Blog by Sumana Harihareswara, Changeset founder
A very interesting history and analysis of "irony." (via Electroside)
Some people misspell "Salon" as "Solon," which makes me think that we're writing a magazine for Greek lawmakers of antiquity. But the other day my colleague performed an accidental transformation cipher and thanked a reader …
A Letter to Now Todd from Future Todd. As you might expect, your life has not gone according to 'Todd's Life Plan.' Everyone who ever loved you, up to and including Jesus, has either died …
While trying to find a good "Last Comic Standing" link, I ran across The Lenny Bruce of Congress.
Premise 1: I can't stand most "reality" TV shows, in concept or in execution. Premise 2: I saw "Last Comic Standing" (an NBC game show/soap opera/stand-up showcase) last night and enjoyed it. Conclusion: I enjoy …
Square One TV. Mathnet. Detectives Monday and Frankly receive a ransom note for a ridiculously nonround amount, such as $27,854.49. Monday: This is so strange. Why didn't they ask for more? Frankly: Or less?
Shazia Mirza makes me wish I was Muslim so I could be cutting-edge. She has had several death threats. Recently, on tour in Odense, Denmark, Mirza was told that fundamentalists had let it be known …
Leonard gets right to my heart by dissecting the upcoming Transformers movie with reference to John Rawls, X-Men, motivation, and picoleers. It's hilarious and you should read it.
Lenin/Stalin slash fiction. Bonus sequel idea: "Hotsy Trotsky."