Without doubt, the summary of anyone working outside of R&D in the computing world coupled with the sad reality of it all… Dilbert 03-02-2007

We’ve all been asked that question, “What would you do if you won…” Well a German lorry driver was given the chance to win and throw away Eur 75, 000. The unqiue competition winner won by claiming that he would throw the prize fund out of the window so that everyone around could get some. It takes all sorts… source: The Irish Times

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Remember the scene from Pulp Fiction with Samuel L Jackson and John Travolta, the “Royale with cheese” car scene. Well here it is in full robotic glory. link: http://www.glyphjockey.com/2006/08/robot-theatre-royale-with-cheese.html

At what is nearly the end of a long day, the mind starts to wander in despondence, toward more loosely coupled topics. That’s how, after many hours in the programming chair in front of two monitors, I discovered that I own the same car that Linus Torvalds does (or at least once did). We may share the same taste in cars and operating systems but sadly I think that Linus is still edging ahead on the success stakes. One day I’ll catch up… source: WikiPedia.org

Only just read this on Boing Boing. Seemingly the magician, David Copperfield, was the victim of an attempted mugging earlier this year. When I say attempted, the thieves didn’t actually manage to get anything from Copperfield. You see, the people who were with him immediately handed over their valuables but Copperfield, being the magician, somehow turned out his pockets to reveal nothing despite carrying plenty of valuables. Finally an answer to crime on the streets. If any magicians out there are getting bored with the circuit, there’s new openings in non-contact self-defence. source: Boing Boing

It’s more than often that the ramblings at The Register provide me with cause for a giggle or two but the problem posed in this latest post is mind blowingly hillarious. What it all boils down to is the ultimate question, “Does pimping a blow-up doll infringe upon your country’s prostitution laws?” source: The Register

Almost forgot what day was in it. Sure tis international talk like a pirate day. Dar still be time to get loaded to the gunnels with a few fathoms of ale. Yarrrr! Have a good one fellow pirate folk!

One of the funniest things I have seen in ages. Have to say that I split my sides laughing at this earlier today… Bertie and Mary go disco

A very humourous piece of video editing in the form of Star Wars but with an organic twist. Thanks to Miguel for the link. source: StoreWars.com

When the writers of Dilbert get it right you just can’t argue with them. This hillarious comic strip offers a daily reason to stop, think and enjoy a good piece of humour. Today’s entry defines the capitalist mind perfectly. Scott Adams & co., keep up the good work! source: Dilbert Comic Strip Archive – Dilbert.com – The Official Dilbert Website