Category Archives: Silliness

Jobby Roger

In honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day, I ordered a Jobby Roger for my MacBook Pro. (Below: as seen on Cali Lewis’ mac on GeekBrief.TV.) For history of the “Jobby Roger”, see Folklore.org. “‘Tis better to be a pirate than join the navy.” Arrrrrg!

UPDATE (9.25.07): My Jobby Roger arrived today with a [...]

Vacuum Sounds Like Chewbacca

Excellent.
[tags]hoover,vacuum,star wars,chewbacca,youtube,humor,mcnitt[/tags]

Another Dog-Related Voicemail (audio)

Yet another wrong number relating to dogs. What’s the deal?
Someone left this message on my voicemail today….

OK, I’m no dog expert, but I’m thinking ten pounds of kibble
isn’t going to last long. Plus, I bet you could mix a little water in
with the dry food and use less of the more expensive wet food.
My question: [...]

Best Medicine

Thanks, YouTube.
[tags]comedy,funny,laugh,dad at comedy barn,youtube,mcnitt[/tags]

NPR: Car Talk – Free Podcast

Just discovered that one of my favorite weekend radio shows, NPR’s Car Talk, is now available as a free podcast. Exciting since I generally miss most of the show while out running or cycling. Now I can take it with me.
Subscribe to Car Talk on iTunes.
[tags]npr, car talk, cars, radio, podcast, [...]

Smokey’s Dental Appointment (audio)

Someone with the wrong number left this message on my
voicemail today.

(Unfortunately, it’s after 6:00 PM and there is no way to
reach the owner.)
Good luck, Smokey.
[tags]smokey,dentist,dog,voicemail,humor,mcnitt[/tags]

Mr. Bean Bicycle Video

Thanks to Andreas for finding this gem on YouTube.

Alanis Morissette – “My Humps” Cover?

Alanis Morissette covers the most ridiculous song ever created. If I didn’t hear it on Energy927 this morning I wouldn’t have believed it…
Original Black Eyed Peas, “My Humps”.
Right. OK then.
[tags]alanis morissette,energy927,music,mcnitt[/tags]

New “Get a Mac” Ads from Apple

New Apple “Get a Mac” ads for your entertainment and commercial appetite.

[tags]apple,mac,get a mac,os x,mcnitt[/tags]

Just for Fun – Einstein The Parrot

And you thought the cycling dog had talent?
[tags]einstein,parrot,humor,comedy,animal planet,mcnitt[/tags]