Dr. John Watson writes: […] “The dapper client puffed out his chest with an appearance of some little pride and pulled a dirty and wrinkled newspaper from the inside pocket of his greatcoat. As he glanced down at the International Affairs section, with his head thrust forward and the paper flattened against his knee, I took a good look at the man and endeavored, after the fashion of my companion,

In a related story, Presidente Vicente Fox is pushing legislation that would prohibit any Canadian from entering Mexico who is “not visibly drunk and riding a moose.”* **** h/t Jane Galt *”visiblemente borracho y montar a caballo un alce.” Usted es agradable.

Y’know, the same thing happened to me a couple of months back — except with my post, instead of forcing an amendment to a high-profile Ninth Circuit opinion, I was able to convince Oliver Willis to give up deviled eggs and mayonnaise-based potato salad. At least in the short term. Not to pat myself on the back or anything, but I may just have saved a man’s life. You’re welcome,

Good. Make sure he turns his head to the side and coughs…

Overheard at the Outback Steakhouse, Atlanta GA, April 14. Britney Spears: “…Bloomin’ Onions! I loooooove Bloomin’ Onions. Oh, man, I am so all over those…!” update: No, I was simply pointing out that famous people can like Bloomin’ Onions, too. I didn’t even notice a weight gain.

Overheard at the Outback Steakhouse, Atlanta GA, April 14. Britney Spears: “…Bloomin’ Onions! I loooooove Bloomin’ Onions. Oh, man, I am so all over those…!” update: No, I was simply pointing out that famous people can like Bloomin’ Onions, too. I didn’t even notice a weight gain.

“I got drunk at a fraternity party and got knocked up by somebody on the lacrosse team. Todd, I think it was. I blame President Bush. And that Ashcroft demon.” Part 2

Ouch. PLEASANTVILLE, N.J. — The coaches of a middle school basketball team who humiliated one of their players by giving him a “crybaby award” will likely face disciplinary action from district officials. The 13-year-old boy’s coach called him just before last month’s team banquet and told him to make sure he attended because he was getting a special trophy, the boy’s father said. At the event, the boy watched as

Man, whaddya need to do to get kicked off this thing — support Israel?

Mike Damone: “Hey. Buddy. You gotta ace that jacket.”