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On May 15, 2008 6:09 PM in AGO Unveils "Bold New Logo", they said:

@Kevin: But The Jetsons wasn't ever intended as retro-future. Now something like The Venture Bros., which often satirizes that sort of jet-age mentality, makes excellent use of the retro-future concep...

On May 15, 2008 4:22 PM in Keys to the Casting Room, they said:

Freakin' HILARIOUS! I admit to watching a few episodes of the show. Spot on, Prickett. And what kind of a "playa" name is Peachez, anyway?...

Kudos to Dallaire. If only he were PM... Kenney doesn't know what he's talking about at all and doesn't deserve to sit in the same room as Dallaire....

On May 15, 2008 1:29 PM in AGO Unveils "Bold New Logo", they said:

RE: Lostracco It looks far better faxed. It looks like something out a sixties film's animated opening title sequence, and not in a good way (like Pink Panter)....

On May 13, 2008 2:27 PM in Vintage Toronto Ads: How Dry I Am, they said:

"home use"? "Syphon Soda"? Good times....

On May 13, 2008 1:58 PM in Canvassing The Neighbourhood, they said:

It's nice. I never got the postering by-law crap. It's a freakin' post. Posters aren't going to make it any uglier. ...

On May 12, 2008 2:14 PM in Televisualist: Indy, Friends, And Seasons' Ends, they said:

I don't know. Dude rips a guy's heart out with his bare hands! And chilled monkey brains? It is a pretty good flick. Plus it's god Dan Aykroyd (for about a microsecond). But Crusade kicks some seriou...

On May 11, 2008 1:25 PM in Tourist: May 11, 2008, they said:

Uh, what the shit are you talking about, PickleToes?...

Bird was clearly riffing on the name of group. I mean, the Cancer Quality Council? They obviously assess the quality of cancer CARE, but the name does not get that message across. It states that they ...

On May 8, 2008 3:52 PM in Home Sweet Homelessness, they said:

Or try talking to a homeless person about their experience. It's an eye-opener for sure. I was volunteering at a youth homelessness conference in St. John's a while back and there were a number of yo...

On May 8, 2008 2:10 PM in Catch Me On CCTV, they said:

I've seen fights break out in the entertainment district, mere steps from cops patrolling on foot AND on horseback, all under the watchful eye of the many police surveillance cameras in the area. Even...

On May 7, 2008 9:55 PM in Reel Toronto: Tommy Boy, they said:

I believe I've said it before, but I'll say it again: Boondock Saints...

On May 7, 2008 5:53 PM in "Any Club That Wouldn't Have Me As A Member…", they said:

When I look at that mock ad the word "mantastic" immediately comes to mind. The actual ads aren't great, but my ears aren't steaming like a tea kettle either. ...

On May 7, 2008 11:01 AM in Sue Johanson Retires Sunday Night TV Show, they said:

She taught me so much. Love those dolls she used to demonstrate positions....

On May 7, 2008 10:30 AM in Queen and Beerthurst Runs Dry, they said:

If you really want to drink after 2, make sure you've got a mickey or some beers at your place or your friend's place or in the alley behind the club or wherever you're headed after last call. It's no...

On May 6, 2008 12:44 PM in Reel Toronto: Tommy Boy, they said:

"Fat guy in a little coat." ...

On May 5, 2008 2:07 PM in Bullfrog Extends Reach To Condos And Apartments, they said:

"What's the point of paying 30% more for the ethical choice, if no one you know can tell the difference?" Well, for starters, the fact that it's ethical. It's the same as donating to charity annonymo...

On May 3, 2008 9:36 AM in More To Love Than Timbits And Ketchup Chips, they said:

Toronto only got the "biggest" title because of amalgamation....

On May 2, 2008 4:34 PM in Vandalist: Oh God, We Always Do., they said:

Nice reference! Also, creepy graffiti....

On May 2, 2008 1:01 PM in More To Love Than Timbits And Ketchup Chips, they said:

Here, here, David. Chicago's a pretty awesome city (though I've only been there once). I wish our waterfront would just get on with it already. Come on, waterfront! You've had YEARS! I do love all th...

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