The argument that I find the most outlandishly bankrupt is that he has suffered for thirty years–constant fear of apprehension, unable to travel to certain countries, missing out on awards events, etc–and that is enough punishment, so leave him alone. The only reason he has had to endure these supposed indignities is that he has …
Monthly Archive: September 2009
Sep 27 2009
Rich-Ass Opera Fans Boo Opera
Am I really supposed to give a flying fuck about this shit? THE fracas during curtain calls for the Metropolitan Opera’s new production of Puccini’s “Tosca” last Monday is just the latest episode in a grand history of operatic booing. Frank expressions of displeasure pierced the applause at the conclusion of Act II and exploded …
Sep 27 2009
Easiest Veal Stew On Earth
Two pounds cubed stewing veal (I’m not sure what cut it is; I just ask the butcher for stew veal and this is what he gives me), 1-2 inch cubed carrots, turnips, parsnips, and onions, about 1-1.5 cups each, 2 cups cheap-ass pinot noir, 1 cup demi glace, 1 cup chicken broth, 1 can Muir …
Sep 26 2009
Robbie Cano (UPDATED: 200!)
The Yankees are so stacked with huge bats, that Robinson Cano has been totally under the radar. But he reached 24 homers and 199 hits today. w00t!
Sep 25 2009
Ouch (UPDATED)
Oh, crap. Poor Lester just got fucking NAILED with a batted ball HARD on the inside of his right knee. You could hear the fucking “clock” sound when it hit him. I hope he’s ok. He managed to limp off the field on his own power. I hate to see shit like that, even to …
Sep 25 2009
Management 101
Some people’s answer to everyfuckingthing that involves other people not doing what is expected or desired is to make a rule. Then when they make the rule, and behavior still doesn’t meet expectations or desires, their answer is nothing more than an indignant whine: “But I *told* them what they are supposed to do!!” Fucking …
Sep 25 2009
Query
Has anyone throughout the entire history of the English language who has earnestly used the phrases “actions have consequences” or “words have consequences” not been a totally full-of-shit cockwad blowhard?
Sep 24 2009
Who Writes This Garbage?
From a new report on the TERROR PLOT: Zazi has publicly denied any terrorist plotting. But a series of searches in Denver and New York City over the past two weeks — including high-profile raids on Queens apartments that netted backpacks, cell phones and a scale — haven’t found any evidence of explosives. [Emphasis added.] …
Sep 22 2009
“Terror Plot”
Terrorist probe expands: “Operation Nexus” took on an extra urgency after raids on Queens apartments Zazi visited around the eighth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks turned up knapsacks and cell phones. ZOMFG!!!!! They had KNAPSACKS and CELL PHONES!!!!!!!!111!!1!1!!111!!! Yeah, them and every single other motherfucker in Queens. Anybody aware of any evidence that these …
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