Lesson 29: Go with the system

Friday, March 31, 2006


When the system sucks, use Ad Absurdum. It works sometimes.

For all the American Idol diehards, take a peek at votefortheworst.com. Quite frankly, it's brilliant. It takes a jibe not only at the fake and manipulative handling of American Idol, but also the worst singers in the show. Currently it's Kellie Pickler, and suffice to say I agree with the choice.

Lesson: Ah well, even if I do hate Pickler, she is a bit entertaining.

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Wednesday, March 01, 2006


Because Sir Paolo tried to kill me with a BSOD, I (not-so-swiftly, ahehe) counter with...

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Lesson 28: Mark Twain on Religion

Tuesday, January 31, 2006


A last potshot on religion.

I wanted to include The Screwtape Letters for some balance, but the book is not yet public domain. Too bad, because I really like the book.

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How do orders about disorder manage to survive the philosophical conundrum? Try asking the Discordians, as well as the Cacophony Society.

Among friends, I have gained the moniker "Queen of Chaos". Glad to know I have company.

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Lesson 24: Yasukuni in America

Monday, January 30, 2006


While surfing, i came across this. While reading the article, I forgot (for a few moments, at least) that it was a satire. Is it because of my weird antibushism? We'll see.

On the topic of strained relations between Japan, China, and Korea (an example of which is the Yasukuni Shrine issue), I wonder sometimes why only China and Korea are vocal about it. Were they the only ones affected by Japanese occupation?

Either the rest of the world has moved on and those two are whiners, or they're the only ones who care enough to speak out.

[That previous statement, by the way, is a logical fallacy.]

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Lesson 23: Satirrhea


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...Ok, that wasn't very funny. Ah well. Maybe Ask Jeeves is just a better conversationalist.

Lesson: People who hold conversations with search engines are nuts.

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Lesson 22: What am I?

Friday, January 27, 2006


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Lesson 21: How articulate you are!

Thursday, January 26, 2006


So, why do black people love Sally and Johnny? Possibly because they created a site which is one of the most cutting comments on both black and white stereotypes in the US. It also illustrates the different, subtle ways one can be racist. Don't forget to read the letters page, as well. And the pictures are the bomb, yo!

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Lesson 20: More on myths


Another tribute to the cpapability of the human mind to believe--well, practically anything. There have been a number of email urban legends already, and many people still believe these scientific myths.

Lesson: Still, chickens apparently can live with their heads cut off.

 

Lesson 19: And the chain remains...


I read this chain letter a long time ago, but it's still hilarious. It's the type of thing I want to everyone who sends forwarded mail without thinking to read. I mean, I like spam on my plate, not my mailbox!

And you'd think people would at least edit their forwards for readability. Ah well, as said by exasperated-but-still-happy people quite often, at least we have something to laugh at.

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Lesson 18: More from Fr. Guido


We last saw the intrepid priest from Lesson 11; now he's back! Er, not quite. This time it's Lazlo Toth, who is another alter ego of comedian Don Novello.

Over the years, Don Novello (writing as Lazlo Toth) wrote several letters to almost every important figure in America and even outside, and what was surprising was that he almost always got a reply, which makes for some hilarious correspondence. Also makes you wonder if company publicists have too much time on their hands.

The Lazlo Letters is now out on paperback, and a sample of some of those letters can be found here.

Lesson: At least 0.001% of stupid letters are fakes, at least.

 

Lesson 17: Come on, Kids!


...This isn't exactly a letter but an article about letters, and the letters themselves aren't exactly for the site, and yes, the news is old.

Even so, comments are always fun, especially when people argue. Special attention to the astroturf letter in the comments.

Anyway, these fake letters work to serve the site's purpose through their improper implementation.

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Guess what the #1 hit on Google is when you search for 'antichrist'?

Yeah, we all know Bush is the AntiChrist (wait, wasn't it Bill Gates a few years back?). However, I like the #2 hit better -- David Hasselhoff as AntiChrist! I always thought there was something wrong with him in Baywatch.

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Tuesday, January 24, 2006


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Lesson 10: Are you thinking what I'm thinking?


Double digits! Well, I have to say, I'm proud of our curriculum so far. We do have a very well-rounded offering. Reductio ad Absurdum has discussed, in order:

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Not bad. One of my favorite topics is missing, though: Art. Well, not anymore! I have no idea who Caulder of caulder.com is, especially since it ain't exactly the most up-to-date site in the web, but it earns a place here due to its Museum. Most of the pictures are less "WOW!" and more "WTF?!", but I can't help but like his explanation for one of his museums:

This is simply a repository for cultural detritus. Perhaps the most important criteria by which the collection is selected is an item's relationship between intent, execution, and meaning. At some point, the axes where these three factors intersected was clearly defined and appropriate, at least subjectively. When observed objectively, or at least away from the original subjectivity, the artifact's true absurdity becomes the fourth, and primary, point of intersection.

Thanks for the insight Caulder, whoever you are.

Lesson: it doesn't take much for something to be called "art".