Monthly Archives: October 2008

>Don’t ask me…(about Highway Robbery)

Posted on 13 October, 2008 by jb

>One of the local kids turned up the other week, looking for sponsorship for a run they were doing at school. Asked him how many laps he reckoned he’d be able to do within the assigned time. “2, maybe 2 … Continue reading →

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>Standing In the Shadows of Motown

Posted on 12 October, 2008 by jb

> The Funk Brothers played on more number-one records than The Beatles, Elvis, The Rolling Stones and The Beach Boys combined. They were Motown’s studio band. Joan Osborne – “Heatwave” from the movie.Buy it.

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>Don’t ask me…(about great advertising)

Posted on 11 October, 2008 by jb

> Stunningly good is the New Zealand Green Party’s advertising for the upcoming election.

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>"This guy is the dream candidate…"

Posted on 10 October, 2008 by jb

> “The Economist” first picked up on Barack Obama in their March 11 2004 issue, followed closely by an article in July of the same year. “THE Clintons wanted their pictures taken with him. His backers include George Soros, Michael … Continue reading →

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>Don’t ask me ….(about sexy bums)

Posted on 10 October, 2008 by jb

> Mrs jb has had a penfriend in India for the last mumble mumble years. Since they were teenagers, anyway. A loooooong time ago…. Meher (being even older than me and retired a lady of leisure for even longer) has … Continue reading →

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>Cat Flat Lorry Sorry

Posted on 10 October, 2008 by jb

> “I was only smoking on the balcony” she said “and then the cat comes shooting right past me” She’s crying, hyperventilating and smoking at the same time. Which is understandable, because her apartment’s on the 7th floor and the … Continue reading →

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>Don’t ask me…(about bank robbers)

Posted on 9 October, 2008 by jb

> A man with a gun goes into a bank and demands their money. Then turns to a customer and asks, ‘Did you see me rob this bank?’ The man replied, ‘Yes sir, I did.’ The robber shoots him on … Continue reading →

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>Don’t ask me …..(about Dyxlesia)

Posted on 9 October, 2008 by jb

> Q: What does the agnostic, dyslexic, insomniac do?A: He stays awake at night wondering if there really is a dog.  OR Did you hear about the dyslexic devil worshipper who sold his soul to Santa?

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>Don’t ask me …(about your next President)

Posted on 8 October, 2008 by jb

> Couric: You’ve said, quote, “John McCain will reform the way Wall Street does business.” Other than supporting stricter regulations of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac two years ago, can you give us any more example of his leading the … Continue reading →

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>The Economist sums up the financial crisis

Posted on 7 October, 2008 by jb

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