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Ten incredibly true facts about Queen Victoria

Yay, it’s almost Victoria Day — one of my favourite holidays, mostly because it’s so necessary. For those of you who don’t live in Canada, in many provinces we celebrate the birthday of Queen Victoria, Regina Atroxica, who was born … Continue reading →

Ten indredibly true facts about Queen Victoria

Yay, it’s almost Victoria Day — one of my favourite holidays, mostly because it’s so necessary. For those of you who don’t live in Canada, in many provinces we celebrate the birthday of Queen Victoria, Regina Atroxica, who was born … Continue reading →

Another Day in Paradise

“Dude!” “Coko!” “Dude!” “Coko!” “Dude!” [sound of engine being gunned, squeal of tires ... then the screams] Alltop also has opposable thumbs. Photo via Twisted Vintage.< Originally published May, 2010./h6>

Nailed it

I really do love it when a cartoonist can nail the truth so perfectly in just three frames. Alltop loves to nail funny.

The Master

I still think back to those days in Japan, when I studied zazen under the guidance of Rōshi Miaki. I had been looking for something in my life, and when I stumbled upon the group of monks, quietly sitting, I … Continue reading →

Protected: How Anne of Green Gables Destroyed the World

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Ask General Kang: I may have inadvertently started an intergalactic war with the Bleugzag Imperium. Do you think this might be held against me when I apply for college?

Wow, good on ya! I’d hold this against you if you DIDN’T report it on your application. Starting an intergalactic war takes a great deal of organization, planning, and above all, unbridled enthusiasm. (Though that can get you into all … Continue reading →

Why Internet make you dumb

Much of this video’s content is covered in Nicholas Carr’s book, The Shallows, What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains, in detail. Here’s my review of the book: The irony is a spongy wad, so thick the fine edge … Continue reading →

Magical apparatus malfunctions

Alltop’s humor collection never stinks.

Forgotten Deities: Flaccidus, The Roman God of Engineers

Ancient woodcut of a rooster, the favored form of sacrifice to the Roman god, Flaccidus. Flaccidus was a god revered during the time of the Roman Republic. Flaccidus was a kind of angry god, but not in the Mars I’m-going-to-stab-you-with-a-spear … Continue reading →