Monthly Archives: August 2009
I mean, this is pretty much what I thought all ferret owners were like, so I guess I’m not surprised
Still… GROSS. Hat tip BuzzFeed
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JAPANARAMA MONDAY: Ehhh, whatevs, close enough
If I understand properly, this is a Korean music video about a Hawaiian couple. I’m posting it on Japanarama Monday because… I have no Japan-related content. Deal with it! Hat tip Bootsy McSwedish
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Double Birthday Tribute!
Amy and Boots share a bday which means they share a bday tribute post! Happy 26th to two of my favorite girls! I tried to find equally awesome photos for each: Ladies, there is only one song I can use … Continue reading
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Attention men: if you used this on me, it would probably work…
(unless you’re short/unattractive/proved yourself to be dumb later/a communist/any of the other dealbreakers) Via The Daily What
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There are a million reasons to be jealous of Ellie, but this is easily #1
The next time I visit, Richard Simmons is the ONLY thing on the agenda.
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The problem with this one is that I often empathize with the so-called crazy person
Last night, two colleagues discovered that I’m kind of annoying unique & charming when I order at restaurants. I can’t help it… I always feel as though the waiter has hidden information that could mean the difference between the best … Continue reading
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Being back in New York
Even being sick and stuck in my disgusting hotel room* makes me wonder why I left in the first place. It’s not that I don’t like DC (I haven’t, of course, spent very much time there thus far), it’s just … Continue reading
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That’s right, I heart this song
Thank you, Miley Cyrus, for what I think might be the late round, TKO contender for Song of the Summer. I also totally heart these guys for making the Flip cam music vid: Hat tip @kaimac
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I’m sure I’ve thought at least 80% of these myself
A colleague at work shared this email forward with me and I had to repost. I did some quick Google research and couldn’t find the original author (simply a lot of people saying they didn’t know who wrote it either). … Continue reading
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So maybe I’ll be an Eagles fan afterall
12:56 PM Liz: karen you never told me about this whole giants fan business 12:57 PM me: what are we talking about? oh my decision to be a giants fan i think it’s a good one 12:58 PM Liz: i … Continue reading
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Mommy hates when I blog about her, but it’s unavoidable in this case
Mom: this is all you need to be a computer “jock” like your friend [redacted to avoid being disowned by my mother]. Via Lifehacker
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Some words from Unmarried Brother
I can’t believe Unmarried Brother found time to write today! He’s been very busy pillaging the earth and stealing the heart of my niece. Not that I’m bitter. Anyway, readers, he’s written on your behalf: Kari, I’m concerned that the … Continue reading
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JAPANARAMA MONDAY! These Doritos will kick you in the Corn-Nuts
So this one comes from Eric who acknowledges it’s not Japan-specific. Let the record show that it is Eric who is lumping all Asians together and NOT ME. That said, what’s the point of this one, Asian Doritos? Via BuzzFeed
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JAPANARAMA MONDAY: Did you know I was a child actress?
Okay, I wasn’t, but I totally could have acted in Japanese commercials if I’d wanted to. Bonus points to anyone who knows what this is for: Via BWE
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The CDC determines that video gamers are fat, unhappy losers
The average gamer, far from being a teen, is actually a 35-year-old man who is overweight, aggressive, introverted — and often depressed, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Whoa there, the only people who … Continue reading
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