Archive for July 13th, 2006

Nigerian Scam

Internet wadE

I seem to recall writing about this topic before, but can’t find it… regardless, it’s a new take on the age old Internet Scam topic.  There are various cyber-vigilante groups out there who respond to those emails you get from Nigeria where some person asks for money.  One site in particular is: http://www.thescambaiter.com/

The best part is the forum where they post text of their fun… Here’s a good entry that will keep you laughing.

ADDENDUM: Quick addition for a link to Jon Stewart on Net Neutrality.

Snakes on a Plane!

Alex Movies

Following up on wadE’s post about Hollywood’s questionable movie-making techniques, I’d like to proudly present you with the following monstrosity, since I just now heard about it:

Snakes on a Plane!
(Starring Samuel L. Jackson!)

Ok. … Really? ‘Cause that sounds like an awful movie. And I looked at the cast list, it’s just Samuel L. and a bunch of people no one’s ever heard of*. However, I will allow for the fact that it may be so awful as to be entertaining, much like Lake Placid, or Deep Blue Sea. But I don’t think that’s probably what the movie makers intended, nor am I going to hold my breath for that outcome.

Ah well, what do I care? I’ll just continue to vote with my wallet, by not going to see the things. I just wish I had better options for when I do want to go see something.

*(I’m well aware that many of you will say you’ve heard of Julianna Margulies. Whatever.)