Archive for May 1st, 2005

Soup Nazi

The real-life “Soup Nazi”, immortalized in the Seinfeld episode of the same name, is franchising his soup outlets across North America. And it seems like tthe episode was not too far off the mark, when it comes to his behavior. 

The brusque chef who inspired Seinfeld’s “Soup Nazi” episode is franchising across North America, but don’t [...]

A New Hope?

If you are familar with the work of director Kevin Smith (known for “alternative” movies such as Clerks, Chasing Amy, and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back), you will understand that the guy is a huge fan of the Star Wars franchise (at least the original three movies). He was probably, like most of us, [...]

Putin Visits Ramallah

Russian President Valdamir Putin visits PLO Arab leader Mahmoud Abbas
 

Abbas: “Welcome, President Putin.”
Putin: “Actually, you can call me Vladamir. Or, by my nickname – Ras.”
Abbas: “Why Ras?”
Putin: “Some people like to call me Ras Putin.”
Abbas: “And so will I then. We used to call Abu Ammar Rais, which is very similar.”
Putin: “Did you also hold [...]

It’s a Riot

More PLO Arab police shenanigans:

Palestinian security officers practice anti-riot techniques during training at their base in the West Bank city of Hebron April 30, 2005.
Detractors of Israel take note. Next time you complain about the IDF’s methods of handling rioting protesters, just remember that they at least don’t involve being spun around while being punched [...]