This week was my first real university encounter. I got an email from one of my students telling me that he’s trans, please don’t use the name on the roster, and his new name is Daisy. Uhhhh, OK. Given that I’d like to remain employed, I don’t go out of my way to be a dick, and hey I’m a libertarian, I noted this on my class list. And he came up to me after the first class to chat and… actually seemed like a nice kid, and certainly bright enough. I hope he outgrows this before he decides to cut off his dick to spite someone else’s face.

Birthdays today have some interesting ones including a guy who was truly up on current events; one of the unsung fathers of the blues and rock; a brilliant cartoonist with an allergy to pupils; a guy whom everyone thought was God; a guy whose movies you’re supposed to love or be thought of as a peasant;  guy who got sent to the chair by Edward G. Robinson; the best yodeler in country music; a woman who uttered the most famous non-English line in cinematic history; a guy whose performances were verrrrry interesting; the most admirable and badass guy to ever go into space; a guy who was often wrong but always interesting (the brown Tommy Gold); the rare politician with intelligence and integrity; the king of midnight movies; a guy with an ear for music; a guy who definitely did not kill himself; a guy with a face like a flaccid penis; a woman with questionable taste in men; and a warmonger who, thankfully, will not be our next president.

Oh yes, lest we forget, Links.

 

He pointed a loaded gun at someone, pulled the trigger, shot her, and she died. There’s only one argument that it isn’t manslaughter: it’s actually murder.

 

Meet the new approach. Same as the old approach. (play power chords here)

 

Jews disagree. Stunning.

 

On the one hand, HAHAHAHA. On the other hand, the “source” was the divorce filing from a bitter soon-to-be-ex. Gripping hand, let’s make popcorn.

 

It will ENRAGE Musk!!! WIN!!!!!!!! Jesus, I’m surprised these guys are still around. Talk about mediocrity.

 

Never change, Gruniad, never change.

 

Not considered: she’s just a moron who had shitty ratings.

 

When I teach my students about the scientific method, I always make sure to include the last step: lawsuits. Then again, to be fair, this guy is nuts. I’m ready for service of the subpoena from his lawyers.

 

There’s never too much Sierra Ferrell. If all country was like this, the Old Man would listen to a lot more country