Monthly Archives: February 2004

Why scotch isn’t beer

Posted on Feb. 3, 2004 by Jody

I was recently asked: A few nights ago a friend and I dropped by a pub for a pint. While I was ordering my beer, I heard a guy talking about how scotch and beer have the same ingredients, that … Continue reading →

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Running with Scissors

Posted on Feb. 2, 2004 by Jody

I’m reading Augusten Burroughs Running with Scissors now. Some reviews of it can be found here. The first chapter is narrated by a young boy (around nine), describing how his mom is getting ready to go out for a poetry … Continue reading →

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Tim Hortons’ automated response, Part 2

Posted on Feb. 2, 2004 by Jody

Oh boy: Thank you for your email. A representative from our customer service department will respond to your request as soon as possible. Merci de votre courriel. Un repr’sentant de notre service aux clients vous repondra aussi rapidement que possible. … Continue reading →

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Tim Hortons in the U.S., Part 1

Posted on Feb. 2, 2004 by Jody

I emailed the following to Tim Hortons‘ Customer Service (email address there) today: Dear Tim Hortons, I’m from Moncton, N.B., where I am used to consistent coffee servings: a "double-double" is the same at every Tim Hortons I go to. … Continue reading →

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Footballs and a lone nipple

Posted on Feb. 2, 2004 by Jody

Here’s an article with a photo of the controversial moment. Update: My resourceful brother (yes, he sought this out) found a high-resolution image of the now infamous nipple.

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