Anna’s Neighbors

Here's Some Modern Absurdism for You

2008-07-24T21:58:27Z

Who has had more cultural impact, Homer (as in author of the Iliad) or Homer Simpson? Is it even possible to say? Clearly the former Homer has thousands of years of advantage, but which image comes up when the name is mentioned to anyone born ...

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Confection Protection

2008-07-24T17:02:43Z

Realizing when I got in to work this morning that my toothpaste had failed me miserably and left my breath in its basest state of rancor, I retrieved a brand new tin of Altoids from my desk drawer. The lid was held tightly shut by a band of thick...

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QotD: What, no horses?

2008-07-24T13:09:35Z

I am a farmer who raise ducks and cows. The animals have a total of 9 heads and 26 feet. How many ducks and cows do I have? Submitted by The BlueTie. 5 ducks and 4 cows. 5 + 4 = 9 (5 x 2) + (4 x 4) = 10 + 16 = 26 I like this direction for the...

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Kibble Clicks

2008-07-23T14:15:02Z

Hey peeps! It’s been almost a year since I mentioned this so I just want to quickly remind you guys that you can help contribute to charitable causes simply by clicking a web button. Doing so takes up an almost imperceptible fraction of your daily...

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Become a Vox Fan on Facebook

2008-07-22T21:25:50Z

Gimme a V! Gimme an O! Gimme an X! What's that spell? VOX! What better way to tell the world how much you love Vox than to announce it on Facebook? That's right: Vox now has an official Facebook page! Become a fan of Vox.com on Facebook and let...

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to the forehead, apply HeadOn directly

2008-07-22T00:33:44Z

HEAD ON apply directly to the forehead! HEAD ON apply directly to the forehead! HEAD ON apply directly to the forehead!

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A Line in the Sand Called Iran

2008-07-21T21:17:34Z

So I guess the newest idiot remark by John McCain that has the blogosphere pointing and laughing comes from his appearance today on Good Morning America: DIANE SAWYER: Do you agree the situation in Afghanistan is precarious and urgent? JOHN MCCA...

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for real

2008-07-21T16:35:13Z

I want to go camping.

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Paco goes to the Vet

2008-07-21T02:34:11Z

What should I wear.. I think I'll wear my sailor suit..and now to prepare... What lady doesn't like chocolate? This should score me some big points!! Look out head pat and cuddles, here I come!! Pfft... and they say chocolate is bad for...

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“Cul-de-Sac” Is Not French For “Can’t Be Seen”

2008-07-20T00:20:55Z

I often stare at the people passing by. But they can’t see me through my window shades. Just like I’m not even there... – Oingo Boingo, Private Life One of the things about living at the end of a relatively secluded cul-de-sac is that your front w...

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