The Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest crowned its grand prize winner on Monday. Named for novelist Edward George Bulwer-Lytton, the contest began at San Jose State University in 1982 and each year invites entrants to compose terrible first sentences for imaginary novels. The contest has grown over the years and now includes a slew of genre categories. This year’s grand prize winner was Sue Fondrie, and here is her godawful winning sentence: Continue reading
Daily Archives: July 28, 2011
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Russell Brand’s keyboard is molded of chopped onions. That’s how I’m gonna explain the wet stains on my face after reading his eulogy to Amy Whinehouse: Continue reading
We’ve talked about crazy parents in some recent posts and the general trend in society in which children have become less disciplined and more annoying. It occurred to me that people without children may not have been exposed to The Cult of Attachment Parenting. Continue reading
You should all know Buster is en route to Washington, where he will clean up his debt ceiling bullshit in three seconds flat. Buster’s plan is Pounce Treats for everyone! Continue reading
Well hello and welcome to Crasstalk. We have almost made it to the weekend, so put your head down and keep your eyes on the prize. Continue reading