Life in the Banana Patch

A collection of thoughts and asides about life. And if I think of anything that needs to be mocked, it will show up here.

"If a man is offered a fact which goes against his instincts, he will scrutinize it closely, and unless the evidence is overwhelming, he will refuse to believe it. If, on the other hand, he is offered something which affords a reason for acting in accordance to his instincts, he will accept it even on the slightest evidence. The origin of myths is explained in this way."
--Bertrand Russell

Friday, November 28, 2008

I first read the term on FARK and it was funny, so I'm stealing it.

America's running of the bulls, aka Black Friday, has claimed the life of a Wal-Mart employee in New York. Jdimytai Damour was trampled to death as he opened the doors at his store. Coworkers tried to reach him, but were cursed by the customers. The store was closed as a result of the death, but even then, the customers demanded they be allowed to shop. Read about it here.

Way to keep Christ in Christmas, America.

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