Monty Python
The Eulogy Chez Would Have Wanted
Since learning about my friend's death this past weekend, I've been unconsciously checking Facebook and Twitter to see what he would have said about all of this. Of course this is completely insane, but whenever something so inexplicable and so shocking would happen, all of us ...read more
Monty Python's Warning to Liberal Activists
In the never ending battle to see which racial/gender/religious/sexual-identity group has the right to the most outrage in America, the real victim in all of this is progressive politics in general. As Black Lives Matter people do battle with white progressives, Third Wave ...read more
The Unofficial Guide to the Best Monty Python Sketches of All Time
The last time Monty Python played together was in 1980 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. With the news that they are staging a comeback, the legendary comedians are back in the spotlight - and about time too. They are undoubtedly the greatest troupe in the history of the ...read more
The Right Doubles Down on Discrimination
While the American people support marriage equality, these members of the GOP have not gotten the memo. Here's a roundup of some of the more ridiculous responses to the Supreme Court's decisions on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and California's prop 8. Congressman Paul ...read more
Is Crowd Sourcing the Future of Publishing?
Fast Company reports on a fascinating company 'Unbound' that aims to turn the publishing industry on its head through a crowdsourcing funding model. Here's the core of Unbound's idea: It proposes a new book on its website, and people choose to "donate" a small amount of money ...read more