Tag Archives: Laurel and Hardy

PIPSQUEAKS & POLITICAL GEEKS

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Dave

”New research published in the journal “Evolution and Human Behavior” concluded that short men tend to be more jealous. Why anyone chose to research this topic I have no idea. But what bugs me is the immediate relationship between the … Continue reading →

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Tourist Bird Sanctuary

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Dave

Another clever television ad from Transat charter airlines targeted to eastern Canada. The scenario mines a similar vein to the previous ”Dinde en Cavale” . The bird costumes became hand-me-downs and the result is a little less compelling and more … Continue reading →