Author Archives: Chad

Irony: The Ultimate Confounding Variable

In a demonstration that even the greatest technical minds have yet to create an algorithm that accounts for irony, the following links have recently shown up on my Gmail sidebar:
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Very Mature

For Nick:

Random Acts of Mundanity

In trying to describe my new job to someone yesterday, I told him that “it’s a lot like sociology, with less interesting questions.” The more I think about it, the more I think that pretty much sums it up.  Not necessarily in a bad way, mind you.  Let me explain.
Yesterday I spent several [...]

The Big Question

So I need some help. My new employer has allotted me a budget at allposters.com to decorate my new office. The question, then, is what to buy:
Option 1: The “Hang In There!” Kitty

Option 2: Dogs Playing Poker

Tough call, right?

“Tofus” Update

The Coop’s Linewaiter’s Gazette actually printed my letter. Hopefully this will inspire them to action, and our beloved comic strip will return.