Entries Tagged as 'The World Is Dumber Than You Know'

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

The Power Of Google

“a articil about nathan hale wene he was hong” (1/26/10)
I’m pretty sure that person means “an article about nathan hale when he was hung” . . . somehow the search result gave him something approximating what he was asking for. Advantage: internets!

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

The Other Brined Meat

“is corn beef pork” (4/22/09)
Because the Google is a safe environment in which there are no stupid questions, I will tell you — with neither snark nor scorn — that, no, corned beef is not pork. It is beef, specifically brisket.

Monday, November 24th, 2008

I Don’t Know, Is She Still Single?

“should i take the turkey out now” (11/23/08)
Yes, yes, now! Oh wait — we’re still several days away, aren’t we?

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

It’s Not Difficult, Really

“things you want a restaurant server to bring to your dining experience” (11/11/08)
First and foremost, your meal. After that, let’s talk.

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

Faces Of Death: Revolutionary War Edition

“pic of nathanhale haged” (9/24/08)
Set aside for the moment the idea that this is gruesome; you’re Googling, so no judgements here! But considering daguerreotypes weren’t invented until the 19th century, this might be a problem.

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

And Tell Me Again Who Exactly Is Buried In Grant’s Tomb?

“how big is a 1/4 section?” (6/18/08)
Um, at the risk of sounding obvious here . . .

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

On Objects Of The Inanimate Variety

“do restaurants spit in your food” (6/2/08)
Unless restaurants miraculously developed the capacity to salivate, I think not.

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

Where Jack Bauer Hangs In His Downtime

“son of a bitch club” (5/5/08)
You don’t by any chance mean S.O.B’s, do you? That’s as in “Sounds of Brazil” . . .

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

You’re Kidding, Right?

“can i park at a no standing on a fire zone ?” (4/30/08)
If you want a $115 ticket (with an additional $15 New York State Criminal Justice surcharge) then sure, go right ahead!

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008

Leagle, Illeagle, An Eagle, A Beagle

“is the high picth mosqutio noise on a phone illeagle in school” (4/2/08)
First things first — learn to spell, then figure out how to take advantage of your teacher’s diminishing hearing.