Based on the frequent charge that we are just too negative around here, we've decided to set a precedent for happy, inclusive, uniter-not-a-divider rhetoric, by compiling a list of Things Which Don't Suck.  We envisioned this is as a rapidly-changing, frequently-updated list, which takes into account our reader's suggestions.  So far, this has meant you'll be lucky to see it change more than once a month, and it currently reflects entirely our overworked staff's opinions.

E-mail your suggestions to: truedorktimes@truedorktimes.com if you think a different strategy should be in order.

These are a few of our semi-favorite things, in no particular order.

1. The recent addition of the Motley Fools and P.J. O'Rourke to the NPR roster
Stoking our hopes that, through years of hard work, and after massive book sales and syndication of our columns in major magazines and newspapers around the country, we might someday achieve our lifelong dream of getting a low-paying public radio job dispensing our wisdom to literally hundreds of weekly listeners.

2. Guest appearances by former Freaks and Geeks on Undeclared
A quaintly touching weekly tradition, in a Coen Brothers-esque sort of way (modified to fit on your screen).

3. The excessive use of split screens in 24
Almost like having a 70's flashback, without having to have been there in the first place, take drugs or be around smelly hippies.  We especially like the redundant split screen - seeing the same action from multiple angles.  It doesn't do anything to further the plot, but it sure does look purty.

4. Baseball Rumor Central on ESPN.com
Sure, we don't know for sure if two teams will even exist by next season, but it's still fun to witness the embarassing displays various teams are making to attract free agents.  Kind of like the bizarre mating ritual of the blue-footed booby.


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