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Category: Weirdness

Gamecocks and Chickens

Posted on April 23, 2008 By Tom No Comments on Gamecocks and Chickens
Restaurants, Weirdness

I don’t get it. Columbia seems to have an unusual number of establishments where you can eat chicken, especially wings. Yet the USC mascot is the Gamecock. Isn’t that a bit cannibalistic?? I mean, it would kind of be like Maryland (Terrapins) having lots of eateries that feature turtle stew. Perhaps it’s a chauvinistic thing. … Read More “Gamecocks and Chickens” »

Vote for Michael

Posted on February 24, 2008 By Tom No Comments on Vote for Michael
Weirdness

Ralph Nader has once again announced his candidacy for President of the United States. Failing to gain the support of a major (or not-so-major) party, he is running as an independent. This got me thinking about the other also-rans – that extremely long list of candidates that never get the coverage of the Hillaries, Obamas, … Read More “Vote for Michael” »

Teeth Whitening at the Mall

Posted on December 9, 2007 By Tom 5 Comments on Teeth Whitening at the Mall
Weirdness

Laura and I decided to brave the mall this afternoon. As one might expect, it was frenetic madness, but we survived, and even managed to make some purchases. This time of year there are seasonal booths set up to nab gift buyers. There is always the Sees Candy booth and the calendar booth, but this … Read More “Teeth Whitening at the Mall” »

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