Considering what I’ve come to expect from Whedon, the Dollhouse pilot was kinda dull and lifeless. The second episode, though, was a million times better; it should have been the pilot. Anyway, if you missed it (and we should support Whedon and the crappy timeslot they gave him), it should be up on Hulu by tomorrow.

I didn’t used to, but I do after this. I might have to get her new book (maybe for the Kindle when my wife gets hers).

I forgot where I saw this, but here’s a Calvin and Hobbes comic that pretty well sums up current attitudes about the economy.

I have Rhapsody for my Verizon phone which means I have access to about every song, so I try a lot of music on my phone, grabbing playlists of a bunch of songs I never heard of just to try new things. I heard a song called “Shove It” by Santogold yesterday, and here are the lyrics for the chorus (repeated over and over):

We think you’re a joke
Shove your hope where it don’t shine

Is there anyway to hear that and not think of Obama?

Is Obama EVER going to get around to picking out a dog? He’s been dithering about this since last JULY! I thought he was a man of action?

What’s taking so long?

Rejected as “insufficiently bipartisan”.

* Technically, the job of White House bitch is already taken.

* Still finalizing the contract for new reality series: “Odogma: Picking the Presidential Pooch”.

* Threatening to not get a dog is the only leverage he has to make Sasha & Malia clean their rooms. Not giving THAT up anytime soon.

* Can’t afford it until he gets that $13 tax cut.

* Doesn’t want his picture taken with something that can do “sad wittle puppy eyes” better than he can.

* Splash is gonna need a new home soon. Obama is prepared to wait.

* Just being abundantly cautious this time. Remember that urban legend about The Mexican Pet? Yeah, that was Obama.

* As a result of promises made to certain “interest groups” during the campaign, he can only adopt an openly gay labradoodle, a breed famous for its extreme reluctance to come out of the closet.

* And no, putting a collar on Barney Frank doesn’t count as “close enough”. Obama already asked.

* Decided he’s not ready for a dog, since he can’t even keep Biden from piddling on the carpet.

* Sadly, every dog he’s looked at turned out to have had issues with “federal revenue remittance punctuality”.

Any other reasons for the delay that YOU’VE heard about?

It has been reported that a monkey with a blue scrotum is on the loose. Because of the great concern of this to my readers — especially in light of the recent rampaging chimp incident — I decided to write an FAQ.

BLUE SCROTUM MONKEY FAQ

Q. How much concern should I have that a monkey with a blue scrotum is on the loose
A. This monkey has been rated an orange level threat by the Monkey Threat Index for its tendency to gnaw on a person’s face or genitals when confused or scared and because it has a bright colored scrotum.

Q. What would rate a red rating?
A. Massive size and climbing a famous building.

Q. The monkey escaped from a zoo in Seattle and I live in Alabama. Does this concern me?
A. Yes it does. Monkeys are smart enough to buy plane or bus tickets, so it could be anywhere by now.

Q. What do I do if I see a monkey with a blue scrotum?
A. Immediately contact authorities or kill it with a hammer.

Q. What if I see a monkey with a purple scrotum?
A. Purples scrotum monkeys are common and harmless. Don’t waste our time with sighting of purple scrotum monkeys, homo.

Q. Well, that was uncalled for.
A. There is a blue scrotum monkey on the loose! We don’t have time for your feelings, Nancy!

Q. What kind of monkey is it?
A. An angry one. With a blue scrotum. And possibly a small caliber revolver.

Q. No, I mean what species is it?
A. Do you want to know its hopes and dreams too? It’s an angry monkey on the loose; what else do you need to know about it? What its favorite color is?

Q. Is it blue?
A. Obviously.

Q. Should I be concerned when I call authorities and mention a monkey, they could take it as a racist statement?
A. Don’t worry; the blue scrotum monkey sighting hotline is completely anonymous, cracker.

Q. Anything else I should know?
A. If the monkey’s scrotum starts flashing red, that means he is about to explode. Seek cover.

A couple days ago I asked for suggestions for a title bloggers should get so everyone knows how important they are. I looked through the suggestions and picked one I made up just right now:

Awesomesaurus

It’s a combination of “awesome” and “Tyrannosaurus” (or perhaps “Brontosaurus” if you’re an ignorant rube). It’s a perfect title. We’ll all have to start using it. E.g., “Awesomesaurus Glenn Reynolds was arrested today and three industrial blenders and five puppies were removed from his home. Awesomesaurus Frank J. commented on the event, ‘Read IMAO; it’s a fun blog. Also, if you see a monkey with a blue scrotum on the loose, report it to the authorities.'”

See, sounds natural.