Browsing Year 2006
Samuel Johnson, creator of the OED
Glad to see that this review of Henry Hitching’s Defining the World: The Extraordinary Story of Dr. Johnson’s Dictionary on Bookslut was changed to this. Before it was changed, the first line contained the phrase “Samuel Johnson, creator of the Oxford English Dictionary.” Johnson was no such thing. Although the OED has used citations that more…
Sustaining cranky spell is hard work
“This is the first time I have come into the office in a long time. You should see all the people who work here. I wonder who they all are. None of them are wearing bathrobes, and all of them seem to be wearing real shoes. It is very odd.”
The Impeachment of George W. Bush
If he had any shame, he would apologize. If he had any honor, he would resign.
Reporter Asks Pilot Stupid Questions
“Avoid packing Cheddar logs and fruitcakes. They’re so dense they can set off explosives scanners.”
