“President Obama was ripped by animal rights activists for killing a fly during a TV interview. It was grim. He slapped it barehanded and it fell dead to the Oval Office carpet, where it lies next to the president of GM and three Inspector Generals.” — Argus Hamilton on Barack Obama killing a fly
Monthly Archives: July 2009
Argus Hamilton On The Space Shuttle Atlantis
“The Shuttle Atlantis blasted off Monday at Cape Canaveral. The Astronauts were told to disregard the engine warning light that came on after launch. It’s not clear at this point if the government took over GM or if GM took over the government.” — Argus Hamilton on the Space Shuttle Atlantis
Taylor Swift At The 2009 Country Music Television Awards
“I want to thank Shania Twain for always making such theatrical videos, and Garth Brooks for always putting the fans first. I take my cues from you.” — Taylor Swift at the 2009 Country Music Television Awards
Fanfarlo — Reservoir (2009)
For those that splurged on the internet-only deal (you can only get the self-released LP at the Fanfarlo’s homepage) were treated with a surprisingly enjoyable album full of indie goodness that only an abundance (although not overabundance) of instruments (keyboard, violin, cello, mandolin, trumpet, and more) could produce.
David Letterman On New York City’s War On Geese
“New York City is at war with Canadian geese ever since the whole US Airways landing in the Hudson. Mayor Bloomberg is serious about this. He’s so serious, he’s bringing in Dick Cheney.” — David Letterman on New York City’s War on Geese
Elizabeth & The Catapult — Taller Children (2009)
Taller Children is an interesting and enjoyable debut album from New York-based threesome Elizabeth & The Catapult.
David Letterman On Sarah Palin
“Sarah Palin has accepted my apology. She also accepted a $500 gift certificate from LensCrafters. I though that was a nice touch.” — David Letterman on Sarah Palin