I was watching X-men 2 for the first time today, and it got me thinking - what is it about humans which make them fear that which is different?
Is it inherent in human nature to immediately fear something that is different from us?
There is no excuse for poor grammar, or poor use of the English language, especially when putting up public signs on the outside of your shop:
They could at least use the right word. And does refurbishing really need a capital R?
Courtesy of the Monty Python crew:
Oh, Lord, please don’t burn us,
Don’t grill or toast your flock.
Don’t put us on the barbecue,
Or simmer us in stock.
Don’t braise or bake or boil us,
Or stir-fry us in a wok.
Oh please don’t lightly poach us,
Or baste us with hot fat,
Don’t fricassee or roast us,
Or boil us in a vat,
And [...]
If you write directions on the label of a beer bottle and then followed them, would that count as driving under the influence of alcohol?
Sleeping Monkey is the weblog of Ben Cardy, a student at the University of Portsmouth, UK, studying Internet Technology. You'll find posts about life, religion, design, photography, work, technology, and much more.
