What'd I Step In? | Tragic Comedy

Things stuck to the bottom of my internet shoe.

Things not to do while wearing briefs made of beef jerky. (Besides wearing briefs made of beef jerky)
Venezuelans believe children should not watch The Simpsons, offer more wholesome fare instead.
One way to nearly guarantee you'll never lose your wedding ring. I hope this is photoshopped (and when did this become an acceptable verb, anyway).

Flags of the world redefined with graphic legends.
USA
European Union
Colombia
China
Brazil
Angola

Lollapalooza 2008 lineup. Use the scroll icon on the webpage. Margot & the Nuclear So and So's, Flogging Molly, The Ting Tings, and The Weakerthans together at last.
Nerve.com's opinion of The 50 Greatest Comedy Sketches Of All Time. Video clips of most of them.
I showed this picture to my wife. She said, "Oh yes, that's our new remote."
More "Fun With Clouds"
Cool website that provides the position of the stars relevant to your geographic location on the day and time you input.
Stand-up of the week: Norm Macdonald

Three Replies to What'd I Step In?

Amy Austin | April 16, 2008
That wedding ring makes me want to hurl beef jerky. (Not speedos, just beef jerky.)

Steve West | April 16, 2008
That can't be real. Please God...

Amy Austin | April 16, 2008
I know why you'd want to believe that, but I don't know how you can... there are people who will pierce anything!

Web Junkie

Steve West scours the Web searching for interest or absurdity and then shakes his head ruefully when he finds it. Read more »

This Was No Boat Accident

Vacation Tip #2: Maybe you're into sharks, pun intended. I, myself, am not. For the longest time this has been my greatest fear; being eaten alive by a wild animal. Go »

What Goes Up...

Lauren and I went on that rock climbing event that she won during daddy/daughter bingo night. I corresponded with her principal, a nice guy who does this often. I asked him what I needed to bring besides bandages and his only recommendation was loose clothing. Go »

Yes, It's Hot Enough For Me

Recent conversation with Brenda: Brenda: The weather's been getting a lot warmer lately. me: I believe I noticed. Brenda: I'm worried that our air conditioner is too old and won't be good enough this summer. Go »

We Were That Close

Brenda and I looked at a house a few days ago and were very charmed by it. It was a ranch style home with four bedrooms, a large fenced yard and was selling at a reasonable price. Brenda was a little unsure of the size of the bedrooms but agreed to go back and specifically measure them with a tape measure and if they met her minimum standards, she would agree to make an offer for the house. Go »

Bunch O' Stuff

Stuff that caught my eye this week. Selection of Marvel comics bloopers - check out #4 featuring Captain Barracuda. Interesting collection of literary tattoos. Go »