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A Very Special Blogroll Amnesty Day
In light of Al ‘Jon Swift’ Weisel’s departure for the great blogroll in the sky, I’m thinking it’d be nice to honor him with a post dedicated to something he was so good about — drawing attention to smaller bloggers who deserve far more notice than they generally get.*
Use the comment thread to link bloggers you read who don’t get as much traffic as they ought to … perhaps because they serve a niche audience, don’t post with the frequency of the freaks who populate the ‘A-list’, toil away without the first-mover advantage enjoyed by the established set, or simply have that sort of genius that remains less than fully appreciated.
Speaking for myself, I must admit that as I’ve grown longer in tooth on these here Internets, I’ve become a creature of habits (most of them bad, the rest unmentionable) … and one of them is a laziness that has set in, where on 99 out of 100 days I click through the same 10 or so big blogs to catch the general gist of what’s going on, rather then explore the nooks and crannies of the ‘Tubes like I used to do.
That’s pretty fucking lame. Blows major goats, I’d venture to say. Anyway, go check out the The House of Substance, for starters. He’s funny as hell. Put your faves in comments.
*And just as importantly, giving others a pat on the back when they said a good thing or made a good funny. We don’t do that nearly enough ’round here. Granted, it’s part of the comedy ethos that you’re mostly always moving on to the next joke instead of stopping to acknowledge the successes of others … it’s sort of unhip to offer praise instead of another stab at teh funny. But the thing about being generous with praise and not just one-upmanship is that it makes the recipient of said praise feel really, really good … because somebody else got it, and liked it and would be happy to hear more.
Candy said,
March 4, 2010 at 3:11
First person to pop into my head is Doghouse Riley, of Bats Left Throws Right. An absolutely excellent writer and brilliant at teh funneh, although sometimes we slower codgers have to read a sentence a couple of times to git it.
bliekker said,
March 4, 2010 at 3:12
I don’t know how many hits Roy Edroso gets, but he should get more. Doghouse Riley is really good too.
bliekker said,
March 4, 2010 at 3:13
Oh shit in the time it took to post someone beat me with Dog House…
ckc (not kc) said,
March 4, 2010 at 3:15
Riddled (with weirdness)
Candy said,
March 4, 2010 at 3:15
He’s just that good!
gil mann said,
March 4, 2010 at 3:16
There’s this one fellow I find quite insightful, what’s his name… Iglesias? something like that.
What, like I’m supposed to honor Swift’s passing with earnestness?
bliekker said,
March 4, 2010 at 3:18
He’s just that good!
Yeah. BTW, I should have written it “..beat me to Doghouse.” Being in a hurry has its drawbacks…
D. Aristophanes said,
March 4, 2010 at 3:21
Never earnestness. Me, I’m partial to this humble little website that can be found way off yonder hidden deep in the weeds amongst the giants of the cybernets.
Big Bad Bald Bastard said,
March 4, 2010 at 3:25
I’d nominate Tetrapod Zoology- when he drops science, it’s not science fiction!
Candy said,
March 4, 2010 at 3:25
D., that site owes it’s greatness to the little green guy that is its proprietor. The great something, isn’t it?
Smut Clyde said,
March 4, 2010 at 3:26
I nominate tigrismus. If she doesn’t have a blog, she should.
There are also one or two trolls who really should start blogging and wait for people to go there and read their cogent political analyses rather than CORE-DUMPING HERE.
Jeffraham Prestonian said,
March 4, 2010 at 3:27
I have to put in a plug for fellow Nashvillian, Southern Beale. She rawks.
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Lesley said,
March 4, 2010 at 3:27
I’ve always liked, if not always understood, Three Bulls. http://blog.3bulls.net/
Dwindling in Unbelief is great, too. http://www.dwindlinginunbelief.blogspot.com/
Jeffraham Prestonian said,
March 4, 2010 at 3:30
Oh, and for those who tire of trollitude, a fellow named dirk gently (well, not really) has come up with a new commenting system you blogdogs should check out, called FortyToo. It’s in beta, now, and I use it at my blog, now. He thinks first release will be ready in the next couple of weeks, but it is a troll-killer.
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Big Bad Bald Bastard said,
March 4, 2010 at 3:30
If she doesn’t have a blog, she should.
Ditto for jim, whose takedowns are wonderful.
Lawnguylander said,
March 4, 2010 at 3:36
I second Riddled and House of Substance but anyone who reads comments here already knows how funny McGravypants, Smut Clyde and Another Kiwi are. ifteh’s blog also manages to be worth reading even though he rates for Tom and the Wolf. And many people here already know about Rumproast but in case you don’t Kevin K is a very funny and cool guy. His co-bloggers are also hilarious and some of them have their own separate blogs. Like Mrs. Polly, Betty Cracker and Hunger Tallest Palin. And the polymath with the the most amazing memory/google skills on the internet too, J—.
, .
A concerned citizen said,
March 4, 2010 at 3:42
I’m a big fan of These Bastards: http://thesebastards.blogspot.com/
Jennifer said,
March 4, 2010 at 3:45
I’ve posted the link to the great little Detroit blog before, but it’s a real gem. Posting is only every couple of weeks but I check it on a regular basis.
Dragon-King Wangchuck said,
March 4, 2010 at 3:51
B^4 has a blog. As does M. Bouffant. I’d nominate myself, but aside from this past week, I update less frequently than Fafnir.
On the less-overlap-with-here side of things, I’d like to suggest IOZ. Here’s very libertarian and very too cool to be believed. A regular world-weary demi-monde – but he is sharp and fast and funny as fuck. Plus occasionally he allows Foodie Fridays to triumphantly return.
Scott said,
March 4, 2010 at 3:52
Athenae and everyone at First Draft. Best and most cathartic rants in the bizness.
kamper said,
March 4, 2010 at 3:52
Is it Terribly Bad Form to nominate your own blog? Ah, fuck it.
Happy Valley News Hour.
This morning I made a joke about the Littlest Air Traffic Controller.
Dragon-King Wangchuck said,
March 4, 2010 at 3:53
And Jennifer plus two.
The Red Badger of Courage said,
March 4, 2010 at 3:53
I’d like to give a shoutout to Four Freedoms, a team blog that I contribute to now and again.
Tehanu said,
March 4, 2010 at 3:54
I like Heywood G whom I discovered as a Sadlynaut commenter. He’s at http://hammeroftheblogs.blogspot.com. And Fred Clark, the Slacktivist, is just all-around great at http://slacktivist.typepad.com
Tehanu said,
March 4, 2010 at 3:56
Heywood at hammeroftheblogs.blogspot.com and Fred Clark at slacktivist.typepad.com — both terrific. (If this is a duplicate comment, sorry — computer weird today).
El Cid said,
March 4, 2010 at 3:57
Wait — is the suggestion that the blogs I read are exclusively big name items now?
Do I have to leave SadlyNo! because it’s now so mainstream I should be disgusted?
How small do you have to be to be a boutique blog now?
skippy said,
March 4, 2010 at 4:04
damn classy of you, d. ari, to dedicate a blogroll amnesty day thread to jon’s memory.
i will miss him greatly, tho i never knew him in real life, i considered him a friend.
in the spirit of the thread, and of jon’s work: i always like to read physioprof, and my friend connecticut man of drinking liberally in new milford, who first alerted me to jon’s passing this sad day.
mikey said,
March 4, 2010 at 4:04
Sadly No is so crowded.
Nobody goes there anymore…
mikey
Jennifer said,
March 4, 2010 at 4:10
Tanks, DKW.
I have been sadly remiss in putting up a blogroll at the new place, mostly because I’ve not yet figured out how to do it. But we’re getting there…
ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®© said,
March 4, 2010 at 4:19
Thanks for the shout, lawnguylander.
You’re not such a bad sort (when compared to the typical raters for Jerry and the Roadrunner).
Here’s J—.
~
USA Freedom Power said,
March 4, 2010 at 4:26
Screw all you liberal bloggers. I’m getting paid with RNC cash.
parsec said,
March 4, 2010 at 4:26
Scoobie Davis has been around as far back as Mediawhoresonline. He’s good for keeping up with the Moonies and other fundies. Plus, his call-in hijinks are good for a chuckle.
Loneoak said,
March 4, 2010 at 4:34
I love Gin and Tacos. Besides having the best blog name, he fucking murders Randians on a regular basis.
D Johnston said,
March 4, 2010 at 4:35
Rumproast is a personal favorite, with a pretty good community to boot.
If you have a strong stomach, there’s Duck and Cover, offering daily coverage of Mallard Fillmore.
Susan of Texas said,
March 4, 2010 at 4:37
Gin and Tacos is good.
And my own, The Hunting Of The Snark.
El Cid said,
March 4, 2010 at 4:46
The internet’s ability to encourage incredible specialization is inspiring. And also horrifying. But inspiring too.
ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®© said,
March 4, 2010 at 4:56
The internet’s ability to encourage incredible specialization is inspiring. And also horrifying. But inspiring too.
Fire Megan McCardle.
(But they’ve grown soft, according to some little birdie.)
~
Kordo said,
March 4, 2010 at 4:57
A semi-substantive statement of my (kinda) position.
>http://achewood.com/<
D Johnston said,
March 4, 2010 at 4:58
Oh, it’s a hilarious site. Unfortunately, you need to actually read the comics to get the jokes.
D Johnston said,
March 4, 2010 at 5:00
Also, let me second Fire Megan McArdle and Hunting of the Snark, another good source for McArdle-related snark.
Alicia Morgan said,
March 4, 2010 at 5:01
I was so thrilled to have Jon Swift add me to his blogroll for Amnesty Day. It meant a lot to a little pissant blogger like myself. I also second Jennifer’s blog – been reading her in comments for a long time and now am delighted she has one of her own. And Skippy, my homeboy who will link to you if you link to him! There are so many great commenters here – some with blogs and some without – all deserving of notice.
El Cid said,
March 4, 2010 at 5:03
I think I can grok most of it by reading The Onion’s editorial cartoons and Tom The Dancing Bug’s Super Fun Pak Comix.
Tacitus Voltaire said,
March 4, 2010 at 5:08
i nominate my buddy phila’s blog, bouphonia
besides being an excellent writer, with a great eye for graphic layout and blog graphics laid out with graphic attrativeness, he is the only other person besides myself residing in the milky way galaxy whose taste in music i approve of
sort of
Big Bad Bald Bastard said,
March 4, 2010 at 5:22
ZRM put up a lovely piece about an urban renewal project he worked on at the place he shares with Adorable Girlfriend, and Johnny Pez, put up a really sweet post about libraries, and is always good for some classic-era pulp SF and his own brilliant speculative alt-history project.
Big Bad Bald Bastard said,
March 4, 2010 at 5:23
FYWP!
ZRM & AG’s place:
http://empireofthesenseless.blogspot.com/
jim said,
March 4, 2010 at 5:28
“jim, whose takedowns are wonderful.”
Awww. Stop it, you’re giving me a big head here!
On my shoulders, you sick fucks.
Take comfort – technically, I do have a blog (hey, it’s not whoring if nobody pays me, amirite?)… I just can’t be arsed to do anything wild & crazy like POST on it. I basically put it up so I can post a weird picture when I comment via my “Google/Blogger Profile” & it does what it says on the tin.
Now as for blogs that RAWK:
Not political per se, but ahhh what the fugue. These three snarky buggers get together to tear bad movies a new ass, & sweet podcasts ensue.
commie atheist said,
March 4, 2010 at 5:30
All my favorites are already up there, but here’s a couple more:
http://nihilistic-kid.livejournal.com/
http://www.enterthejabberwock.com/
http://nomoremister.blogspot.com/
http://xkcd.com/
And, of course, the essential political blog of our times, without which a complete understanding of the interplay between government and mass media is simply impossible:
http://www.moonshinepatriot.blogspot.com/
commie atheist said,
March 4, 2010 at 5:30
Wait – one more:
http://edgeofthewest.wordpress.com/
commie atheist said,
March 4, 2010 at 5:31
OK, FYWP. I just posted several links to blogs I liked, and it got eated…maybe it will come back?
Susan of Texas said,
March 4, 2010 at 5:34
The internet’s ability to encourage incredible specialization is inspiring. And also horrifying. But inspiring too.
It takes a village to deconstruct the village idiot.
Spaghetti Lee said,
March 4, 2010 at 5:35
To be honest, I had never heard of this guy before today, as I’ve only fairly recently started following various liberal blogs pretty recently. He sounds like a great man, and my condolences to his friends and family. And in the spirit of honoring someone who would take humorless, arrogant conservatives to the wheelhouse, I propose we start posting undiscovered wingnut blogs to go with our undiscovered nice people blogs. I’ve got a great one right here, the pride and joy of a stone-dumb 20-year-old teabagger who really does think that Obama is a fascistocommie, taxation is theft, and progressivism is an excuse to sell us all into slavery, and all the other shit that gets made fun of around here. If this is impolitic, please tell me, but I just thought I’d share the idea.
Spaghetti Lee said,
March 4, 2010 at 5:36
Yeah, of course the html didn’t work. FMWP. http://tbschemer.wordpress.com/
ckc (not kc) said,
March 4, 2010 at 5:47
Which sort of government would you rather have? (Please Explain)
[ ] One that provides for all of your basic needs, but controls your daily life.
[ ] One that gives you the freedom to live your life as you want, but leaves you to fend for yourself.
Vote
…none of the above, but it’s hard to Explain with radio buttons. Sadly, the dreck so outweighs the gold that it’s probably best to leave most of the wingnut blogs mercifully undiscovered. (The occasional turd that floats to the surface, as above, is OK!)
Esther said,
March 4, 2010 at 5:48
I keep meaning to start up a blog.
DougJ said,
March 4, 2010 at 5:54
Thanks for this post. Jon Swift was a great blog and we should all remember Al!
Matt said,
March 4, 2010 at 6:01
The Canadian Cynic is a fine example of rational tirades in favour of rationality and progressivity. But with a distinctly Canadian flair. And swearing.
Canada: it’s not just for Olympics hosting any more!
Snowwy said,
March 4, 2010 at 6:04
There’s only one that immediately comes to mind who I should point out, and every single one of you should be reading him:
Driftglass: http://driftglass.blogspot.com
N__B said,
March 4, 2010 at 6:12
No love for World-O-Crap? Or did I miss it, in my grief?
D Johnston said,
March 4, 2010 at 6:16
Here’s another one – Speak Your Brains, covering the hilarious misadventures of British wingnuts in the comment sections of BBC articles.
ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®© said,
March 4, 2010 at 6:17
I like World-O-Crap, and I should visit Scott more often than I do.
However, I believe World-O-Crap was in the Sadly,No! Hall Of Fame, until they blew up their blogroll and turned into a subterranean inflatable doll.
~
robert green said,
March 4, 2010 at 6:21
dunno d–i have to say that when i make a funny here (ratio, 1:3) i pretty much always get props from someone. i find that very heartening to be honest.
so, with that said: a priest and a rabbi walk into a bar…sex with children…everybody laugh?
my blog sucked. check it out for some vintage 2007!
N__B said,
March 4, 2010 at 6:23
However, I believe World-O-Crap was in the Sadly,No! Hall Of Fame, until they blew up their blogroll and turned into a subterranean inflatable doll.
Ah. I never made it further than Seb’s lingerie link.
islmfaoscist said,
March 4, 2010 at 6:25
See, it’s the ripple effects and the selfannealingnosity that make for the everlasting gobstopperiness –
Just when billmon’s flame flickers up steps whiskeyfire…fafblog resurfaces right as the black cat fades to only popping in occasionally to lick himself and win the thread…
gocart mozart said,
March 4, 2010 at 6:43
A warning to never get out of the boat.
The Onion: America’s Finest News SourceHome Video Radio Sports Politics World Economy Sci/Tech Entertainment Opinion Local News Archive Opinion
gocart mozart said,
March 4, 2010 at 6:44
link fail.
jim said,
March 4, 2010 at 6:56
“it got eated…maybe it will come back?”
Obviously, WordPress needs 50cc of cyber-Thorazine … latest example: I commented on a recent post, & I could plainly see that it went through successfully – then I F5′ed to see what others had said in the interim, & did a double-take as my fucking comment evaporated right in front of my eyes.
Murphy’s LOL.
John Ball said,
March 4, 2010 at 7:11
I’ll just second Rumproast and Duck And Cover. The latter inspired me to start my blog up.
Jennifer said,
March 4, 2010 at 7:27
BTW, awesome post title. The phrase “blogroll amnesty day” remains the shortest encapsulation of why Atrios is a douchebag.
Lesley said,
March 4, 2010 at 7:32
Here’s another one – Speak Your Brains, covering the hilarious misadventures of British wingnuts in the comment sections of BBC articles.
reminded me of “this old brit” – a leftie: http://rickwrites.blogspot.com/
-dg said,
March 4, 2010 at 7:56
The Yorkshire Ranter, http://yorkshire-ranter.blogspot.com/, who has fascinating posts about arms trafficing, politics, piracy, and culture. With Python code, and doubleplus funny too.
Tacitus Voltaire said,
March 4, 2010 at 7:59
and let’s not forget the sick and twisted Barbie’s Dream World
Smiling Mortician said,
March 4, 2010 at 8:16
Has anyone mentioned d r i f t g l a s s yet? One of the best pissed-off-to-funny ratios on the webs.
Substance McGravitas said,
March 4, 2010 at 8:32
Gee whiz, thanks Mr. Aristophanes. Now the eighth-grade nightmare of Living Up To My Potential sodomizes me all over again and I get no candy afterwards.
Among the blogless El Cid, tigrismus, TruculentandUnreliable, N_B and a bunch of others are LITERALLY FORCING ME TO DO WORK AT MY WORKPLACE BY NOT BLOGGING.
NobodySpecial said,
March 4, 2010 at 8:58
Sporadic updates, but I have a soft spot for this one.
Chase Me, Ladies, I’m In The Cavalry
And for those who like webcomics, I submit
A Girl and Her Fed
TBogg said,
March 4, 2010 at 10:13
RedState is awesome. Oh wait…it’s not supposed to be funny. Well… fuck.
Who knew?
Judas Peckerwood said,
March 4, 2010 at 10:23
Still beyond coherent mourning. It HURTS.
Colleen said,
March 4, 2010 at 10:59
She is amazingly funny and touching. And if you know about the true evilness of geese, she gets that too.
http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/
Susan said,
March 4, 2010 at 11:21
Jill at I Blame the Patriarchy:
http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/
Her phrasing is beautiful and pure and her blaming is flawless and deeply satisfying.
Smut Clyde said,
March 4, 2010 at 11:56
FORCING ME TO DO WORK AT MY WORKPLACE
The horror.
What is this “work” whereof you speak?
VforVirginia said,
March 4, 2010 at 12:18
Seconding what Tacitus said up there, Bouphonia — brilliant on climate science; gorgeous photographs of strange and wonderful critters, snarky, cutting commentary on teh stupid in all its forms.
actor212 said,
March 4, 2010 at 13:22
DA,
This is a really lovely tribute to Al/Jon. What a marvelous idea.
Barney said,
March 4, 2010 at 13:50
I’ll put in a word for Unspeak – a blog about the (mis)use of language. British, but it’s our language, dammit. Of course, some of his best source material has disappeared with the demise of Dubya, Dick and Their Desperados.
How can you resist a blog with this:
‘What is your preferred strong affirmative, readers?’
‘“Fuck an A!” has always worked for me.’
‘I think “Fuck an A” would be a song in a porn version of Sesame Street?’
or that digs up the 17th century insult ‘windfucker’ – which turns out to be an old name for a kestrel?
Nap Flyer said,
March 4, 2010 at 14:28
Earth-Bound Misfit, which routinely veers from the profound to the profane.
Rusty Shackleford said,
March 4, 2010 at 14:29
2d for Chase Me Ladies. Still one of the only things on earth that makes me literally lol, on those rare occasions when the guy updates.
http://chasemeladies.blogspot.com/
Rusty Shackleford said,
March 4, 2010 at 14:29
And Substance McGravitas, of course. Jumping grannies.
HTML Mencken said,
March 4, 2010 at 14:55
Mutualist, a fellow Arky whose blog I’ve only recently discovered. He’s an anarchist hillbilly and I’m a socialist flatlander so naturally I don’t endorse everything he says, but he seems honest.
jurassicpork said,
March 4, 2010 at 15:02
Here’s a shoutout to my buddy Busted Knuckles/a>, aka the Ornery Bastard.
R. Porrofatto said,
March 4, 2010 at 15:27
Doghouse again. And be sure to catch his comments at alicublog and World O’ Crap (I can’t imagine Sadly, No readers not being familiar with these two, but them, too.). Effing brilliant, and funny as hell. Reminds me of Jon Swift in a way. And anyone not familiar with Jon/Al should still check out his blog. There are links to lots of archival posts of sheer genius. For anyone not familiar, an easy start is his slew of Amazon book reviews. One of my favorites:
Connecticut Man1 said,
March 4, 2010 at 15:51
I was glad to see that many smaller Blogs that I read as regularly as I can are already mentioned. Busted Knuckles almost always crack me up when he isn’t making me think and Earthbound Misfit is a gem. And World-O-Crap often has something fun and creative to do when you are there.
Note to TBogg: Redstate just hasn’t figured out that they are are the unthinking man’s and less humorous version of Jon Swift satire.
I’d like to add a blog that many of you may or may not have heard of but he is worth the mention because he writes great satire, as well, though not in the same style as Jon Swift:
William K Wolfrum Chronicles
http://www.williamkwolfrum.com/
And Jon Swift’s partner in BADness: Skippy
http://xnerg.blogspot.com/
Libby said,
March 4, 2010 at 15:55
What a great eulogy. Swift would have liked this. He was very good to me when I was starting out. Wouldn’t have made the B-minus list w/o him. Was missing him already since he stopped posting. Now I’m going to miss him forever. I have a little eulogy over at my personal blog, The Impolitic.
I also endorse all the recs above. I’d add the Snake Goddess, Echidne and for S,N type snarkery, Ragebot is an overlooked gem of Blogtopia (Y!sctp).
Mark D said,
March 4, 2010 at 16:09
I will just go ahead, un-privatize my old daddy blog, and link to just one post:
The im-pour-tense of pro-nun-see-ay-shun
And yes, it really happened.
(Now that I think about it, I may have to start blogging again — especially given the length of my comments here most of the time.)
Mark D said,
March 4, 2010 at 16:09
FYWP!!
Fuck it:
Try this again, dammit!
Empty Mass said,
March 4, 2010 at 16:14
http://www.bdr.typepad.com
http://dasnotesfromunderground.blogspot.com/
http://www.stiftungleostrauss.com/bunker/
bo said,
March 4, 2010 at 16:17
World Class Curmudgeontude can be found at http://walled-in-pond.blogspot.com/. Matter of fact, it’s one of six blogs Woody keeps. A jaundice-eyed Argus who looks upon Americana, Corporatism, and Politics and writes with eloquent disdain.
actor212 said,
March 4, 2010 at 16:28
Need I say it?
Ann Althouse posts the most self-serving piece of garbage eulogy of the man.
Chuck said,
March 4, 2010 at 16:43
angrydrunkbureaucrat.blogspot.com is specialized in the ongoing mysteries of the City of Pittsburgh, but is hilarious and insightful.
smuhlberger said,
March 4, 2010 at 16:46
Rants and real thoughtful posting at http://www.stonekettle.com/.
Of course Driftglass is the best.
My blog is here: http://tinyurl.com/avjvz/
TruculentandUnreliable said,
March 4, 2010 at 17:04
This is a nice tribute, D.
Among the blogless El Cid, tigrismus, TruculentandUnreliable, N_B and a bunch of others are LITERALLY FORCING ME TO DO WORK AT MY WORKPLACE BY NOT BLOGGING.
I’ve been tossing the idea of a blog around for a while, but I am a bastard about following through on things. BUT I WILL DO IT FOR YOU.
I think everyone has covered the blogs that I usually read. I definitely will have to check out the ones that I don’t!
TruculentandUnreliable said,
March 4, 2010 at 17:06
Ann Althouse posts the most self-serving piece of garbage eulogy of the man.
Oh, yeah. Saw that over at Shakes, where a commenter said that it was a “lovely goodbye.” Uh, yeah, no. It must hurt to be that self-obsessed.
Susan of Texas said,
March 4, 2010 at 17:12
Althouse’s post is unreal. What a clueless, graceless woman she is. Althouse:
I responded:
That post was awfully needy. Not that I read more than the parts right around my name.
A rampant narcissist, a world-class attention whore.
southernfemalelawyer said,
March 4, 2010 at 17:17
Ditto on Southern Beale.
Also, Althouse is now officially the Tyra Fucking Banks of the Blogoverse.
TruculentandUnreliable said,
March 4, 2010 at 17:23
Also, Althouse is now officially the Tyra Fucking Banks of the Blogoverse.
Lulz. I’d like to see her go undercover in a fat suit.
actor212 said,
March 4, 2010 at 17:28
Also, Althouse is now officially the Tyra Fucking Banks of the Blogoverse.
Lulz. I’d like to see her go undercover in a fat suit.
There are days when I wish I could channel Dr Smith from Lost In Space and call her a nattering narcisistic ninny.
But I can’t be bothered to post over there.
Pinko Punko said,
March 4, 2010 at 17:34
I find it incredibly hard to understand how all the Althouse commenters claimed to also have enjoyed Mr. Swift, unless their minds are like tiny bits of cellophane tossed about in the atmosphere of their empty heads by La Althouse’s emanations.
Pope Nixon said,
March 4, 2010 at 17:38
How about BadTux the Snarky Penguin? He loathes all primates, but especially those of the Republican variety.
Vindibunny said,
March 4, 2010 at 17:40
A new favorite of mine is http://www.wholesomereading.com
Keifus said,
March 4, 2010 at 17:40
I’m appreciating the recs. Do lurkers get a vote too?
I’d reaffirm IOZ, Doghouse, and Edroso as my own indispensible daily reading. Each of those guys should be pulling a respectable paycheck by now. I like Mr. Scwhartz et al. at A Tiny Revolution, a bit more radical I suppose, as well as BTC News (hi WB), delightfully embittered. The common thread is that great combination of wit, language, and perspicacity.
I don’t think any of these guys really count as small-time, but all of ‘em ought to have a bigger audience. (I have some blog-buddies that’d fit the small bill–I have no idea how much they want to be publicized.)
Spengler Dampniche remembered his nym said,
March 4, 2010 at 18:04
Aristophanes, I just want you to know you’re funny, insightful, and charming. So are all the rest of you folks here on Sadly. What a lovely waystation on the mighty journey that is the internet. To all my fellow commenters with your sparkling wit and razor-sharp insight, I tip my imaginary hat. You’re wonderful. Even the trolls are a swell bunch. You guys are such total, clueless fuckwits it makes the Sadly corner a little happier every day.
Bookmark it, libs.
N__B said,
March 4, 2010 at 18:04
Among the blogless El Cid, tigrismus, TruculentandUnreliable, N_B and a bunch of others are LITERALLY FORCING ME TO DO WORK AT MY WORKPLACE BY NOT BLOGGING.
Let me address this with a seemingly-off-topic response. I don’t have, and have never had, a driver’s license. Obviously, I can get away with this because I live in a city with functioning mass transit but there are other reasons. One is that I like the exploration forced on me when I travel. Another is that if I drove, I would use my vehicle as an instrument of aggression, and the world does not need another one of those.
Dragon-King Wangchuck said,
March 4, 2010 at 18:08
I would use my vehicle as an instrument of aggression
Veiled PENIS reference. So what you’re saying is you don’t blog because unleashing your massive PENIS on the world would destroy it utterly? Or that the internets already has enough dicks plugging up all her nooks and crannies?
Come on N__B, show us your cock. We all wanna see it.
N__B said,
March 4, 2010 at 18:09
Do lurkers get a vote too?
Only if you keep your raincoat buttoned.
N__B said,
March 4, 2010 at 18:10
DK-W’s mom’s favorite cock.
actor212 said,
March 4, 2010 at 18:11
Come on N__B, show us your cock. We all wanna see it.
No?!?
Well, maybe….I don’t know.
actor212 said,
March 4, 2010 at 18:13
DK-W’s mom’s favorite cock.
Thanks, N__B. You just gave me an excuse to blow off the rest of the work day doing research for my next SF book series…
Big Bad Bald Bastard said,
March 4, 2010 at 18:18
Let me address this with a seemingly-off-topic response.
What follows would be a perfect blog post!
Having met N__B, I’ll jump on the pile-on- the work he does is of intrinsic interest, I imagine he’d have a blog much like this one:
http://ephemeralnewyork.wordpress.com/
N__B, t’s your destiny!
Dragon-King Wangchuck said,
March 4, 2010 at 18:19
DK-W’s mom’s favorite cock.
Well sure, look how proud it is – standing so very erect – that bright red head practically challenging you to reach for it. That’s a fantastic cock.
actor212 said,
March 4, 2010 at 18:22
Really, N__B…blogging’s nothing more than whining about your day to your friends.
Conforrrrrrrrrrrrrrm….conFORRRRRRRRRRRRM…..CONFORRRRRRRRRRRRMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!
One of us! One of us! One of us!
N__B said,
March 4, 2010 at 18:22
http://ephemeralnewyork.wordpress.com/
Of god, Miss Subways. She – in her various incarnations – haunted my childhood, mostly because I never once saw a poster of her without a PENIS graffitied in her mouth, ears, nose…
Keifus said,
March 4, 2010 at 18:23
Only if you keep your raincoat buttoned
Sweet!.
I’m still gonna leer lasciviously though. When I’m not busy skulking.
actor212 said,
March 4, 2010 at 18:28
I never once saw a poster of her without a PENIS graffitied in her mouth, ears, nose…
Or Miss Rheingold…*sigh*
Big Bad Bald Bastard said,
March 4, 2010 at 18:32
That wasn’t graffiti!
Now, old shoe, who would be better equipped to blog about, say, the fine products of the Rosenwach Tank Company, or a how-to guide to Brownstone renovation?
Anonymous said,
March 4, 2010 at 18:32
Honestly? You’re Hall of Fame site- World O’ Crap- its the snark blog that introduced me to you guys, TBOGG, etc.- SZ and Jesse Taylor/Ezra Klein @ Pandagon were the first bloggers I ever read on a regular basis- and her archived stuff- see: “Ann Coulter demands blood” still holds up incredibly well.
N__B said,
March 4, 2010 at 18:37
Rheingold – the one PENIS to have when you’re having more than one.
actor212 said,
March 4, 2010 at 18:37
I walk past Rosenwach in the morning, if I walk to work. Well, walk part way to work.
They still hum along. Hard to believe people still have a use for a wooden water tank.
D. Aristophanes said,
March 4, 2010 at 18:38
PS firemeganmcardle.blogspot.com
N__B said,
March 4, 2010 at 18:39
Hard to believe people still have a use for a wooden water tank.
Easier to build and maintain than steel tanks, less likely to give a taste to the water, less likely to freeze.
D. Aristophanes said,
March 4, 2010 at 18:39
Also, skippy is doing a wonderful job of collecting all the blogger tributes to Al here:
http://xnerg.blogspot.com/2010/03/rip-al-weisel-aka-jon-swift.html
In other news, PENIS
actor212 said,
March 4, 2010 at 18:41
The first Miss Rheingold
CS Lewis Jr. said,
March 4, 2010 at 18:41
Seconding Snowwy: Driftglass.
He happens to be having a fundraiser at the moment, BTW.
actor212 said,
March 4, 2010 at 18:42
Easier to build and maintain than steel tanks, less likely to give a taste to the water, less likely to freeze.
I’ll buy the second and third, but the first? It’s really easier bolting wood to iron hoops than welding some sheets of metal?
N__B said,
March 4, 2010 at 18:43
Easier to build and maintain than steel tanks, less likely to give a taste to the water, less likely to freeze.
I’ll buy the second and third, but the first? It’s really easier bolting wood to iron hoops than welding some sheets of metal?
Yes, particularly when you remember that “easier” = “less expensive.”
tigrismus said,
March 4, 2010 at 18:45
Easier to build and maintain than steel tanks, less likely to give a taste to the water
Now that’s exactly the opposite of what I would have expected, but I store all my water in medium toasted oak with medium plus toasted heads.
N__B said,
March 4, 2010 at 18:47
but I store all my water in medium toasted oak with medium plus toasted heads
Like, shrunken heads? Exes? Doesn’t the water interfere with buttering the toasted heads?
The mind boggles…
actor212 said,
March 4, 2010 at 18:49
Point taken.
actor212 said,
March 4, 2010 at 18:49
toasted heads
The breakfast of porn queens.
tigrismus said,
March 4, 2010 at 19:10
Like, shrunken heads? Exes? Doesn’t the water interfere with buttering the toasted heads?
I believe Our Man Smut has a J.G. Ballard link for you somewhere upon his person.
The breakfast of porn queens.
Cock-a-leekie for dinner.
actor212 said,
March 4, 2010 at 19:20
Cock-a-leekie for dinner.
Antibiotics will clear that right up.
bryanD said,
March 4, 2010 at 19:32
Achtung! TOP CHEF tweakers.
Best pre-game/pre-season commentary and handicapping with post-game wrap-up and lively comments section can be found at skilletdoux.com
Don’t believe me? Check his archives. Bookmark.
No, really! It’s deluxe. Makes the TC home site look like Cheney’s soul.
I’m not gay.
that's what she said,
March 4, 2010 at 19:49
If i left it up to my faithful readers to submit my humble blog for your consideration, it is unlikely that there would be much considerationing going on. So your not-so-humble blogger will have to do it himself.
http://www.guerillapost.com/2009/08/pilgrim-pride.html
Indiana Bob said,
March 4, 2010 at 19:58
These are my favorites, along with Sadly, No!
Angry Black Bitch, a very funny, sometimes angry young lady
The Unapologetic Mexican, This guy is great
Jesus´ General, love the Operation Yellow Elephant
The Rude Pundit, very funny and very rude
Latina Lista, very smart analysis of Latino issues
Average Bro’, funny and takes on a variety of issues
Inside Out the Beltway, titles his blog “we hold your farce to be self evident”, attacks the Beltway media very effectively
Bitch Ph.D. funny and smart
Larisa Alexandrovna, great investigative reporting
Rightwingsnarkle said,
March 4, 2010 at 20:14
Hey, fuck, how come nobody ever reads ME!!!11!
N__B said,
March 4, 2010 at 20:15
I believe Our Man Smut has a J.G. Ballard link for you somewhere upon his person.
When I said I like exploring while traveling, Smut’s interior was not hat I had in mind.
trog said,
March 4, 2010 at 20:16
http://thebloggess.com/
Possibly the funniest human being on the planet
actor212 said,
March 4, 2010 at 20:25
May I recommend http://rightwingsnarkle.blogspot.com/ as one of the snarkiest blogs on the planet?
There. Happy now?
Southern Beale said,
March 4, 2010 at 20:57
Thanks Jeff and Southern Female Lawyer for the plug!!!
Smut Clyde said,
March 4, 2010 at 21:03
When I said I like exploring while traveling, Smut’s interior was not hat I had in mind.
I am fully supportive of this lack of enthusiasm.
Big Bad Bald Bastard said,
March 4, 2010 at 21:20
Let me be the first to recommend the 2010 NB
Adraft.Damn, strike-through is just not that effective on a capital “A”.
LittlePig said,
March 4, 2010 at 21:32
Although not a politics joint, I’ll offer Mort Luchins What Were They Thinking?, in which old comic pages are showcased for some inadvertent (or is it?) art work or wordsmithing.
Like today, with the cover of Green Lantern #26, with GL shooting down bad guys with green power bolts from his pecker (aka PENIS).
Funny stuff.
Nosmo King said,
March 4, 2010 at 21:38
He’s funny but thoughtful. He does amazing things with longform. He’s not as angry as some, is even centrist at times, but still makes his points. He ‘s Phil Nugent, of the Phil Nugent Experience (http://philnugentexperience.blogspot.com/).
…and of course, he’s just gone on hiatus. Oh well, read the archives.
Dragon-King Wangchuck said,
March 4, 2010 at 22:02
Since your mom asked so nicely, I’d like to point out that actor212′s place has much better commentary than he leaves here.
Marsupial said,
March 4, 2010 at 22:17
Late to the party, as usual, but I have to mention Poplicola at http://ochlocracyinaction.blogspot.com/ . Formerly Pop’s Bucket. Politics seem to make their way into many of his posts. I just wish he hadn’t had to get a REAL job, which really cut down on his posting.
Djur said,
March 4, 2010 at 22:47
Everyone’s already mentioned all the blogs I wanted to mention, but Subby McG, World o’ Crap, and J- are all required reading.
Those and Teh Sadly, Wonkett, and the AV Club are my only dailies. Unless there’s something I’m forgetting.
TBogg is every few days but he’s rolling with the big dogs now at Hamsherville. Edroso and Doghouse I like to catch up on on the weekends, just out of habit. Rumproast gets occasional reading to see if there’s any new PUMA-baiting going on. These are the blogs I read instead of updating my own.
actor212 said,
March 4, 2010 at 22:48
Since your mom asked so nicely
You can understand her with her teef out?
John Casey said,
March 4, 2010 at 23:55
I was saddened to hear about Swift–what a great blogger, and he even linked to me. So allow me to take the opportunity to plug my own blog.
Thenonsequitur.com
mtraven said,
March 5, 2010 at 0:48
Just found out that Mobutu Sese Seko has a pretty good blog.
Dave Latchaw said,
March 5, 2010 at 1:38
http://firstofall69.blogspot.com/
He’s funny and he’s my buddy. I tink that should be enough.
mikefromtexas said,
March 5, 2010 at 2:12
A second to Indiana Bob’s list, with the additions of WelcomBackToPotterrsville, Kikoshouse, and for food lovers, The Home Sick Texan.
Comrade PhysioProf said,
March 5, 2010 at 3:03
I was sad when JS stopped posting, and hearing about his end has been heartbreaking.
Another Kiwi said,
March 5, 2010 at 4:36
Hey, thanks to ckc (not kc) and Lawnguylander. You will both be banned.
The rest should go and see Ifthehunderdon’tgetya and mbouffant and Saying Yes and Substance Mcgravitas. They are peachy.
Empire of the Senseless, fish and Chrome Beach are differently able.
For usually not funny but very interesting see Three Quarks Daily.
mepmep09 said,
March 5, 2010 at 7:21
In reading the various condolence messages around the interwebs, I came across a name I had forgotten – Rev. Paul T. Hipple, proprietor of the “Award Winning Interblog” Dominionists for Tancredo/Palin 2012, 2016 at the latest – link goes to his ‘About’ page, which includes many fascinating comments.* There are not regular posts over there, but with all the unsaved heathen trash out there in real space – not to mention millions of immigrants seeking to invade this Blessed Land – Rev. Hipple and Tom Tancredo simply do not have enough time to spare on extensive Interblog activities.
*In his own way, the good Rev. Hipple has the same shtick as did Jon Swift/Al Weisel, but Rev. is fishing in waters stocked with fish that are a whole lot dumber and hungrier than those hunted by JS/AW.
M. Bouffant said,
March 5, 2010 at 8:24
Green Eagle.
Second BTC News.
Canuck Red Tory.
Don’t type often enough: Buttermilk Sky; What HE said.
And of course: SEX WITH HUMANS IS BORING “I am an expert on how to have sex with elves.”.
Or check my bog-rolls. Plenty of disturbed right-wingers at the bottom, for those who like.
almostinfamous said,
March 5, 2010 at 16:59
I would nominate J.R. Boyd at lady poverty for very crisp and clear writing of the anarchist variety.
hi and bye, folks!
Brando said,
March 5, 2010 at 20:36
Befouled
It’s a great sitcom in blog form. Seriously hilarious.
And this from Leslie:
I’ve always liked, if not always understood, Three Bulls. http://blog.3bulls.net/
made me laugh out loud. 3B is another great one.
Derek said,
March 6, 2010 at 7:55
HIDDEN (or, not-exactly-hidden-but-not-as-widely-noticed-as-they-deserve-to-be) GEMS:
Brilliant at Breakfast – Jill is a short Jewish broad who is leftier than you are. Here is where she kicks ass and takes names.The Ragbag – quirky, idiosyncratic, and clever. No shortage of nerdy lexical wit.All the Good Names Were Taken – but on the plus side, the woman can write.Listen Eggroll – The net is filled with faux movie critics, but Mike D’Angelo is the real deal. He’s also a much, much better writer than 90% of major media outlets’ critics.