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Carabao (Rural Thai Graffiti)
The Thai rock band Carabao is the Rolling Stones.of Asia. This photo was taken at a workshop where they cast bronze Buddha images. The wooden basket on the floor is…
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Log log log (log, log, log)
The Log Song from Ren & Stimpy What rolls down stairs alone or in pairs Rolls over your neighbor’s dog? What’s great for a snack and fits on your back?…
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Yeah, but can it play La Cucaracha?
Check out these downloadable mp3 NYPD siren sounds. I dare somebody to use one as a ringtone. “When New York City police officers have to use their sirens, they have…
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How to escape wind
The most effective way, according to this Japanese TV show, is to slap your butt while shuffling away sideways. I liked the “dancing prawn” technique, though.
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Do I need a Boston Terrier?
Please tell me. I saw this photo and fell in love with her: The thing is, her markings are dirty and she looks like she has an eye problem. Check…
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Same same, but different (Japan dub)
I loves me some unadon… Goodbye, unadon. But, I hates ekimae ryugaku… Goodbye, ekimae ryugaku. (Via the ever-adorable Fucked Gaijin)
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Predators vs. Prey
Everybody was linking to this clip last week but I had to wait for it to come out somewhere else, because YouTube is still blocked here (and proxies are a…
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Islands and Lakes and Maps, oh my!
My weekly pedantry hunt went well: The largest island in a lake on an island in a lake on an island An infographic showing left-side vs. right-side driving countries Some…
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Airbag Story
On Saturday. I went to my homeboy Ot’s shop, Wattana Sound, to get a bigger horn put on the car since it seems to be the only deterrent to the…
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My Only Phobia: Sharks
I have always had an irrational fear of sharks. Even in our pool, when I was little, I was afraid of swimming alone at night and would imagine fins following…
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Tea in the Sahara
Is it just me, or is it totally mind-blowing that the Police are touring again? You have to read this report by Stewart Copeland: Our First Disaster Gig! Synchronicity is…
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On the Road 2007 (Part 3) – Koh Chang
There are several ferries running from Trat to Koh Chang. We chose the Center Point Ferry because it was the only one that looked like it wouldn’t sink if hit…