Category Archives: Humour

The Weird, Weird West

Posted on 8 September 2010 by Larry Russwurm

We’ve all heard about the wild, wild west of the 1800’s of the US. Canada’s west wasn’t quite as wild back then with more order than our southern neighbours. But up here, what leads to the weird, weird west are … Continue reading →

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James Moore gets Cartoond

Posted on 4 September 2010 by Larry Russwurm

Heritage minister, James Moore, is depicted above. You may ask, “Why did he get Cartoond?” Well mainly because he chooses not to listen to Canadians. On Twitter, he blocked my sister, Laurie, since he decided any critique by her would … Continue reading →

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Out of Date

Posted on 21 August 2010 by Larry Russwurm

I was curious if the Bare Naked Ladies’ (BNL) theme for the Big Bang Theory was a shortened version of a full song. I found the long version on YouTube and the earliest reference to it implies that it was … Continue reading →

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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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