Tag Archives: academia

Cartoon Du Jour

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Via Eddie Pensier, I had this particular strip tacked up on my desk for years.

Posted in Books Publishing and Writing, Education, Humor | Tagged academia, Bill Watterson, Calvin & Hobbes | 2 Comments

Poe’s Law

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Definition: Poe’s law, named after its author Nathan Poe, is an Internet adage reflecting the idea that without a clear indication of the author’s intent, it is difficult or impossible to tell the difference between an expression of sincere extremism and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics and Economics | Tagged academia, clean privilege, Poe's Law, white guilt | 3 Comments

This Might Be the Worst Thing I’ve Ever Read

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Sometimes, you come across something so jaw-droppingly bad that the ridiculous awfulness must be shared. This is the first page of The Adventures of Lucky Pierre by Robert Coover: Me, if I continue any further. BTW, the author … Continue reading →