gdp's Comments

Crasstalk : Medical Science to Rest of World: "Run for your lives, it's HPV!"

Thu, 3 Mar 2011 02:04:11 +0000

I appreciate booboo's clarification and I'm glad DoW put it in the post; in the articles I read before writing this post (and to which I linked), that fact wasn't mentioned. Though I'm not quite sure what you expected here; I thought it was pretty obvious that, despite the serious message encouraging people to get vaccinated, this post was meant to be more of a humorous note of a recent scientific revelation than a lengthy academic medical article. I included links to actual articles about HPV though! If the person who approved/edited my post was okay leaving the curse word in, I think it's fine. Sorry to offend your delicate sensibilities.

Make it Mad : The Directions We've Been Given Are Going To Get Us Lost

Wed, 2 Mar 2011 22:40:09 +0000

"Millions of dollars is spent on the NOH8 campaign*, legalistic politics that will never save anyone, and all it takes is $16 a month through an organization such as Generosity Water to provide 1 new person every month clean drinking water for the rest of their lives." Why can't I care about both of these things? I don't think any two "causes" are mutually exclusive, unless you're arguing that all of one's time, money, and attention should go towards one great cause only---which I don't think you intend to do. Also, I'd like to point out that just because gay rights efforts like those that NOH8 works towards might not be very important to you doesn't mean they're not important to others. And for whatever it's worth, your mention of NOH8 seemed exactly to be a dismissal of it and the causes it stands for.

Crasstalk : Supreme Court Decides in Favor of Wesboro Baptist

Wed, 2 Mar 2011 21:47:05 +0000

The Supreme Court is right--the government can't infringe upon free speech rights of US citizens. A ruling in favor of the plaintiff would amount to censorship, and the government can't do that. But I'm glad we have groups like Anonymous who can--and do--censor Westboro Baptist. (Godhatesfags.com is still down, by the way.) Or like that "Army of Angels" that blocked the Church's protests at an AZ shooting victim's funeral.

Crasstalk : The Best Video Game Music You've Never Heard

Wed, 2 Mar 2011 21:14:11 +0000

[youtube zqFtW92WUaI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqFtW92WUaI youtube]

Crasstalk : The E-Book Price War is Over - Apple Won

Wed, 2 Mar 2011 07:30:21 +0000

I know this is unrelated to the post at hand, but this is what infuriates me about Ticketmaster. Seriously, how have they not gotten broken up anti-trust-style yet?

Crasstalk : The E-Book Price War is Over - Apple Won

Wed, 2 Mar 2011 07:29:43 +0000

But an iPad's flat surface would be perfect for at least one of those things!

Crasstalk : The E-Book Price War is Over - Apple Won

Wed, 2 Mar 2011 07:28:58 +0000

In Soviet Russia, slab fondles you. (I'll just see myself out now, thanks.)

Crasstalk : The E-Book Price War is Over - Apple Won

Wed, 2 Mar 2011 07:28:28 +0000

Well that's what happens when you bring "Anal Douching For Dummies" onto the subway.

Crasstalk : Stray Tracks of the Week (2/17-2/25/11)

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:57:20 +0000

Did you actually give King Night or Yes I Smoke Crack a listen, or did you just watch the YouTube vids? They're terrible live, but I think that's because their sound is dependent on studio trickery. They've now released three different versions of "Redlights," and it gets better/more visceral each time. They're improving. Also: check out Lake Radio. If you're into "sort of witch house-y but incorporating other, more melodic pop aspects," I think you'll like Planet Earth About To Be Recycled. Finally, definitely check out Keep Shelly In Athens's In Love With Dusk EP. Great, great stuff. A strong "alien airport lounge" vibe, in a good way.

Crasstalk : Rainy Days and Monday Open Thread

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:50:57 +0000

And if you're not a freelancer but still hate your job: http://notalwaysright.com/

Crasstalk : Rainy Days and Monday Open Thread

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:18:03 +0000

Wouldn't you be thrilled to be in the middle of a James Franco-Anne Hathaway sandwich?

Crasstalk : Crasstalk Classic: The time Botswana drank way too much 4LOKO

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:11:38 +0000

Oh hey this is what you look like! I'm seeing some masterful goatee maintenance. Good on ya.

Crasstalk : Are You Smarter Than a Football Player?

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:53:20 +0000

Damn. Who knew? But still--lace-making is a craft, and while it's certainly recreational, it at least produces something tangible (and pretty!). Unlike bridge, which just produces a series of brainfarts in my head.

Crasstalk : Are You Smarter Than a Football Player?

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:49:31 +0000

Yup, real geniuses, them quarterbacks. I know, I know, he's just one person. Still. Left-brain intelligence doesn't always translate into overall intelligence. If you're that much of a "spatial/geometric genius" (which is a valid argument), it surprises me that you can also be so ignorant when it comes to things off the field. (Hope this isn't a case of "issue-jacking." Carry on!)

Crasstalk : Are You Smarter Than a Football Player?

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:44:50 +0000

Actually, bridge is the most complicated recreational activity in the world.

Crasstalk : The Straight Man's Guide To The Oscars

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:39:53 +0000

You two are hilarious! But also, you're both gayer than me, because I couldn't care less about the Oscars. And you know, that's fine, but just don't rub it in my face, okay?

Crasstalk : Sunday Open Thread

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 23:37:38 +0000

Oh my god thank you for pointing that out to me. Schadenfreude ahoy: <img src="http://i51.tinypic.com/m5zbt.png"> 10 MINUTES TO WAPNER

Crasstalk : Life, Death and Violence: A Study of February 26-27

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 21:11:46 +0000

Good god, that "It's Raining Men" screenshot is terrifying.

Crasstalk : Sunday Open Thread

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:58:46 +0000

It's never too early to start drinking. Just, you know, throwing that out there. Not that I've begun drinking today or anything... *clutches Peroni*

Crasstalk : Sunday Open Thread

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:56:14 +0000

It's that last line that really kills me.