Antichrist Superstar: Conversations with the Elderly
Posted on September 29, 2008
I was having lunch yesterday afternoon with my evangelical step-grandmother-in-law (you know, my wife’s grandfather’s second wife) when the discussion turned to politics.
Me: Well, I’m a pretty liberal guy, so I’m inclined to vote for Barack Obama.
Her: Aren’t you worried that he might be the Antichrist?
Me: Pardon?
Her: The Antichrist. Aren’t you concerned that by voting for Obama, you might be voting for the Antichrist?
Me: Not really. I figure if he’s the Antichrist, he’s going to win no matter who I support. So, why not? Right?
Her: But, I mean, wouldn’t that worry you if –
Me: Besides, if Barack Obama really is the Antichrist, why would evangelical Christians want to stand in the way of his rise to power? After all, it’s just a necessary step in bringing about Armageddon and, thus, Christ’s eventual reign on Earth. I mean, aren’t the End Times a good thing if you’re right with God?
Her: Are you telling me that you’d stand up to be counted with the enemies of everything the –
Me: I’m just saying that until Obama admits that he’s the Antichrist, I’m giving him the benefit of the doubt. Could you pass the rolls, please?
I grow more popular with the in-laws by the day.
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My Little Pony + Star Wars = Awesome!
Posted on September 27, 2008
For more geek-friendly custom ponies (including Batman, Catwoman, Cthulhu, and others), check out Mari Kasurinen’s deviantART gallery.
via Topless Robot
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Jeff Probst blogs “Survivor: Gabon”
Posted on September 26, 2008
Survivor host Jeff Probst is blogging the new Gabon season, offering a behind-the-scenes peek at each week’s episode. Cool!
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Crazy-Ass “Top Model” Quote of the Week (Sept. 24)
Posted on September 25, 2008
In all fairness to Mr. Jay, he did say “almost.”
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The Ten Least Terrifying Justice League Villains
Posted on September 24, 2008
The Ten Least Terrifying Justice League Villains. Hey, some of these characters are almost lame enough to appear in the new season of Heroes!
Crazy-Ass “Top Model” Quote of the Week (Sept. 17)
Posted on September 18, 2008
Seriously, how cracktastic is Top Model this season?
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He’s dead, Jim: The 12 Weakest Deaths in Sci-Fi History
Posted on September 17, 2008
Remember when Cyclops died in X-Men 3 and nobody cared (or even seemed to notice)? io9.com counts down the 12 Weakest Deaths in Science Fiction History.
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SNL Digital Short: Space Olympics
Posted on September 15, 2008
SNL Digital Short: Andy Samberg welcomes you to the Space Olympics. Drug tests are mandatory.
Revenge of the Screen Name: A Play in One Act
Posted on September 15, 2008
THE SCENE: A Borders bookstore at the local mall. JESS, a 31-year-old college professor and self-professed pop culture geek, stands in line to purchase a recently-released book on global warming. When he reaches the front of the line, he encounters CHECKOUT GIRL, a twentysomething woman running the register.
JESS: Yes, but I don’t have my membership card on me.
CHECKOUT GIRL: That’s not a problem; we can look it up. Can I have your phone number, please?
JESS: Sure. It’s 555-2368.
CHECKOUT GIRL: <clicking on her keyboard> Alright, there you are. Okay, just let me confirm the e-mail address. Are you…Mr. Decaf Jedi?
JESS: <looking over his shoulder at the crowd waiting in line behind him, many of whom are now snickering to themselves> Um, yeah. That’s me.
CHECKOUT GIRL: Is that short for something?
JESS: Decaffeinated Jedi. It’s just a silly Internet nickname from ten years ago.
CHECKOUT GIRL: I see. Well, your receipt is in the bag. Have a great day, Mr. Jedi!
JESS: Thanks.
FIN.
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Crazy-Ass “Top Model” Quotes of the Week (Sept. 10)
Posted on September 11, 2008
It’s a tie! After all, how am I supposed to choose between two such wonderful quotes?
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Forecast: A 30% Chance of Planet-Engulfing Black Holes
Posted on September 10, 2008
This morning’s top story at CNN.com (emphasis mine):
Shouldn’t someone have mentioned the whole “black hole capable of swallowing the Earth” thing — oh, I don’t know — yesterday? As it stands, I’ll barely have enough time before the Earth’s destruction to load my beloved Cocker Spaniel into a rocket and launch him into space, bound for a distant planet where he’ll use his newly-discovered superpowers to fight for Truth, Justice, and the American Way.
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Green Arrow’s (Potentially Deadly) Fruit Snacks
Posted on September 8, 2008
An unaltered panel from 1981’s DC Super Heroes Super Healthy Cookbook. No offense, Green Arrow, but are you sure that’s the most responsible way to teach kids how to make a fruit skewer?
via Scan Daily
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Crazy-Ass “Top Model” Quote of the Week (Sept. 3)
Posted on September 4, 2008
“Pretty pretty” versus “ugly pretty” visual reference available here.
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The Amazing Spider-Trooper
Posted on September 3, 2008
Oh, the things that set my geek heart aflutter.
via No Smoking in the Skull Cave
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