Archive for February, 2012

Feminism is a Distinctly Single-Edged Sword

Posted in Observation with tags , , , , , on February 29, 2012 by Jarrod Boyle

http://video.au.msn.com/watch/video/9raw-the-circle-mocks-war-hero/xk30y8q

In case you missed it: Yumi Stynes, professional dick-head, recently described  Victoria Cross winner Corporal Ben Roberts-Smith as ‘brainless’ in relation to a shirtless photograph of him in the pool. George Negus went on to ponder whether or not he was a ‘dud root’. Continue reading

Tolstoy Versus Napoleon

Posted in Reading, Real Men with tags , , , , , , , on February 24, 2012 by Jarrod Boyle

The thing about a book like War and Peace that first makes an impression on you is its size. Continue reading

Daddy Kool: World Champion in Waiting

Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags , , , , , , , , on February 18, 2012 by Jarrod Boyle

International Kickboxer Magazine, Jan/Feb 2012

Dane ‘Daddy Kool’ Beauchamp has cleared out all opposition in not one, but two separate weight divisions. JARROD BOYLE sits beside him on the bench and has a chat during the wait for his word title shot. Continue reading

Ben Edwards: Big Bang Theory

Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags , , , , , , on February 17, 2012 by Jarrod Boyle

"I'm a very KO or be KOed kind of guy."

International Kickboxer Magazine, Jan/Feb 2012

Australia’s great heavyweight hope, Ben ‘The Guv’ner’ Edwards caught up with JARROD BOYLE to look at all that awaits him on the international fight scene.  Continue reading

Why the Internet is Truly Awesome

Posted in Observation, Reading, Ridiculous curiosity on February 8, 2012 by Jarrod Boyle

Question: What’s the difference between an instrument and an implement?

Mr and Mrs Creosote

Posted in Observation with tags , , , , , , , on February 8, 2012 by Jarrod Boyle

According to Clive Palmer, Gina Rinehart is a ‘Great Australian’. Continue reading

Icons: Part II

Posted in Fitness, Observation with tags , , , , , , , , on February 1, 2012 by Jarrod Boyle

My favourite Arts Degree joke was written on the toilet paper dispenser underneath the Melbourne University Union Building; “Arts Degrees: Please Take One.” Continue reading