The United States must have changed a lot since my last visit— when did they start using hockey sticks in baseball?

Challenge: name something that is less cool than unpo pular. According to the shirt, everything should be less cool.

These tablecloths are getting more and disturbing as we go:

I don’t want to guess where the shoes come into it.

Not so successful with the spelling, but whatever:

Lindsay, is that you?

Wichever one you’re drinking, baby, that’s the one I choose.

Sequins probably wasn’t the best choice for this:

Why yes, it is.

At long last, my dream has come true— James Lileks has added the (old old old) currency of Turkey to his hilarious Curious Lucre series. Most of those notes I’ve never even seen before, that’s how old they are… so the feature was as educational for me as it was funny.

And if you’re weren’t previously familiar with the comedic stylings of James Lileks, (1) shame on you, and (2) don’t deprive yourself a moment longer. I know how you people love wasting time at work, and this’ll fit the bill, promise. You can waste hours on that site.

Yeah, that Texas Renaissance Festival is a pretty big deal.