Archive of entries posted on 1st February 2014

Link of the Day: The Best of Ron Swanson

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[High Praise! to The Looking Spoon]

30 Ron Swanson memes that are like chicken soup of the conservative soul

“Parks & Recreation” always sounded like a cheap rip-off of “The Office” (which I didn’t like much anyway), so I never watched it.

But if they ever make a spin-off that revolves around Ron Swanson, I’m there.

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The International Guide to Improv Comedy

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The first rule of improv – always say yes. No matter what crazy thing your partner suggests, roll with it.

And that’s what happens is this ping-pong match.

Now, assuming the bios under the video are true, this is a serious match with serious players (and the judges are DEFINITELY serious – I’m surprised the woman doesn’t order in a firing squad).

However, it looks like the Belgian got WAY behind early, but instead of getting all John McEnroe about it, started just… having FUN (what an ODD thing to do while playing a game…)

And, fortunately, both his opponent and the judges indulged him, and everyone had a good time.


[The most humorous table-tennis match ever] (Viewer #5,538,165)

FULL DISCLOSURE: Normally I would take a look at the length of this video and go “16 minutes? NOTHING can be entertaining for 16 minutes!”

Normally I’m right.

This time I wasn’t.

Although your mileage may vary.