Whenever I see an acronym that ends in MNT, I immediately take for granted that it is a rare variety of “Mutant Ninja Turtle”. For instance, USMNT means “Underwear Sniffing Mutant Ninja Turtles” (Donatello, Waters, Carradine, Clinton, and Brass) and not “United States Men’s National Team” as context eventually reveals.

What a much more entertaining world my ignorance provides.

I don’t [...]

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I found myself suddenly capable of emitting deadly lasers from my eyes on the way home from the Paris Theatre after having viewed The Illusionist.

I believe the incident to be purely coincidental…

…but I did certainly find Sylvain’s Chomet‘s new aimated film a fine, fine [...]

Doesn’t look like anyone is using this flag much anymore. I’ve updated it to reflect our post-post-modern times…

Which Assclown Hero is Most Beloved By You?

• Deadpool
• Freakazoid
• Lupin III
• Ashley J. “Ash” Williams
• Vash the Stampede

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While the term “assclown” may more generally apply to a goofy, comical person who is simply known for outlandishly dumb acts, I love using the term almost exclusively with those fictional characters who are not only the silliest, but often the most skilled and effective in their respective universes. Above is a selection of the most fantastically heroic [...]