The Virus Known as Man

"In a sense, the Earth is mounting an immune response against the human species. It is beginning to react to the human parasite, the flooding infections of people, the dead spots of concrete all over the planet, the cancerous rot-outs in Europe, Japan, and the United States, thick with replicating primates, the colonies enlarging and spreading and threatening to shock the biosphere with mass extinctions. Perhaps the biosphere does not “like” the idea of five billion humans. Or it could also be said that the extreme amplification of the human race, which has occurred only in the past hundred years or so, has suddenly produced a very large quantity of meat, which is sitting everywhere in the biosphere and may not be able to defend itself against a life form that might want to consume it. Nature has interesting ways of balancing itself. The rainforest has its own defense system, so to speak, has recognized the presence of the human species and is starting to kick in. The earth is attempting to rid itself of an infection by the human parasite. Perhaps AIDS is the first step in a natural process of clearance."
From Richard Preston's: The Hot Zone

X-mas Comic

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Encyclopedia T-Rex

28 Smurfs Later

The Purple Smurfs, first aired on October 31, 1981 was and still is the most terrifying cartoon ever made. It all began while Handy was out cutting wood in the forest. He initiates a conflict with some sort of flying insect which bits his ass and turns him into a hopping purple monster. The Smurfs discover and subdue Handy but it isn’t long until they loose containment and the virus begins to spread. This malady is spread by the bit of the infected on the ass of their victim

who in turn seeks other Smurf bottoms to nibble upon. Much like a Romero Movie or 28 Days Later, the infected spread throughout the entire society. Papa Smurf is the last bitten, fortunately he has already discovered the cure, which is dropped whereby it enters the atmosphere and cures every Smurf saving the day. At least I think that’s how it happened, I was five years old when I saw the episode and it has haunted me ever since. Thanks Hanna-Barbera!

This You Tube video includes some footage from "The Purple Smurf" episode but is set againts music; one of those music video things people on youtube do. It's catchy and I couldn't find the real episode. You should be thankful; this way you'll have fewer nightmares.

Destroyers of democracy strike again

This video complements the one posted yesterday. Relating to the real take over of media sources by homogeneous corporations who specialize in junk news or infotainment.

Anarchist are entertainment

This whole video pirating thing is hella funny. If you watch the you tube videos on the side bar it gets even funnier. Peter Jennings sounds down right angry whereas Dan Rather seems amused. The guy who wanted to punch his television is of special interest. He must have really wanted to watch his show. The again, imagine if someone stood in front of the screen complaining about ticket prices at your local theater. No one is that suicidal, although, if they did it before the lights went down I suppose it would be alright.

Inspired by an awsome site.

http://www.damninteresting.com/?p=776#more-776

Dopplganger

After his escape from Alcatraz John Anglin (right) stole the identity of a young alchoholic named George W Bush. The Bush family, well know for their intellect, never detected the switch. Today John Anglin enjoys the presidency of the USA.

A New Faith

The scientologists pick the wrong science fiction writer as their prophet. They should have selected Larry Nevin whose characters (the belters) know how to honor their dead. In lieu of (or perhaps in addition to) a wake for their dead, Belters have a custom known as the ceremonial drunk. When a Belter dies, his or her close friends will typically get intoxicated (either alone or in groups according to one's nature or circumstance) and reminisce about the deceased. I also appreciate their religion involving the worship of the dread god Finagle and his mad prophet Murphy.