Archive for August 9th, 2008

Bernie Mac

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

Echelon

Sad news today that Bernie Mac passed away at 50. I immediately went to youtube to rewatch his intro and entrance on The Original Kings of Comedy. It is just joyous and hilarious. The action starts at 2:00 on this clip. I could go through it word by word and tell you why I think it’s hilarious, but it’s better just to watch.

London 2012 Olympic Committee: “China…what the fuck?”

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

Constable Echelon

Intercepted email from London 2012 Organising Committee Head James Macleod to China Olympic Committee Head Liu Peng.

sent Saturday 9.8.08 0500 GMT

“What the fuck, China? Seriously. What the fuck was that? We’re supposed to follow that display?

I was honestly feeling good about our Olympics until Friday night. You saw the Euro 2008 opening ceremonies, right? That’s what we do in Europe: half ass some traditional dances, hold up some placards, throw in a few nonsensical mascots and call it a day.

That’s all out the window now.

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