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Tag: April Fool's
April 1, 2021
Obscure 90’s Cartoon Bucky O’Hare being reimagined on Disney+
Just in time for Easter, Disney has announced a new series featuring a plucky, loveable bunny protagonist. Bucky O’Hare and the Toad Wars was an animated show that aired in 1992. The franchise also included comic books, video games, and toys. Excerpt from the press release: We are eager to introduce the ‘Funky Fresh Rabbit who can take care of it’ to the new Millennium and a new generation of viewers. It will feature a plucky, ragtag loveable group of misfits aboard Captain O’Hare’s frigate, The Righteous Indignation. Join the crew as they battle the Space Toads a monolithic, evil,[…continue reading]
April 1, 2020
Ersatz Concern For Readers
This is a generic message like the statements from every other corporation that has your email address that wants to continue getting your business. It is filled with the feel-good corporate jargon and gobbledygook you have come to expect at this time. During this unprecedented time in our history, the team at Technical RunNerd wanted to reach out to you to let you know what we are doing to support you and our fellow Canadians as we manage through COVID-19… from the safety of the other side of a computer screen. First and foremost, as valued readers, we (as in the[…continue reading]
April 1, 2017
Training with the Ben N. Jerry’s How To Run!
In 2014, I trained using a program developed by Dr. Jack Daniels. I was quite happy with the progress of that program and I have a number of posts tagged that indicate how much I enjoyed it. Some of my friends have also started incorporating parts of the Jack Daniel’s program into their speed training. So, this year, I’m experimenting with a training program from another famous author: Ben N. Jerry’s How To Run. I haven’t finished reading this yet, but I think it’s a very promising approach. It’s a radically different than anything I’ve ready before on[…continue reading]
