Tag Archives: Humor

What Commercials Have Taught Me About Myself

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Television is more than a wondrous box rectangle that bestows upon us hours of entertainment, information, infotainment, and entermation.  It’s a metaphorical window on our own society, more so even than the actual windows that face outward to the real … Continue reading →

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Right On Schedule

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Tom Garrett
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Occupy Wall Street’s Deman-ifesto (Translated Version)

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Our previously-vague, sometimes-confusing comrades friends at Occupy Wall Street finally released a long-awaited proposed list of demands a couple of days ago.  And, yes, the group has since pointed out that this demani-festo is merely the work of one supporter, and … Continue reading →

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Mr. Roboto: A Narrative Lyrical Analysis

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Continuing our celebration of Robot History Month, we now present a narrative lyrical analysis of the Styx classic “Mr. Roboto.”  Released in 1983, Roboto was one of the first serious attempts in mainstream music to tackle the issues of the … Continue reading →

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RVA Banner Design Contest!

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Tom Garrett

I stumbled across this Richmond, Virginia banner design contest yesterday.  I encourage everyone to enter!  The deadline is tonight at midnight, April 7, 2011.  The premise fueling the endeavor is to design a banner that celebrates our fair city in … Continue reading →

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Robot History Month: Defending Our Freedoms

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Tom Garrett

When visionary / genius / weirdo Nikola Tesla first described the use of unmanned warfare drones in 1915, no one could have suspected just how instrumental these brave robots would become to modern military strategy.  We would like to honor … Continue reading →

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NBA Scouts: “White College Basketball Star’s Whiteness Looks Pretty White From Here!”

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Tom Garrett

I happened to peruse a New York Times article about Jimmer Fredette’s prospects as a professional basketball player this week.  I don’t normally read much sports coverage from the NYT, so twice in one week is noteworthy. In this case, the … Continue reading →

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Evacuate the Dancefloor: A Narrative Lyrical Analysis

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Recent protests and upheaval in the Middle East, juxtaposed against our own military presence in the region, call to mind yet again the far-reaching geopolitical implications of these events. Specifically, will the seeming democratization of that part of the world … Continue reading →

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Attention, Strangers: Buy My Unborn Child These Things

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Mike Austin

Many thanks to those loyal Axis of Ego readers who recently emailed me to bid congratulations on my impending procreation.  Some of you have also asked (very thoughtfully) where this precocious foetus is registered.  Let me stop you there. Yes, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Spambag

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Those of you who have been following this site with any regularity undoubtedly know that there are many ways to interact with the Axis of Ego.  We have an e-mail account, comments options on the blog itself, as well as … Continue reading →

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