Category Archives: Humour

Others Assume, I Presume

Posted on 17 August 2010 by Larry Russwurm

I just had a gander of the words assume and presume in my dictionary. There are a number of meanings for both words. The definition I knew for both was identical. The dictionary says they both mean: to take for … Continue reading →

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Uncomfortable Extrapolation

Posted on 14 August 2010 by Larry Russwurm

This is a more adult themed post so dear reader you should be of age and shoo away any kids who may be reading over your shoulder. And that also means you, minor, trying to read this post despite any … Continue reading →

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Cryptozoology Puzzle Solved?

Posted on 10 August 2010 by Larry Russwurm

Cryptozoology usually brings to mind Bigfoot but I’ve more of a mind to think about Nessie, Champ, Ogopogo and the Lake Erie monster serpent. These creatures are said to be in 4 widely separate lakes, ranging all across North America … Continue reading →

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More Harold Albrecht Propaganda

Posted on 7 August 2010 by Larry Russwurm

I just received a mega pamphlet from my Canadian Member of Parliament, Harold Albrecht. He had been sending me regular “updates” but these were not as easily mocked as the pamphlet I first mocked here in April. But when you … Continue reading →

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Anchor Weasels

Posted on 31 July 2010 by Larry Russwurm

This is a post about anchor weasels – those members of a news team that provide the face of the TV station to the general public. My problem with them is their comments on the weather. I’m sure the higher … Continue reading →

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Blast From the Past I

Posted on 17 July 2010 by Larry Russwurm

To see the home page of this blog all you have to do is click on the banner where it says “The Many Rants of Larry Russwurm”. (You can try it out and then click the go back button and … Continue reading →

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And Some Think Hawking’s American Accent is Funny

Posted on 10 July 2010 by Larry Russwurm

Why is it that when I know a rock band is British, I know it because I’ve been told. Why can’t I tell a song is British by the accent? In almost every single rock act there is no discernible … Continue reading →

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Women Can Levitate 10 Centimeters Off the Ground

Posted on 19 June 2010 by Larry Russwurm

This news was as shocking to me as it is to you. But instead of making a big deal over it, the news was buried in a seemingly unrelated news story. China Airlines of Taiwan was fined for discriminating against … Continue reading →

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Make the Historians Do the Math

Posted on 10 June 2010 by Larry Russwurm

In an earlier post, the No Name Decades , it was made known in the comments section that the ‘Teens really don’t start till January 1, 2011; just as the noughties didn’t start till January 1, 2001. This does not … Continue reading →

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Theme Songs and Age of Shows

Posted on 29 May 2010 by Larry Russwurm

Have you ever winced while watching the theme song intro to the Simpsons and thought this goes on forever. Or maybe you haven’t but eventually will. This year I came up with a thought. “You know I can probably make … Continue reading →

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