Archive for March 2006
Fooled Moon
Dear Mr. Eccentric, Is it true that the moon landing was done in a Hollywood studio like some people keep telling me it was, or did it really happen like I think? Sincerely, Curious in California Dear Mr.CuroCa, Ah, how politics illicit such intrigue in our lives. It is a good thing, Kurki, that you…
Read MoreCombating the Hordes
or Further Tales of Poor Customer Service or or Which is worse: The Deal Hunters or Deal Makers? The Deal Hunters: At work I wear tan pants, a navy blue shirt and a radio on my belt with a speaker welded to my ear. I carry around a large black plastic label gun and what…
Read MoreA Dindin Din
Ah, hello there. Allow me to introduce yourself to myself. For legal purposes you cannot possibly fathom, my name is Mr. Eccentric, and I am the problem to all your answers… wait, what? I am the resident advice columnist for the New World Otter. It is here that I will provide answers to all your…
Read MoreLord of War
A New Nicholas Cage? I’ve seen a good number of Nicholas Cage’s films in my day, most left me wondering exactly who in their right mind would cough up 10 cents to produce those stinkers. There were exceptions, of course; “Con Air” comes to mind, as does “Gone in 60 Seconds” but most were just…
Read MoreThe Constant Gardner
The Constant Gardner: Or Convoluted Plots and Non-sequential Story Lines Aren’t Just For Quentin Tarantino Anymore! Not Something To Watch On A Mixture Of Alcohol And Pain Relievers No, No. I know what you’re thinking, but no I was completely sober when I watched it. Promise. However, I thought I’d put up that title as…
Read MoreTales of Poor Customer Service
…or How Logic Confounds the Common Consumer Some time ago I announced I was employed. And, for the past year, I have learned a new skill – holding my tongue. I had to hold my tongue about the buying public, and I had to hold my tongue about my corporate overlords. Well, a year to…
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