Stay in school, kids

While I was waiting in line at Burger King the other day, I started reading the rules and regulations for their Star Wars "Choose Your Destiny" game pieces. When I got to section 4-B (it was a long line), I noticed an interesting statement (viewable online here) that dealt with how to redeem your food prize:

"Canadian residents are required to obtain a Skill Testing Question Sheet (available at participating BURGER KING® restaurants in Canada) and correctly answer the mathematical skill testing question on the sheet. Prior to awarding prize, a Canadian restaurant employee will verify Game Piece and the answer to the skill testing question."

Can you imagine them doing that in the US? Might help cut down on the obesity problem...

But I found an explanation for the skill testing question. Surprisingly, it has nothing to do with the popular concept that if you're stupid, you don't deserve food. Too bad.

Behave yourself

I wonder if the ASBO concept will ever make it to the US.

Out of the loop

Maybe it's because I live in a third-world country now, but I've never heard of Crazy Frog. Perhaps I should count that as a blessing. But if you're really curious, you can see what all the fuss is about.

And if you really have too much time on your hands (or if you binge on cable connections after living in a third-world country), read the lyrics or the history of what some consider "the most annoying thing."

Ubergeeks

So are you one? Check out this NY Times article

ick

I find padded toilet seats disturbing in a way I cannot express in words.