Weekend Whiplash for 11/11/11

ImmortalsÂ is now out in theaters. Before you spend ten hard-earned dollars, read Ben Orlin’s preview.

FAST FACT: In addition to being Veterans Day in the United States andÂ Armistice Day in the Commonwealth, 11/11 is Corduroy Appreciation Day. Hail the Wale! Here is Jesse Thorn’s 2010 address to the Corduroy Appreciation Club.

Take a look at Chittyland’s take on the prehistoric love that dare not speak its name.

WHO’DA THUNK IT?:Â Kurt Vonnegut (born November 11, 1922) served as a volunteer fire fighter with the Alplaus Fire Department. When he died, they lowered the flag to half mast, hung the funeral shroud, and rang the fire bell in accordance with the traditional 5-5-5 alarm used to honor their fallen brothers.

Just retweeted at @Record_Electric: Whenever I’m feeling low and I need some positive news, I go get tested for smallpox.â€”@scottsimpson

I WISHÂ I could un-see Go-Gurt.

November 11th is Jonathan Winters’ birthday. You can listen to an interview with Winters here.Â For the young’uns who may not have heard Mr. Winters perform: Chris Rock says Bill Cosby was the greatest stand-up that ever lived; Bill Cosby without hesitation says it was Jonathan Winters.

IN THE MAIL:

Dear Jeff,

If you liked the Dalai Lamaâ€™sÂ My Life in Exile: A Buddhistâ€™s Guide to Healing Anger, then you might also likeÂ Kung Fu Panda.

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