Category Archives: stupid shit

Spam tip…apparently.

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

I have no idea if anyone’s been dealing with something along these lines, but here’s the deal: For weeks, I’ve been experiencing a massive uptick in spam here at the blog. My “moderation” queue had exploded, going from a couple … Continue reading →

Posted in blog, spam, stupid shit | 5 Comments

If you make a Star Trek video, the internet will lose its shit.

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

Apparently, I’m supposed to be outraged over this: According to various news stories I’ve read, this is one of two “in-house” training videos created by/for the Internal Revenue Service three years ago. This one, the Trek spoof, was created as … Continue reading →

Posted in news, stupid shit, trek, youtube | 6 Comments

Spam doesn’t even try, anymore.

Posted on March 9, 2013 by

There used to be a time when spam, if it didn’t just offer up a link to some bullshit product, at least attempted to look like a “real” blog comment or message board post. You might’ve had to read a … Continue reading →

Posted in rants, spam, stupid people, stupid shit | 10 Comments

#70sTwitter.

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

It started innocently enough. Last night, I was goofing off while taking a break from the writing, and I checked out my Twitter feed to see what was going on, who was saying what, and so on and so forth, … Continue reading →

Posted in memes, ramblings, stupid shit, twitter | 6 Comments

The Big-Assed 2012 “Ask Dayton” Poll.

Posted on December 24, 2012 by

Okay, so here’s the deal: Yesterday’s Sunday G and T Show hosted by Nick Minecci, Terry Lynn Shull and Mike Medeiros was the last show for 2012. They’re taking a well-earned vacation this coming weekend, and will be back in … Continue reading →

Posted in ask dayton, friends, g&t show, polls, stupid shit | 2 Comments

Are we winning the “War on Christmas” yet?

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

After a long cease-fire, hostilities once more are heating up, with reports coming in from checkout lanes and talking heads stationed all along the front lines. “Remember the 25th!” and all that jazz. Yep, the “War on Christmas” is back. … Continue reading →

Posted in jokes, news, politics, stupid shit | 2 Comments

Let Andor secede!

Posted on November 15, 2012 by

With all the craziness surrounding various petitions for this or that state to secede, it seemed only fair that other groups be afforded their fair shake. Having seen a petition to allow Alderaan to leave the Galactic Empire, it seemed … Continue reading →

Posted in jokes, nerdity, stupid shit, trek | 4 Comments

What time is it?

Posted on November 8, 2012 by

This morning, I realized that the battery in my wrist watch had died. For the first time ever, I wondered if I should even bother replacing it. I’m one of those people who’s worn a watch of some type for … Continue reading →

Posted in ramblings, stupid shit | 8 Comments

Twitter diversions: #FiveWordStories

Posted on October 19, 2012 by

So, at a point earlier in the day when I should’ve been writing, I instead decided to check out my Twitter feed for a few minutes. Just a quick look and then back to work, right? Uh huh. Instead, my … Continue reading →

Posted in lists, stupid shit, twitter | 4 Comments

Special unexpected guest post.

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

What happens when you’re in the middle of composing a more-or-less daily blog entry, and you set your laptop down on your coffee table to go and get something to drink? Well, if you have a dog like mine, you … Continue reading →

Posted in guest blogging, jokes, stupid shit | 4 Comments