Every week during football we get a barrage of Telus ads featuring monkeys. But we can’t figure out what kind of monkeys they are. A quick google search yielded no information.
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Poseur
I confess to guessing on a couple questions on the “How Canadian Are You?” quiz. Also I don’t like coffee but I knew that timbits and coffee had to be the right answer. You are 91% Canuck! You rock, you are an almighty Canadian through and through. You have proven your worthiness and have …
Ellen Willis
I awoke this morning to the news that Ellen Willis died. I have nothing profound to say about her that others haven’t already said better, but I will link to this wonderful brief history of feminism at the Village Voice.
Books
It occurs to me that one good use of this blog, and one way to maybe start some conversations, is to list books that are coming in. I purchase a lot of books, probably more than I have time to read, but my intentions are strictly honorable even if the result is, well, more Benjaminian. …
If Ph.D. Comprehensive Examinations Were Multiple Choice
One of my students just asked (jokingly) if that would be possible. Here’s what I came up with: 4. Which of the following statements correctly complete the sentence? The habitus is a: I. special cage marketed for pet rodents. II. all-wheel drive vehicle featured in an ad with a Kiefer Sutherland voiceover. III. fashion firm. …
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Flamed in my own comments
That’s a first! The anonymous “Passerby” writes: Erm, note to Americans recently moved to Montreal: there are many histories and families rooted in Montreal, and it is possible you have not yet mastered the life stories of all those who grew up here. Get over yourself. I note that it goes by the standard, specious …
Speaking of Football
Our fantasy team, hosti de cálisse, is starting to win some games after a very slow start. And my two favorite teams are having lousy seasons. Minnesota’s all concerned about “character” and coach Brad Childress seems to believe that he can best win games by boring the other team into submission. Seriously, the offense is …