Video courtesy of my sister. As she said, “if you don’t laugh at this, something’s wrong with you!” Enjoy.

This week has been all about ethics.

I’ve been in classes for the past week and a half at Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, MN (which is why the posts have been few and far between.) Basically my days have consisted of class from 8-4:30, go home (read: dorm) and eat, read, sleep, and do it all over again the next day.

Here’s a land-mine-face-melter-rump-shaker truth of the week: Our problem is not that we’re immoral as fallen human beings, it’s that we’re moral. According to Genesis 3, the problem for the human race is that we are able to tell the difference between good and evil. God designed us to hear only from him, not to try and judge for ourselves what is right and what is wrong. That, my friends, will challenge a lot of people’s theology. (All that and you didn’t even have to pay a dime!)

But enough talk about ethics. Let’s dumb things down a bit and watch a video of a foreign newscaster faint during a broadcast. Nothing says “funny” like momentary unconsciousness!

Bonus Question: What are the ethical issues involved in this video? Extra credit for the right answer!

 

Here’s the thing: Carlos Whittaker has a crazy popular blog. A lot of people like what he has to say on Twitter, too.

I catch a post of his every now and again, and today I happened to notice “Where Did You Grow Up?” In it, he states the following:

Whenever you ask people where they are FROM, there is always some followup statement that sounds something like:

‘Oh, but I grew up in LA’ or ‘Oh but I grew up in New York’.

Like they somehow must right the wrong in their lives that has led them to Des Moines, IA.

Oh, Carlos. How could you know that people who grew up in Des Moines (and currently reside there) would actually read your blog?

This got me thinking, “I wonder if he has ever been to Des Moines. I wonder if he would ever want to come to Des Moines? Gosh, maybe I’ll ask him!”

So, Los, with the cautious optimism of a second grader about to win a state-wide spelling bee, I ask: Would you like to come and visit Des Moines?

Here’s what I’m proposing for your visit to the capital of the Hawkeye state:

• A visit to “Baby Boomers” to grab some of the chocolate chip cookies that President Obama had served at the inauguration.
• (If you come in August) A visit to the Iowa State Fair. Words fail to describe the essence of this world famous fair, but one can sum it up in two words: Mullet hunting.
• A chance to preach a Thursday night message at Immersion. You can preach on whatever you’d like. You can even talk about your blog. (Update: You can also lead worship at Immersion if you wish. Thanks, Andrea!)
• A t-shirt of your choosing from Des Moines’ own SMASH.
• A tour of downtown Des Moines via DART (Downtown Area Rapid Transit).
• A beverage of your choosing from Mars Cafe.
• The admiration and respect of thousands of Iowans.

Whaddya say?

I hereby decree this to be the “@LosWhit Challenge of 2009 And Beyond!” Will you help spread the word?

Encourage Los to embark on a journey he shan’t soon forget! Beg, plead, encourage, and share your stories of the bliss that is Des Moines with Los. You can find him here:

1. His blog: www.RagaMuffinSoul.com or www.CarlosWhittaker.com
2. His Twitter: www.Twitter.com/LosWhit
3. His email: carlos[at]carloswhittaker[dot]com

So for you fellow lovers of Des Moines (or those of you who you enjoy a good challenge), join me in the “@LosWhit Challenge of 2009 And Beyond!” Tell your friends and let’s get Carlos to Des Moines!

I went to sign up for another Twitter account today and this is what I saw:

It made me spell “farts”. Hee hee.

Update: My wife pointed out to me that not only does it say, “farts”, but “wholly farts.” If I have to tell you why this is funny … Well … Let’s just say not even this can bring a smile to your face.

This is one of the best uses of YouTube I’ve ever seen. Capturing real life as it happens. Not going to lie though, this video makes me nervous to have daughters someday.

(For those who don’t know, these young women are upset by David Cook beating out David Archuleta in this year’s American Idol finale. As you can see, they take their Idol pretty seriously. ((FWIW, my wife and I reacted somewhat similarly.)))
HT: Ragamuffin Soul

The world needs more people like Ronald Jenkees:

Give Ronald some love over at iTunes.

WhatsYourTweetWorth.com says mine’s worth $8.04 per month. What’s yours?

HT: Paul Stewart

Worst outreach sign idea ever?

HT: Failblog.org for the inspiration.