tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803930806872297256.post5556703301293877865..comments2024-03-25T04:52:13.319-07:00Comments on BizarroBlog: Aerial MagicPirarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02340738828876740970noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803930806872297256.post-84076767399642523352008-10-29T22:32:00.000-07:002008-10-29T22:32:00.000-07:00I used to use a gender-neutral Chinese pronoun, "t...I used to use a gender-neutral Chinese pronoun, "ta". But then I saw that the Chicago Manual of Style, 14th edition, recommended the singular "they," so I started using that.<BR/><BR/>Chicago backed down; 15th edition says to rephrase to avoid gendered pronouns. But I still advocate "they." It turns out to have a long history; for example, <A HREF="http://www.crossmyt.com/hc/linghebr/austheir.html" REL="nofollow">Jane Austen used it</A>. And it's often what people use in casual speech if they don't stop to think about it. It generally sounds and looks pretty natural.Jedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04551932781614163256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803930806872297256.post-4542603588090676402008-10-29T16:30:00.000-07:002008-10-29T16:30:00.000-07:00Hate to be a bummer, but was "unconscious" suppose...Hate to be a bummer, but was "unconscious" supposed to be misspelled as part of the joke?JohnMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18121602920411393500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803930806872297256.post-49963129203640100752008-10-29T13:10:00.000-07:002008-10-29T13:10:00.000-07:00Dan:I know who are referring to. I think the VP po...Dan:<BR/><BR/>I know who are referring to. I think the VP position is just a waste of thought theses days. In Palin's selection the RNC is pandering to women and are hoping McCain dies so they have a puppet to pull the strings on if she became President.isee3dtoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04769549614987317740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803930806872297256.post-129128220957085212008-10-29T10:42:00.000-07:002008-10-29T10:42:00.000-07:00isee3dtoo,the cartoon you're referring to is a com...isee3dtoo,<BR/>the cartoon you're referring to is a comment on Palin, of course. There have often been lame and gratuitous choices for VP, I agree, but none as irresponsible as this one. Quayle is the only one who comes close in recent history, I think.Pirarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02340738828876740970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803930806872297256.post-84559514547328210742008-10-29T07:12:00.000-07:002008-10-29T07:12:00.000-07:00Dude I don't know why, but this particular Bizarro...Dude I don't know why, but this particular Bizarro strip really made me laugh out loud. It has one of those classic sketch comedy vibes going for it. Thanks for the enjoyment, Dan! Take care everybody.Ezaneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05423314674073345853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803930806872297256.post-33104182079932709592008-10-28T18:34:00.000-07:002008-10-28T18:34:00.000-07:00I have a problem with today's 10/28/04 cartoon.Are...I have a problem with today's 10/28/04 cartoon.<BR/><BR/>Are those Republicans or Democrats in the cartoon? If it didn't have an iPod as a choice it could be a classic dating back some 20 years and recycled every four years for either party. I think the Simpson's are about 20 years old.isee3dtoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04769549614987317740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803930806872297256.post-11266000859755174742008-10-28T16:40:00.000-07:002008-10-28T16:40:00.000-07:00Aerial banners always bum me out...they make me th...Aerial banners always bum me out...they make me think of an insanely complicated and expensive marriage proposal that was accepted by a friend of mine. They are now one of the unhappiest couples I've ever witnessed. Blarh. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for offering a way more amusing take on the whole thing!!!!Penny Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13154829540938334107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803930806872297256.post-68565264500011190802008-10-28T15:56:00.000-07:002008-10-28T15:56:00.000-07:00anonymous is a loser!!anonymous is a loser!!FIDOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10181428739449499545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803930806872297256.post-15219699962927519772008-10-28T15:47:00.000-07:002008-10-28T15:47:00.000-07:00I can't stand he/she. I also can't stand the line ...I can't stand he/she. I also can't stand the line "Female applicants are encouraged to apply". I think we should always hire the best person for the job and screw race and gender. However, short people should not apply but maybe because I am biased since I have hit my head on the over head plumbing that we have on the way to the men's room. Maybe tall people should not apply.<BR/><BR/>However, I digress above. Have you wondered how they pick up the banner's? Kind of cool -- check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMSN3U1juaE for more...isee3dtoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04769549614987317740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803930806872297256.post-16997733654045137802008-10-28T14:35:00.000-07:002008-10-28T14:35:00.000-07:00Yes, that is correct, sayott- er, fido.Yes, that is correct, sayott- er, fido.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03467020194112923397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803930806872297256.post-86198430304501757872008-10-28T14:09:00.001-07:002008-10-28T14:09:00.001-07:00Anonymous i heard you wanted to classic bizarro my...Anonymous<BR/><BR/> i heard you wanted to classic bizarro my peperes anus!!FIDOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10181428739449499545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803930806872297256.post-7737981815255926832008-10-28T14:09:00.000-07:002008-10-28T14:09:00.000-07:00I've been using "they" and ""them" for years. I've...I've been using "they" and ""them" for years. I've spoken about in university grammar classes and used it in papers without any of the profs questioning me on the matter whatsoever.Brad Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08579026853291408329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803930806872297256.post-70415798184487772332008-10-28T13:36:00.000-07:002008-10-28T13:36:00.000-07:00I often use "hizzer" and "himmer" - they work well...I often use "hizzer" and "himmer" - they work well, and don't have to be explained.bashzoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03780576362754925203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803930806872297256.post-16402271373916848832008-10-28T13:00:00.000-07:002008-10-28T13:00:00.000-07:00Dan, etc.-You may find this amusing/interesting/fa...Dan, etc.-<BR/><BR/>You may find <A HREF="http://www.justgiving.com/atheistbus" REL="nofollow">this</A> amusing/interesting/fascinating/awesome/etc.<BR/><BR/>-DanDaniel Joseph Sardellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15546325694413183168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803930806872297256.post-61853688231267334752008-10-28T11:38:00.000-07:002008-10-28T11:38:00.000-07:00I've seen a number of people use "sie" (for she/he...I've seen a number of people use "sie" (for she/he) and "hir" (for his/her) in non-gendered-accepting communities online. I find those to work as well as any.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803930806872297256.post-14953146351925748912008-10-28T11:08:00.000-07:002008-10-28T11:08:00.000-07:00In San Diego, they recently imposed a booze ban on...In San Diego, they recently imposed a booze ban on the beaches, to be voted on this November. All summer long the planes flew over the beaches, trailing "Cold, Refreshing Coors Light" banners, and other assorted alcoholic yummies, complete with pictures of the frosty cold, sweating cans and bottles. My feelings aside regarding banning booze on our beaches, that was just plain cruel.Loriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09347824570701761729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803930806872297256.post-67379465413600194962008-10-28T10:45:00.000-07:002008-10-28T10:45:00.000-07:00http://torontoist.com/2008/07/what_jesus_wouldnt_d...http://torontoist.com/2008/07/what_jesus_wouldnt_do.php<BR/><BR/>For the back story on the Jesus banner.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00961730330848873802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803930806872297256.post-80824917164320825112008-10-28T10:38:00.000-07:002008-10-28T10:38:00.000-07:00Is this a "Classic Bizarro"?Is this a "Classic Bizarro"?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03467020194112923397noreply@blogger.com