Category Archives: The Real World

My Take on Frances I

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Ubu Roi

We interrupt this lack of anime posting with a decidedly non-anime subject. This afternoon, I and a coworker watched the announcement of the new Pope. In the run-up to his name being announced, my co-worker was willing to bet money … Continue reading →

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OMFG, part deux

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Ubu Roi

It’s back online. NSFW in the extreme! One of these days, I’m going to write an actual article. I need to get caught up discussing Campione! and Ah! My Goddess. And I need to get caught up watching anime… I … Continue reading →

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What Truely Sucks?

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Ubu Roi

My last post had nothing to do with what was really on my mind. It was also the first post I ever wrote in part on my iPhone, a distinction that went unnoticed as I was writing from my hospital … Continue reading →

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The Fine Art of Weather Prediction

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Ubu Roi

Update: Don explains my mistake in the comments. Is not enhanced by contradiction. Over on Chizumatic, there’s a multi-post discussion going on wherein NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center sounded the alarm for a day of massive tornadoes across the Plains and … Continue reading →

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A New Light on Midway

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Ubu Roi

Wonderduck hits one out of the park, and answers a question I’ve had ever since reading Walter Lord’s Incredible Victory!: Why did the Hornet’s flight group shatter even before reaching the Japanese at Midway. It hardly seems possible, but the … Continue reading →

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Stupidity is Forever

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Ubu Roi

A few years ago, when Pixy started Mee.nu, I signed up for a blog there. Not because I needed a third blog, but it was a requirement if I wanted to comment on blogs hosted with his service. (Mostly Steven’s, … Continue reading →

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Not past the expiration date

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Ubu Roi

In Kamen no Maid Guy there’s a joke late in the series about a pair of twins who are different ages. Well, it was funny at the time, but here’s how you do it.

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