I’m glad someone had the guts to tackle this issue!

4 comments July 30th, 2008

The political cartoonist at THE ONION is the only one willing to address the touchy topic of DVDs replacing VHS tapes…

In all seriousness, is there a single advantage of tapes over discs? You can argue LPs are better than CDs, but DVDs seem to have it over tapes in every way: better picture, easier use, more bonus features — heck, they’re even smaller and easier to store. Whenever I actually have to put a tape into my DVD/VCR, I can’t believe I’m dealing with such archaic technology. It feels like I’m turning the crank on a Model T!

 Of course, now we have to replace them all with Blu-Rays. D’oh!

Why so serious, Mr. Taylor?

1 comment July 30th, 2008

The Associated Press reports that police in Three River, Mich., have arrested Spencer Taylor, 20. The charge? “Larceny and malicious destruction of property.” More specifically, he was stealing DARK KNIGHT movie posters from a theater lobby.

So why did this extremely minor crime make the national wire service? Probably because Taylor was dressed like this: