April 18, 2011

Too Young To Hold Hands in the Philippines?

McDonald's Philippines ad screenshot

According to AdFreak, “McDonald’s, under pressure from Catholic leaders, has agreed to pull a TV commercial because it shows a young boy and girl having an innocent romance and almost holding hands.”

Here’s the ad: Read more »



April 15, 2011

Aisha Gadhafi Defends Her Dad [Daddy Issues]

Moammar Gadhafi, father of Aisha Gadhafi

AOL News is reporting that Aisha Gadhafi, daughter of Moammar Gadhafi, is defending her father.

And you thought your dad was difficult.

How’s this for an opening paragraph? It’s riddled with Daddy Issues. Read more »



April 14, 2011

Robert Kirkman Does Dinosaurs

Super Dinosaur

Robert Kirkman has become a household name thanks to the success of Walking Dead, both the comic and the TV series. I’m also a fan of his Marvel Zombies, although I have to admit that it depressed the hell out of me. Now Kirkman is doing a book you can enjoy with your kids — Super Dinosaur.

Kirkman is a great writer and this series sounds great. A full press release follows, but this sentence was all I needed: Read more »



April 13, 2011

Robotics Now a Boy Scouts Merit Badge

The Boy Scouts have officially gone mainstream, according to ZDNet. They now have a robotics merit badge.

You know, if it weren’t for that whole hating gay people thing, I might consider letting my kids join. Then again, there are other ways to learn about robots that don’t involve uniforms and helping old ladies across the street. (Not that helping old ladies cross the street is a bad thing. Assuming they want your help.)

Robotics goes mainstream: It’s now a Boy Scouts merit badge | ZDNet


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April 11, 2011

Half Price iPad 2 Value Pack [DaddyDeals]

DaddyDeal for today: half-price iPad 2 Value Pack.

What’s in the Value Pack? Things that are of value! (I mean, duh.) More specifically, according to EveryDay Source (via FatWallet): Read more »



April 6, 2011

Kindle Book For Busy Moms Who Love Stars

Short Biographies of the Stars for Busy Moms Kindle Edition

Hey moms! Great news! If you love stars, don’t have that much time to spend reading about them, and have a Kindle, you can buy Short Biographies of the Stars for Busy Moms! For only $3.99! On your Kindle! It’s even published by something called Bizzy Moms! Because apparently these moms are SO busy, they can’t even spell! Read more »



April 4, 2011

Arnold Schwarzenegger Is Actually The Governator

Political Power Arnold Schwarzenegger comic

Arnold Schwarzenegger is actually The Governator. No, not just his nickname. An animated character.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is doing a cartoon where he plays a character called The Governator.

Seriously.

Real news is sounding too much like The Onion.

Quotes from Ah-nuld: Read more »