Footnotes : Fairies, Sarah Palin and Other NyQuil-Induced Nightmares

On this episode of Footnotes, Missy Elliott tries to get me to drink Sprite while, in the digital realm, Donkey Kong throws barrels of beer at a lady who just wanted some whiskey.

Were talking about sprites, angry creatures like elves and fairies hell-bent on ruining your lawn and stealing your babies. Its a bit like Raising Arizona, except with one fewer motorcycle. And one fewer Nic Cage, I guess.

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Under discussion this week:Why I Hacked Donkey Kong for My Daughter

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