I had planned quite an entertaining and elaborate April Fools post this year, on par with the one I did last year.
Given what happened yesterday in Congress, I think we’ve seen enough tomfoolery. But more importantly, is the fact that most readers had no idea about the behind the scenes events and work that went on the last couple of weeks.
The effort was almost like washing the lions if you can imagine the scene.
So to sum it up, the entertaining April Fools post I planned got sucked into the time hole.
In retrospect, the April fools post would have been the BEST use of my time.
Therefore, so as to not break tradition, I’m offering this story about my town installing eco-friendly low flow fire hydrants from last year, still a good read, even though recycled.
I think you can take a great deal of solace in knowing that many millions consider you a fine and honest man. Your integrity remains intact. I’m certain this latest BESTing will prove yet another blot on the reputation of those that perpetrated it.
Arise Sir Anthony! Duke of Honesty.
Thanks, Anthony, and many more April 1 to you! I remember the low-flow hydrant bit, it was a scream!
When I need a laugh these days, I read the comments over at Real Climate. Not much going on over there lately.
Not too late. . .
for FLYING PENGUINS!
/Mr Lynn
I for one am grateful that you did not post another April fool’s article. My blood pressure has yet to recover from last year’s, which completely gulled me. It was a classic! Sorry about the reason for the lack of such a post, though.
Well I was thinking of a story that involved a bill in Canadian Parliament that would mandate an ice maker and zamboni follow every ice breaker operating in the arctic regions to minimize loss of arctic ice.
Note that Global Warming was occurring in 1957: early fruiting of spaghetti trees:)
Thanks for the “Washing the Lions” link, Anthony. It’s a hilarious story. The thought of someone phoning the zoo, asking to speak with Jim Panzie or Ellie Font had me laughing outright. 🙂
I spent a while searching online or Terence Corcoran’s April 1 article lauding the effects of global warming for Canada’s future, hoping to link it here, but could not find it. However, the accompanying graphic is available at:
http://nationalpost.tumblr.com/post/4259101598/infographic-let-the-canadian-warm-up-begin-a-new
It’s quite funny in itself but at first glance looks serious.
What about Google’s new ‘Motion’ interface for Gmail? I haven’t tried it because I don’t have a video camera on my monitor.
http://mail.google.com/mail/help/motion.html
Chico — nuclear device — Depends on what the definition of “nuclear device” is. Would this land you in jail? http://www.countycomm.com/tritiumsar.htm
Where i work they sent an apprentice to the shop superintendent for a long weight. also being an apprentice, i was glad to discover they had only pinned a tail to me, and attached a greasefilled styrofoam cup to the hardhat of my mate.