Shocked & Appalled

Random rants

5/07/2004

There's a pretty good piece in Slate today discussing how "Obstruction of justice has basically cemented its place in the law-enforcement playbook as the new tax evasion" -- it's the one charge the feds will get you on if they can't nail you for the big stuff.

It hits on the thought I had following the Martha Stewart case. There was all this talk by the prosecutors about how this shows that no one is above the law, and people will learn that you can't steal and lie.

Actually what any smart person would learn from this is that you should never, ever talk to the police or investigators. The minute the feds show up at your door you should shut your mouth until your lawyer shows up.

5/06/2004

5/05/2004

Oh my. From today's Wall Street Journal

"In a move that has purists howling, Major League Baseball has agreed to decorate its bases -- and pitching-mound rubbers and on-deck circles -- with a spider-web pattern as part of a promotion for the release of Sony Corp.'s "Spider-Man 2" next month.

The superhero sequel is set to open in theaters June 30. "'Spider-Man 2' Weekend" will start Friday, June 11, and all 15 MLB teams playing at home have agreed to participate for one or more games."

Bob Costas, in a shock to no one, is appalled.

5/03/2004

This is so annoying.

What kind of product do you think this is?

"Dittie is dedicated to kicking taboos to the curb by creating a network of girls and women who are proud to buy, wear and share their Ditties. So spread the vibe, walk with pride and pass your Ditties on!"

It's a tampon. You know, I can be unashamed of my period without having to make a "grrl power" statement about it. Nice try at trying to use feminism for marketing, though.