Flotsam & Jetsam
by Steve West on March 31, 2008
I always wanted to use that phrase.
Crazy ticketers in England.
Which anniversary is it appropriate to celebrate at this restaurant?
Bridges from around the world.
The last line of this article of a can of gravy assault made me laugh out loud.
A bedtime story Cheech Marin would love.
Hollywood Trash. If it ain't stars - it's just trash.
Speaking of Hollywood - really cool movie cars.
Weed through the titles of these children's books (some are incredibly cruel) to find a few genuinely funny ones.
Stand-up of the week: Demetri Martin
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Steve West scours the Web searching for interest or absurdity and then shakes his head ruefully when he finds it. Read more »
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