Absurd World
It's your karma; Use it wisely
Lyle Bateman
- Location
- Medicine Hat, Alberta,
- Birthday
- September 05
- Title
- Comedian/Geek
- Bio
- I am a stand-up comic, writer, and geek, with simultaneous existence in the Real World (tm) and Second Life
MY RECENT POSTS
- NPI Announces Bankruptcy
Proceedings
December 17, 2011 02:08PM - Satan Clarifies Involvement in
New Cheney Book
September 02, 2011 12:41PM - The Map of Non-Monogamy
October 22, 2010 07:15AM - How to write a lay science
article in one simple lesson
September 28, 2010 01:00AM - The New Chuckling Priestman -
Jokers Comedy Club
September 01, 2010 01:53PM
MY RECENT COMMENTS
- “Please share away ...
Borowitz had the original
genius
concept ... I just
grabbed…”
September 02, 2011 01:17PM - “On Hef: I think there
may be differences in the laws
in
Canada vs the US ... I
d…”
August 07, 2011 11:59AM - “PS vzn ... I am posting
a link to your post here in my
online
poly group as
well,…”
August 04, 2011 12:51PM - “@SB - Well, I agree
thats a difference, but its a
difference
of impression, not
o…”
August 04, 2011 12:43PM - “Thanks for the shout-out
vzn ... I think this is an
important
topic that needs
a…”
July 31, 2011 02:48PM
Lyle Bateman's Links
- Networks and Affiliates
- My Twitter Feed
- My Facebook Page
- Progressive Bloggers
- Shameless Self-Promotion
- News Tag at Open Salon
- Absurd Tag at Open Salon
- Comedy Tag at Open Saoln
- Canada Tag on Open Salon
- My Tag at Open Salon
- My Flickr Photos - Interesting according to Flickr
- A short set from the Comic Strip
September 02, 2011 01:17PM
“Please share away ... Borowitz had the original genius concept ... I just grabbed the ball and ran with it :)”
About: Satan Clarifies Involvement in New Cheney Book
“Please share away ... Borowitz had the original genius concept ... I just grabbed the ball and ran with it :)”
About: Satan Clarifies Involvement in New Cheney Book
August 07, 2011 11:59AM
“On Hef: I think there may be differences in the laws in Canada vs the US ... I don't need to get "married" or have "wives" to be t…”
About: best writing on open relationships/polyamory on open salon
“On Hef: I think there may be differences in the laws in Canada vs the US ... I don't need to get "married" or have "wives" to be t…”
About: best writing on open relationships/polyamory on open salon
August 04, 2011 12:51PM
“PS vzn ... I am posting a link to your post here in my online poly group as well, so we might even get a few new voices in this conversation, or in the…”
About: best writing on open relationships/polyamory on open salon
“PS vzn ... I am posting a link to your post here in my online poly group as well, so we might even get a few new voices in this conversation, or in the…”
About: best writing on open relationships/polyamory on open salon
August 04, 2011 12:43PM
“@SB - Well, I agree thats a difference, but its a difference of impression, not of reality. Back in the day when being gay was illegal, and practicing…”
About: best writing on open relationships/polyamory on open salon
“@SB - Well, I agree thats a difference, but its a difference of impression, not of reality. Back in the day when being gay was illegal, and practicing…”
About: best writing on open relationships/polyamory on open salon
July 31, 2011 02:48PM
“Thanks for the shout-out vzn ... I think this is an important topic that needs a lot more attention. As recently as a few months ago, the BC Provincia…”
About: best writing on open relationships/polyamory on open salon
“Thanks for the shout-out vzn ... I think this is an important topic that needs a lot more attention. As recently as a few months ago, the BC Provincia…”
About: best writing on open relationships/polyamory on open salon
October 23, 2010 01:23AM
“That's true vzn ... but there's a reason for that. Being gay is no longer criminalized in most contexts ... poly still is. Not sure of the specifics…”
About: The Map of Non-Monogamy
“That's true vzn ... but there's a reason for that. Being gay is no longer criminalized in most contexts ... poly still is. Not sure of the specifics…”
About: The Map of Non-Monogamy
September 25, 2010 11:03AM
“The main issue that scares people, IMO, is that ANY historically accurate description of the Crusades is simply impossible without talking about some p…”
About: Fear and A Resolution to Ban 'Pro-Islam' Books
“The main issue that scares people, IMO, is that ANY historically accurate description of the Crusades is simply impossible without talking about some p…”
About: Fear and A Resolution to Ban 'Pro-Islam' Books
September 25, 2010 10:26AM
“We all have a public face that is different from our real lives. What Phoenix did was just an exaggeration of that same principle. To me, the satire…”
About: Joaquin is still in the building
“We all have a public face that is different from our real lives. What Phoenix did was just an exaggeration of that same principle. To me, the satire…”
About: Joaquin is still in the building
September 24, 2010 01:40PM
“Fascinating commentary ... I actually come from a similar background. The only difference, it seems, is that in my case, I ended up with a good relati…”
About: What I Learned from My Mom's Divorce
“Fascinating commentary ... I actually come from a similar background. The only difference, it seems, is that in my case, I ended up with a good relati…”
About: What I Learned from My Mom's Divorce
August 26, 2010 11:48AM
“Vonnia: Details are sketchy, but the rogue element I interviewed said they'd taken over Red Green's old digs, the now defunct Possum Lodge (http://ww…”
About: Running of the Bulls, Alberta Style
“Vonnia: Details are sketchy, but the rogue element I interviewed said they'd taken over Red Green's old digs, the now defunct Possum Lodge (http://ww…”
About: Running of the Bulls, Alberta Style
August 12, 2010 01:05PM
“Beth ... I will agree 100% that the passenger needs to be held in just as low-regard as Slater. Or, as you say, even worse. I am not trying to reliev…”
About: Where's my Evacuation Chute?
“Beth ... I will agree 100% that the passenger needs to be held in just as low-regard as Slater. Or, as you say, even worse. I am not trying to reliev…”
About: Where's my Evacuation Chute?
August 11, 2010 09:56PM
“Quick thinking ... and thanks for another perspective on Slater. I can certainly identify with his frustration, but the last thing I'd want to do is c…”
About: I Became Your Flight Attendant Because Ours Freaked Out
“Quick thinking ... and thanks for another perspective on Slater. I can certainly identify with his frustration, but the last thing I'd want to do is c…”
About: I Became Your Flight Attendant Because Ours Freaked Out
August 11, 2010 07:01PM
“Beth ... I understand your point here, but mine was more subtle. I DO understand this guy's frustration because I've felt it myself dozens of times.…”
About: Where's my Evacuation Chute?
“Beth ... I understand your point here, but mine was more subtle. I DO understand this guy's frustration because I've felt it myself dozens of times.…”
About: Where's my Evacuation Chute?
August 11, 2010 03:53PM
“Hmmm, I have to disagree here Beth ... Slater does not represent "those of us who retain manners and civility in a society increasingly loaded wit…”
About: Where's my Evacuation Chute?
“Hmmm, I have to disagree here Beth ... Slater does not represent "those of us who retain manners and civility in a society increasingly loaded wit…”
About: Where's my Evacuation Chute?
August 10, 2010 12:48PM
“Hehehe ... at least these comments are real lol :) It probably canb't be stopped completely, but Wordpress, for example, has comment management that a…”
About: Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam
“Hehehe ... at least these comments are real lol :) It probably canb't be stopped completely, but Wordpress, for example, has comment management that a…”
About: Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam
August 09, 2010 03:25PM
“Rated the retraction, now rated this. This does apply to all men IMO, just as much as it applies to no men in the real world. Like all generalization…”
About: I Think I Know What Men Want! (and that's why I'm single)
“Rated the retraction, now rated this. This does apply to all men IMO, just as much as it applies to no men in the real world. Like all generalization…”
About: I Think I Know What Men Want! (and that's why I'm single)
July 02, 2010 11:41AM
“I wanted to clarify my comment. I wasn't saying Munn should have expected this out of Playboy because they are sleazy. They may or may not be sleazy,…”
About: ‘Playboy’ will get you naked — whether you like it or not
“I wanted to clarify my comment. I wasn't saying Munn should have expected this out of Playboy because they are sleazy. They may or may not be sleazy,…”
About: ‘Playboy’ will get you naked — whether you like it or not
July 01, 2010 05:13PM
“The Jungle Club is in the NW corner of the SIM, just south of the beach, above the waterfall :) The "style" is what brought me to Old Hollywoo…”
About: Avatars
“The Jungle Club is in the NW corner of the SIM, just south of the beach, above the waterfall :) The "style" is what brought me to Old Hollywoo…”
About: Avatars
July 01, 2010 05:10PM
“I AM Canadian ... and I second this and rate it :)”
About: I Know That You Wanna Be Canadian
“I AM Canadian ... and I second this and rate it :)”
About: I Know That You Wanna Be Canadian
July 01, 2010 04:34PM
“Interesting post ... but no one is asking why Munn chose to do the Playboy photoshoot (hmmm, perhaps the extra PR she could get from the Playboy brand?…”
About: ‘Playboy’ will get you naked — whether you like it or not
“Interesting post ... but no one is asking why Munn chose to do the Playboy photoshoot (hmmm, perhaps the extra PR she could get from the Playboy brand?…”
About: ‘Playboy’ will get you naked — whether you like it or not
July 01, 2010 04:05PM
“Wonderful post ... reminded me of a few of my summer jobs as well. One comment on your first tip though (Tip: Don't leave a lot of food on your plate…”
About: I Am My Summer Jobs
“Wonderful post ... reminded me of a few of my summer jobs as well. One comment on your first tip though (Tip: Don't leave a lot of food on your plate…”
About: I Am My Summer Jobs
June 26, 2010 05:04AM
“SL is definitely a great place to "avatar watch" ... I made a specific effort to make my av look as much like me in the real world as possibl…”
About: Avatars
“SL is definitely a great place to "avatar watch" ... I made a specific effort to make my av look as much like me in the real world as possibl…”
About: Avatars
June 26, 2010 04:30AM
“No flaming torches here ... you are right on. Argue policy, not personality ... attack the idea, not the person. Rated with a big R ...”
About: Bring on the Flaming Torches..........
“No flaming torches here ... you are right on. Argue policy, not personality ... attack the idea, not the person. Rated with a big R ...”
About: Bring on the Flaming Torches..........
June 17, 2010 07:01AM
“I joined over a year ago, and went gangbusters. When life intervened a few months later, I just dropped off, posting nothing for several months. I wa…”
About: Please Join Me While I Ditch This Crab Shack!
“I joined over a year ago, and went gangbusters. When life intervened a few months later, I just dropped off, posting nothing for several months. I wa…”
About: Please Join Me While I Ditch This Crab Shack!
June 14, 2010 09:20PM
“It worked for you ... you made me a fave which made me come read your post :)”
About: How To Get Read on Open Salon
“It worked for you ... you made me a fave which made me come read your post :)”
About: How To Get Read on Open Salon
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