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[ 2 Comments ]Posted on December 4, 2008 by admin in Lifestyle & Culture
Thursday, December 4th, 2008But it beats a stick in the eye
Please note: the following may be NSFB (Not Safe For Breakfast). As someone who has no tattoos, but has a fair number of decorative scars (some by design, some more “improvisational”) I find various kinds of body mods interesting. I find some people’s tattoos unfortunate, sort of like a bad haircut that will be with them for life, but I really admire some people’s body art, and especially find it interesting if it has a ritual meaning to the person. After all, we’re all still members of some big tribe when you get down to it. In spite of my open-mindedness, I found it a little distrubing to read that radiologists have helped identify a trend amongst teenagers that they’re calling self-embedding disorder. Although I feel I have a keen understanding of self-cutting and other forms of self-modification, I can’t quite get my mind around what feelings would lead to the behavior. And in the case of this body modding (Warning: rather gory images), I’m not sure the almost-surgical means justify the end (pictured). But I’m sure it beats a stick in the eye.
Sympathy For The Devil
[ Comments Off ]Posted on November 29, 2008 by admin in Lifestyle & Culture
Saturday, November 29th, 2008Bankers are people too, you know.
As you float along in a mild state of panic, slashing your food budget and wondering what will happen with your mortgage and your kids’ futures, have a heart and take a moment to think about the gold diggers and the men whose money they love, won’t you? It’s bad enough those poor Wall Street bankers are having to cut back on their mistresses, now their wives are turning on them too. Apparently, the heart-wrenching story in that last link could have been avoided by taking a cue from other cultures. See this how to beat your wife clip on YouTube (someone please verify the authenticity of the subtitles; that is downright creepy). Yes, divorces are on the rise on Wall Street. But don’t judge these people as materialistic and vain; according to Psychology Today, love has NEVER been a good reason to marry. Maybe these guys should have spent less time looking at their financial calculators and more time looking at their divorce calculators. As a male, things could be worse though. Just ask a Redback Spider.
Coming Soon, And Even Sooner For Men
[ Comments Off ]Posted on November 23, 2008 by admin in Lifestyle & Culture
Sunday, November 23rd, 2008The female orgasm: essential to the survival of the human race?
 Is this woman playing guitar or is she having an orgasm? |
Orgasms. Who doesn’t love them? Although they’re easily mistaken for someone playing guitar, who knew the female orgasm might be essential to the survival of the human race? I have a few female friends who would say that’s a dumb question, but apparently it has puzzled scientists for some time (knowing that, imagine how their wives feel). One idea is that all that tensing and spasming we go through might be explained by Sperm Retention Theory. Which I think is going to have to be the name of my next band. In any case, as a bit of an orgasm addict myself, I’m perfectly content with the explanation that we seek them just because they feel good. I mean, what evolutionary purpose could chocolate serve, yet I’d choose it over most sexual partners in a second. But back to the female orgasm. Although I consider myself reasonably informed on the topic of heterosexual vaginal orgasm (or its scarcity), I feel there’s always room to learn more. Lickipedia.org wasn’t much help. Their article on the topic says “This article is a stub. You can help Lickipedia by expanding it.” Heh. In the end, although I learned all about designer vaginers and a mushroom that causes orgasms, I was forced to try the “Virtual Orgasm Simulator”. Ever wonder what it’s like for the opposite sex? Give it a try.
Four Reasons I Wouldn’t Smoke After Sex
[ Comments Off ]Posted on November 20, 2008 by admin in Lifestyle & Culture
Thursday, November 20th, 2008That is, if I ever had sex…
The American Cancer Society needs a new PR firm. I had already had two cigarettes before I realized today was The Great American Smokeout. Well, it’s too late now. I’ll have to try some other time. But what’s the hurry, when more doctors smoke Camels than any other cigarette? Yes, dentists and doctors alike agree that cigarettes are pretty swell. Besides, I haven’t figured out yet why they taste so good. My challenge to you: give me three good reasons I should go against the medical advice of my 1950′s doctor. And make them funny; pictures of black lungs and stuff don’t work. And for those of you who actually might care if I quit, here’s another challenge: Donate $1,000.00, and I’ll quit for at least one year. For smaller donations, I’ll smoke one less pack per week for every $50.00 donated. And I’ll quit forever if you get me a date with Isabella Rossellini, Elina Lowensown , or Nastassja Kinski.
Maybe Crime DOES Pay
[ 1 Comment ]Posted on November 18, 2008 by admin in Lifestyle & Culture
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008If only in ten dollar increments, to start…
If you’re so smart why ain’t you rich? Well first of all, maybe you’re not so smart. Here’s a quick I.Q. test (only 20 questions) to help you figure that out. If you scored well on that test, that’s part of your answer. According to this article, intelligence has nothing to do with wealth. Which, to tell you the truth, is something I’ve sort of suspected all along. So on to the second part of that question: maybe you ARE rich. Check out the Penn State Living Wage Calculator to see how you stand. If you aren’t rich, and you are smart, then you should let go of the Meritocracy Myth . Now that you understand that hard work doesn’t pay, maybe you’d like to consider a life of crime. Don’t fret though, according to the Montana State Life Change Scale, changing to a different line of work only scores a 36. So let’s get started. The video clip featured here introduces the lowest form of crime, the Change Raising con. Those funny pieces of paper he uses to demonstrate are actual currency; they’re called “pounds”. Just pretend he’s saying “dollars”. Which, last time I checked, is still a currency too. So yeah, ten bucks per scam is small potatoes, but I don’t think you’re ready for things like pirating entire oil tankers yet.