Category Archives: Irony

My favorite of the big four.

Thanks for the tip

Posted on July 16, 2009 by cbd

I recently made an Expedia account. One hiccup: Um… so, make it match the drivers license… as long as it’s 2-25 characters! In that case, tough tiddlywinks, I guess.

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Hats in hand

Posted on December 8, 2008 by cbd

A very nice lede from Joshua-Michéle Ross. “Shibboleth” is too strong; change that word and this is nearly perfect. Hat in hand the U.S. Auto Industry lined up for their slice of government aid and it appears as of this … Continue reading →

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YA stupid email disclaimer

Posted on November 11, 2007 by cbd

From TIAA-CREF: This message, including any attachments, contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender immediately by reply e-mail and destroy all … Continue reading →

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CONFIDENTIAL!!!!!!1

Posted on August 27, 2007 by cbd

What gives with the proliferation of email confidentiality notices? This email is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If the reader of … Continue reading →

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Laziness^3590243097

Posted on August 19, 2007 by cbd

Erin just pointed this out to me: those “too busy” to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches need not worry; Big Food has got it covered.

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Birkerts

Posted on August 2, 2007 by cbd

Shirky: “Almost indescribably self-involved.” Continue reading →

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Ethical bidness

Posted on September 28, 2006 by cbd

Attention multinational corporations: when your chief ethics officer has to take the fifth when asked to testify about boardroom malfeasance at your company, it might be time to look for a new ethics officer. In other ethical news, an Illinois … Continue reading →

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No more Miró

Posted on April 23, 2006 by cbd

Joan Miró’s family (or at least ARS) overreacts Continue reading →

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First day of spring

Posted on March 22, 2006 by cbd

Snow on the first day of spring Continue reading →

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Google Print-ing

Posted on November 28, 2005 by cbd

Irony when using Google Print Continue reading →

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