"Batman, Wonder Woman, and the Flash are all crack crimefighters, but when they get home at the end of the day, they still have to pay the bills, do housework, and unwind like any other person. Caleb Paullus' Super Not Super is a series of brief photo comics exploring the not-so-superheroic trials and tribulations of caped crusaders. Batman finds even he is not immune to the economic meltdown, the Flash fails at physical intimacy, and Catwoman unwinds with a little *ahem* catnip. Sadly, Wonder Woman and Supergirl couldn't be given anything more interesting to do than household chores. You can read the full comics at Super Not Super. http://www.supernotsosuper.com/"
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"A huge cancerous tumor in the back of Mr. Collison’s abdominal cavity had attached itself to his liver and engulfed other organs and blood vessels. Chemotherapy and radiation had not fazed it."
- Christopher Chung
"He had come to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center to be treated by Dr. Tomoaki Kato, one of the few surgeons willing to take on such difficult, risky cases. Dr. Kato is an expert in ex vivo resection — taking out organs and operating on them outside the body to remove tumors that cannot be treated in any other way, and then sewing the organs back in. The...
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- Christopher Chung
"As the operation wore on through a day and a night, and then another day, exhausted nurses and surgeons rotated in and out. Dr. Kato, calm and soft-spoken, rarely left the room. Much of the time, Evelina Badalov, his physician’s assistant, worked by his side. Dr. Kato’s focus, patience and stamina did not ebb. “He’s like a machine,” one of the surgeons said. “He loves this.” "
- Christopher Chung
"By Saturday, Mr. Collison was awake, off the ventilator and talking. Confused at first, he told nurses he had been in a plane crash. “He’s doing great,” Dr. Kato said. Mrs. Collison was elated. “I’m telling you, this man has come through so much,” she said. “I still can’t believe it. Any normal person would’ve died during it, probably. He really wanted to live.” "
- Christopher Chung
Every time I see that stupid commercial for the Alvin and the Chipmunks movie and the girl chipmunks go into Single Ladies, I GET ENRAGED AND WANT TO BREAK THINGS.
Me too, I hate the Chipmunks! I made fun of the Chipmunks when I wrote for Parent Dish and all the parents ripped me a new one. I received hate mail telling me what a bad parent I was. People take those Chipmunks seriously!
- Trish R
Single Ladies makes me want to break things. Chipmunks make me want to break things. Single Ladies + girl chipmunks = rip in the space-time continuum.
- Brian Chang
Wow, that sounds really, umm, odd. Glad I've never seen this. Score one for not having TV.
- Laura Norvig
"Holy ship! The Family Guy empire strikes back with another hilarious parody of your favorite sci-fi saga! May the laughs be with you as (Chris) Skywalker joins forces with (Peter) Solo and Princess (Lois) Leia to battle (Stewie) Vader and his Imperial minions. A host of new characters comes along for the wild ride, including Mort Goldman as Lando Calrissian, Chris’s boss Carl as Yoda, and the Giant Chicken as the nefarious Boba Fett. It’s an outrageous, out-of-this-world experience you’ll “saber” for light-years to come!"
- ZN Moment
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"Starting next year, DC Comics will unveil SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE and BATMAN: EARTH ONE, two graphic novels spotlighting the most powerful heroes of the DC Universe, with their first years and earliest moments retold in a standalone, original graphic novel format, on a new earth with an all-new continuity."
- Bill Sodeman
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Although, how many times can you re-tell an origin story? My goodness. It seems, however, that with both Clark and Bruce not currently playing the leads (or in general continuity) in their signature books right now, this is a decent way to keep them around.
- Jason Toney
Well M. -- the Anti-Clique it does imply your soul purpose in life is to become a production cog in a great machine. That's worth protesting don't you think?
- Todd Hoff
And what about, 'When you feel drowsy, a competitor may have drugged you.'
- Micah Wittman
The best part is that the Korean says "Sleepiness Prohibited".
- Darren
I actually meant that I was picturing American parents protesting that this was pitting students against each other. But yes, in the fight-the-man feeling, it does seem like a noble cause to protest about
- Itachi
yes , just shows that Teachers don't take crap from kids in Asian Countries !!.. and I might as well add their Governments too !!
- Peter Dawson
WOW, no pressure, right? Sobering message for young minds
- Susan Beebe
Given the national scores and drop out rates, I think American kids could use some pressure, something to remind them that they are in fact, competing in the global market, whether they like it or not.
- Ray Cromwell
I think I also need one of this to put on my desk
- Ozkan Altuner
i have a friend also named ken,does he a korean or japanese?
- urin
I'm thrilled to be an active participant in the act of kissing, but *bad* kissers? Meh.
- Derrick
I don't know if I'm a great kisser, but I'm definitely not a bad kisser...although, I'm a bit out of practice right now, so that may have changed.
- Beau Liening
I have faith in you, Beau. It'll all come right back to you, my friend.
- Derrick
Are the worst. I love kissing. It is one of my favorite things to do. I like to practice. When it is bad.....it is so bad.
- Mary Carmen
Yes, Mary Carmen! And, it's like, "Damn, really?! How you gonna mess up something *SO* good?!!" It's like bad pizza. =(
- Anna Haro
Y'all can unsub or block me after you read this, but I think hot and heavy kissing/making out can be better than sex sometimes.
- Mary Carmen
There's no unsub or block option for you, Mary, cause you're awesomesauce!
- Beau Liening
Awwww....thanks, Beau. You're pretty awesome yourself!
- Mary Carmen
I just saw a post or some nonsense about how the two main characters are in a abusive relationship, and had 15 points to prove why. FIFTEEN POINTS. That was the straw that broke the werewolf's back.
- Haggis (Sean Loyless)
I can tell you why in one point. He treats her like a possession and she worships the ground he walks on. Anyone who needed to say more than that needs to socialize more.
- tinypants - Hagitha of FF
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Exactly, Tinypants! This issue comes up in discussions of this series with people who work with children's and young adult literature. However, I suppose if I really needed to convince someone, I'd probably make a list of scenes that demonstrate it. The stalker-like behavior is really disturbing, especially after hearing some people describe it as "romantic." *shudders*
- Katy S
"This graphic originally comes from KoldCast TV, although I was given permission by the creators to run it here. There are a lot of fascinating stats found on this chart. For example, 68% of all superhero movies are from Marvel, which is an impressive majority. Not sure if that includes movies like Blade, but it's still a good number. Additionally, it's both amusing and completely unsurprising that the three biggest bombs are the three Punisher movies. They might as well give up - a Punisher adaptation will never work. And of course, I'm glad to see Batman as the top-grossing franchise, slightly above Spider-Man."
- Derrick
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If you don't want to authorize the release to contact your bank for your credit check, why did you supply me with the information?? Do get all fucking defensive when I'm trying to do my job. Fucker...
Heading back to the subway, I remembered that I had intended to pick one of these up after our lunch at Xie Xie. It has been taunting us via the food blogesphere, and we've been dying to give it a try. And good is was. Great, even. Addictive and heavenly, in fact! This is NOT an overrated dessert. It's sweet, salty, creamy and crunchy. What more could you ask for in a dessert? In addition, it is such a clever play on the real thing. We are in love! Xie Xie, 645 9th Ave., NY, NY 10036 (btwn 45th and 46th)
- Jeannie Choi
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if that black stuff is black sesame, then i'm in for at least a dozen.
- Felicia Yue
it's caramel! dyed black. still ... I would hesitate to dig in. Proves how crucial presentation is when it comes to food!
- Jeannie Choi
Hmmm, I think I might have actually liked the idea better when I thought it was black sesame. Caramel might be a bit too much for me.
- Brian Chang
brian - have you had black sesame ice cream? i can't find it anywhere but japan but it's to die for
- Felicia Yue
I've not had it as ice cream, but I've occasionally had other desserts that have used black sesame filling of some kind or another. Pretty delicious stuff.
- Brian Chang
"With the Lisbon Treaty being signed by all European Union member states, the Pirate Party has gained another seat in the European Parliament. The second Pirate Party seat will be occupied by the 22 year old Amelia Andersdotter, who will become the youngest Member of the European Parliament."
- Tanath
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"We are just destined to be really, really good friends who only hang out when I don't have a boyfriend, but still need male attention to boost my fragile and all-consuming ego."
- Ana
from Bookmarklet
"Don't worry. You're so funny and smart and amazing, any girl but me would be lucky to date you. You'll find someone, I know it. And when you do, I'll be right by your side to suddenly become all flirty and affectionate with you in front of her, until she grows jealous and won't believe it when you say we're just friends. But when she dumps you, that's just what we'll be."
- Dan Hsiao
The conclusion of this article finds the Onion in top form.
- Andrew C
translation: I am not into you like that. You don't do it for me in that way. Never did. never will. Sorry, but only sort of...
- Morgan Haley
The "my mom says hi" part is a nice way to twist the knife a bit.
- Brian Chang