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Tea Party Conventional Wisdom or Nightmare

Humor javaz - February 6, 2010 77

As everyone probably knows by now, the great Tea Party Convention is in full swing this weekend in Nashville. A whopping 600 teabaggers are gathered...

First Planet Pop Quiz

Humor KQµårk 死神 - February 3, 2010 5

OK I get the feeling some of you did not do your home work so here is a pop quiz. Who is Ruckusium and what...

Periodic Table of Dangerous Elements

Humor KQµårk 死神 - February 2, 2010 29

The Planet now has it's very own political parody of the Periodic Table. I first want to thank everyone who helped me with the...

Super Bowl Sunday

Humor javaz - February 1, 2010 30

The official Super Bowl Sunday began January 15th, 1967 when the Green Bay Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs. The NFL had full control of...

UPDATE #2: NEW! Periodic Table of Criminal Elements

Humor KQµårk 死神 - January 31, 2010 99

I need your help because my ideas are drying up. This is what I have so far and I've thought of about a dozen...

Warmer Than My Heart

Humor whatsthatsound - January 28, 2010 38

I thought I'd tackle the very serious issue of climate change by penning a Hank Williamsy, cry-in-your-beer c&w love song about it. As for...

Corporations Are People Too! by Dr. Suits

Humor AdLib - January 24, 2010 206

Corporations Are People Too! or How to Explain The Supreme Court's Derangement to Your Child by Dr. Suits On a winter's day in two thousand ten A decision was made...

The King Vs. The Curse

Humor whatsthatsound - January 17, 2010 48

This year just may be the one when the most notorious "curse" in all of American professional sports is lifted. The city of Cleveland...

Thanks for the Tragedies

Humor AdLib - January 17, 2010 60

Some Haitians are using this Sunday to praise God...even though they believe He caused the earthquake. Now, having a bit of familiarity with God...

THE GRADUATE

Humor BlueStateMan - January 15, 2010 7

Here's to YOU, Mr. Robertson, Jesus turns his righteous back on you, Whoo, whoo, whoo. God hates you TOO, Mr. Robertson Heaven holds NO place for you this...

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