If it's ok for me to praise entries, I think it's ok for me to show doubt or distaste for something else.

I've been reading Neatorama for a while and simply noticed Alex has a tendency to post certain topics that seem to differ in mood a bit drastically from everyone else's, and from what I've read so far, hasn't offered an explanation behind his choices, which even if I might not agree with, I think is reasonable to ask for. Other posters have their own personality, but the general tone of their posts cohere to the blog's central theme: being neat. I'm just wondering why Alex hasn't adhered to this theme in the same way.

Anyway, I find it amusing that people accusing me of control and outrage when I've only expressed this sentiment once. I found Alex's entry on the hanged elephant worthy of a read, and supported another poster in her selection of a video of a parking lot.

It's kind of disconcerting how aggressive people can be when they come here to enjoy a blog that tends to celebrate the light-hearted and entertaining.

Anyway, since Alex does continue to post, this reasonably indicates that the Neatorama crew do agree with his choices. It'd just be interesting to hear, from him, what he thinks is neat in this story about violence and hate crimes.

Uh ... neat?

Seriously, Alex .... you seem to be the one bent on posting violent international news and controversial political issues that are in no way light or entertaining or engaging in a way that avoids boiling people's blood. Is there a reason for this?

Funny, since it was men who wore hose and exposed the shape of their legs in the Renaissance, and women who had to cover up theirs in heavy dresses.

Now it's "wrong" and "gay."

Times change, I guess.

I love all the renditions of Super Mario Bros. on YouTube. Guitars, pianos, tubas, accordions, and even an euphonium!

Alex ... perhaps that rock has the potential or capacity of such?

Ditto, Kate. Making fun of models is way too accepted, since there are a lot of women who might be naturally thin or have small breasts.

The funny thing is that Toronto also has an Elvis performer along the same lines ... but he's silver!

Damn, he's much cuter without the moustache.

Same here, Anita. Then again, I'm an urban commuter and love watching the world go by, so this kind of thing is right up my alley.

Weird how people who enjoy neat things can be so cynical and hateful.

That's true. Also, why can't we kill people? They die anyway. Who cares if it's faster?

Duh.

That is SO nerdy. I salute him!

It's kinda weird how people are like "Lol, how neat would it have been if she fell into a coma right there!!!"

Comas aren't really funny ....

Honestly, when I read a classic, I buy it. Classics are so cheap, and I can take all the time I need. The only books I check out from the library was rare academic books or art books, both of which are too expensive to own.

There are too many obvious jokes.

That's kinda sad.