Category Archives: Austintatious

The rantings of the nut job known as Alex Jones has gained attention thanks to his public meltdown on CNN and the Boston bombers being listeners. Sometimes you’ll see bumper stickers for this inanity around Austin because he is on the … Continue reading →

Maybe it’s karmic payback for those shittalkers saying Austin is a pretentious city but I was thrilled about us being the second destination for Google’s high-speed Internet access. I didn’t know they offered television channels. I can live without them … Continue reading →

Having lived here for 19 years and being a resident of a half-dozen other places: Milwaukee; Raleigh-Durham; Houston; Indianapolis; various Central Illinois “cities;” and Beulah, ND; it would be an understatement to say I initially became a little defensive. Then … Continue reading →

This modified symbol/flag from the Texas Independence War usually receives a reaction of rolled eyes in Austin Proper because the original was hijacked by Neo-Confederates, the NRA, Black-Helicopter Enthusiasts, Secessionists and Teabaggers. Since Austin is punster/humorist O. Henry’s hometown, it’s … Continue reading →

I could always count on The Onion to make some great jokes (or slams) about SXSW, aka the Spring D-bag Invasion, with these stories here and here. I never expected the Guardian to out do them through a better dig … Continue reading →

Across America it’s Spring Break for numerous high schools and universities. In Austin it’s the annual invasion of d-bags from “the industry” peddling wares of varying quality. Not everything coming to town is bad, I plan to check out the … Continue reading →

…and contrary to the Republicans, Conservatives, Teabaggers, Paultards and Randroids, the area hasn’t transformed into a Stalinist state. I for one support the ban because those annoying little plastic bags end up in landfills or blowing all over the landscape. We … Continue reading →