CMT showed the first two episodes of Go Kinky last night.
The show takes a look behind the scenes at Kinky Friedman’s run for Texas Governor.
I didn’t get a chance to watch it yet and unfortunately no one’s really blogged on it yet either.
Did anyone catch it?
I Tivo’d it and plan on watching it tonight after I get off work.
Let me know what you thought if you saw it.
Anti-semantic comics
NPR‘s Fresh Air had an interview with Jewish cartoonist Amitai Sandy yesterday.
Sandy has introduced a new tactic in the angry debate over cartoons depicting religious figures. He’s launched a contest for the best anti-Semitic cartoon — drawn by a Jew.
Yup, you must be a Jew to enter the contest.
Sandy said he’s gotten some good and interesting comics from Jewish artists.
I have to say, I’m a big fan of anyone who’s willing to make fun of themselves. I think that’s what I love about The Simpsons and King of the Hill.
They make fun of everyone, including me.
What would a political/editorial cartoon say about you?
Abortion Sin Tax
Friday’s tend to bring out off-the-wall and unusual conversation in the office. This afternoon we were talking about school finance, elections and more and some how came up with the idea of funding schools with a tax on abortion.
That might solve our problems for a while. What do you think?
People would be allowed to have their abortions, but would pay a hefty tax to help fund school education.
One of my co-workers suggested the money could even go towards abstinance training in the schools and the campaign slogan could be, “Putting the US back in Fetus.”
Ha.
We had a good time laughing about it. Like I said, its off-the-wall Fridays.
Kinkster looking for petition collectors
From Kinky Friedman’s campaign:
Calling All Signature Collectors and Notaries!
We’ve had an absolutely terrific response thus far to our request for volunteers to contribute at least one weekend day to help get Kinky on the ballot. Notaries have been volunteering their services in large numbers as well. But we still have room for more of both. Won’t you join your fellow Kinky supporters in this historic effort?
The race is now on to see which city will be the first to fill their minimum quota of petitioners for these six one-day, all-day signature collection events during the first three weekends of the petition drive, March 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26. The current standings are: 1. San Antonio 2. Dallas 3. Austin 4. Houston (3/18) 5.Houston (3/19) and 6. Ft. Worth.
We’re ending each weekend with a party with Kinky to which every participant will be invited. You’ll be able to have fun and help make history at the same time. So show a little city pride and if you have not already done so, please SIGN UP NOW!M
It’s just one day (or more if your willing).
Are you a notary public who is willing to offer your services at these events or throughout the course of the petition drive? We can use your help too! PLEASE SIGN UP HERE.
Can’t make one of the Big Road Show events but still want to help collect signatures in your county? If you have not already volunteered to collect signatures, please fill out our general volunteer form and get involved.
Declare your independence now!
Save yourself for Kinky by not voting in the primaries.
Kinky Field Team
Amazon to tackle iPod
The Wall Street Journal has reported that Amazon is looking to get into the digital music industry.
The service may focus on subscription based options like Napster and Yahoo Music.
The article also suggests Amazon may sell their own players and may give the players away with extended subscription contracts similar to cell phones.
With five million users and the largest online store, Amazon could be stiff competition.
Tags: Amazon | iPod | Digital Music
Will Apple adopt Windows?
John C. Dvorak has a good argument for Apple to drop it’s OS X software and ship new Macs with the Windows OS.
Anyone agree?