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Latest Muppets Trailer Parodies Green Lantern, Hilariously

“Wait, wait, wait, stop. Is this another Muppet trailer parody?” asks Jason Segel toward the end of the latest Muppets trailer parody — this one mocking Green Lantern . “Why don’t we just show a real trailer? What are we hiding? Did we make the movie in Swedish or something?” To answer his second rhetorical question with another rhetorical question: Why show an actual trailer when these parodies are so funny? Click through for the Muppet-related LOL z.

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Latest Muppets Trailer Parodies Green Lantern, Hilariously

Dr. Conrad Murray on Michael Jackson Kids: "That’s My Children"

The feeling may not be reciprocal here, but that’s nice at least. While out at The Grove in Los Angeles yesterday, a photographer caught up with Dr. Conrad Murray, who is awaiting involuntary manslaughter charges in the death of Michael Jackson, and asked about the late King of Pop’s offspring. His response: “That’s my children, I love them. I love them.” Dr. Conrad Murray: Man on the Street And this concludes your Dr. Conrad Murray update this week. It’s been fun. We’ll see if jurors show him similar love when his trial kicks off in late April.

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Government Shutdown 2011: What You Need to Know

Negotiations continue in an effort to forestall the great federal government shutdown of 2011, but both parties continue to dig in their heels in D.C. With all the rhetorical arguments, the finger pointing and buzzwords surfacing around this potentially cataclysmic event, it’s easy to get confused. It’s also crucial to stay informed about what really matters. Lucky for you, THG’s here. Here are 10 things you need to know about the impending shutdown, which will occur at midnight if no deal is reached: The President is the tanner of these two guys, but not by that much. Congress’ awesome 23 percent approval rating may REALLY tank! FEAR NOT, Congress will still be paid, though. Their staff? Nah. Planned Parenthood funding is involved. We’re not going there. The Bachelor host Chris Harrison is being sent in to mediate. You may actually get a reprieve from all that junk mail soon! 2011 is not 1995. No, seriously, it’s not. It’s 16 years later. The United States government can’t figure out how to cut spending, or raise taxes to pay for all that spending, or some combination thereof. Donald Trump will somehow use this to plug Celebrity Apprentice , tout his fiscal conservative credentials, and question Obama’s nationality. THG will remain open throughout any shutdown. Many services face lengthy interruption and an uncertain future, but not celebrity gossip .

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Bullshit, Bat Shit, Ape Shit: A Taxonomy of Rhetorical Shit [Shitionary]

An intrepid reader writes, “How do you decide which is the better term ‘apeshit’ or ‘batshit’? It must be a tough call.” With all the different types of shit out there, choosing the correct shit can be a mess. More

Bullshit, Batshit, Chickenshit: A Taxonomy of Rhetorical Shit [Shitionary]

An intrepid reader writes, “How do you decide which is the better term ‘apeshit’ or ‘batshit’? It must be a tough call.” With all the different types of shit out there, choosing the correct shit can be a mess. More

So, Wait: Why Did Obama Make a Big, Gay Speech?

Here’s something queer. President Obama spent 20 minutes of his Saturday night talking to gay group Human Rights Campaign and their well-heeled supporters

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So, Wait: Why Did Obama Make a Big, Gay Speech?