Cheer up. It's the weekend soon. Nothing lasts forever. Nothing except really, really bad tattoos, that is.

They're guaranteed to make anyone (except anyone with a really, really bad tattoo, perhaps) feel smart. Check out this collection, and make sure you keep going till you see the full-back likeness ('likeness' in the loosest possible sense) of Hulk Hogan. On a grown man. A fat one. Not to mention the wrist tattoo of "Weird" Al Yankovic.

But who I really feel sorry for is the guy attached to the ankle above. Think he'll add an HD- to the front of it next year? What if Blu-ray wins the format war? I guess there's always knee socks.

Got an incredibly stupid tattoo? Show us.

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As everyone knows, the United States Congress is an assemblage of legally elected representatives of the American people, participating in intelligent, well-informed, unprejudiced debate on some of the world's most important issues. Like gaming.

The always excellent John Stewart of The Daily Show has this (and more) to say about the Congressional Hearing on Video Games: "Seriously, the House of Representatives is full of insane jackasses."

Watch the clip.

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Who's geekier, roleplaying gamers, or amateur SF/fantasy artists who can't get breasts right? People who buy expensive "replicas" of fictional fantasy swords, or anime fans who use the term "Japanimation"?

This handy chart has all the anwers.

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Angel on one shoulder, devil on the other? Monkey on your back?

Relief, at last. Angels, devils and monkeys are no match for a Jedi master. With a Yoda backpack your constant guide, companion and handy mobile storage facility, we're sure that a lifetime of zen calm and wisdom will be yours.

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Two works of pure evil genius have recently come to our attention.

First, the blog of Amir Tofangsazan. Except it's not the blog of Amir Tofangsazan at all. It's the blog of someone who bought Amir Tofangsazan's laptop on eBay, who was allegedly quite royally ripped off by Mr Tofangsazan, who has decided to seek revenge on Mr Tofangsazan by posing as Mr Tofangsazan and publishing pictures recovered from the hard drive of Mr Tofangsazan's ex-laptop. Ahhh Mr Tofangsazan, Mr Tofangsazan, Mr Tofangsazan ... we actually feel a bit sorry for you. Also, we love your name.

Second, the blog of Paul Daniels, world-famous magician ... and internet entrepreneur. Except it's not the blog of Paul Daniels at all. It's the blog of the person who stalks Paul Daniels on eBay, making detailed entries about the sales and purchases made by the magician: "It is obvious to everyone by now that Paul is an excellent ebayer." It's the best blog we've seen in ages. Does John Malkovich eBay?

Kids, note: Making up blogs about people at your school is mean and uncool. Stalking people on eBay is just plain weird. Unless they're famous, in which case, email us.

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Well it's about time someone did it. English radio station Essex FM has banned James Blunt from its airwaves.

"We don't have anything against James Blunt and we're pleased he has been so successful, but we really need a break," said the programme controller. "We encourage other radio stations to take the same step."

Can we get a round of applause for Essex FM? Take note, Canwest.

Also, will somebody please tell James Blunt what a "semi" is? (Update: Someone did.)

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