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9 names Teresa Heinz Kerry uses privately when referring to Wendy’s chili
“It’s pronounced chil-ay, peasants.” Boeuf fra diablo What our maids eat “Take it away. Now!” Beans are for poor people Bushcountry caviar “I believe I’ve soiled my panties, John” Montezuma’s gristle-filled revenge That brown stuff in the yellow cup **** h/t Jeff Wilcox. Story 1. Story 2. Much more here. And here.
9 names Teresa Heinz Kerry uses privately when referring to Wendy’s chili
“It’s pronounced chil-ay, peasants.” Boeuf fra diablo What our maids eat “Take it away. Now!” Beans are for poor people Bushcountry caviar “I believe I’ve soiled my panties, John” Montezuma’s gristle-filled revenge That brown stuff in the yellow cup **** h/t Jeff Wilcox. Story 1. Story 2. Much more here. And here.
Debunking pop-cultural myths, 1
Though she’ll never mention it to anyone, deep down in her soul, Joannie never really loved Chachi—though his wristbands did get her hotter than a griddle-seared tuna steak, extra rare.
Over the rainbow
Somewhere, Steve Forbes just sprung a chubby…* **** h/t Mike update: George Gaskell has some more detailed thoughts here. See also: QandO, INDC Journal and OTB.
Film reviews in five words or less, #13
Putney Swope (1969) Directed by Robert Downey, Sr. Stars Arnold Johnson, Antonio Fargas, Allen Garfield, Stan Gottlieb, Buddy Butler, and Spunky-Funk Johnson. Five words or less review: And you think I’m crazy…* *highly recommended.
A question of safety / comfort
I only have room in my Terrorist Emergency Kit for one more item—either a flask of Irish whiskey or a huge tube of grape-flavored Joy Jelly. Any thoughts? update: never mind. I split the difference and went with a can of Planter’s salted cashews. Thanks anyway.
Because Abu Ghraib, 3
Islamic terrorists target as many as 6 Christian churches in Iraq; Tom Ridge to hold a rare Sunday news conference to announce an Al Qaeda plan to target financial institutions in NY and DC. Expect the Terrorist threat level to be raised. …Because Abu Ghraib. And Spiderman 2. And Buddy Holly. And baby back ribs. And free markets. And John Stossel. And the ACLU. And decadent double-fudge devil’s food cake.
John Kerry queries his economic advisor
Kerry: “Am I allowed to tax tax increases? Because I’ve been running some numbers here, and I think I might be on to something…” update: “Well what about fish sandwiches and french fries, then? Can I at least double tax those?”
