Category: Humor

Funny Links, Humor, Plain Speaking

Then the Old Lady Whispered, “Young Man, You’re Whistling a Dirty Tune”

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That was the punchline to one of my grandpa’s favorite jokes. And it seems the perfect lede for this bit of breaking news from the great state of Tennessee: A homeowner’s association (HOA) in Tennessee threatened to fine a resident $100 after her car left a phallic-shaped image in the condo’s parking lot following a light dusting of snow, a… Continue reading Then the Old Lady Whispered, “Young Man, You’re Whistling a Dirty Tune”

History, Humor, Knitting

I’m Barefoot and Hopping Mad

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I just finished reading the excellent post by Richard Easton on Affirmative Action in Inventions, about the burgeoning movement to rework history. Not by acknowledging that, in many cases, the contributions of minority workers, including women, in scientific and mathematical fields have been overlooked or ignored (which would be a fair statement of the case). But by… Continue reading I’m Barefoot and Hopping Mad

History, Humor

Grammar Police: Indefinite Reference Edition

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Spotted this morning on The Weather Channel page: Stupid fish. They never listen. October 4th was the 437th birthday of the Gregorian Calendar, introduced on that date in 1582. In that year, things proceeded as normal until October 4; and then, in Spain, Portugal, and a few other countries, 11 days disappeared from record, and the day… Continue reading Grammar Police: Indefinite Reference Edition