Finally reading the November 27 New Yorker. Rodney Rothman’s article, “My Fake Job” is hilarious. He just shows up one day at an internet company, sits at an empty desk, and pretends to work. He continues the ruse for almost three weeks. My favourite quote: “If it’s possible to be a workhaholic at a job you don’t actually have, that’s what I’ve become. The thought of going back to my apartment is loathsome, and I don’t even have a family I’m trying to avoid. In this office, I feel productive, even when I’m doing nothing. In my apartment, even when I’m working, I’m idle, lazy, and always a hairsbreadth away from masturbation.” Jason Levine has some links to discussion about this story.
Author: James McNally
Day Without Weblogs
Yesterday’s Day Without Weblogs really drove home the message for me. It was like driving through a ghost town. My own participation was pretty lame. Most people had links to educational resources or personal stories. As usual, these things come up on me so fast, I usually just have time to put in the bare minimum of effort. But bravo, Brad, for putting together a really effective awareness campaign. Next year, I promise to do better!
Press Nothing To Hear Nothing
Jason K. has posted a new episode of Osil8, entitled, Press Nothing to Continue. It sounds fascinating, except that anyone outside the US can’t hear it. That includes me. And Tom. And Rik. And billions of others. If anyone has that rare combination of techie skillz and kindness, would they be willing to put together an MP3 of the audio? Please?
Frenzy Of Anticipation
I’m caught up in a frenzy of SXSW anticipation. I’ve gone looking for photos and reminisces from v.2.000. Take a look at the following stuff from:
- Heather Champ
- Derek Powazek
- Ben Brown
- John Halcyon Styn (words)
- John Halcyon Styn (photos)
- Brad Graham
- Michelle Kinsey-Clinton
- Evan Williams
- Christine Castro
- Denise Czaja
- Cameron Barrett
- Jake Hamer
Are you going this year? Did I miss linking to your photos and/or stories? Let me know…
Institute of Official Cheer
The Institute of Official Cheer is brilliant. I especially enjoyed the paintings of the women with their underwear around their ankles. (via Dinah)
Six wants to know what happened to the coup I was promising. Well, it’s already started, with our election going off without a hitch. Soon, we will send election advisers to your country to determine whether your electoral process is free and fair. Then, we will keep those advisers there for many years slowly changing your political system from within. And before you know it, you’ll have a Queen! That’s when we’ll start attacking with turkey basters…