Category Archives: News

Stuff I Learned in the War

Posted on March 12 2003 by Mickey

    In response to our Congress’s childish decision to call French fries “”Freedom Fries”, the French have countered by referring to American cheese as “fromage des dumbasses”.* Whenever footage is shown of Arabs demonstrating in the streets, they are … Continue reading →

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A Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing

Posted on March 11 2003 by Mickey

No jacket, no service.(Image from SMH) I can’t resist posting this one. It’s just too funny. “Paris fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier got the last laugh [Saturday],” reports the Toronto Star. Behold the latest in protestor fashion. During a show, … Continue reading →

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Phood

Posted on March 7 2003 by Mickey

    What could be better on a Lenten Friday?http://www.margaritaville.com/shrimp    But, big surprise, they’re not sold in any Michigan stores.

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2nd Newspaper Ad

Posted on March 7 2003 by Mickey

    The next and presumably final ad showed up this morning. I scanned this copy from page 6E of the “Weekend” section of today’s Detroit Free Press.

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Look Into the Heart of the Giant Cheeto and Despair

Posted on March 6 2003 by Mickey

Although some may try,its greatness cannot be measured.(Image taken from CNN.) It was in the harbor of pearl that its greatness was revealed to the world. From the bag that was purchased did come the wonder that is the Giant … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on March 5 2003 by Mickey

    Behold the fine art of diplomacy. During a summit of Islamic nations today, Iraqi vice president Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, upon being interrupted by a Kuwaiti politician, was heard to shout “Shut up you monkey! Curse be upon your … Continue reading →

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2003 Newspaper Ad

Posted on March 2 2003 by Mickey

    The great Detroit promotion machine slowly begins to move. Here’s the first newspaper ad, from the “Entertainment” section (page 2J) of the Sunday Detroit News & Free Press.

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Sweeps

Posted on February 28 2003 by Mickey

    For watching as much television as I do, it’s quite strange this page [now, category] is updated so seldomly. Part of the reason might be that I actively despise all forms of “reality television”. Whether they are the … Continue reading →

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A Less Than Beautiful Day

Posted on February 27 2003 by Mickey

    I just read that Mr Fred Rogers, our mutual neighbor, has passed away. I admit I preferred [i]Sesame Street[/i] while growing up (as for PBS shows), but it would be hard for anyone not to feel some kind … Continue reading →

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North Korea’s Secret Weapon

Posted on February 26 2003 by Mickey

    I apologize for taking so long on my next update. You see, I was snacking on chips the other day and dropped some cheese dip into the keyboard. Every time I tried to type a semicolon I would … Continue reading →

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