990 early 1991 and Ice Cube was busy on set filming the movie Jan 18 1991 too busy to be lounging around the streets with no plans. Ladies and Gentlemen..

The ONLY day where:
Yo MTV Raps was on air
It was a clear and smogless day
Beepers were commercially sold
Lakers beat the SuperSonics
and Ice Cube had no events to attend was…

   JANUARY 20 1992
   National Good Day Day

-Donovan

edwardspoonhands: weasleycansaveanything: John Green: GAY is...

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:36:11 -0500

edwardspoonhands:

weasleycansaveanything:

John Green: GAY is NOT an INSULT (x)

EPIC SET. Thanks for doing this…whoever did it.

Where the hell have you been???

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:00:36 -0500

Right here. Now and always…