Internet Junk: Spam, Hoax, and Glurge

Before there was the internet, chain mail has existed. Since the growth of the internet, chain letters and hoaxes have exploded as it became easier and easier to “pass it on” as it has reduced the cost of paper, postage, time, and effort required. As...

Why Do Women Love Mr. Darcy?

Recently I came upon this image while on Facebook. It was liked by over 21,000 people within a matter of a few days. It has been a while since I read Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, but I remember thinking that Mr. Darcy was as annoying as her Emma! Like...

“First World” is an Outdated Term

One of my many pet peeves is hearing the term “First World” throw around incorrectly. I think it is because I was an International Relations major that I give a damn. I cringe when I hear it used incorrectly, but now I am cringing a lot more. Here’s...

My AT&T UVerse Customer Service Hell Experience

The following is a letter that I composed and will be sending to AT&T tomorrow. I will post if there is any response on the part of AT&T. It would be interesting to see if they respond to written complaints sent via snail mail to their executives. January 10,...

Designing the Stop Sign

What happens when a corporation designs a stop sign? This little parody really illustrates how design by committee works.