Category Archives: Email Flotsam

Here are some interesting email chain-mails or other Internet flotsam that make for interesting reading. These posts are not my creations, clearly. Where possible, I acknowledge their source. These pieces are posted in good faith, assuming that they are in the public domain. If you are the author any of these pieces, or suspect any copyright violation, please raise it in a comment and I will be happy to fix it.

English as the Official Language of Europe

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Manoj

Another gem from my email archives…

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A Crazy Language

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Manoj

Here is a piece about the weirdness of the English language that I found on the web some twenty years ago. Continue reading →

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Bushisms

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Manoj

Bush has just left the building. Perhaps the world will be a kinder, gentler place now. But it will certainly be a less funny place. For life is stranger than fiction, and Bush was funnier than any stand-up comedian. Jon Stewart is going to miss him. So will I. Continue reading →

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Geeks

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Manoj

I have been doing a bit of geeky stuff lately — writing Wordpress plugins. That made me think… We all started off as geeks, didn’t we? What’s the use denying it? Remember how the teachers loved us, and the sexy cheerleaders, well, didn’t? During our moments of panic, we go back to our geeky roots. At least, I do. Continue reading →

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Meeting Bingo Game

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Manoj

This one is a hilarious piece I found on the Web. If you really like it, you have to wonder — am I still doing too much techie stuff and too little management? Continue reading →

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Mensa Word Play

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Manoj

Okay, they say this Mensa Invitational by the Washington Post is just as fictional as these words. But these words — man, are they funny! Continue reading →

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For Malayalees Only

Posted on September 7, 2008 by Manoj

Only my fellow Malayalees can enjoy this hilarious email I got, unfortunately. If you cannot read Malayalam, please ignore this post. Continue reading →

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Trick Question

Posted on September 7, 2008 by Manoj

Here’s an IQ question to help you decide how you should spend the rest of your day! [...] Continue reading →

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Moonwalkers

Posted on September 6, 2008 by Manoj

Here is a Malayalee view on what really went on with the fake moon landing pictures! Continue reading →

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Are You a Malayali?

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Manoj

If you have to ask what in the world a Malayali is, then this post is not for you! This one came as email flotsam and was too funny to pass up. In other words, if you are a Malayali and find this one a bit offensive, trust me, I didn’t write it! Must have been a North Indian lobby! Continue reading →

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