Archive for August, 2006

Insert Rolling Stones Pun Here

August 31, 2006

Keith Richards is still one step ahead of the law:
Police have confirmed Rolling Stones rocker Keith Richards will not be fined for lighting a cigarette on stage.
The star appeared to flaunt Scotland’s smoking ban after lighting up during a concert at Hampden Park last Friday and his actions were reported to Glasgow City Council.
However, environmental [...]

Reverse Agony Aunt

August 31, 2006

Typical internet agony aunt columns work like this: Columnist invites readers to write in with problems, which he then dispenses advice to in a public forum.
That’s great if you are the sort of person who likes helping people, but I really prefer to help myself whenever possible.
So I am going to start a semi-regular [...]

Points On Pokies

August 30, 2006

This is not a terribly coherent essay. It’s just a collection of stuff I’ve been commenting on Harry Clarke’s site. I’ve been arguing with Harry over gambling again, and the topic of pokies came up.
Since apparently “WA doesn’t have pokies”, and WA is so great because it doesn’t have pokies!!!!! Here are some facts about [...]

Lid Well And Truly Off

August 28, 2006

Was the sound on our TV broken yesterday or did the 43,000 fans at the derby not make a fucking peep after half time?
Even funnier was the comical endless looping of that West Coast ad after every Fremantle goal.
If it wasn’t for the 10 free kicks in the first quarter, West Coast probably wouldn’t have [...]

No Bias At The West Either

August 26, 2006

The unofficial West Coast Eagles fan daily that calls itself “The West Australian”, publishes this drawing of Fremantle vs West Coast fans in its derby preview article.

Notice the West Coast fan - clean shaven, young, and his mouth is only a little open - presumably this guy is only reacting to the screaming started by [...]

Derby Reminder

August 24, 2006

With the Derby coming up on Sunday, a friendly reminder to all Freo supporters lucky enough to have tickets to remember the spirit of sportsmanship and boo Chris Judd no matter who wins.
Hopefully if you make him cry, he might be encouraged to shut up about global warming and the middle east.

Girl Friday

August 17, 2006

Special Multimedia Edition

And, because I can’t decide…

Gouge My Eyes Out

August 17, 2006

What can you say about this blog? Great name, snazzy design, but unfortunately the worst possible subject matter imaginable. Cork In The Ocean.

English Conversation 101

August 17, 2006

Japanese language schools go to great lengths to ensure their students are prepared for their holiday in the land of the barbarians.

Bad Ass

August 16, 2006

Apart from the extreme boredom, the biggest disadvantage of my job is that if for some reason I can’t work due to illness or injury, I can’t force someone to give me free money.
This never really worried me before (most of my lost work days are because of my lifelong battle with chronic laziness), [...]