Last Grumpy Revolution Post

Well, it’s the final post of Grumpy Revolution Week. Thank God. Next time I think I’ll sober up before I make wild promises. As Hemingway said: “Always do sober what you said you’d do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut.” But, without further delay, here’s [...]

Che: Revolutionary or T-Shirt Logo?

“Cruel leaders are replaced only to have new leaders turn cruel!” -Ernesto Che Guevara
Well, Che was pretty obviously a revolutionary. And a T-Shirt logo. He’s the worldwide, instantly understood symbol of revolution. Even third positivist neo-nazis wear [...]

Teenage Riot in a Public Station

“I want more bands like us. I want people to see us and start something, or else I’m just wasting my time.” - Johnny Rotten
The kids get pissed off. There is a quote - I can’t remember who said it or [...]

Revolution in Candyland

You would think that if you lived in heaven, you’d be pretty happy. Not so with Lucifer. This angel couldn’t stand the harp playing. That must be why he revolted. God knows, overpopulation couldn’t be a problem.
In perhaps one of the most misguided revolutionary attempts, The Son of the Morning attempted [...]

All We Are Saying, Is Give the Proletariat a Chance

“I can’t listen too music too often. It affects your nerves, makes you want to say stupid, nice things and stroke the heads of people who could create such beauty while living in this vile hell. And now you mustn’t stroke anyone’s head - you might get your hand bitten off.”
–Vladimir Lenin
He sounds [...]

I Didn’t Write This But I Wish I Did

The Revolution will not be Blogged
You will not be able to read it at home, brother.You will not be able to log on, log in and syndicate your feed.You will not be able to lose hours in MetaFilter and Kuro5hin,Click on text ads for naked punk girls with online diaries,Because the revolution will not be [...]