Turns out I’m not the only one to notice the infestation of Swarovsky (it’s always Swarovsky) crystal-covered electro-crap. Engadget

I’ve been on the Swarovsky (it’s always Swarovsky) Crystal-covered Crap Watch for some time now.  For some reason, manufacturers think that taking a mediocre piece of electro-crap and dipping it in crystals magically transmutes into into something worthwhile.  Bzzzzt!  Wrong. This time around, it’s actual diamonds, not Swarovsky (it’s always Swarovsky) crystals, but same concept.  [...]

As things stand now, all porn producers, whether online or offline, have to keep on file affidavits that attest that all performers are over the age of 18.  That should suffice to prove that everyone is of age, right? Not according to the Feds; now they’re saying that porn purveyors have to have personal information [...]

CRUISIN’ HARLEM | By KAILI McDONNOUGH and LEONARD GREENE | New York News | New York City News | NY News

OK, this has gone beyond the joke level!  Just make it stop, electronic gadget-making people.  Do you all have some kind of bet among yourselves about who can cover the most mediocre piece of electro-crap with Swarovsky (it’s always Swarovsky) crystals? Take the pieces of over-priced glass off these things and they’re run-of-the-mill thumb drives [...]