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Entries from October 2008

“It’s official!”

October 31st, 2008 · 1 Comment

In honor of Halloween I thought I would make this clear:

No one asked for my opinion but I just gave it anyway. This is the closest that this website has come to being an actual blog.

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Tags: observation

The Wonderland of Knowledge Wednesdays - “Illumination”

October 29th, 2008 · 2 Comments

When those copywriters over at The Wonderland of Knowledge Corporation (yes, I checked the page, they had their own corporation) decided to write their entry on “Illumination” they were no doubt disappointed to learn that they lived in the 1960s. As a result of this mistake, their entry would only appear in book form, which [...]

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Tags: Wonderland of Knowledge · history

Another Weird Halloween Costume

October 26th, 2008 · No Comments

I finally figured out what I’m going to dress up as for Halloween. The entire set of 1989 Topps Batman: The Movie trading cards!

I’m wearing shorts, I promise.

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Tags: art · outside world

Weird Halloween Costumes

October 24th, 2008 · No Comments

I like to check out the various Halloween costume websites to see what strange options I have for this year. This couple’s Prilosec OTC themed costume is easily the weirdest one I’ve found/Photoshopped.

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Tags: art · outside world

The Wonderland of Knowledge Wednesdays - “Home Economics”

October 22nd, 2008 · 3 Comments

Quick question for everyone out there in RamseyEss.comLand (Still working on the cute nickname for my readers): what do you think characterizes the “highest type of home?” I’ll give you a moment to answer…
Go ahead and type your answer here.
If you stated that the highest type of home is “an abode of grace and orderliness,” [...]

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Tags: Wonderland of Knowledge · history

Once again, I, Ramsey Ess, bail out Ringo Starr

October 20th, 2008 · 2 Comments

As you may have heard, Ringo Starr says he’s not going to sign any more fan mail if it’s postmarked after today. Some folks have already offered to sign autographs on his behalf, but I am prepared to do the world one better:
Starting today, October 20th, if you email me your address I will send [...]

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Tags: outside world

Famous Hamsters in History #440 of ∞

October 18th, 2008 · No Comments

I’m very excited to introduce, for the sixth time, a new segment here at RamseyEss.com: Famous Hamsters in History (brought to you by State Farm Insurance)!

 
 

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Tags: Hamsters in History · art · history

The Wonderland of Knowledge Wednesdays - “Hippopotamus”

October 15th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Many things have changed since 1968. Foreign relations, entertainment, and technology have all developed in wildly different directions. However, as the old saying goes, “the more things change, the more things stay the same.” Rock and roll is as popular now as it was then, pizza pie is still delicious, and, of course, we as [...]

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Tags: Wonderland of Knowledge · history

A More Intimate Look at What I’m Trying To Do As a Performer

October 11th, 2008 · 3 Comments

Here’s a short little piece I made to sort of expand upon the “Ramsey Ess” that this website has shown you. I hope you enjoy it.

Click the video above twice to see it larger.

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Tags: art · video

The Wonderland of Knowledge Wednesdays - “Transportation”

October 8th, 2008 · 1 Comment

When you think of all the major enemies that mankind has had to wage war against you might think of the larger issues that we’re fighting: the environment, gender equality, slavery, and so on. (PLEASE NOTE: I do not have the volume of The Wonderland of Knowledge that contains the entry on “slavery,” but rest assured [...]

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Tags: Wonderland of Knowledge · history