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by Mike Krumboltz
Wed, July 25, 2007, 3:00 am PDT

Keep your anger bottled up and you'll eventually explode. Instead, let it out in the form of an online rant. Thanks to Rantasaurus Rex, seething has never been easier. Just think of something that irritates you. It could be how your neighbors never invite you over to use their pool. It could be a clueless coworker who insists on telling you all the inane details of her pathetic little life. Or, it could be the mere fact that chickens exist. Then, write about it, mail it to Rantasaurus Rex, and watch them publish it for all the world to read. And if they don't, you can always write 'em an angry letter. Let the catharsis (and profanity) begin!

Filed under: Blogs, Humor, Rants

by Molly McCall
Mon, July 02, 2007, 8:00 am PDT

Meet Josh Fruhlinger, the Comics Curmudgeon. For years now, the mainstream funnies have been subjected to his sharp eye, sharper tongue, and troublesome insistence on truth—or at least consistency. From Archie to Ziggy, from syndicated strip to single-panel gag, nothing escapes Josh's scrutiny. And the results are hilarious. Not only is The Comics Curmudgeon a web success, but the site consistently draws praise from such online stalwarts as the Reverend Brendan Powell Smith (amen).

We wrote about Josh's blog almost two years ago. We check in with him now to find out how the Curmudgeon is holding up, what advice he has for building a blog readership, and what online comics get his stamp of approval...

Josh, you know we love your site. And we're not the only ones. Your posts now garner hundreds of comments, you've scored a couple other comics-related gigs (like at Wonkette), and you got a rousing reception at ROFL. Has anything about the boom in readers been tricky for you?

The trickiest thing for me has been just keeping on track of all the comments. Every single one is e-mailed to me! On my typical days, most of which are spent in front of the computer, it's manageable, but when I step away from the keyboard, even for just a day or so, I'm overwhelmed by the amount of stuff to wade through when I get back. But I hate to just cast them aside unread as so many are so funny! Read the full profile...

by Marty Gabel
Sat, June 16, 2007, 3:00 am PDT

We've all been there. The co-worker who keeps swiping the Hot Pockets. The neighbors who get free-form with their garbage. The roommate that never does the dishes. So what do we do? We leave a note, of course! Sometimes, a simple Post-it does the trick, other times it's good to get a little more descriptive. Just one thing: Make darn sure it's polite-but-oh-so-scornful so you get the chance to see it posted on today's Pick. Not every missive has to threaten physical violence. Maybe sometimes you can call on the WWJD brigade. And of course, everyone loves a cautionary warning with a sense of humor behind it, whether it be inventive or merely, uh, subtle? So if your grammar stinks or your mother tongue is German, no matter! Be respectful and leave a response. Just try not to go overboard, m'kay? Thanks!!!!!!

Filed under: Blogs, Humor, Work Humor, Rants

by Molly McCall
Mon, February 05, 2007, 3:00 am PST

Dear "Me,"

You go, girl. We applaud the warning you shot off to alarmist weathermen, the stance you took on marked-up vending-machine soda, and the outraged dressing-down you gave the evil door on your mother's car. Whether you're wooing documentarians or lip gloss, reaching out to your future children or yourself at age 14, or mournfully passing a note to your very own blog, we're with you and your thrice-weekly letters. Bravo on the elliptical machine message ("This year, friend, you are mine."). Hooray for the righteous outrage over gauging toothpaste companies ("I'd like to know where you get off."). And let's hear it for the memo to the pink bridesmaid dress ("Let's start like this: you and I got off on the wrong foot."). Finally, thanks for the site as a whole. We're looking forward to your next effort at keeping the world civilized. Count us among your lurkers.

Love,
Yahoo! Picks

Filed under: Blogs, Humor, Rants

by Marty Gabel
Tue, November 28, 2006, 3:00 am PST

Dear I Hate Cilantro,

How dare you impugn my favourite herb with your filthy web site of lies? I've been eating coriander (or "cilantro" as you Yanks call it) all my life, and it's never done me any harm! I love its subtle citrus-tinged flavour, and my wife uses it in all her recipes. But here you are with your damning haikus—have you got nothing better to do? Is it really necessary to publish 12 entire pages of anti-cilantro propaganda and stories? So it tastes like cheap cologne, soap, lemon washing-up liquid, or toxic metal cleaner, eh? I was browsing your 1,100+ members and they all look like ignoramuses. A stint in Her Majesty's Forces would do these lunatics a power of good. As if that wasn't enough, the very fact that you're selling apparel emblazoned with your anti-cilantro moniker is final proof that the world really has gone barmy.

Yours herbaciously,
Maj-Gen. Coriander, British Army


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