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Sorry, Politicians

In Ha Ha, Quotes on 12 June 2008 with 2 comments

Somehow, what they said back then is even more appropriate for the current political climate…

We would like to apologise for the way in which politicians are represented in this programme. it was never our intention to imply that politicians are weak-kneed political time-servers who are concerned more with their personal vendettas and private power struggles than the problems of government, nor to suggest at any point that they sacrifice their credibility by denying free debate on vital matters in the mistaken impression that party unity comes before the well-being of the people they supposedly represent, nor to imply at any stage that they are squabbling little toadies without an ounce of concern for the vital social problems of today. Nor indeed do we intend that viewers should consider them as crabby ulcerous little self seeking vermin with furry legs and an excessive addiction to alcohol and certain explicit sexual practices which some may find offensive.

-Monty Pythons Flying Circus, 1972

Spelling Bee

In Ha Ha on 31 May 2008 with no comments

Hi-Def TV

In Ha Ha, Whatever on 19 May 2008 with 1 comment

I used to have Brighthouse cable, including a high-definition dvr. Hi-def on my TV was incredible. I got to a point where it was unpleasant watching regular TV. Then I switched to Verizon FIOS. Unfortunately, they were back-ordering the HD-DVRs. Without hi-def I just have not been enjoying TV lately, watching only a few special programs that I just can’t miss.

Today my back-ordered HD-DVR finally arrived. I am in heaven again. I’ve got a bunch more HD channels than I had before. It’s like… WOW! Watching TV will now be a pleasant experience again.

Here’s a little illustration showing the difference between regular and hi-def TV. The content is the same, but notice how much clearer the hi-def picture is…