Arrr, matey, ye best be talkin’ like a pirate t’day ya fithly landlubber, or it’s the plank for ye! (The Internet has the best holidays! 🙂 )
Category: fun stuff
Happy Birthday to GNU!
GNU (that’s “GNU is Not Unix,” in case you were wondering) turns 25 years old this year. Apparently, Stephen Fry has made a little video to help celebrate – and I think it’s wonderful and you should definitely go watch it right now. In fact, you may want to watch it and send it to… Continue reading Happy Birthday to GNU!
The Difference Between the Government and the Mafia
I saw this in a discussion over on Slashdot about New York sales/use tax – someone mentioned that “New York has always been a bit bizzare about taxes.” Someone else replied with: They’re not bizarre; they’re just greedy for every dollar they can get their grubby little paws on. Just remember that the only difference… Continue reading The Difference Between the Government and the Mafia
Animusic – Pipe Dream
I had this video on my computer from long, long ago, and I only just realized that of course it must be on YouTube now. It’s sort of a Rube Goldberg-like musical instrument – if you’ve never seen it before, I highly recommend it. I still think it’s a really cool video!
Do You Like Waffles?
I laughed my head off when I saw this video. Then I showed it to Amanda. Her response? “You’ve lost your damn mind.” Maybe so, but at least I’m having fun!!