What’s this? This is Twittering. STUPID: That’s about as helpful as a fart in a wind tunnel. — Conlan Spangler (@thisisconlan) March 30, 2012 I like this joke for three reasons: (1) a fart wouldn’t have much of an effect in a wind tunnel, so it makes sense as an idiom, (2) a fart probably [...]
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Ask Conlan: Boiling
A reader writes: Dear Conlan, How do I figure out what to do with my life? I need to find a new job and I just don’t know where to start. Sincerely, Meandering in Minnesota Thanks for your question, Madarin. It’s not uncommon for people of a certain age to wonder what it all really [...]
This is Twittering: Meta-Commentary Digest, Episode 41
Today is This is Twittering day! WORDPLAY: All that’s necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. So I’m going to eat a sandwich. — Conlan Spangler (@thisisconlan) March 27, 2012 Sandwiches again. WORDPLAY: Quick question: Hm? — Conlan Spangler (@thisisconlan) March 27, 2012 This was the quickest question I could [...]
This is Twittering: Meta-Commentary Digest, Episode 40
Today is This is Twittering day! STUPID: The shortest distance between two points is taking a nap. — Conlan Spangler (@thisisconlan) March 26, 2012 This makes no sense, but it was pretty popular with the retweet crowd. Probably because it resonates emotionally. STUPID: I like to add soothing epsom salts to my bloodbath. — Conlan [...]