I read the news today, and oh boy is it depressing. War, disease, oppression, bombings, economic collapse … on a Friday! In response, I'm burying my head in the sand. Enjoy today's links.
- Bush the comedian: Yes, sometime Bush says things that can be construed as jokes. I don't know about his choice of topic, though …
- Oh Shit! Working blue at the office may be a good thing.
- Jon Stewart renews his Daily Show contract through 2010, ensuring at least one half-hour of laughs four days a week … except for the 15 weeks a year he's on vacation.
- Cubicle slaves rejoice! Rolling Stone has ranked the Top 25 moments from NBC's The Office (with video clips).
- From the Onion: Bullshit is the most important issue in the 2008 election.
- With the holiday shopping season almost upon us, here's a gift for the techie on your list who already has everything.
- Pass the mastodon burger: Cavemen threw beach parties. Who knew?
- And finally: the zombie wedding cake topper.
This article appears in Oct 17-23, 2007.