On Not Believing In Canada: "As anyone can see, this isn't a country -- it’s far too perfect to be convincing. It's a fantasy roleplaying character invented by a kid who goes to mock United Nations camps instead of playing Dungeons & Dragons." (Also, Crooked Timber is one of the very few places on the internet where one should read the comments.)
How to Avoid Work: "In 1949, career counselor William J. Reilly penned How To Avoid Work -- a short guide to finding your purpose and doing what you love. Despite the occasional vintage self-helpism of the tone, the book is remarkable for many reasons -- written at the dawn of the American corporate era and the golden age of the housewife, it not only encouraged people of all ages to pursue their passions over conventional, safe occupations, but it also spoke to both men and women with equal regard."
Best cookie cutters EVER.
Corrections: "Additionally, we inaccurately wrote that the groom 'attended Cornell University and double-majored in English and Humping Other English Majors' Girlfriends.' Mr. Penview, in fact, only majored in English."
Proposal for a Hobbit AU: "So Lobelia Sackville-Baggins is a confirmed spoon thief, right? As in . . . confirmed burglar?" (Via![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
james_davis_nicoll)
La trahison des imperials.
Screw Organic Chemistry, I'm Just Going to Write About Cats: "Some people might say this is simply a naked strategy to obtain more traction on social bookmarking sites and I am selling out my core mission in the interest of transient popularity. Don't bother looking below the surface of this, dear reader: this analysis is 100% correct."
The History League: because shaping the world is a team sport.
Tangentially related, chickens dressed as historical figures, in case your day wasn't weird enough yet.
A Pickpocket's Tale: The Spectacular Thefts of Apollo Robbins: "I specialize in future used goods-- goods that used to belong to you." (I recognise Robbins as a 'technical advisor' for Leverage, and also Parker's opposite in "The Two Live Crew Job.")
just shut up.: "[C]onsuming media critically is a skill, and in an age where media is more prevalent than ever before, it's a skill worth having. It's a skill worth having because you are going to continue to be exposed to media, and it is going to continue to attempt to manipulate you."
How to Avoid Work: "In 1949, career counselor William J. Reilly penned How To Avoid Work -- a short guide to finding your purpose and doing what you love. Despite the occasional vintage self-helpism of the tone, the book is remarkable for many reasons -- written at the dawn of the American corporate era and the golden age of the housewife, it not only encouraged people of all ages to pursue their passions over conventional, safe occupations, but it also spoke to both men and women with equal regard."
Best cookie cutters EVER.
Corrections: "Additionally, we inaccurately wrote that the groom 'attended Cornell University and double-majored in English and Humping Other English Majors' Girlfriends.' Mr. Penview, in fact, only majored in English."
Proposal for a Hobbit AU: "So Lobelia Sackville-Baggins is a confirmed spoon thief, right? As in . . . confirmed burglar?" (Via
james_davis_nicoll)La trahison des imperials.
Screw Organic Chemistry, I'm Just Going to Write About Cats: "Some people might say this is simply a naked strategy to obtain more traction on social bookmarking sites and I am selling out my core mission in the interest of transient popularity. Don't bother looking below the surface of this, dear reader: this analysis is 100% correct."
The History League: because shaping the world is a team sport.
Tangentially related, chickens dressed as historical figures, in case your day wasn't weird enough yet.
A Pickpocket's Tale: The Spectacular Thefts of Apollo Robbins: "I specialize in future used goods-- goods that used to belong to you." (I recognise Robbins as a 'technical advisor' for Leverage, and also Parker's opposite in "The Two Live Crew Job.")
just shut up.: "[C]onsuming media critically is a skill, and in an age where media is more prevalent than ever before, it's a skill worth having. It's a skill worth having because you are going to continue to be exposed to media, and it is going to continue to attempt to manipulate you."