random musings from a serialist
Search for your favorite Calvin and Hobbes strip!
Sarah Houghton, Librarian In Black, posted a link to the Calvin and Hobbes extensive strip search on Wednesday. This made me very happy because I was able to find my favorite strip, and in the process I ran across this one.
Anna offers a contribution of a silly serials librarian joke.
I’ve been working away on this article, and I think it’s twisted my brain.
Q: How many serials librarians does it take to change a light bulb?
A: One. They are used to changing light bulbs regularly. First it’s light bulb. Then it’s lightbulb. Then it becomes lb : the bulb of light….
Lesbian icons – should they be replaced?
After my girlfriend saw the “you are a librarian!” page, she decided we needed to make something like that for lesbians, which we are currently working on. In doing a bit of online research for some stereotypical lesbian stuff that would make for rather humorous combinations, I ran across this essay on lesbian icons. The author asserts that it is time for the big four to be replaced and gives a few suggestions for their replacements. I thought the whole essay was hilarious – particularly the nail clipping reference.
“Sure, sometimes the lesbian stereotypes are true. I, for one, am a lesbian poster child, what with the short hair, the tattoos, and a penchant for sensible shoes. I am not, however, a huge Melissa Etheridge fan.”
New librarian t-shirts.
Jessamyn posted a link to some librarian t-shirts created by SLIS students at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. I found one that aptly describes my experiences at the NASIG conference this year. Perhaps if I have an extra $100 before the next conference, I’ll get shirts for all of the posse.
Finally, a candidate I can vote for!
Finally, a candidate I can vote for!
Ted Allen’s commentary on MGD.
For my MGD-drinking friend who knows how to make excellent bratwurst using this fine beverage…
“I was a connoisseur of Miller Genuine Draft,” Ted Allen said last week into a cell phone from his New York apartment. “It
Wil Wheaton’s commentaries on the Cubs loss.
Wil Wheaton has a couple of posts regarding the Cubs sad defeat to the Marlins. First, and amusing letter to Alex Gonzalez from Bill Buckner. Second, an open letter to “that guy” who caught the ball, and who’s face, name, workplace, and reputation has been smeared by the media.
This evening, I heard a story [RealAudio] on Studio 360 about Rick Miller’s one-man show that is currently touring the country. The show combines the characters from The Simpsons with William Shakespeare’s Macbeth and is called MacHomer. The snippets I heard on the radio were hilarious, and I expect the whole show would be great … Continue reading “MacHomer”
This evening, I heard a story [RealAudio] on Studio 360 about Rick Miller’s one-man show that is currently touring the country. The show combines the characters from The Simpsons with William Shakespeare’s Macbeth and is called MacHomer. The snippets I heard on the radio were hilarious, and I expect the whole show would be great fun. If you get a chance to go, please let me know how it was!
Have ye got a name, me hearties? Take a look at what th’ bilge rat pulled out of the bung hole. Smartly! M’ friends call me Mad Anne Cash, and you’d better, too, ye barnacle-encrusted scallywag! “Every pirate is a little bit crazy. You, though, are more than just a little bit. You’re musical, and … Continue reading “aarrr!”
Have ye got a name, me hearties? Take a look at what th’ bilge rat pulled out of the bung hole. Smartly!
M’ friends call me Mad Anne Cash, and you’d better, too, ye barnacle-encrusted scallywag!
“Every pirate is a little bit crazy. You, though, are more than just a little bit. You’re musical, and you’ve got a certain style if not flair. You’ll do just fine. Arr!”
Ahoy, me proud beauty! How many leagues to th’ Skull & Scuppers? I’ve a fierce fire in m’belly t’ swill a pint or two o’ grog. Today is Talk Like a Pirate Day, and I expect to hear some amusing reference desk stories from all of you pirate-talking reference librarians!
Ahoy, me proud beauty! How many leagues to th’ Skull & Scuppers? I’ve a fierce fire in m’belly t’ swill a pint or two o’ grog.
Today is Talk Like a Pirate Day, and I expect to hear some amusing reference desk stories from all of you pirate-talking reference librarians!
