David Himmel 7/23/21 David Himmel 7/23/21

Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of July 18, 2021

Sometimes I think people make things harder on others just to give themselves a sense of control in their otherwise chaotic and mismanaged lives. Those people need a hug. Like, smother them to death.

David Himmel 7/22/21 David Himmel 7/22/21

15 Minutes with Kevin in Evanston

Kevin was on his own. His endgame, I had figured out, was just to let his rage unfurl until the booze wore off. At which point, assuming he avoided arrest, he’d walk home. I figured this because I had been there before. And truth be told, I was having a bit of a bad day, too. Nothing specific. Just a general sense of annoyance with being awake. It happens. It’s one of the reasons we drink beer in bars and put up with bar trivia hosts.

Joe Janes 7/21/21 Joe Janes 7/21/21

The Most Shocking Revelations from McCARTNEY 3, 2, 1

Yesterday was originally called Scrambled Eggs and was 127 verses and over two hours long including a 20-minute belly slapping solo by Ringo.

Don Hall 7/19/21 Don Hall 7/19/21

I Believe… [Universal Sociopaths]

...that when the vast majority of Americans are on the spectrum of sociopathy, calling someone a sociopath is sort of like saying “He’s just like most of us.”

Don Hall 7/17/21 Don Hall 7/17/21

Acknowledging Privilege and Bias Without Shame

It’s possible to recognize that in-your-face racism exists in the United States and to also believe that the “white privilege” framework is misleading and a counterproductive way to discuss it among intelligent humans. In fact, the harder the DiAngelo model of self flagellation is pushed, the less traction for actually finding meaningful solutions to racial disparities in both outcomes and equality of opportunity is gained.

David Himmel 7/16/21 David Himmel 7/16/21

Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of July 11, 2021

Speaking of hell… I was recently asked if Jews believe in hell. Not that I’m an expert on all things Jewish, I was just the closest thing resembling a Jew at the time. Anyway… no. Jews don’t believe in hell. But if there was a Jewish hell, it would be Judaism’s worst having to watch that documentary about Woody Allen allegedly molesting his daughter for eternity. “Oy vey, noooooo! Why can’t we watch Annie Hall!?!?!?”

Don Hall 7/15/21 Don Hall 7/15/21

Commie Puke-Faced Panty-Waisted Girly Man

In 236 words, you manage to include some excellent Trumpian putdowns (soyboy, MANGINA, thong-wearing pajama boy, hocker that manages to crawl all the way up the side of a toilet bowl, and the classic Commie Puke-Faced Panty-Waisted Girly Man), you also adhere to some fantastic (but erroneous) GOP talking points like a champ! "Kavanaugh was framed." "Biden is an illegitimate president because Trump really won." "The Chinese are defrauding our elections (as opposed to the Russians)."

Joe Janes 7/14/21 Joe Janes 7/14/21

Trump Declares Victory in 2024 Presidential Election

You see Camila Harris bouncing around in colorful trousers and tennis shoes. At least Mike never did that in public.

Guest User 7/13/21 Guest User 7/13/21

Short Spring, Or: Leaving Los Angeles

When I returned home later my roommate informed me of something going on the following weekend in WeHo that sounded quite obviously like an orgy.

Don Hall 7/12/21 Don Hall 7/12/21

I Believe... [2022 ElectionMania!]

...that, with the full-on mouth-breathing, drooling crop of idiots on fire about the last presidential election, the 2022 midterm elections will resemble nothing if not a WWE Tournament of Retards. At least it’ll be entertaining…

Don Hall 7/10/21 Don Hall 7/10/21

They Learned it from the Wolverines

I hadn't viewed 1984's Red Dawn, directed by ridiculously pro-military/anti-government shill John Milius, since, well, 1984 when I graduated high school. I decided to take another look these thirty-seven years later to see how that film may have cemented that Unabomber Paranoia into the Gen X mindset.

Jenni Thurston 7/8/21 Jenni Thurston 7/8/21

Mystery Spot

Every season is spooky season, in my opinion, and with less than four months til Halloween, you know every little wicked soul is getting amped up for the best holiday. That being said, this here is a story of a strange little shack and several disappearances that will remain unsolved.

Joe Janes 7/7/21 Joe Janes 7/7/21

Awkward Encounter Between Insurrectionists and the Capitol Building at Starbucks on 1/7/21 – As Imagined by the GOP

The Capital Building is the Pirates of the Caribbean of Washington, D.C.

Don Hall 7/6/21 Don Hall 7/6/21

The Therapeutic Approach to Nationalism

Truth without pragmatic action is meaningless.

Don Hall 7/5/21 Don Hall 7/5/21

I Believe… [Language Policing]

...that in our further policing of language, we should definitely move away from the term “asshole” and use the less oppressive term “outward facing anal pore”.

Don Hall 7/3/21 Don Hall 7/3/21

A Bad Landing Destroys the Entire Trip

It is a fundamental truth that no matter how solid the ride is, if you can't stick the fucking landing, the landing is the only thing anyone remembers (except your mom because she loves you and will lie to you to make you not want to eat a bullet).

David Himmel 7/2/21 David Himmel 7/2/21

Notes from the Post-it Wall | Week of June 27, 2021

Our dog is still a little too neurotic to poop in the yard and keeps crapping in the house, so basically, I just bought her a $500,000 toilet.

Elizabeth Harper 7/1/21 Elizabeth Harper 7/1/21

Alternatives to and variations on the slogan “Defund the Police,” because, let’s face it, it could use some improving, or at least some explanation and elaboration

Could We At Least Get Rid Of The Neo-Nazi, Racist, Fascist, White Supremacist Police Officers? Please? Pretty Please? Is That Really So Much To Ask? People In Other Professions Who Exhibit Racist And Violent Behavior Don’t Get To Hold Onto Their Jobs. They Get Fired. Otherwise It’s A Public Relations Nightmare.

Joe Janes 6/30/21 Joe Janes 6/30/21

NSFW - Toyota Defends Funding Republican Lawmakers (Rough Draft)

Chill the f*ck out, yo.

Don Hall 6/28/21 Don Hall 6/28/21

I Believe… [Reward for Responsible Behavior]

...that creating lotteries and prizes for people getting vaccinated is no different than giving your kid a dollar for eating his broccoli. It wastes the dollar and sets up expectation for extortion for basic common decency. Next Up: state-sponsored Visa Gift Cards if you wear a self belt or refrain from beating up an old Asian woman.