IF MY DOGS WERE A PAIR OF MIDDLE-AGED MEN by The Oatmeal

Written by The Oatmeal (aka Matthew Inman), IF MY DOGS WERE A PAIR OF MIDDLE-AGED MEN is a collection of comics that does just that: presenting a variety of situations that happen all the time with his dogs, but the situations become completely absurd and hilarious if the dogs were middle-aged men instead. While I enjoyed IF MY DOGS WERE A PAIR OF MIDDLE-AGED MEN, it isn't a book for everyone. While the humor is in the same vein of many of The Oatmeal comics, it isn't quite as violent, biting, or dark. At the same time, the humor is on such an absurd level, that not everyone can appreciate it.

The Oatmeal and Jim Henson

Tesla Is Greater Than Edison

I came across this image (sold as a bumper sticker) at The Oatmeal. You can read more in depth about why Tesla is greater than Edison in the book from The Oatmeal, 5 Very Good Reasons to Punch a Dolphin in the Mouth.

For anyone who knows anything about the history of modern technology, they know something about the conflict between Tesla and Edison. In my mind, Tesla is by far the better and greater scientist. He actually invented most of his inventions instead of stealing them and engaging in corporate espionage like Edison did.

I intend to buy a couple of these bumper stickers after the holidays with my first paycheck in 2012. You should, too. Tesla isn't just greater than Edison, he's better.