Archive: January, 2006

Back in My Day, we had Encyclopedias

Friday, January 6th, 2006

It occured to me the other day as I was cleaning the kitchen, that I often take the internet for granted.
I mean, how great is it having everything you could possibly want to know at your fingertips? It’s kind of strange that I don’t think about how awesome it is more often, that it […]

King Kong

Thursday, January 5th, 2006

I don’t know if it because I am getting old, or because movies are just generally shithouse these days but I have seen some crap movies lately. I was not at all impressed with The Brothers Grimm, and I was equally unimpressed with King Kong last night.
It’s not like I didn’t try to sit back […]

My Knee in Conjuction with Your Nuts

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2006

You know your relationship socks when you get the following email. This is a true story. This email is an authentic forward. I know, I couldn’t believe it either.
From: The Dickhead [mailto:xxx@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, 2 January 2006 6:34 p.m.
To: xxx@yahoo.com.au
Subject: Socks!
Hey there
Just a quick question. I am missing a pair of my Thorlo socks which […]

The Murder of Manamoo

Monday, January 2nd, 2006

“Do I have to go?”
“Yes.”
“What if I get sick?”
“Then you will need a doctor’s certificate.”
“What if my monkey dies?”
“I’m not going to die.”
“Not you. My real monkey.”
“What monkey, Ping Ping?”
“No, Manamoo.”
“Then I suppose you would not have to go. That’s a pretty good reason.”
[ Pause ]
“Hey. If I murder a monkey, will I get arrested?”
“Yes. […]