Monday, August 11, 2008

New link

I've added a new link on the right, to 'found magazine'. I've been occasionally checking in on this for a few years now, usually on quiet nights at work. People send in scans of photos, hand written notes, shopping lists etc. I don't know why, but they're fascinating, often funny and sometimes disturbing. I think it's because each entry gives you just a little glimpse into someone else's life, leaving you to imagine the circumstance or what happens next.

I've been spending some of this set of nights trying to find out what has been going on at the Olympics that doesn't involve Australians. Watching Channel 7 here, you could be forgiven for thinking that the Olympics was simply a swimming gala set up for the Australians with a few other sports happening on the side.

Another time killer we played the other night was to Google your own name and see what comes up. I was disturbed to find there's a Colin Taylor on the run in Europe for the worst of crimes, but rather pleased to find out there's a Colin Taylor Band. I wonder what they sing? I bet they dance badly. You can also try searching "Colin likes to" (with the speech marks) and see the top 10 of what your namesakes get up to. Only do it if you're not of a sensitive disposition, though.

I'm off to pen that Number 1 hit for my band.

2 comments:

  1. I find googling what you need is always comedy!! For instance, colin needs a little help, a pair of glasses and to get fit, whilst I need help and a vacation!

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  2. I tried it - no results! Apparently all the Colin Taylor's out there are all fulfilled.

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