New and Unusual

The Big Issue: Coming Out one of the Big Issue Lists free lists made me giggle. I never figured the process of coming out could be reduced to simple steps. I was all prepared to giggle at the list, but it actually isn’t bad.

Fla. Tourists Warned on Deadly Force Law Hmmm…well…let me see. What should I say here? I think a person should have”the right to stand his or her ground and meet force with force, including deadly force if he or she reasonably believes it is necessary to do so, to prevent death or great bodily harm to himself or herself or another.”. I sort of figured that was covered in a self-defense clause of law.

I am bemused by this wording on the handout: “Do not argue unnecessarily with local people,” it says. “If someone appears to be angry with you, maintain to the best of your ability a positive attitude, and do not shout or make threatening gestures.”

First of all, it makes locals sound like they are nuts. Yes, I know, Florida residents already have that reputation, but still! Second: Shouldn’t you always avoid arguing unnecessarily with local people? Maintain a positive attitude? Not make threatening gestures? I mean outside of a debate or family setting, aren’t those the rules? Wonder if they will hand these out to the bad Canadian drivers that come down here every winter. I sometimes would love for them to be shaking in their RVs if locals appear angry.

Ananova - Ironing courses for men (via Business of Life)
This reads like something out of Alexander McCall Smith’s Number One Ladies Detective Agency books. Instead of the Kalahari Typing School for Men, there is ironing school. Brigitte Kanatschnig could be Mma Makutsi!

You’re Dirk! You know how to have a fun, but
without your very own Duck life can seem kind
of pointless.

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