Blogging the democratic revolution
Even if you don’t speak Spanish you can probably figure out what this cartoon, posted by Mexican blogger Cosme Hace says. I laughed when the cartoon comparison was made between Lopez Obrador and Hugo Chavez of Venezuela. Lopez Obrador was described as not another Chavez because he wasn’t ‘frivolous and stupid’ enough. Obviously, Hugo Chavez’s acquired a certain image around Latin America we all might not be aware of. Check it out here.
Democracy is at work in this country of ours, where scandal has broken out in perhaps one of America’s most important polls. That’s right, American Idol. US television network Fox has been forced to throw out the latest voting results in American Idol after a bungled display of the phone numbers viewers use to choose their favourite contestant. Fox will have to air an extra one-hour episode of Idol, the top-rating show on US television. The recap special of the prime-time talent contest will consist of taped performances from Tuesday’s show, along with some live segments to fill in the…
The object of the caption contest was to fill in the rest of the sentence for this anti-war protestor Below is Sortapundit’s entry: “…the models used in this picture, but all the attractive Americans are Republicans.” Congratulations! You’ve won a one week blogad. I’ll be getting into contact with you to put it up. And thanks to everyone who participated. All of the entries can be found here.
A new day, a new anti-war protest! But given that they were wrong wrong wrong, I think it would be fitting to make fun of them. So here’s what I want you to do. Rules: Use the following photos and post in the comments section what you think the sign should say. It should be funny, and made to make fun of hippies/anti-war protestors/liberals/etc. The image starts out as “We apologize for…” and then you fill in the rest of the sentence. Prize: To the best caption goes a one week blogad. Have fun!
Now this, found on Coyote Blog is really funny! You Know its a Dictatorship When: Michael Moore portrays the country as a kite-flying paradise Jimmy Carter sanctioned their last election The UN certifies that there is no genocide They sign friendship pacts with other dictatorships (also here and here and here too) Read the whole thing here. Hat tip: Winds of Change
Via John Hawkins, I come across a list of proposed slogans for the United Nations. Here are my favorites: – Ignoring the irony of cronies of pissant dictatorships voting in a democratic fashion for 60 years. – Genocidal dictators, beware our harshly worded letters. – Having discussed at length almost every major crisis in the past 60 years. Read the rest!