"I didn't get where I am today by having green frogs thrust down my crotch." In 1976, Reginald Perrin battled stress, boredom and mid-life crisis, eventually faking his own suicide to escape the rat race. Dark, bitingly funny, yet poignant, The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin was beloved by millions who identified with their hero's desperate desire for a life less ordinary. The memorable cast of characters included Reggie's long-suffering wife Elizabeth, his incoherent boss C.J., his mother-in-law, and Reggie himself, brilliantly played by Leonard Rossiter.

The virtual bartender doesn't server drinks, but is still worth a visit. From MetaFilter. I thought you monkeys would enjoy this. Don't forget to ask for a banana. First FPP - long time lurker. Don't kill me please.

Doctor Discovers the 'Orgasmatron' While Dr. Stuart Meloy was working on a new device to treat chronic pain, he was surprised to discover it could also bring pleasure to his female patients.

When technology goes TOO far Now little Sally can hug an inanimate lump and millions of miles away, Granny can have an inanimate lump hug her back. Almost like real human interaction! Feel the love without the germs or personal warmth! more inside

This paper dragon eyes you as you move around. From the always neat Grand Illusions website, instructions, a video, and the the required image to make one for yourself. I made one, it's sweet, and now sits on top of my monitor. Found via linkfilter

Are You An "Abductaholic"? Have you been shown an alien child or your hybrid child? If so, you will need special help. Fill out our Exorcism Application and mail it today. more inside

The industry's first ever concrete related comic strip, Concrete Jungle Comix combines everyday, suburban family life with the singular obsession of a young man that loves concrete. How funny is concrete? Well...

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post at your own risk 22 reasons (and counting) why you shouldn't post your picture on the internet. more inside

The French Paradox Revealed! Vanity, tarty underclothes, long leisurely lunches with friends and family and actual real food keep you slim. Original culprit red wine now thought to be incidental, if tasty.

US still hates foreigners. News at 11. *sigh* I just received an email from a friend of mine, who flew back into the US yesterday. more inside

SOMEONE SHUT HER UP! Curious Monkey: There's this really annoying song playing on the radio, it's called "Let Me Be Your Angel" and the monster who sings it is a little girl (Tiffany Evans). Honestly, she sounds like she's ready to blow up!! This made me think, what are (is) the most annoying tracks that you monkeys have ever heard?

Police hit a 6 year old with 50,000 volts. Yes, this is what it's come to. A six year old in a Miami school has the hell shocked out of him by police. For his own good. more inside

Curious, George: Restart my heart Is there any merit in the tv/movie technique of restarting the heart by whacking the chest really hard a couple of times? more inside

Am I an unwitting spammer? Curious George: I received a strange email and now I'm worried someone is using my domain to spam people Help! more inside

What are the tax rates for marijuana? Pursuant to K.S.A. 79-5202, the tax rates are: Processed, $3.50 per gram; Wet Plant, $0.40 per gram; Dry Plant, $0.90 per gram. Kansas taxes the once-underground economy.

The Muse Awards include some nice sites. In the Art section, for example, Visions of Enlightenment, on Buddhist art, Love and Yearning, on Persian, and the slightly silly Renaissance Connection. (All Flash 6, ideally)

Curious George...Am I Native? What makes someone Native, or First Nations, Indian, etc., etc.? Is it by blood quorum? Is there an overall consensus of blood quorum among all tribes? Is is up to your own particular tribe? Any thoughts? My background is Cherokee/Choctaw/Chickasaw. Anybody else come upon the Cherokee 'One Drop' rule?

Arrse Welcome to ARRSE, the British Army's UNOFFICIAL centre of reasoned argument, intelligent debate and bullshit. -- Not my sort of thing at all really, but I did want to post that URL.

Vaccine cripples sperm in monkeys. Male contraception options set to broaden.