A Little Laughter To End Sunday

If I'm guilty of anything, it's loving TOO much. And several felonies in 3 different states. But mostly loving too much.

— You know (@Tmoney68) October 1, 2012

My daughter keeps having G.I. Joe kiss Barbie while Ken is at work and staring at her mother then me. Kids are so weird sometimes.

— Dr. Bucky Isotope, Master of Puppets (@BuckyIsotope) November 19, 2014

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some cats are like "i hate this dumb name you gave me." but i like the ones that are clearly saying "FOOLS! COWER BEFORE THE IRE OF WAFFLES"

— tara shoe (@tarashoe) November 16, 2014

*tightens straps on electric chair*
Any last words?
-I think male oysters should be called boysters
Omg will someone throw the damn switch

— Brandon the Cow (@Brampersandon_) November 26, 2014

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a fun thing to do is to whisper "you're a hard person to track down" to strangers in public restrooms

— Pack Panther (@UsedTurtle) November 16, 2014

remember this one baby?
"it's our song"
*put hands on wife's hips as she does the dishes*
*sings in her ear*
Mmmbop ba duba dop ba du bop

— brent (@murrman5) May 12, 2014

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Just heard a guy at the dog park tell his dog "NO!" and then more quietly, "We talked about this!"

— summer goth 🦇 (@NicCageMatch) April 10, 2014

I like to say "good morning" to older people after 1pm & watch their face burn with the hate fire of a thousand suns for me & my generation.

— Kyle (@kylecuedoves) January 15, 2013

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https://twitter.com/Ulillillysses/status/528385590442487808

This will be my tombstone. pic.twitter.com/OSsQUkkjXv

— Dr. Bucky Isotope, Master of Puppets (@BuckyIsotope) November 23, 2014

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what if you thought you had met your soul mate but then you saw them put mayonnaise on a hotdog

— elon mustard (@nice_mustard) November 21, 2013

HONEY I ACCIDENTALLY FILLED THE BABY'S BOTTLE WITH RED BULL
Oh god, is he sick
HE'S GOT ME IN A HEAD LOCK AND IS SAYING I'M A NERD. CALL 911

— Dr. Bucky Isotope, Master of Puppets (@BuckyIsotope) November 23, 2014

Solidarity

St. Louis Rams’ Stedman Bailey, Tavon Austin, Jared Cook, Chris Givens and Kenny Britt put their hands up to show support for Michael Brown before a game against the Oakland Raiders at the Edward Jones Dome.

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https://twitter.com/theonlyadult/status/539131886178533377

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Tavon Austin #11, Jared Cook #89, Chris Givens #13 of the St. Louis Rams pay homage to Mike Brown

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Professional sport, as we know, is generally an amoral cesspit (eg see Ray Rice’s reinstatement) jammed with self-absorbed, overpaid twats who couldn’t give a crap about anything outside their own ludicrous worlds or anything that doesn’t feed their egos.

But then, occasionally, we get gestures like today’s from those Rams players, and from the Miami Heat back in 2012. And they’re powerful, not least to the kids for whom these guys are idols.

And their idols honored Michael Brown and protested against what was done to him. That matters. That’s good.

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In this image posted to Miami Heat basketball player LeBron James’ Twitter page, Miami Heat players wear team hoodies. Heat stars Dwyane Wade and James decided, March 22, 2012, to make their reactions about the Trayvon Martin situation public, and James felt the best way to do that was the team photo with everyone wearing hoodies.

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https://twitter.com/TheObamaDiary/status/539138753693245440

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Not remotely comparing the Rams and Miami Heat players to Tommie Smith and John Carlos, universes and life experiences apart – but, the gesture …

“The move was a symbolic protest against racism in the United States…..”

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“1968: American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos raise their fists and give the Black Power Salute at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City.

The move was a symbolic protest against racism in the United States.

Smith, the gold medal winner, and Carlos, the bronze medal winner, were subsequently suspended from their team for their actions.”

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St. Louis Rams wide receiver Kenny Britt puts his hands up to show support for Michael Brown.

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“The move was a symbolic protest against racism in the United States…..”

The more things change, the more they stay the same?

A Tweet Or Two

Louisiana: 5 yr old Anala Beevers is not just cute, w/ IQ over 145, she is a genius http://t.co/na7B4y3dnC http://t.co/g5ksE6r26d

— Dudette 👑 🐳- Vaxxed & Still Masked 😷💛🐝 (@Dudette9t9) November 30, 2014

Darren Wilson should never be allowed to police again. He should never get another chance to take a Black life.

— zellie (@zellieimani) November 30, 2014

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Times Have Changed: Officer kills an unarmed Black man, spawning National protests. When I grew up, this was just local news.

— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) November 26, 2014

African-American man stopped by Michigan cop for walking with his hands in his pockets http://t.co/124sDHHaY4 Black + cold = suspect.

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) November 30, 2014

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#DearFerguson let’s not forget what the media isn’t showing you. Young Men cleaning up after the #Ferguson protests. pic.twitter.com/9blCF6mvb7

— Sons & Brothers (@sonsandbros) November 25, 2014

Tanesha Anderson's Death at the Hands of Police Deserves Our Attention http://t.co/HIPOOwoRJm pic.twitter.com/xXva4oO4oe

— For Harriet (@ForHarriet) November 25, 2014

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Darren Wilson is the demon. Not Mike Brown.

— zellie (@zellieimani) November 30, 2014

But murder was easy. RT @thedailybeast: Darren Wilson: Resigning is "the hardest thing I've ever had to do." http://t.co/Gz81emnXZm

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) November 30, 2014

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While we're focusing on the cops, let's not forget about the paranoid White civilians who can't help but call 911 on their Black neighbors.

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) November 30, 2014

They're basically just calling police because they don't trust Black ppl in their midst, and their irrational fear is clearly contagious.

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) November 30, 2014

Prejudiced people irrationally fearing Black people is what prompted the 911 calls that resulted in Trayvon, Tamir, and John being killed.

— Propane Jane™ 🔥💣 (@docrocktex26) November 30, 2014

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Almost no media on cop who killed Rice. They did same with Wilson until week before he walked. Then suddenly: interviews, marriage report.

— Sarah Kendzior (@sarahkendzior) November 29, 2014

Anguished St Louis asking "Where is Darren Wilson?" Searching for answers. National media knew but saved for ratings, self-promotion. #STL

— Sarah Kendzior (@sarahkendzior) November 29, 2014

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He resigns, a folk hero to racists with hundreds of thousands in donations. All for killing a black teenager. #Ferguson

— Sarah Kendzior (@sarahkendzior) November 29, 2014

The "conversation on race" that hasn't happened is when white people listen to black people discuss their own experiences and believe them.

— Sarah Kendzior (@sarahkendzior) November 29, 2014

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https://twitter.com/shadirahimi/status/537022532482629632

In case you still don't know why there's so much outrage in #ferguson... (via @creativerobd) #handsup #DONTSHOOT pic.twitter.com/lNXtBsSwCT

— ask butta how I zone (@CrystalLewis) November 24, 2014

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The new racism is the denial of racism.

— zellie (@zellieimani) November 24, 2014

Why is #Ferguson important? Because war torn countries are sending messages of hope to US citizens. pic.twitter.com/K6ahNjYx2f

— #FixthePolice (@mikebrowncover) November 24, 2014

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Before whatever happens in Ferguson, remember this was Vancouver last time they won the hockey skatey trophy thingy pic.twitter.com/oLTPea3Xq1

— Mark Agee (@MarkAgee) November 24, 2014

This is white people at a pumpkin festival, for no reason. So temper your hot takes about mob violence. pic.twitter.com/6U7oXF0eLK

— Mark Agee (@MarkAgee) November 24, 2014

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PLEASE amplify this linked tweet, which details what actually happened to #TamirRice. We need to make this known.pic.twitter.com/GT2V7VmPr7

— Sean (@SeanSharesStuff) November 24, 2014

https://twitter.com/atchka/status/536920562640384000

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Eyewitness account of 12 yo Tamir's murder. Reported by a social work student in cleveland @ChernoBiko @YourAnonNews pic.twitter.com/DHVNRupiBk

— RaeTork (@yankrachel) November 24, 2014

Do we need to play the guessing game? Why is it so easy for police to kill black men? #FixthePolice #TamirRice pic.twitter.com/5cc8qyPy9i

— Dr. Heckyll AND Mr. Jive 😷 💉 (@ChocnessMonsta) November 24, 2014

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https://twitter.com/lele_lisa/status/536735109148188672

here's a thought experiment. read this phrase:
"police officer shoots 12 year old boy"
now picture the boy's race.
you're right.

— jonny sun (@jonnysun) November 24, 2014

Rise and Shine

On This Day: First Lady Michelle Obama walks with children past the official White House Christmas Tree in the Blue Room, Nov. 30, 2011. Mrs. Obama welcomed military families to the White House for for the first viewing of the 2011 holiday decorations (Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

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The President has no public events scheduled today

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On This Day

Rep. Emanuel Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., gestures to President Obama and a U.S. Secret Service agent after the President dropped by a meeting in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Nov. 30, 2010. The Congressman knows the agent (Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama talks with former President Jimmy Carter who was attending a meeting in National Security Advisor Tom Donilon’s office in the White House, Nov. 30, 2010 (Photo by Pete Souza)

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President Obama steps off Air Force One upon arrival at Wilkes Barre/Scranton International Airport, November 30, 2011 in Avoca, Pennsylvania

First Lady Michelle Obama meets with members of the board of Partnership for a Healthier America, an organization working to end childhood obesity, at the Omni Hotel in Washington, D.C., Nov. 30, 2011 (Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

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President Obama looks at a toy K’nex roller coaster made at the Rodon Group, a manufacturer of toys in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, November 30, 2012

President Obama tours the Rodon Group, a manufacturer of toys in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, November 30, 2012

President Obama greets the audience after speaking at the Rodon Group, a manufacturer of toys in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, November 30, 2012

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President Obama with Malia and Sasha at bookstore Politics and Prose in northwest Washington, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013

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(A Belated) MoooOOOooorning – Chat On!

Early Bird Chat

On This Day: President Barack Obama greets shoppers as he shops at the local bookstore Politics and Prose in northwest Washington, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013

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MoooOOOooorning!