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news slice: literally

By Charley Daniels

Reuters: Iguana’s stubborn erection to get the chop

Someone’s pet iguana is going to have his boner cut off because it hasn’t gone flaccid for over a week, reports Reuters. [Obligatory Viagra joke omitted] Maybe now Mozart, the iguana, will be able to focus on more important things, such as school. And his future.

The good news for Mozart and his mates is that male iguanas have two penises.

Mozart, sitting on the shoulders of his keeper as camera crews focused on his red, swollen erection, seemed unperturbed by the news.

The writer of this story, fresh off his or her stint ghostwriting a romance novel, should probably have pointed out that Mozart doesn’t understand what’s happening. I say that because he’s not capable of understanding. He’s an iguana. Plus, two penises or not, no organism is going to stand idly by and allow one of them to be whacked off. I meant … you know what I meant.

On a side note, those camera crews sound pretty capable.

t-shirts, talk, and trick-or-treat

By Charley Daniels

Follow our safety tips or you'll look like thisHey! Things are getting a little crazy around here. I’m moving and starting a new job (in addition to my current one) all in the same week! I’ll tell you more about the new job when it gets closer, because it’s top secret for now.

Boy, there’s some lively discussion going on in Dave’s American Apparel post. I only point this out because it’s essentially the liveliest discussion we’ve had since Sin Pies began, 150 posts ago. And, yes, 17 comments is a lot for one post on this site. We’re indie, man, INDIE! Come join the chit chat. Especially if you have an opinion about American Apparel T-shirts. Did I mention it’s completely lively?

Has it really been only 150 posts? Maybe the frequency will increase after I move and become inspired by my new awesome surroundings. Or maybe the frequency will decrease at that time. Hard to say.

Speaking of T-shirts, you fans should check out tcritic for links to a lot of cool shirts. Our latest sponsor is pretty stacked in that department, too.

Also, I know it seems early, but it’s never too late to start thinking about Halloween safety. It will ruin your fun if you cause some sort of lawsuit or get killed while you’re out trick-or-treating. With that in mind, here’s some unconventional suggestions that I came up with to help you really enjoy the holiday:

  • If you carry a flashlight or wear bright colors, kidnappers will have no trouble finding you. Wear dark, inconspicuous costumes, and stick to back alleys and side streets.
  • Run from house to house while still wearing your mask in order to get the most candy in the least amount of time. The faster and more recklessly you go, the quicker you will be back home, safe and sound.
  • If you notice that some of your candy has been opened, do not eat it! First, break off a piece and feed it to a friend to see if it has been contaminated.
  • Always trick-or-treat alone. Roving bands of “bag snatchers” look for groups in order to maximize their bounty.
  • In order to stay as warm and dry as possible, always accept an invitation to go inside someone’s house. Never stay outside in the cold when you have the opportunity to be inside making new friends.
  • Make sure you test whether your costume is fire resistant by putting it on and setting yourself on fire.
  • Help your reclusive neighbors by letting them know that their porch light is burned out and that they forgot to put up their Halloween decorations.
  • Does anyone else have any Halloween safety tips?

    news and aaahs for jan. 23

    By Charley Daniels

    Warning: Political PR aheadWow, it’s been a long time since I’ve posted one of these bad boys. Not since Nov. 29. I was 26 back then! Bear with me while I get it back on track. I’m out of practice!

    Hey, did anybody notice that sometimes when our political leaders are speaking it seems like, you know, kinda like they’re not being completely sincere? It’s a little embarassing for me to bring it up, but it feels like our elected officials are mostly self-centered liars. Oh, don’t feel weird about my generalizing — I’m half representative. Yeah, on my mom’s side.

    Shop talk: Some have suggested I change the name of this feature, which is usually just a bunch of interesting links with my commentary attached. Maybe I could call it “Interesting Links With My Commentary Attached.” Or maybe it’s just fine how it is, thanks.

    TV: Did you watch the documentary that Steve Irwin was working on when he was killed? Yeah, me neither. Lots of people did, though. Curiosity or voyeurosity? (I needed a word that sort of sounded like “curiosity” but meant something like “voyeurism.”)

    More TV: Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip is a pretty great show. I always know a something I’m watching is good when it makes me want get into something new — writing sketch comedy for TV, in this case. Or like how the movie Critters just makes you want to go out and do that.

    Film: Hey, the Oscar nominations are in! And in a surprising twist, the much-lauded Dreamgirls was ZZZZZZZZ …

    Hey kids, you know how you like to make that shampoo mohawk while you’re in the bath? Then you get out and go look in the mirror, and it’s so awesome to see your hair like that! But your mom gets mad and says, “Your feet are wet you bastard! Get your skinny ass back in the tub!” Then she won’t even let you get that haircut. Well, don’t worry. When you grow up your hair can be like that whenever you want. Trust me.

    Shop talk: I was just kidding, no one cares what I call this thing.

    But hey, maybe you do and you just haven’t opened your mouth about it. If that’s the case, KEEP IT CLOSED, because this is News and Aaahs for Jan. 24!

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    Barack Obama? Okay, let’s just clear this up right here, right now: It’s Obama NOT Osama. Little too close for some people, probably, but at least he’s a man.

    Ha ha! That’s a terrible joke. Mostly because if Republican strategists see this it might give them ideas about how to discredit Obama some more. I can see it now. [cue daydream effects and music]

    Dateline: Middle America

    Obama a Black Muslim Pre-Op Transsexual Smoker Who Wants to Raise Taxes?

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    Hey, you’re Time’s person the year; did you know? Sure it’s late notice, but I’m always looking for something to celebrate. And celebrate we should, unless you’re a member of Chrysler’s advertising team. God I love it when a plan …

    What’s the exact bizarro opposite of “comes together”?

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    The ASPCA should investigate Barbie. You see that look on her face?

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    Thanks YesButNoButYes for introducing the world to Homeless Frank:

    My mama should be President. She could beat the shit out of anybody. Use to throw shoes at me. Knocked a tooth out. She’s dead now. Still be a better President anyway.

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    And how about a hilarious video:

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    You may have noticed that some of these links were a little, uh, old. But in the grand scheme of things you’re the one who’s old, not this stuff. Just remember that, sir.

    photo: The Rocketeer

    referral of the week

    By Charley Daniels

    A random Google user found Weblog Sin Pies by searching for the following:

    >is looking at boobs a sin?

    Hmmm. I guess it depends on why you’re looking, man.

    news slice: couch commando kills granny

    By Charley Daniels

    Reuters: Man says he killed grandmother in rage over TV

    A Russian man bludgeoned and stabbed his 81-year-old grandmother to death over a disagreement about what to watch on television, reports Reuters.

    The man was drunk at the time, according to Tatyana Kordyukova, a police spokesperson in charge of telling people stuff they already assumed. However, she went on to say, “He could not remember exactly what it was he wanted to watch.”