Allegra Rivett Sloman's blog

Yes, I make with the typos, frequently, frequently. But I never did this! Added in 2009 – I communicated with the person at the site and got it fixed.

And I thought WTF? Then somebody ran out, bought one, cooked it, and posted the results to the internet. Scanged from reddit, and very, very worth it.  The description of what happened when he opened the can triggered hysterics, and his place setting is to die for.

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I had heard about this prank on the internests but this is the full meal deal, lots of detail, trip report of a major prank on Best Buy.

Allegra pouts because she took a wonderful video at Conflikt and one of the principals flatly refuses to let her publicly post it. Trust me, it’s funny as hell. But ya gotta respect the wishes of others…. sigh.

What do YOU think of this story? 

Smash that Piggy! Once again, thanks Chipper.

Chameleons don’t change colours to avoid predation; they change colours to pull chicks and trounce rivals. Thanks to Chipper for the link, that was edifying.

I have a lot of really awesome friends, and I got a compelling demonstration of it tonight. Now, to cleanup, so my brother doesn’t think I’m too slovenly to live with!!!!

This is very funny, and not a bit subtle.

The office is deserted.  Somebody just texted me that the batteries on his snowshoes are dead.  I skidded in to work this morning thinking – that’s funny, I can’t hear any buses!

This is quite thought provoking.

AWWWWWW

There are tunes to be written Gather now with all your power Ever after swear to hold your tongue We will sing in this darkest hour The song that never, ever should be sung (then everybody break out into their favourite verse of “Banned from Argo)

…. and having a home to come home to. I hear through the net that a filker (not somebody attending Conflikt) just died in a housefire. If the tributes now pouring in are anything to go by, Greg was much loved and will be much missed. The condo is a write off – the cats [...]