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Paul Henry’s TV Debut

Ana Samways — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 03:02:25 +0000

Whether you're missing Paul Henry or just missing hatin’ on him you might want to take a look at this NZ On Screen clip from 80s game show Every Second Counts...

Bain Jersey In Music Video

Ana Samways — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 02:56:04 +0000

Massive double take... Is one of the infamous David Bain jerseys starring in this music video by North Shore Pony Club?...

Julian Assange’s Online Dating Profile and Other Choice Links

Spare Room admin — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 19:59:20 +0000

Slow News Day via Arbroath. Wikileaks: Julian Assange describes himself in an online dating profile as "Passionate, and often pig headed activist intellectual" who is looking for "women from countries that have sustained political turmoil. Western culture seems to forge women that are valueless and inane.." Righto... More Choice Links after the jump...

Dave the Funky Shoulder Monkey and Other Choice Links

Ana Samways — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 23:32:56 +0000

Toys: Dave the Funky Shoulder Monkey - the big must-have toy on sale this Christmas. Also, he burps, farts and waves! Media: Socialist confusion on CNN.com, says Damien, who spotted this picture on their site. More Choice Links after the jump...

Headline Lies and Other Choice links

Ana Samways — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:41:38 +0000

Calling bullshit on this Cancer scare: Spotted this at the supermarket…”Oh, no! Miss Universe 1983 has Cancer? How awful!” But a quick scan of the actual story from the NZ Woman's Weekly reveals that the former Dancing with the Star winner Lorraine Downes hasn’t got the big C, but that she’s doing some charity work with children with cancer and building her public profile. Talk about crying wolf!... [Choice Links after the jump...]

Knitted Brains and Other Choice Links

Ana Samways — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 21:22:22 +0000

My Mum could knit that: This knitted Karen Walker hat was for sale in Takapuna for $181... Choice Links after the jump... Jennifer Aniston does Streisand in a photo shoot ; Chambray returns; This is Not My Life hailed; Yogi Bear Poster (no your average tag line); and it's turtle time!...

Your Stars and Other Choice Links

Ana Samways — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 01:04:10 +0000

Your stars: Last Thursday's NZ Herald forecast for Aries. More Choice Links after the jump...

Remove My Bid and Other Choice Links

Ana Samways — Tue, 11 May 2010 22:49:30 +0000

Probably not: Just in case you missed this via my Twitter account...(hat tip to Michael) Click through for more Choice Links...

Angry People In Local Newspapers and Other Choice Links

Ana Samways — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 23:24:34 +0000

Mailbag: "Looking at the picture of Eric Watson on page 12 of the Herald on Sunday it's easy to see why he's in constant pain. They've put his spine in backwards. You'd think he could afford a better surgeon." More Choice Links after the jump...

Collection of Offensive Jokes

Ana Samways — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:41:25 +0000

British comedians take aim at dead celebrities and other sacred cows. Any too much for you? (NSFW and please don't watch if you're easily offended)

Crying Chicks and Other Choice Links

Ana Samways — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:40:38 +0000

Today's Choice Links:Why do women cry in comic books?; An owl mid-flight; My New Pink Button - the latest anti-ageing trend; Tweeter arrested; Did the NYT stretch the image of Mad Men's Christina Hendricks, so they could call her big?; Matt Le Blanc is ageing; A flock of finches plays guitar...

Science Tricks for Christmas parties and Other Choice Links

Ana Samways — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:52:02 +0000

Today's Choice Links: making fun of the redheads (again); Christmas message from Dizzee Rascal, Lily Allen, Beyonce Knowles; Merry Christmas from Heaven; Happy Day’s action figure; Heart of the City spent more of its promotional dollars on something dull; Tarzan toy; The funniest headlines for 2009; And simple science tricks for Christmas parties...

Sustainable Tips and Other Choice Links

Ana Samways — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:48:46 +0000

Today's Choice Links: Sustainable Humour: Abstinence-only rappers; Seven-foot tall Australian bikini model; Pulp Fiction writer tweets from prison; 9 Driving Habits that Most Annoy Cyclists; Let's mount a horse! Another great idea bought to you by alcohol...

Raining Polar Bears and Other Choice Links

Ana Samways — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:22:11 +0000

Today's Choice Links: Brushing your teeth is war!; New episode of Seinfeld; Marks and Sparks Christmas ad; Goodnight Keith Moon bedtime story anyone?; And climate change PSA that's a bit of a stretch...

Thanks Classic Rock and Other Choice Links

Ana Samways — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:19:34 +0000

Today's Choice Links: Multiple choice success story; chewing gum fridge magnets; Fun Questions To Ask Your Boyfriend; Healthy eating campaign uses talking food; Hoff is drunk in public again; Glottal Opera...Throat-cam show the workings of these singers’ larynxes as they sing...