Spotted on the (information) highway. For those of you who don’t read Hindi, it reads (not a literal translation) “Sonia Gandhi, you are a disgrace & a shame.” Someone inform Diggy Raja.
November 13, 2012
by Atanu Dey
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Category Archives: Humor and Silliness
April 1, 2012
by Atanu Dey
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Happy April Fools’ Day
My apologies to the visitors of this blog for the total lack of activity. I’ve been busy and distracted. I am guessing that this too shall pass. In the meanwhile, I offer this video of funny British animal voice overs … Continue reading
October 23, 2011
by Atanu Dey
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The Times of India is a Porn Rag
I am not against porn. It has its place but that place is not in the pages of newspaper that pretends to be a national newspaper. It’s a dismal situation. Here’s a picture compiled by someone — graphically illustrating the … Continue reading
April 1, 2011
by Atanu Dey
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April Fool’s Open Thread
February 23, 2011
by Atanu Dey
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Why the Gods Send Rain to Mexico but not to the Middle East
Steve, a friend who teaches at UC, sent an email with that subject line. Enjoy.
December 17, 2010
by Atanu Dey
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Does your brain work differently?
Apparently according to this test, my brain works quite like that of the vast majority of humans. Take this quick test to check your thought pattern. Do tell what happened in a comment but please don’t spoil the test for … Continue reading
November 25, 2010
by Atanu Dey
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If you want to travel from the US to China via Japan
Just in case you need to go to China from the US via Japan, check google maps for directions.
November 20, 2010
by Atanu Dey
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Breaking News: Padma Bhushan for Vir-G and Barkha-G
Broken News: All India Radia reports that Madam Sonia will recommend both Barkha Dutt and Vir Sanghvi for Padma Bhushan.
November 5, 2010
by Atanu Dey
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An Irish Joke, and a Seriously Cute Little Irish Girl
A tweet by @indianalltheway reminded me of this Irish joke from a while back. Some of my closest friends are Irish. What we — Bongs and Irish — have in common is our love for a good ‘addaa’. Over a … Continue reading
September 23, 2010
by Atanu Dey
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Where the Indian CWG Mascot Came From
A mashup of Kellogs Frosted Flakes tiger and Sylvester the cat.
August 28, 2010
by Atanu Dey
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Stop the Patenting of Numbers
This is very disturbing news that was brought to my attention on a mailing list I subscribe to.
May 9, 2010
by Atanu Dey
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Comic Relief: Reading the Times of India
In the face of all that is grim and distressing, there’s always the relief of reading the TOI — affectionately referred to by its admirers as TOI-let paper or the Slimes of India. This hot Summer Sunday morning was brightened … Continue reading
April 1, 2010
by Atanu Dey
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Google Gulp is Here!
I got my own supply of Google Gulp yesterday. It does not come for free though.
March 25, 2010
by Atanu Dey
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Please if you are still alive . . .
“I see dead people,” whispers the little guy in the movie “The Sixth Sense.” That must be very unfortunate for the ability is of dubious utility and seeing dead people walking about certainly would scare the crap out of the … Continue reading
February 13, 2010
by Atanu Dey
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Don’t you just hate it when pesky great whites block your view?
October 10, 2009
by Atanu Dey
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Greatest Story Ever Told
[via Fantasising Zombies.]
September 26, 2009
by Atanu Dey
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Error 404
NOT FOUND . . . You’re looking for something that does not, has not, will not, might not or must not exist . . . ERROR 404
September 4, 2009
by Atanu Dey
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About Pakistan’s Nuclear Program
This is posted under the category “Humor and Silliness.” It’s funny stuff. Actually, it’s hilarious.
June 6, 2009
by Atanu Dey
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Still Serving Up What’s Ordered
May 26, 2009
by Atanu Dey
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The Bank for your Next Life
They say you can’t take it with you. So the only alternative is to keep it in safekeeping till you get back and reclaim what was yours when you reincarnate. Now you need not wonder where to stash your cash. … Continue reading