Monthly Archives: May 2010
Just some good links — all worth the click
You should click through to all of these: Incredible photos of the oil spill from the Boston Globe Top 10 reasons why being a fat guy is awesome (via @ellehogan) Who spends more on social welfare: the US or Sweden? … Continue reading
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This one goes out to Married Brother and Favorite Sister (in law)
Via Best Roof Talk Ever
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Not sure what NYMag will pick, but this is an early contender for my song of the summer
Thanks, @idamaster!
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Such a respectful sister…
I won’t identify him, but one of my brothers called me and the first thing he said was: “I’m just calling to get your advice because, surprise, surprise, I think I pissed off another lesbian.” Ok then…
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Improv Everywhere fights ghosts!
Really love the latest at NY Public Library. Pretty awesome! Via Neatorama
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I don’t eat at Subway and I don’t draw cartoons
but this is totally the kind of argument I’d make — and is one I support! Via Bits & Pieces
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JAPANARAMA MONDAY: starting some confusion about where rice milk comes from…
This one was sent in directly by Unmarried Brother himself! It’s the “Grow Your Own Rice” bra! That’s right, no need for you to worry about the state of your rice crop while you’re on the go — now you … Continue reading
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JAPANARAMA MONDAY: Robots marrying people
Back when Unmarried Brother was first in Japan over a decade ago (ouch… feel old yet, Unmarried Brother?!), the cool thing was to have a random American pretend to be a priest and marry you reciting random Latin that none … Continue reading
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JAPANARAMA MONDAY: Are you an amateur homewrecker? In Japan, you can go pro!
The Awl shares an article all about wakaresase-ya — people who professionally end relationships. Here’s some deets: The function of the wakaresase-ya is the direct opposite of a dating agency: with great ingenuity, and the right fee, they will prise … Continue reading
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Umbrella news: Gap.com search fail
Today I noticed that my beloved polka dot umbrella from the Gap is broken (i.e. has a massive hole in the top) so I went to Gap.com to see if they still sold umbrellas. I’m pretty web savvy so I … Continue reading
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I’m beyond fascinated by hipster chocolate makers
Can we please get them a show on a network that’s cool enough to handle them? PS: Couldn’t help but be reminded of the epic Hipster Olympics video from Current two years ago… Via BuzzFeed
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I can picture my brothers saying this about me :-(
One time in high school, I was serving as cater waiter at a party Mommy was throwing and one of her guests (and mother of boys the same ages as my brothers) came up to me and said: “Wow, Karen, … Continue reading
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JAPANARAMA MONDAY: Translated Pokemon Gameshow Footage
Unmarried Brother heads back to Japan soon… and so I’m even more committed than ever to Japanarama Monday. I mean, how else does a sister show her love than by really trying to understand this culture that fascinates her favorite … Continue reading
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Non-political Reading List
These are some great links I’ve been meaning to share in post form and haven’t. So I’m just dumping them all on you now. All are worth a click AND a read. The NY Times covers the trend of “haul” … Continue reading
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