the P.Pole

This is unexpected, sneaky, and nerdy all in one beautiful burrito of awesome (found while reading through some PHP tutorials for work, while jamming out to Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean”).

Google knows. Google always knows. Especially where it’s at. A quick Google of my name + a commonly used adjective, say, “awesome”, returns in first two places, my Twitter feed, and in a close second, the P.Pole. I do believe this proves and certifies me as the Carl Wong to end all other Carl Wong’s.

Tam, K. and Wong, C. (2010). Completed on the 26th of January, 2010, in response to this clearly inflammatory post.

I am as shocked as you are. I have no idea who made this, or why they chose me (because they clearly had me in mind when programming this), but I am both honored and disproportionately concerned about this. I believe we can call shenanigans on this and get on with life.

I don’t know if I would buy it, but it was featured on the home page of the AppStore.

Note: I am neither promoting this app, nor telling anyone to boycott it. Enjoy it (or don’t) for the $0.99 price tag.

[insert balloons and party hats]

In commemoration of this most momentous of events, here’s a Christmas carol! Enjoy.

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O holy night, the stars are brightly shining.
It is the night of our dear Savior’s birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth.

A thrill of hope, the weary soul rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.

Fall on your knees!
O hear the angel voices!
O night divine!
O night when Christ was born.
O night, O holy night!
O night divine!

Truly He taught us to love one another.
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Chains shall He break—the slave is still our brother.
And in His name all oppression shall cease.

Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we!
Let all within us praise His Holy name!
- Anonymous, O Holy Night

The following was a conversation occurring online through the mailing system for my accounting course this term, brought to my attention by one Taylor M. F. Carson (kudos to you, Taylor, and enjoy your middle names if you’re reading this).

I found that same exam pretty hard, but I didn’t think it necessary to bitch about it online, through email, to every single person in the course, and making threats about appealing it. Anyway, have a read because it’s hilariously epic.

Note: I haven’t changed any of the actual text, except for changing the names of people and placing emphasis (in bold).

Original Message:

From: Frustrated Narc
Subject: 227 final examination UNFAIR?
Date Sent: December 17, 2009 7:34 PM
To: All Students

*****ATTN all students registered in 227****

A few of us were talking and were not happy with the content on the final exam and also feel that it was unfair.

Below is an excert of what we plan on sending to higher powers. If you feel the same, please reply to me with your name, section, and professor’s name.

Also please feel free to reply with any edits/additions that you think may be beneficial.

Thanks

Frustrated Narc & Random Girl

**EXCERT************************
Unfortunately, the course ill prepared us for the final examination because parts of the final examination were not clearly defined in class. I am disappointed that this course did not prepare its students for the final examination, especially as it is worth 55% of each student’s final mark.

To resolve the problem, I would appreciate if you could either schedule a new examination in April 2010 that is fair to what was taught in class, or at the very least to adopt a significant curve. Enclosed are the names of students who feel that the exam was unjust.

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Too hilarious not to post about:

Streaker videobombs a news broadcast with his GI tract.