News, sort of

[magid]

Just in case anyone missed it, we now know that Kansas is flatter than a pancake (though it is disturbing that the question 'spurned' their interest).

Monty Python and the Holy Grail fans can visit the castle where it was filmed (mostly). Coconuts are available for borrowing, too.

And in the "eating our words" category, a representative from Texas is suggesting the capitol hill cafeterias change the names of freedom fries and freedom toast back to their more usual nomenclature.

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[pinkfish.livejournal.com]

And in the "eating our words" category, a representative from Texas is suggesting the capitol hill cafeterias change the names of freedom fries and freedom toast back to their more usual nomenclature

This is just too weird.

First, I figured they would just get over this after a few weeks, and turn them back without any fuss.

Second, I am sure that the statement made by the French ambassador at the time, to the effect that "we really don't care what the Americans call their fried potatoes," was actually true.

Which means that third, changing them back won't do a lick of good now.

Why are we such asses?

[magid.livejournal.com]

First, we apparently have cafeteria who don't change the status quo without someone telling them to.

Second, I agree.
(mmm... fried potatoes... somehow that says home fries to me. yummmm...)

Third, yeah, probably not, but it's a gesture, at least.

Obviously, we own too many donkeys.