Monthly Archives: December 2013

Mixed Messages

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Epaminondas

epiminondas writes: Yes, I understand that different cultures communicate ideas in ways that sometimes seem strange to us. Particularly when taken out of context. Recently, while traveling in Chile, I stopped at a gas station and saw this ad in … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged ads | Leave a comment

Tragedy is Easy; Planning is Hard

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Fenster

Fenster writes: It helps in planning, as in life, to have a sense of identity. And I don’t mean “brand”, although in practice branding and identity exercises are often comprised of the same interchangeable BS. At least in terms of … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Education | Tagged Antoine Predock, architectural competitions, branding, Enrique Norten, eric eisenberg, identity, Jean Nouvel, Morphosis, Peter Eisenman, planning, Rutgers, strategic ambiguity, Thom Mayne | 11 Comments

Men Really Have Strange Emotions

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Men really have strange emotions and behave in the most bizarre ways. Sometimes a man will leave a very pretty woman to marry an ugly one. Surely a gentleman who frequents the Palace should choose as his love … Continue reading →

Posted in Sex, Women men and fashion | Tagged handwriting, Japan, medieval literature | 1 Comment

The Camera Loves…

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: …Joan Fontaine (22 October 1917 − 15 December 2013) …Peter O’Toole (2 August 1932 – 14 December 2013)

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The Travesty of the Ring

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Epaminondas

epiminondas writes: I went to see The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug recently. I wish I hadn’t. It was essentially shot as though it were some juvenile computer game. Poor acting, too. And a multicultural Dale? What were Jackson and his … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Film review | 2 Comments

Bill Burr

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I’ve been watching a lot of stand-up comedy on Netflix Instant of late. It’s one of those cultural side streets I hadn’t been paying much attention to. Of the performers I’ve sampled, Bill Burr is one … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Performers, Sex | Tagged Bill Burr, domestic violence, hitting women, mothers, stand-up comedy | 19 Comments

Lush Lushes Luscious

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Tip o’ th’ hat to UR colleague Eddie Pensier for the “five way” idea. Here is a 5 way Lush Life. Since it’s a plural thing, make that Lushes’ Life. Or maybe Luscious Life, depending on the arrangement. Since … Continue reading →