The Top 3 Worst Vanity Plates I Saw Last Week

THHRBO – Remember when everything used to be “turbo”? Now everything is “extreme.” Actually, that should be “Xtreme.” Except for this guy, who wants to be turbo, but kind of knows that “turbo” went out in 1989. So he’s trying to start the “thhrbo” revolution.

SNEEEZE – Yes, three e’s. I imagine that “SNEEEZE” won out over to “LINT” or “BEIGE” or “NOUN.” “BOOK123” might have been an option also, but the combination of both letters and numbers was probably too exciting.

LCNSPLT – Let’s set aside the general class of idiots that can’t fit whatever message they’re trying to communicate to us in seven characters. This plate reminds me of when DT bought a fancy label maker for the group. The only use the thing ever found was when Jim Dandy labeled such items as “desk,” “door,” and “light switch.” The difference of course was that JD provided a commentary on the scope and utility of DT’s suggestions, while this driver spends $50 per year for the privilege of telling northern California that he has $50 to set on fire every year.

The number one sign that Obama gets it: Steven Chu

If you would have told me in August that Barack Obama’s favorite pasttime was punching babies in the face, but he would appoint Steven Chu as Secretary of Energy, I would have asked where the nearest baby was. If you would have told me that John McCain would appoint Steven Chu as Secretary of Energy, I would have voted republican, enjoyed it, and maybe punched a baby in the face to celebrate.

Why is Steven Chu a great appointment?
a) He’s a scientist.
b) He’s a great scientist.
c) He’s a great communicator.
d) He believes that energy underpins nearly every problem or potential problem in the world.

While there have been a couple of engineers in 11 previous people to hold the office, it’s rather rare for a scientist to be selected, and it seems clear that Chu is by far the most qualified person to ever hold this position.