Back in the day, I was a huge fan of the Nitpicker’s Guide to… series. The Internet came along and pretty much stole the author’s thunder, but his method of making fun of shows while still liking them fit my personal sense of humour (which is also why MST3K always appealed to me). Plus, I’m [...]

Clues here, via Katie. UPDATE: This guy thanks you for your vote:  

by Lord Edmund Bryll, inventor of Brylcreem Hello, my loyal readership, friends, well-wishers, and other assorted persons who happen upon this message, through whatever means as one locates such missives in the labyrinthine tubes of the internets. I will commence recounting an amusing, not to say humorous, anecdote presently, though in fairness I must here [...]

Yeesh. Not much to recommend in this one. I have a vague memory of going through a period of “filler” pieces, and this must be one of them. There are definitely better things to come. Below the fold is the 9th exciting installment. In case you’ve lost track (and actually care), here’s a list of [...]

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Bill Smith! Not present: Japan. Below the fold is the 8th exciting installment. In case you’ve lost track (and actually care), here’s a list of Alchi-posts up to now: Alchi-Man FAQ, Alchi-Man Theme, Episodes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

Not that there was ever much of a chance in the first place, but this seals the deal for me. I became aware today that I am quite familiar with someone who has won a nomination to run as one of their MP candidates. I had the extreme displeasure of coming into contact with this [...]