OP/ED

Hologramatically incorrect

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

CNN promised the future and delivered 1991, complains Kent Valentine.

Is that a ballot paper in your pocket?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Terri Psiakis examines an American voting request that was thankfully nipped in the bud, so to speak.

Pranking Palin

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Kent Valentine wonders if pranking Palin is worse than a crocodile eating your penis.

X-Rayted

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Airport employees can now see our genitals. Kent Valentine blushes.

Yes, Ma'am, we have no bananas

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Terri Psiakis goes bananas in response to a customs bust at Sydney airport.

In for a pounding

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Kent Valentine wonders why the Aussie dollar always seems to suck the big one.

Nazi no-go

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Kent Valentine argues that Nazis are dicks, and backs it up with jokes. Just like facts, but funnier.

Waiter, there's a poo in my ice cream

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

There’s a bold new flavour in ice cream, and Sam Bowring is keen to never taste it.

Sluggish start to spring

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

As another Guinness World Record gets smashed, Terri Psiakis asks why.

Hats off to the Melbourne Cup

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Terri Psiakis races down memory lane and finds that true Cup Day sophistication is alive and well in the suburbs.

Election envy

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

The world is about to get a new leader, and Kent Valentine wants a vote.

Flying brown thing: reports released

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Alien spacecraft, or starchy garden accessory? Sam Bowring asks the minor questions.

The Flying Minister

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

As Kevin Rudd flies away, Sam Bowring flies off the handle.

Anyone got a light? Or a clue?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Terri Psiakis fires up a fresh one and ponders over politicians and pot.

Mile high viewing

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Qantas freaks out over air-porn - Kent Valentine wonders why.

Dive of death or dive of yawn?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

‘Magician’ David Blaine has hung himself upside-down, but Sam Bowring wishes he would just hang himself.

The ins and outs of break-ins

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

With house break-ins and home invasions on the rise in Australia, Dave Jory looks at the serious business of defending one's castle.

One fish, two fish, red fish, ouch fish

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

An ‘accident’ leaves Terri Psiakis unable to look at her fish tank the same way ever again.

Revelation: ruling class is rich

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Malcolm Turnbull has been accused of being rich. Sam Bowring wishes someone could accuse him of the same thing.

Crime on a horse, of course

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

With crime on horseback back in the news, Kent Valentine examines the future of quick getaways.

Sanders' spicy secrets secure

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

KFC is increasing security around the Colonel’s famous secret recipe. Sam Bowring wonders why.

Step 1: You gotta end the world

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

The signs for the apocalypse are here, says Kent Valentine, make sure you buy the CD.

Oh baby, I really have to go

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

It's a trip to the toilet that thankfully didn’t end with a flush, writes Terri Psiakis.

The end is nigh, maybe

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Sam Bowring is frightened about the end of the world – but should he be?

Laptop crashes... plane

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Can someone please make a plane that’s computer-proof? Kent Valentine investigates.

Christ too hard for some

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

The holiest erection in Christendom has been found, reports Kent Valentine.

Obama safe from stupid morons

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

The Barack Obama assassination attempt begs the question 'evil plot or stupid men?' Sam Bowring investigates.

The 90210 postcode of conduct

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

With the return of 90210, Terri Psiakis encourages an ex-member of Bardot to be on her best behaviour. Or else.

The spam scam

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Aussies are being scammed for millions each year by Nigerian con artists. Kent Valentine looks, laughs and learns.

Porn again Christian

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Sam Bowring ruminates on a priest who is not so much touched by God, as touched by himself.

Smack happy

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

If BDSM makes you happy, can we smack kids again? Kent Valentine investigates.

Gas too puffy for Diddy

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

P. Diddy has unleashed his diplomatic might upon an unsuspecting world, writes Kent Valentine.

The Madonna syndrome

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Madonna has just turned 50 - if only she would act her age.

The eyes have it

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Kent Valentine talks to Spain about the dos and don’ts of racial taunts.

My P.E. teacher is rated PG

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Teachers seem to be getting their duds off – and why the heck not let them, writes Sam Bowring.

iWant it now

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Like many others who have missed out on an iPhone, Kent Valentine throws a tantrum.

Bigfoot or bath mat?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Two dudes reckon they’ve discovered Bigfoot, but the only thing big about them is their lies, says Sam Bowring.

Fear and anxiety in the air

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

A new plane travel survey lands on the desk of Sam Bowring.

You can leave your hat on

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Terri Psiakis covers up and ponders other people’s penchant for pervy pics.

Hop, skip and hang on a second

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Kent Valentine tries to put a damp towel on our forehead before we get Olympic fever.

Pool romance all washed up

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

So Olympic athletes Eamon Sullivan and Stephanie Rice have broken up. "Meh," says Sam Bowring.

Come fly with you?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Renowned pessimist Terri Psiakis says, "Thanks but no thanks," to Sir Richard Branson.

Testing times for Olympic athletes

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Are athletes honourable competitors, or a bunch of blitzed-out space monkeys? Sam Bowring makes up his own mind.

Congratulations, it's a photo op!

amarslan@networkten.com.au — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

With baby photos fetching millions of dollars, Terri Psiakis suggests that it might be worth popping out one for mum, one for dad, and one for the mortgage.

Fuelled by a tankful attitude

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Petrol prices are sky-high but surely that's not a good thing, right? Dave Jory adds fuel to a very expensive fire.

Weapons of mass deception

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Iran’s ballistic missile push-up bra is a touch over the top and completely unnecessary to boot, says Kent Valentine.

Overtired and under arrest

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Are serial killers crazy or lazy? Dave Jory takes a stab at the conundrum.

Bat expectations

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

The new Batman film, 'The Dark Knight' is almost here and Kent Valentine is so excited that he's also a little sad.

Man gives birth to scepticism

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

After a pregnant 'man' gives birth, Sam Bowring wonders if 'Where Did I Come From?' will have to publish a special edition.

Nicole Kidman's moulin flute

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Listening to music while giving birth is fine, but Terri Psiakis can't understand what Our Nic hears in Those Flutes.

Bundy bears the wrath of Roxon

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

As the government's war on binge drinking continues, Sam Bowring reports from the trenches.

Passport stamps of disapproval

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

There’s no one like a customs officer to tell you what they really think of you, discovers Kent Valentine.

Drinking four better or four worse

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

If four drinks is a binge, binge on! Sam Bowring spews his disdain.

Aliens target the alienated

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

A suspicious Dave Jory wonders why it's always the complete nerds who get abducted by aliens.

Hit songs from the slammer

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

More bands should be locked up to get the jailhouse rocking, says Andrew Furze.

A very sorry state of affairs

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Public figures are apologising left, right and centre. Sam Bowring says, stick it.

Mousing an offer you can't refuse

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Terri Psiakis discovers tiny poopies and immediately puts out a hit on a tiny bottom.

Diary of an emo newbie

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Andrew Furze plunges into the deep end and goes emo for a month.

Lost divers swimming in offers

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Two men were rescued and promptly drowned in a sea of cash, writes Sam Bowring.

Dog-boy slaves for everyone

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Britain, or the Island of Dr Moreau? Sam Bowring asks the difficult questions.

Let There Be Aliens

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

The Vatican has said alien life would not contradict belief in God. Sam Bowring opinionates.

Better Chances of Space Death :)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Ignorance can be bliss, especially when it involves not knowing about death meteors from space. Sam Bowring cringes beneath the heavens.

Semen-antics

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Artificial sperm gets a rise out of Sam Bowring.

You Can't Relay on the West

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Amidst torch relay chaos, Sam Bowring points fingers at pointing fingers.

The Joy of Text

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

A friend in need prompts Terri Psiakis to contemplate the intricacies of text between consenting adults.

Look Into My Eyes and Gimme Da Cash

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Sam Bowring gets enthused about a Jedi shoplifter.

Terri's Restaurant Rules

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Eating out more than once a week gives Terri Psiakis the idea that she knows what she's talking about when it comes to restaurants.

If You Can't Stand the Heat, Too Bad

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Sam Bowring sweats it out onto his keyboard.

Getting Australia Wired

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Sam Bowring forms a scatty opinion of the Labor government's new internet overhaul.

The Space Gun Race

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Of all places, they want to ban weapons in space. "Who knew that’s where they were?" writes Nick Maxwell.

Crying High

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

A new survey shows that people don't want to sit next to babies on planes. In other news, the sky is blue. Sam Bowring babbles on.

Having Sex Pays Off for J-Lo

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Should celebs be allowed to sell the souls of humans too young to object? Sam Bowring suggests ‘"possibly not".

Boyz 2 Men

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

The AFL is putting out a DVD to teach young players about how to respect women and Kent Valentine wonders how it got to this.

Bondage Elephantasies

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Sam Bowring takes a close look at animals doing "it", of all things.

Rules To Gig By

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Terri Psiakis mops her brow, pinches her nose and dives headlong into the art of gigging without offending.

I’m Famous, Buy This

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Sam Bowring takes a sniff at celebrities who stink up the place.

Prescription: Good Times

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

A new vending machine in the US is offering patients easy green for their greenbacks. Sam Bowring takes a whiff.

Economic Armageddon and You

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Sam Bowring takes a look at the market crash and other things he doesn't understand.

Moon Tans Trendy Again

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

An anti-tanning campaign launching throughout Australia has pleased Sam Bowring for his own insecure reasons.

Difficult to Swallow

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Michael Chamberlin discovers we're the fifth fattest nation in the world and is appalled. We should be fatter!

Howard's Helper

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

With John Howard on the hunt for an assistant, Nick Maxwell ponders what duties would befall the successful applicant.

Robots Anyone?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

If robots are perennially proposed as finally available for personal human assistance, Nick Maxwell wonders how come they always turn out so crap?

A Plane Fare for Plain Fare

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Mystery flights are making a comeback, which is the biggest mystery of all. Sam Bowring says so.

Howard Showers

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

As John Howard is forced to concede his long-time seat of Bennelong, Nick Maxwell contemplates his path now.

The Golden Ruckus

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

If you can't stand the heat, stop burning books. Sam Bowring has a go

Humming Along to the Tune of Capitalism

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Hummers are proving popular in Australia, causing Sam Bowring to utterly lose faith in his fellow citizens.

A Whale of a Bad Time

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Sam Bowring takes a look at the whacky antics of those crazy Japanese whalers.

How to Behave in Court

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Nick Maxwell's never had to defend himself in front of a magistrate but gives the manner in which to do so a day in court.

Champions of Nothing

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Sam Bowring takes a look at dickheads doing dumb-ass things to get their names in a stupid book.

When Television Had Magnum

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

What happened to the days when the smooth talking private investigators were solving the crimes, writes Nick Maxwell.

It's a Matter of Scale

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

There’s never been a better time to be in debt. It's cool. It's hip. 'In the red' is the new black. But, as Charlie Pickering finds out, the graphs aren't always what they seem.

When We Were Young

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Nick Maxwell returns to the days when we wanted to be our heroes.

Dark Side of the Cup

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Sam Bowring delves into the dark side of the Melbourne Cup.

They Ain't Making Heroes Like They Used To

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

From taxi drivers to housewives, everyone has an opinion about Ben Cousins. Charlie Pickering certainly does, and he has a forum to share it in. Read on.

Nasty Coke Habit

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Sam Bowring wonders why they don't just aim for prohibition.

Undercover Gay Priest

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Psychoanalyst or gay priest? Who cares, writes Sam Bowring.

All Hail the Barber!

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Michael Chamberlin heaps praise on the man with the coloured pole out the front.

Private Dicks Withdraw

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

No longer will we be able to sleep with hookers at taxpayer's cost. Sam Bowring laments.

The Pants Man

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Nick Maxwell asks if it's just him, or everyone, who finds it almost impossible to buy pants.

A Light-hearted Look at State Sanctioned Homicide

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

When it comes to punishing the worst of the worst, is the death penalty the answer? Perhaps a fate worse than death, suggests Charlie Pickering.

Motivate Me!

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Michael Chamberlin wants to know why you need words when actions will do just fine.

I Do... For A While

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Sam Bowring wonders if celebrities missed the newsflash that they don't have to marry everyone they date.

WARNING: Geometric Coincidences May Offend!

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

What do you get when the US Navy accidentally places four buildings together that kind of resemble a nazi symbol when viewed from space? Charlie Pickering discusses a storm of controversy in a teacup of pointlessness.

Bloodshed: Are You Interested?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Sam Bowring attacks the language of war.

The Carpark

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Nick Maxwell overcomes his fear of parking garages and turns into Hollywood gold.

A Nazi Piece of Work

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Sticks and stones may break some bones, but if you're going to call someone a Nazi. You better be ready to back it up. Charlie Pickering explains.

The Blurry Face of Evil - Maybe

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Sam Bowring wonders why anyone bothers to show pictures of things that can't be seen.

Electioneering with the Election Nearing

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

After a leadership tussle and many doubts, John Howard has committed to a long, glorious, dedicated, energetic future of almost certainly less than but definitely not more than two years. Charlie Pickering considers John Howard's leadership in the distant world of tomorrow.

Freebasing Freedom Furniture

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

How could shopping for furniture feel so good? Claire Hooper discovers that Freedom has distilled sofa shopping to a fine crack rock which'll set you back around $3500.

The Sound of One Hand Clapping

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Putting an idea out there can be hard enough, but tougher still; Nick Maxwell discusses the abject pain when people leave you hanging.

Turning the Volume ( of Waste ) Up

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Gone are the days of burying your TV under that ol' apple tree, Sam Bowring laments.

It`s - Not The - Time

amarslan@networkten.com.au — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

The election is only weeks away and the Libs nearly lost their minds. For the good of the nation, Michael Chamberlin discusses why John Howard must stay our leader.

More Buck for Your Bang

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Kent Valentine investigates a scheme where you get paid for sex... providing the outcome is to the government's liking.

I Would Like to Thank the Academy

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

The awards season is upon us. The Golden Globes, Brownlow, Emmys and Oscars. Charlie Pickering straps himself in for a non-stop rollercoaster ride of vacuous self congratulation. WARNING: You must be at least this high to ride.

APEC SCHMAPEC

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Some of the world's most influential leaders have converged on Sydney for a momentous conference. Charlie Pickering has one important message for them: "GET OFF MY TELLY!"

Brain-Fade

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Nick Maxwell explores why we forget ourselves at the worst times.

Bring Back the Codpiece

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

As brassieres celebrate their 100th year, Nick Maxwell asks why male support attire is non-existent.

Crime.com

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Sam Bowring wonders where all the axe murderers have gone?

An Open Letter to the Travel Industry

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Tired of paying too much for hotel room internet, Charlie Pickering fires a warning shot across the bow of the HMAS Corporate Greed.

Ever Barfed on Warcraft?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Sam Bowring wonders if he may soon have a legitimate reason to play this Massively Time Wasting Game.

Could the Member for Logic Please Rise?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Insults by politicians are beginning to make less and less sense. There must be an election around the corner. Michael Chamberlin explains.

Crazy Like a Virgin

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

With pop's first lady, Madonna, being spotted injecting vitamins on a Trans-Atlantic flight, Nick Maxwell asks, why do celebrities have to be so damn crazy?

`Sorry Guys... Morons Only`

amarslan@networkten.com.au — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Michael Chamberlin has a go at bouncers and rests easy in the fact that none of them can read.

What did you come as?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Not afraid to take on the big issues, Charlie Pickering trains his critical gaze on the phenomenon of adults playing dress ups. It's perfectly acceptable in the bedroom, but why get them out in Public?

Levitation: A Bunch of Hot Air

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Sam Bowring is disappointed by scientists slacking off yet again.

Prisoners Stomp Around in Unison

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Sam Bowring takes a look at a Filipino prison where there's no place for wallflowers.

SEX! Now that I’ve lost your attention…

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Sexperts? Who are they? What are their qualifications? Why do we care? Charlie Pickering takes a frank and open look at... you know...thingy.

A Review of Reviews

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Sam Bowring wonders if anyone in the world is yet to make up their mind about Harry Potter, one way or another.

Man Vs The Poker Super-Computer

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Nick Maxwell looks at why the ultimate tests of ability are always measured against our computerised friends…or are they?

There’s Nowt so Queer as Bigots

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

If you don't believe in gay marriage, fine. Don't marry a gay. For Charlie Pickering, the entire gay marriage issue is that simple. For others, it isn't.

When Good Feelings Go Bad

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Kent Valentine watches John Howard fall over onto concrete and wonders why it doesn’t make him laugh so hard that wee comes out.

30 is the new 30

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Michael Chamberlin is to soon turn 30... but he doesn’t look a day over 29.

Kyle`s Argument with Made Up Character

amarslan@networkten.com.au — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Sam Bowring wonders why he's even reading about this.

Stop Hitting on Them!

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

If women are allowed to complain that they are constantly being hit upon by men, will Michael Chamberlin be excluded from Dudes Incorporated if he also complains about women constantly being hit upon by men?

Controversy Blazes Up

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Sam Bowring wonders if Daniel Johns made a stupid joke, or a stupid excuse?

What is the Deal with Airline peanuts?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

What's the deal with airline peanuts? Nick Maxwell takes you back to the days when "in-flight service" meant you got something for free.

To (de)Hair is Human

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

After a 20-year-old Melbourne woman almost died as a result of a Brazilian waxing, Kent Valentine takes a good hard look at the hairy muff and wonders if a folicle-free body is worth dying for.

Cross Words in Favour of Crosswords

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Like the hula-hoop, yo-yo and ra-ra skirt, Sudoku has exploded onto the social landscape. The other two things they have in common are slightly silly names and the fact that they are a fad that will soon pass. For one simple reason. According to Charlie Pickering Sudoku lacks heart.

A Question of High-Jean

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

With women being told to get back in high pants, Nick Maxwell reviews this latest trend, and the cyclical world of what is 'in'.

Parting is Such Tweet Sorrow

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Sam Bowring wonders why some people can't simply put on black and not have sex for a year.

There`s Nothing Wrong With a Little Revolution

amarslan@networkten.com.au — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

It was Mick Jagger who said "The time is right for a Palace Revolution, but where I live the game to play is Compromise Solution!" Charlie Pickering is beginning to see what he means.

Stupid Crime

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Stupid crime can be oh so funny when it is doesn't happen to you. Here's an example. Read it with your facial eyes

It`s Not Size that Matters` it`s Speed!

amarslan@networkten.com.au — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Sam Bowring looks at a new advertising campaign that sets out to vilify a sensitive minority.

Fashionable Comfort: It’s all in the jeans

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Jeans have a somewhat spurious reputation for being timeless. Everyone from James Dean to Ferris Bueller have worn jeans as a symbol of casual self-expression. But, as Charlie Pickering explains, they're not always as comfortable as they are cool.

Please Do Feed the Animals

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Everyone knows catfood is revolting - but for the big cats of Dubbo Zoo, is it revolting enough?

Bears: You Gotta Love `Em

amarslan@networkten.com.au — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

With recent attacks bringing bad press, Nick Maxwell asks, what's a bear to do?

Doing Time at the Paris Hilton

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Everyone has an opinion about the Paris Hilton prison fiasco. Charlie Pickering says that is exactly the problem.

Phonetastic?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Michael Chamberlin thinks the only time people should shout into their mobile phone is if they're on fire. So why do they always do it when in amongst the general public ?

Sympathy for the Devil

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

It seems like the world's media spotlight is squarely focused on one poor person. Charlie Pickering asks what did Lindsay Lohan do to deserve all this.

Woolmervision

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Nick Maxwell explores the all-singing, all-dying, Bob Woolmer saga, and pitches a few musicals of his own.

Logo Dislike Ago-go

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Sam Bowring examines the new Olympic logo and discovers that a picture is worth a thousand harsh words.

Things To Do Before You Die

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Michael Chamberlin checks his inbox and doesn’t like what he finds.

Experts Say Yes Please to Porn

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Sam Bowring dives deep into the seedy world of pornography and comes up with 300 rock hard words to describe his experience.

Dumb and Dumber

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Why do men's magazines treat men like have the intelligence of porridge? Charlie Pickering explains.

Flies With Free Will?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Scientists claim flies have free will - Nick Maxwell says "yeah right!"

Don`t Stick That There!

amarslan@networkten.com.au — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Rove Daily Social Commentator Andrew Marks hits the food courts of suburbia and examines the rituals of the middle-class bogan in their natural habitat.

The Taste of Freedom

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Charlie Pickering weighs up the choice between a clear conscience and a good cup of coffee.

Better Than "SEX? X"

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Charlie Pickering laments a loss of innocence and inconvenience for the modern teenager.

Behind the Viscous Purple Mask

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

Ribena has launched an advertising claim admitting that its longstanding claims about the amount of vitamin C in its popular drink product have been proven false.

Airport Luggage Carousel Revolution

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:40:51 +1000

There seems to exist an innate desire to be ahead of others in a queue. It operates regardless of what the queue is for.