The Absurdity of Modern Advertising

It's all fun... I was listening to streaming audio today and heard something more idiotic than I am. It was an ad for a pharmacy telling us they provide immunization shots. Instead of saying, “Hi folks. We give shots, so come on in, and get one.” They told us a story: Mom is all enthusiastic …

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The Truth About Traffic Signals: Stop, Go, and Confusion

Colorful history In 1912 the first electric traffic light was installed in Cleveland, Ohio. Wow! That’s a great bit of trivia. But I’m betting you don’t really care all that much. Actually, I don’t care all that much either. So, we’re all in the same boat. However, there is a point to all this nonsense, …

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The Most Boring Yet Amazing Sign I’ve Seen

I saw the sign I was driving across town the other day and saw an amazing sign. Okay the sign wasn’t all that amazing. Actually, it was rather ordinary; White background with black block letters. It did have a cute red logo on the bottom. Well, I think the logo was cute, but I didn’t …

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Polite Polling Predicts That Polls About Poles Are Pole-Ish

The democratic process Oh joy, election season is upon us. In these United States, this is actually a very easy statement to make, because in the US it’s always election season. The moment, and I mean the very second, a winning candidate is announced, somebody announces they’re running for that office next time. If you …

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Huh? What Was That? Nevermind, I Don’t Care Anyway!!

Let's sign It is said, “The most important thing in any relationship is communication.” Surprisingly I actually agree with this one. Bet that one caught you off guard. I really didn’t mean to upset you, but sometimes I have to shake things up. What actually set me on this journey was, something I saw a …

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The World’s Longest Short

Last Wednesday I awoke and went into the bathroom.  I realize this doesn’t sound very exciting, and isn’t up to my usual riveting standards, but let me assure you things will get better soon. Anyway, I was in the bathroom and flipped the light switch. However, flipping the switch yielded no light. Now there are …

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