kiran’s pensieve

So many things to occupy time, so little time for them to occupy.

I was reminded recently by *someone* that I barely post here at all. Now, since, it seems, more people are visiting, I guess I need to shape up and post something regularly. And since Battlestar Galactica is on the dreaded pre-finale 6-9 month hiatus, I’ll have to find other things to waste the precious few hours of leisure at my disposal any given week.

Here’s an interesting interview I came across with author Salman Rushdie

For the other geeks among us, you might find PC World’s list of the Top 50 Tech Visionaries inspiring.

Here, you can listen to an audio version of a Q&A between Stephen Colbert, Steve Carrell and Ann Hathaway (listen to the audio online by clicking on the link in the middle there).

Lastly, but definitely not leastly, here’s a tribute to the funniest guy who ever lived who died this past weekend, George Carlin. The world was funnier with ya, George, we’ll miss your sick, twisted, brilliant brain. Here he is, in his own words…

My dad forwarded me this pic that just says it all…

Came across this by Emo Phillips

I was walking across a bridge one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. So I ran over and said “Stop! don’t do it!” “Why shouldn’t I?” he said. I said, “Well, there’s so much to live for!” He said, “Like what?” I said, “Well…are you religious or atheist?” He said, “Religious.” I said, “Me too! Are you Christian or Buddhist?” He said, “Christian.” I said, “Me too! Are you Catholic or Protestant?” He said, “Protestant.” I said, “Me too! Are you Episcopalian or Baptist?” He said, “Baptist!” I said,”Wow! Me too! Are you Baptist Church of God or Baptist Church of the Lord?” He said, “Baptist Church of God!” I said, “Me too! Are you original Baptist Church of God, or are you reformed Baptist Church of God?” He said,”Reformed Baptist Church of God!” I said, “Me too! Are you reformed Baptist Church of God, reformation of 1879, or reformed Baptist Church of God, reformation of 1915?” He said, “Reformed Baptist Church of God, reformation of 1915!” I said, “Die, heretic scum”, and pushed him off.

I love surrealism.

Confused? Did you follow along the “brawl” storyline? Here’s your chance to catch up:

Here’s an awesome parody of the “Leave Britney Alone!” video. hehehe….

Oh the troubles of the rich and narcissistic….

$49,267 mortgages
$16,000 clothes
$102,000 entertainment, gifts and vacations
$4,758 dining out
$35,000 for child and spousal support
$ 0savings and investments (all figures monthly spending)

Quick somebody tell Chris Crocker!

The Colbert Report has certainly made its influence. Like all intelligent beings, the Internet can also laugh at itself…. check these out:

“Go Outside. Membership is Free.” - www.getafirstlife.com

“Aren’t you tired of all of those people out there trying to grab all of these fake friends online? It’s all about how many people can I pretend to be friends with to make myself feel better. Welcome to a better way…” - snubster.com

“Helping you find where other people aren’t.” - www.isolatr.com

“There comes a time when a student must look beyond the face of things.” - www.assbook.com

“Poking fun at web 2.0 named websites.” - rdiculous.com

“Sites organized in diabolical order.” - yankovic.org

Thanks to Jake Coyle (AP).

http://members.aol.com/matt999h/bullshit.htm

This is a must-have for anyone who has ever worked or will ever work in or around cubicles.