Jun 19 2010

The Funniest Thing I Saw All Week 6/19/10

A few things this week – first, there’s Ron Artest’s press conference.  It’s clear he’s the Dennis Rodman of the next decade.

Next, the Dallas Observer rips into the Republican Party of Texas Convention 2010.  Make sure you read the comments.

Finally, Amy Poehler has launched a very cool website – SmartGirlsAttheParty.Com, that is both funny and a pretty awesome concept at the same time.  Check out the first video at the site.


Mar 22 2010

Recommended Reading: Chuck Klosterman – Eating the Dinosaur

Eating the Dinosaur by Chuck Klosterman (2009, Scribner)

I was first introduced to Chuck Klosterman through SPIN magazine back in junior high, and I have bought and read every single non-fiction work he has written.  His irreverent, humorous writing links philosophy and pop culture in a unique way.  And while his latest may not be his OVERALL best (Sex Drugs and Cocoa Puffs is hard to beat), Eating the Dinosaur is classic Klosterman at his best.

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