Pure Wisdom

I'm not entirely sure who Pat Sajak is (someone in game-shows?). All I know is that his opinion on the scientifically certain reality of global warming means a lot to me.

Enlightenment

They make androids to fuck you. They distribute used ladies underwear from vending machines. They make urinal video games. They also make this:

The Best Things in Life Happen Near ATMs

 Hot blooded Spaniards don't need your inhibitions, and this is what they think of money....


http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/couple-spain-caught-bare-naked-coupling-atm-article-1.1792101

Where Jerry Springer Meets Jordan.

What would a Middle Eastern talk show be without some furniture getting thrown, a few blows being struck, and no one actually getting hurt? If the Sunday morning news shows were structured like this, I might make a point of watching them.

The Jedi from Dubai

There's nothing wrong, I guess, with dressing up and enjoying Star Wars-even on Tattooine itself. Even so, I find a whole bunch of Storm Troopers and The Imperial Guard barreling down the desert in the back of a flatbed pick-up to be rather amusing.

The Arab Springfield

I like the food from the Middle East. I like the warmth and hospitality of the culture. I even like some aspects of Islam. Then there's Middle Eastern politics..... It's low hanging fruit, taking candy from a baby, too easy, and I'm not looking to conduct a one note symphony, but please, my  beloved Arabian pundit friends, don't make it so easy...

Gone Bananas!

There are times when I wish I didn't understand what I see. If this event were completely spur of the moment, it would be much more entertaining. In this case, the gentlemen have admirable reasons for doing what they are doing. Nonetheless, the Italian prime minister and cohorts calling a press conference to publicly eat a banana does not fail to amuse.