Opus we'll miss you...
After a career spanning 3 decades in the funny pages spread across a trio of different series, Opus the existentialist penguin will shortly be no more. Creator Berkeley Breathed recently announced that the final strip of his Sunday-only comic Opus would run on November 2, 2008, and that it would mark the end of both the comic and its title character.
Opus, originally conceived as a one-shot gag in the award-winning and frequently political Bloom County, went on to become a core player in the series. He also appeared in the follow-up comic Outland before starring in his own strip. Along the way he’s been a world traveler, a heavy metal tuba player, a contender for vice president, and, perhaps most importantly, an everyman philosopher.
Opus also made his way into a number of Breathed’s children’s books, including the superb Goodnight Opus. Sadly, while the author’s departure from the realm of syndicated comics is due to his desire to focus on children’s literature, Opus, it appears, will not be coming along for the ride.
"I'll be leaving Opus in a way that it should be very clear that this time there's no going back home," says Breathed.
Being that the current plot sees our hero confined to an animal shelter – after receiving some end-of-the-line advice from the late Elvis Presley – we can only assume the worst for the lovable penguin. But, at the same time, we can also hold out hope that Breathed will give Opus a suitable sendoff. Comics' preeminent penguin deserves no less.
Even if he does look more like a puffin.
Opus, originally conceived as a one-shot gag in the award-winning and frequently political Bloom County, went on to become a core player in the series. He also appeared in the follow-up comic Outland before starring in his own strip. Along the way he’s been a world traveler, a heavy metal tuba player, a contender for vice president, and, perhaps most importantly, an everyman philosopher.
Opus also made his way into a number of Breathed’s children’s books, including the superb Goodnight Opus. Sadly, while the author’s departure from the realm of syndicated comics is due to his desire to focus on children’s literature, Opus, it appears, will not be coming along for the ride.
"I'll be leaving Opus in a way that it should be very clear that this time there's no going back home," says Breathed.
Being that the current plot sees our hero confined to an animal shelter – after receiving some end-of-the-line advice from the late Elvis Presley – we can only assume the worst for the lovable penguin. But, at the same time, we can also hold out hope that Breathed will give Opus a suitable sendoff. Comics' preeminent penguin deserves no less.
Even if he does look more like a puffin.
From Geekdad
An Election Prediction...Shotgun wedding!?!?
We'll see if it comes to fruition but wouldn't a pre-election wedding be just the perfect daughter pimping baby exploiting ratings boost that the McCain camp desperately needs?
Pro-life, Pro-baby, Pro-marriage and pro-exploitation...you betcha!!!
So, my prediction is:
1 A pre-Nov 4 wedding that tries to be BOTH "Princess Di" and "Joe Six Pack"
(sponsored by Budweiser and Ski-doo?)
2 Baby pix sold to People magazine and the proceeds to help drunken eskimos and orphaned polar bears (to gain the "Green" global warming vote)
3 McCain in the front row talking about Pro-Lifer morals (wearing a "sweet crude" black tuxedo provided by Exxon)
4 A smiling Bristol Palin, 17, holding her baby and Levi Johnston, 18, NOT going to prison for statutory rape unlike Genarlow Wilson, age 17, being sentenced to ten years in prison for having consensual (oral) sex with a girlfriend. (the difference is "black and White" folks--pun intended)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genarlow_WilsonIn an election campaign notable for its surprises, Sarah Palin, the Republican vice-presidential candidate, may be about to spring a new one — the wedding of her pregnant teenage daughter to her ice-hockey-playing fiancé before the November 4 election.
Inside John McCain’s campaign the expectation is growing that there will be a popularity boosting pre-election wedding in Alaska between Bristol Palin, 17, and Levi Johnston, 18, her schoolmate and father of her baby. “It would be fantastic,” said a McCain insider. “You would have every TV camera there. The entire country would be watching. It would shut down the race for a week.”
There is already some urgency to the wedding as Bristol, who is six months pregnant, may not want to walk down the aisle too close to her date of delivery.
Inside John McCain’s campaign the expectation is growing that there will be a popularity boosting pre-election wedding in Alaska between Bristol Palin, 17, and Levi Johnston, 18, her schoolmate and father of her baby. “It would be fantastic,” said a McCain insider. “You would have every TV camera there. The entire country would be watching. It would shut down the race for a week.”
There is already some urgency to the wedding as Bristol, who is six months pregnant, may not want to walk down the aisle too close to her date of delivery.
Conflicted...
I don't write too many of my personal thoughts here because this was supposed to be fun. But, looking over my posts regarding the current political situation you can see that I am conflicted.
McCain seems to be more of the same and Obama lacks experience.
Regardless I think we need some change and I don't think that McCain is change. Maybe he could have a stroke and Caribou Barbie could take over but the reality is; Presidents don't make decisions ADVISORS make decisions and the President approves them. So, even Barbie would fall prey to the 'W' machine.
At least if Obama drops dead from 'Alabama lead poisoning' Biden would have a fighting chance.
My posts cover all races and many religious and political arguments with a pretty even amount of satire so bear with me.
I don't hate anyone (but the IRS) and a laugh is a laugh...
McCain seems to be more of the same and Obama lacks experience.
Regardless I think we need some change and I don't think that McCain is change. Maybe he could have a stroke and Caribou Barbie could take over but the reality is; Presidents don't make decisions ADVISORS make decisions and the President approves them. So, even Barbie would fall prey to the 'W' machine.
At least if Obama drops dead from 'Alabama lead poisoning' Biden would have a fighting chance.
My posts cover all races and many religious and political arguments with a pretty even amount of satire so bear with me.
I don't hate anyone (but the IRS) and a laugh is a laugh...
More "Experience"
Still more from the 1984 Miss Alaska pageant! Here's the evening gown portion of the competition. Sarah Heath Palin remarks:
God has made us this promise: If we will commit our works to Him, we will succeed. Our lives can be enhanced by applying this, and by thinking optimistically. In Alaska we have mosquitoes; we also have the most beautiful mountains in the world. The choice is ours as to which we'll focus on.
Bailout protest...
Have you even HEARD of a bailout protest?
Damn elite liberal media.
The chant:
You broke it you bought it the bailout is bullshit
MEN at work...
Seeing the end of human life is always hard but sometimes the fuckers earned it.
Congratulations on your martyrdom...
Highlights of the VP debate...
Saturday Night Live - SNL VP debate - Tina Fey, Queen Latifah from Angus Farrell on Vimeo.
Tina Fey may be a better Palin than Palin
SWEET BABY JESUS THIS IS SCARY/COOL ! ! ! ! !
WAIT FOR THE END TO SEE THE EFFECT ON A BATTLEFIELD.
I had already decided that if I saw a tank coming I was gonna leave but this confirms my worst fears.
ho lee sheeeet
Them terrorists is fucked.
Cool ad...
Vinyl signs on the door and inside back wall give a great impression of a Polish elevator,,,
Ha ah ah ah ha ha
The big guns are out - the Democrats have sent Hillary to Florida to try to go after Sarah Palin.
That makes two Clintons trying to nail her now.
That makes two Clintons trying to nail her now.
Shhhh...
Bill Clinton and Barack Obama are having lunch tomorrow in New York.
At least, that’s what Bill is telling Hillary.
At least, that’s what Bill is telling Hillary.
Truth...
People keep saying that the "Dems" are after my guns. However, there are MILLIONS of people who are working, lobbying and fighting to make sure that that won't happen and I am sure it won't. No matter what this is America and too many of us care about our guns.
Besides I already own them and the feds can't touch 'em.
Let's be honest...
If Obama wins it's because he's a Democrat,
If Obama loses it's because he is black,
If McCain wins it's because he's white,
If McCain Loses it's because he's Republican't
Obama's running mate has too much "experience",
McCain's has ZERO experience,
No matter what someone will win and someone will lose and excuses will be made.
Regardless, I think this will be a one term presidency with a larger albatross than normal.
The last line here is...
If I @#$(*&^% vote at all it will be to oppose Prop 8. Ironically, I am a married straight Catholic white collar man who feels that what Bob and Pedro do in their bedroom is their business.
BUT ! BUT ! BUT ! I support wholeheartedly--and wish to join--what Barbara and Suzzanne are doing in theirs...don't you?
If Obama loses it's because he is black,
If McCain wins it's because he's white,
If McCain Loses it's because he's Republican't
Obama's running mate has too much "experience",
McCain's has ZERO experience,
No matter what someone will win and someone will lose and excuses will be made.
Regardless, I think this will be a one term presidency with a larger albatross than normal.
The last line here is...
If I @#$(*&^% vote at all it will be to oppose Prop 8. Ironically, I am a married straight Catholic white collar man who feels that what Bob and Pedro do in their bedroom is their business.
BUT ! BUT ! BUT ! I support wholeheartedly--and wish to join--what Barbara and Suzzanne are doing in theirs...don't you?
Your Guv'mint at work...
Three contractors are bidding to fix a broken fence at the White House in D.C., one from New Jersey, another from Tennessee, and the third, Florida. They go with a government official to examine the fence.
The Florida contractor takes out a tape measure and does some measuring, then works some figures with a pencil. “Well,” he says, “I figure the job will run about $900: $400 for materials, $400 for my crew, and $100 profit for me.”
The Tennessee contractor also does some measuring and figuring, then says, “I can do this job for $700: $300 for materials, $300 for my crew, and $100 profit for me.”
The New Jersey contractor doesn’t measure or figure, but leans over to the official and whispers, “$2,700.”The official, incredulous, says, “You didn’t even measure like the other guys! How did you come up with such a high figure?”
The New Jersey contractor whispers back, “$1,000 for me, $1,000 for you, and we hire the guy from Tennessee to fix the fence.”
“Done!” replies the government official.
The Florida contractor takes out a tape measure and does some measuring, then works some figures with a pencil. “Well,” he says, “I figure the job will run about $900: $400 for materials, $400 for my crew, and $100 profit for me.”
The Tennessee contractor also does some measuring and figuring, then says, “I can do this job for $700: $300 for materials, $300 for my crew, and $100 profit for me.”
The New Jersey contractor doesn’t measure or figure, but leans over to the official and whispers, “$2,700.”The official, incredulous, says, “You didn’t even measure like the other guys! How did you come up with such a high figure?”
The New Jersey contractor whispers back, “$1,000 for me, $1,000 for you, and we hire the guy from Tennessee to fix the fence.”
“Done!” replies the government official.
The wink...
No, really! ! ! I AM qualified I am--you betcha ! ! ! !
I used to be a mayor and I have been a governor long enough for most kids to learn to stop shitting themselves AND if John dies we'll bury him where he can see Russia.
You betcha.
I bet Dave would agree...
Wise Military sayings...
“Aim towards the Enemy.” - Instruction printed on U.S. Rocket Launcher
“When the pin is pulled, Mr. Grenade is not our friend.” - U.S. Army
“Cluster bombing from B-52s is very, very accurate. The bombs are guaranteed to always hit the ground.” - U.S.A.F. Ammo Troop
“If the enemy is in range, so are you.” - Infantry Journal
“A slipping gear could let your M203 grenade launcher fire when you least expect it. That would make you quite unpopular in what’s left of your unit.” - Army’s magazine of preventive maintenance
“It is generally inadvisable to eject directly over the area you just bombed.” - U.S. Air Force Manual
“Try to look unimportant; they may be low on ammo.” - Infantry Journal
“Tracers work both ways.” - U.S. Army Ordnance
“Five-second fuses only last three seconds.” - Infantry Journal
“Bravery is being the only one who knows you’re afraid.” - Col. David Hackworth
“If your attack is going too well, you’re probably walking into an ambush.” - Infantry Journal
“No combat-ready unit has ever passed inspection.” - Joe Gay
“Any ship can be a minesweeper … once.” - Anonymous
“Never tell the Platoon Sergeant you have nothing to do.” - Unknown Army Recruit
“Don’t draw fire; it irritates the people around you.” - Your Buddies
“If you see a bomb technician running, try to keep up with him.” - U.S. Ammo Troop
“Aim towards the Enemy.” - Instruction printed on U.S. Rocket Launcher
“When the pin is pulled, Mr. Grenade is not our friend.” - U.S. Army
“Cluster bombing from B-52s is very, very accurate. The bombs are guaranteed to always hit the ground.” - U.S.A.F. Ammo Troop
“If the enemy is in range, so are you.” - Infantry Journal
“A slipping gear could let your M203 grenade launcher fire when you least expect it. That would make you quite unpopular in what’s left of your unit.” - Army’s magazine of preventive maintenance
“It is generally inadvisable to eject directly over the area you just bombed.” - U.S. Air Force Manual
“Try to look unimportant; they may be low on ammo.” - Infantry Journal
“Tracers work both ways.” - U.S. Army Ordnance
“Five-second fuses only last three seconds.” - Infantry Journal
“Bravery is being the only one who knows you’re afraid.” - Col. David Hackworth
“If your attack is going too well, you’re probably walking into an ambush.” - Infantry Journal
“No combat-ready unit has ever passed inspection.” - Joe Gay
“Any ship can be a minesweeper … once.” - Anonymous
“Never tell the Platoon Sergeant you have nothing to do.” - Unknown Army Recruit
“Don’t draw fire; it irritates the people around you.” - Your Buddies
“If you see a bomb technician running, try to keep up with him.” - U.S. Ammo Troop
Ha ah ah ah ha ha
John McCain was introducing Sarah Palin to world leaders at the U.N. Assembly yesterday.
It was nice - it looked like “Bring Your Daughter to Work Day.”
It was nice - it looked like “Bring Your Daughter to Work Day.”
Definition of a Quandry...
You are driving along in your car on a wild, stormy night, when you pass by a bus stop, and you see three people waiting for the bus:
1. An old lady who looks as if she is about to die.
2. An old friend who once saved your life.
3. The perfect partner you have been dreaming about.
Which one would you choose to offer a ride to, knowing that there could only be one passenger in your car?
Think before you continue reading…
This is a moral/ethical dilemma that was once actually used as part of a job application. You could pick up the old lady, because she is going to die, and thus you should save her first; Or, you could take the old friend because he once saved your life, and this would be the perfect chance topay him back. However, you may never be able to find your perfect mate again.
The candidate who was hired (out of 200 applicants) had no trouble coming up with his answer. He simply answered: “I would give the car keys to my old friend and let him take the lady to the hospital. I would stay behind and wait for the bus with the partner of my dreams.”
Sometimes, we gain more if we are able to give up our stubborn thought limitations. Never forget to “Think Outside of the Box.”
However, The correct answer is to run the old lady over and put her out of her misery, have sex with the perfect partner against the bus stop sign, then drive off with the old friend for some beers.
1. An old lady who looks as if she is about to die.
2. An old friend who once saved your life.
3. The perfect partner you have been dreaming about.
Which one would you choose to offer a ride to, knowing that there could only be one passenger in your car?
Think before you continue reading…
This is a moral/ethical dilemma that was once actually used as part of a job application. You could pick up the old lady, because she is going to die, and thus you should save her first; Or, you could take the old friend because he once saved your life, and this would be the perfect chance topay him back. However, you may never be able to find your perfect mate again.
The candidate who was hired (out of 200 applicants) had no trouble coming up with his answer. He simply answered: “I would give the car keys to my old friend and let him take the lady to the hospital. I would stay behind and wait for the bus with the partner of my dreams.”
Sometimes, we gain more if we are able to give up our stubborn thought limitations. Never forget to “Think Outside of the Box.”
However, The correct answer is to run the old lady over and put her out of her misery, have sex with the perfect partner against the bus stop sign, then drive off with the old friend for some beers.
Men and Wo-Men
NICKNAMES
· If Laura, Kate and Sarah go out for lunch, they will call each other Laura, Kate and Sarah.
· If Mike, Dave and John go out, they will affectionately refer to each other as Fat Boy, Godzilla and Four-eyes.
EATING OUT
· When the bill arrives, Mike, Dave and John will each throw in $20, even though it’s only for $32.50. None of them will have anything smaller and none will actually admit they want change back.
· When the girls get their bill, out come the pocket calculators.
MONEY
· A man will pay $2 for a $1 item he needs.
· A woman will pay $1 for a $2 item that she doesn’t need but it’s on sale.
BATHROOMS
· A man has six items in his bathroom: toothbrush and toothpaste, shaving cream, razor, a bar of soap, and a towel ..
· The average number of items in the typical woman’s bathroom is 337. A man would not be able to identify more than 20 of these items.
ARGUMENTS
· A woman has the last word in any argument.
· Anything a man says after that is the beginning of a new argument.
FUTURE
· A woman worries about the future until she gets a husband.
· A man never worries about the future until he gets a wife.
SUCCESS
· A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend.
· A successful woman is one who can find such a man.
MARRIAGE
· A woman marries a man expecting he will change, but he doesn’t.
· A man marries a woman expecting that she won’t change, but she does.
DRESSING UP
· A woman will dress up to go shopping, water the plants, empty the trash, answer the phone, read a book, and get the mail.
· A man will dress up for weddings and funerals.
NATURAL
· Men wake up as good-looking as they went to bed..
· Women somehow deteriorate during the night.
OFFSPRING
· Ah, children. A woman knows all about her children. She knows about dentist appointments and romances, best friends, favorite foods, secret fears and hopes and dreams.
· A man is vaguely aware of some short people living in the house.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAYA man should forget his mistakes. There’s no use in two people remembering the same thing!
· If Laura, Kate and Sarah go out for lunch, they will call each other Laura, Kate and Sarah.
· If Mike, Dave and John go out, they will affectionately refer to each other as Fat Boy, Godzilla and Four-eyes.
EATING OUT
· When the bill arrives, Mike, Dave and John will each throw in $20, even though it’s only for $32.50. None of them will have anything smaller and none will actually admit they want change back.
· When the girls get their bill, out come the pocket calculators.
MONEY
· A man will pay $2 for a $1 item he needs.
· A woman will pay $1 for a $2 item that she doesn’t need but it’s on sale.
BATHROOMS
· A man has six items in his bathroom: toothbrush and toothpaste, shaving cream, razor, a bar of soap, and a towel ..
· The average number of items in the typical woman’s bathroom is 337. A man would not be able to identify more than 20 of these items.
ARGUMENTS
· A woman has the last word in any argument.
· Anything a man says after that is the beginning of a new argument.
FUTURE
· A woman worries about the future until she gets a husband.
· A man never worries about the future until he gets a wife.
SUCCESS
· A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend.
· A successful woman is one who can find such a man.
MARRIAGE
· A woman marries a man expecting he will change, but he doesn’t.
· A man marries a woman expecting that she won’t change, but she does.
DRESSING UP
· A woman will dress up to go shopping, water the plants, empty the trash, answer the phone, read a book, and get the mail.
· A man will dress up for weddings and funerals.
NATURAL
· Men wake up as good-looking as they went to bed..
· Women somehow deteriorate during the night.
OFFSPRING
· Ah, children. A woman knows all about her children. She knows about dentist appointments and romances, best friends, favorite foods, secret fears and hopes and dreams.
· A man is vaguely aware of some short people living in the house.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAYA man should forget his mistakes. There’s no use in two people remembering the same thing!
Good question...
The first vice presidential debate took place on Thursday night.
The big question: while Sarah Palin was yammering it up with Joe Biden, who was keeping an eye on the Russians?
Posted before but so fantastic I had to again
5 mins long but jeepers what a 5 mins it is.
Make sure to watch it all
Marry - err, uh, PARTAY! ! ! ! !
Umm, did they drink ALL the beer!?!?
Who cares they're recyclable ! ! !
Get in on the ground floor...
For all of you with any money left, be aware of the next expected mergers so that you can get in on the ground floor and make some BIG bucks.
Watch for these consolidations in 2009:
1.) Hale Business Systems, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Fuller Brush, and W. R. Grace Co. will merge and become: Hale, Mary, Fuller, Grace
2.) PolygramRecords, Warner Bros., and ZestaCrackers join forces and become: Poly, Warner Cracker
3.) 3M will merge with Goodyear and become: MMMGood
4.) ZippoManufacturing, AudiMotors, Dofasco, and Dakota Mining will merge and become: ZipAudiDoDa
5.) FedEx is expected to join its competitor, UPS, and become: FedUP
6.) Fairchild Electronics and Honeywell Computers will become: Fairwell Honeychild
7.) Grey Poupon and Docker Pants are expected to become: PouponPants
8.) Knotts Berry Farm and the National Organization of Women will become: Knott NOW!
And finally….
9.) Victoria ’s Secret and Smith & Wesson will merge under the new name: (yeah that's right)
TittyTittyBangBang
thanks jonco
Watch for these consolidations in 2009:
1.) Hale Business Systems, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Fuller Brush, and W. R. Grace Co. will merge and become: Hale, Mary, Fuller, Grace
2.) PolygramRecords, Warner Bros., and ZestaCrackers join forces and become: Poly, Warner Cracker
3.) 3M will merge with Goodyear and become: MMMGood
4.) ZippoManufacturing, AudiMotors, Dofasco, and Dakota Mining will merge and become: ZipAudiDoDa
5.) FedEx is expected to join its competitor, UPS, and become: FedUP
6.) Fairchild Electronics and Honeywell Computers will become: Fairwell Honeychild
7.) Grey Poupon and Docker Pants are expected to become: PouponPants
8.) Knotts Berry Farm and the National Organization of Women will become: Knott NOW!
And finally….
9.) Victoria ’s Secret and Smith & Wesson will merge under the new name: (yeah that's right)
TittyTittyBangBang
thanks jonco
For Dave
Here's a first: a computer mouse made from a hand grenade. This modder "even went through the extra effort to wire up the spoon as the left mouse button."
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