Japanese Insanity

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. The Japanese are totally nuts.

Yet More Baby Photos

For your viewing pleasure. They can be seen as thumbnails here, or you can start with the first new one here. Enjoy!

Man v. Beast - The Eternal Struggle Continues

Read this story.

Just WOW! That is one tough dude! I've gotta say, of all the ways to kill a big cat, ripping its tongue out with your bare hands is probably among the top 3 coolest ways, if not number 1.

Excellent Response from Johnsonville

If the following seems perplexing, please read my previous post:

Dear Andrew:

We appreciate you taking the time to write us with your questions regarding our Beddar with Cheddar Bratwurst! We are pleased to hear of your interest in our products.

As soon as I got your email, I knew I had to respond to you, STAT! You see, I have seen this type of thing before, and I know just the remedy. I just knew I had to let you know, to save you from facing hospitalization, where surely, you would get no Bratwurst!

All you need to do is go to one of these stores:

[blah blah blah, but the gist is that Pathmark carries these badboys!]

An Open Letter to Johnsonville

(Actually sent via their website):

Dear Sausage Makers,

At a recent BBQ at a friend's house, I was introduced to your Cheddar Bratwurst. From the first bite, I was seriously addicted.

Our hosts could not keep them on the serving plate. I am a little ashamed to admit that I nearly attacked young children and the elderly for another helping of one of your crack-dogs.

This being BBQ season, I have been to 3 BBQs since that one. Prior to each of these, I have scoured local "super" markets in search of your fine Cheddar Bratwurst product. Much to my chagrin, I cannot seem to locate anyone selling them among any of the Shoprites and Waldbaums in Staten Island, NY. While a few retailers do carry your regular uncooked bratwurst, I cannot find the cooked cheddar variety.

Sure, I tried a similar product from a competitor, but was so utterly disappointed it took all my strength not to become violently ill upon tasting their poor excuse for cheesy-meat-in-a-casing.

In summary: I NEED your Cheddar Bratwurst. Where can I find them in Staten Island, NY? I feel that if I don't get some soon, I might need hospitalization or perhaps even rehabilative treatment. My wife is considering staging an intervention.

Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

Sincerely,
Andrew D'Auria

Murder Crosses Border

Here's an interesting one about a guy who got into the US via Canada after committing a couple of murders. He had the bloody weapons with him.

I'm not saying the border folks did a bad job, but should they really be letting someone with a haircut like that into the country?

Also, admit it - you've wanted to kill country music stars from time to time yourself.

The Biggest Nerd in the Galaxy

It's official - here is the biggest nerd in the entire galaxy:

http://www.csmonitor.com/2005/0601/p01s04-almp.html

It wasn't the Star Wars show alone, but the addition of the Lord of the Rings (which, BTW, was written as one book) that really seals the deal.

Double maad props to Lori for finding this.

Ligers

This is kind of cool:

http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/liger.asp

It's Napoleon Dynamite's favorite kind of animal, bred for its skills in magic.

I'd personally like to see a monkey cross-bred with another animal or, for that matter, plant. Monkeys are funny.