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Dec. 31st, 2011 08:27 am
eor: (books)
I've always been a fan of the Merriam-Webster Ask the Editor series. But last night I discovered they're available on You Tube ( or together on the M-W site)! Now it's easy to re-watch one when I've forgotten the details or forgotten the rule.

What I didn't realize is that there is a fandom out there. I should have realized this, it's a corollary of Rule 34. What surprised me most is the percentage of comments that weren't about the language or lesson and where about the relative desirability of M-W associate editors. It seems Kory Stamper can't post without getting a marriage proposal. I guess I'm not the only one with a thing for smart women and asymmetrical mouths.
eor: (Harold)
OkCupid just sent me an email saying that their extensive tracking and analysis have figured out that I am more attractive than 50% of their users. I am now in the "attractive" class, will be viewed by more people, and get more attractive matches sent to me.

My thoughts on this, more or less in order are as follows:

1. Wow, they need better programmers to write their analysis stuff. Maybe I can get a job.
2. Wow, they must have an incredible collection of butt ugly people. If I cared all that much about looks, I might have to leave for a place with prettier people. I bet every member of the Pogues is on OKcupid.
3. Does this mean I'm going to end up getting more matches from females who are so totally out of my league they groan from the pitcher's mound when I sit down in the bleacher seats?
4. How many of my click throughs happened after bar close? (the analysis was partially based on picture click throughs)
5. WOO, I made the 51st percentile. Not.

Maybe I can stop hanging out in front of the school for the blind now.

After a very hard week, this was a good laugh.

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Apr. 11th, 2008 04:08 pm
eor: (Default)
I know parking is bad in Portland, but really!

I knew something big was up because I had to detour around 4 blocks to get to work this morning. Glad we aren't still parking on Sherman St.
eor: (Harold)
"At least I'll screw City Bank." - Adam Brodsky "I'm Gonna Cut My Head Off Blues"

Yep, all parts easily available at your nearest Home Depot or Lowes.

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