Spotted in Borders earlier this evening: Milton Bradley 1000 piece Barack Obama jigsaw puzzle. Being age 12+ I am tempted to blow most of my $30 gift card on this gem.
Author Archives: Quantum Tom
AIG internal memo on pitchfork avoidance
If you’re on Twitter you might have seen the #pitchforks thread blow up with the news of the AIG bonuses. Consumerist.com got its hands on an internal memo circulating around AIG on how to avoid the backlash from torch-wielding mobs that might try to get some vengeance.
The greatest moment in the history of broadcast television (except for maybe the fake moon landing)
I like to claim the title of “Amateur Expert” in almost every area, but if there’s one thing I know, it is television. The clip is below. I think I’ve watched enough television to be able to spot it’s high water mark, and I would have to say it’s this performance by Alec Baldwin andContinue reading “The greatest moment in the history of broadcast television (except for maybe the fake moon landing)”
Offensive signage for laundry in West L.A.
Whew, it was tough wording that post title – took me right back to Mrs. Passaglia’s AP English class. “What’s ‘offensive’ in this sentence? The signage or the laundry?” I found this weird sign while I was jogging earlier today. I’ve heard the term before, but I wonder when language like “Chinese Laundry” became inappropriate.Continue reading “Offensive signage for laundry in West L.A.”
Upside down Amigo
This Isuzu Amigo must have hit the curb on its way onto the I-10 eastbound from Overland Avenue in Palms. I got video of the tow truck righting the overturned vehicle. The car gets flipped about thirty seconds in.
