Google Trends: FIGHT!

Google Trends can be a nice way to discover what people are really searching for. Or in my case, see which two words will win a search term battle. Yes, I am really that geeky.

Let's start easy, with Pirates vs Ninjas. Of course I knew who would win. Or are the Ninjas just keeping a reaaallly low profile?

Medieval vs Renaissance are nearly tied. No big surprise there.

Looks like Renaissance Fair vs Society for Creative Anachronism is a huge difference. But if you shorten it to SCA, then it goes the other way.

Normans beat Saxons. Understandable, as this also happened in real history. Maybe it's because of the Bayeux Tapestry? History IS written by the winners...

Maybe if Bruce Lee had lived he'd be the victor, but sadly, in this contest Chuck Norris wins.

What a fun way to have historical personages fight it out, like King Arthur vs Lancelot! Fancy an *impossible catfight? How about Joan of Arc vs Boudicca? Meeooww!

Try your own and post a comment if you like!

*Impossible in that they did not exist together in the same time period.

The image above is from the Holkham Bible, created in the 14th century. Published only a year ago, The Holkham Bible: A Facsimile is now available from Amazon. Man, I love the 21st century.

Google Reader: Now with Ninjas!

Have ye never set sight upon the items I share within the platform of the Google Reader? Have ye not discovered the joys of RSS (really simple syndication)?

Prithee, peruse my *ninjified shared items - and look for my comments in blue!

*Ninjas and comments have just recently been added to this Google service.

Pirates > Ninjas

Finally, scientific proof!

Pirates of the Caribbean was horrible!

Yes, I said it. Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Man's Chest was horrible. I had such high hopes for this flick. It in NO WAY compares with the first one. Terrible sequel.

How could I fly in the face of so many 'good' movie reviews? Just Ask-a-Ninja!!



I agree with everything he said. I mean, he's a NINJA. Aren't they always right?

In other news, it looks like the Colorado Renaissance Festival will maintain operations at the current site for another ten years. There's just one more weekend of the festival, so if you've got a craving for deep fried macaroni and cheese on a stick while you watch the joust, head on down to Larkspur before they board up the entrance gates for the year.

For the gamers out there, I've come across a handy site with Inspirational Posters made just for you! Though it is not quite kid-safe, RPG Motivational Posters has something for everyone - even a 20th level Paladin!

You said it, Trogdor!