Linguists find the Tshiluba language word Ilunga the most difficult word to translate. Second place went to a Yiddish word, shlimazl, which means “a chronically unlucky person” or as its known in these parts, “a Philadelphia sports fan.” More…
Month: June 2004
Yee Ha!
Yes that is Whiplash, the 17-year old Capuchian monkey, riding a collie and herding sheep at the Old Fort Days Rodeo in Fort Smith Arkansas.
Question of the Week
Now that Griffey has hit the milestone, what major leaguer is now the closest to 500?
Story of the Day
Thai prisoners play elephants in soccer in hopes of discouraging gambling on the European Soccer Championships. And being a soccer game, the game ended in a tie.
Satan Not So Bad, says Johnny
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Johnny Goodtimes gave Lucifer the OK after attending a punk rock concert on Thursday night. “Yeah, Satan isn’t so bad, I guess,” said Johnny. “I mean, could all of these people be wrong?” Johnny, who got his picture taken with the lead singer from the band Satanic Freedom (that’s not their real name, but it’s got a nice ring to it), said the band was true to it’s word. “At one point during the concert, the lead singer said that they were making the kind of music that is heard in hell, and after hearing a couple of songs, I’m definitely inclined to agree with his assessment.”
Cataclysmic Bike Crash Suffers Cataclysmic Bike Crash
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Irony was the order of the day, as several members of a team called Cataclysmic Bike Crash were injured following their win at Doc Watson’s when a crazed bike rider crashed into them. The stranger mentioned something about the basement at the Alamo, then quickly drove off. Police are investigating the suspect, who apparently rode directly to the Forum at 22nd and Market after the accident.
Story of the Day
This is an excellent review of the Vanilla Ice movie, Cool as Ice. (The first couple of paragraphs are dumb, but skip down to where he starts reviewing the movie.)
Quizzo Tonight
Anybody know whose yearbook photo that is? Scroll over the pic to find out. Quizzo tonight (Thursday) will be held at the following locale. Hope to see you there!
Good Dog (224 South 15th Street, just N of Locust) 8:00 p.m.
Story of the Day
Not really a story as much as it is a wacky website. If you like Pac Man, and you like insane people, I think you’ll enjoy this one.
Story of the Day
Grigorii Rasputins privates are currently being used to cure impotence (Warning: picture of a pickled peter portrayed on the page)