Gulf oil spill jokes: proceed with caution

If you're feeling inclined to make a joke about the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, some thoughts for you...

Joking about the spill is like making fun of your mom. If you say it, it's ok, but if someone else says it then you're going to have to kick their ass.

I have to admit that I feel a strong negative reaction when someone I don't know makes a joke about the oil spill. Like, you and your friends can make fun of each other but if someone from outside the group goes there, then it's on.

I also internally squirm with annoyance when someone who's not from the Gulf Coast makes fun of the oil spill. Again, the jokes are for the insiders only. If you're not directly affected by the spill then it's best to say compassionate and appreciative things. Why say dickish things?

I joke a lot about a lot of things and I've uttered more than my share of oil spill joke-atrocities. I'm not saying it's off-limits to humor. I'm saying that you should first establish a compassionate, friendly connection on the matter, then rip away.

The oil spill is possibly the worst environmental disaster the United States has ever known, and it's right on my horizon. (Get it? Horizon!? Deepwater Horizon!? Ha ha ha ha ha ha....) (See, humor...)

I'm no ardent environmentalist but, believe me, I love the beach and and I love the Gulf and I love all the animals and plants and THE PERFECT NATURAL BEAUTY OF IT ALL and I hate that it's being befouled by stupid human tricks.

Put that in your pipe and smoke it.

- mitchell

P.S. The above sentiments apply to joking about any sensitive matter. Think carefully before you speak.

GreenPunk

Julian strode through the forest as if he owned it, which is ironic because he believes no one can own the land.

survival of the luckiest

This is why you don't play around outside, especially with wind-driven devices, during tropical storms.  The story linked below is a story of stupidity and courage.  I wonder if the wind-thrashed man will end up making a bunch of money from it.

Wind Blows Kite Surfer Into Bldg.  

Robot Apocalypse

Engadget recently brought to mine eyes the following disturbing/inspiring video of remote control robot laser battle madness:

What are those robots?  At least some of them are Kondo KHR Series robots.  You can have one for the low, low price of $1445 plus shipping from Sozbots.  It's cool that we have such toys but it's disturbing because that video is a glimpse of the future of warfare.

If you're not concerned, you need to see this video from the future:

In The Know: Are We Giving The Robots That Run Our Society Too Much Power?

Don't panic.

FAIL!

This is one of those blogs that falls into the I wish I would've thought of that category. Enjoy a little humor on your Wednesday:

The FAIL Blog

Screwy/nutty wedding bands

Not that marriage is on my mind much...but I came across these lovely rings by way of NOTCOT.org:

Kiley Granberg

I thought she actually liked me!

What a wild and wacky planet we live on.

But if you yourself are starting to worry that you are a prostitute , help is at hand from the kindly bouncers at Zapatas- Shanghai’s premier place to hear the Grease mega-mix 6 times a week.

Are you a prostitute? In my handful of years in the bar/restaurant industry, I can't say I've ever had to boot someone for being a prostitute or heard of someone prostituting who didn't know that's what they were doing...unless you count those chicks who go after the solitary older guy sitting at the bar who looks wealthy...

Bill Watterson drew naked people!

Calvin and Hobbes is one of my all time favorite comic strips. Rare Bill Watterson Art is a fantastic archive of artwork by Watterson you've probably never seen before.