Monthly Archives: October 2009

Monster Universal

Posted on October 31, 2009 by kamper

Did you know that nearly all cultures feature some variation of the vampire myth? Did you know that the notion of flesh-eating zombies dates back to one of humanity’s earliest written texts? Or that werewolves are even older, dating back … Continue reading →

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Our Favorite Halloween Candy? Snickers. Little Demonic Snickers.

Posted on October 31, 2009 by kamper

Earlier this week, a blogger at Pat Robertson’s Christian Broadcasting Network hopped aboard the Crazy Train and rode that iron horse all the way to Bakersfield. In the post (since removed but lovingly preserved for posterity here), a writer named … Continue reading →

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Jigsaw on Hold

Posted on October 31, 2009 by kamper

Jigsaw, the exceptionally well organized serial killer from the Saw series, discusses his pending order with customer service. “No, no, you don’t understand, that’s not going to work. You guys promised me this order would be ready . . . … Continue reading →

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The Happy Valley View

Posted on October 29, 2009 by kamper

Here’s another clip from the Happy Valley News Hour, from summer 2007. This is Alexander Dreier’s commentary, the Happy Valley View. In this segment, Alexander takes on the endless renovations to the Route 9 bridge. I know all valley residents … Continue reading →

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And the Golden Teabag Goes to . . .

Posted on October 28, 2009 by kamper

From the land beyond parody comes news that Rep. Tom Price (R-GA) and 75 other House Republicans have introduced a resolution “expressing gratitude and appreciation to the individuals and families who participated in the Taxpayer March on Washington on September … Continue reading →

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‘Blonde Rehab Wig’ Meet ‘Green Guy’

Posted on October 28, 2009 by kamper

Edith Zimmerman tracks down the 15 funniest knockoff (read: copyright-infringing) Halloween costumes. See the “Boxing Promoter” and “Eurasion Traveler” below. Other favorites are the “Green Guy” (not to be confused with the Jolly Green Giant), “Blond Rehab Wig,” and the … Continue reading →

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Where You Least Expect Him

Posted on October 27, 2009 by kamper

Okay, it’s yesterday’s news as we’ve all moved on to the next manufactured pseudo-event, but some of these Balloon Boy Photoshops are pretty funny.

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One Letter Off

Posted on October 26, 2009 by kamper

The twitterers are playing a movie game called One Letter Off. You know, like Apocalypse Nom or It’s a Wonderful Lime. Here are some of mine, in no particular order: Glade Runner Children of Ben Raiders of the Lost Arm … Continue reading →

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Play Her Off, Musical Feline

Posted on October 25, 2009 by kamper

Keyboard Cat, is there any awkward, borderline racist faux pas that you can’t make all better? [Props=Warming Glow]

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The Conservative Horror, The Conservative Horror

Posted on October 24, 2009 by kamper

I’m headed into Boston tonight with my special lady to catch Improv Boston’s annual Halloween show, Gorefest, so I don’t have time to respond to every bit of idiocy on teh internet this morning, but I couldn’t let this particular … Continue reading →

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