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The Bite the Wax Tadpole Manifesto! The Junior Ganymede may have reservations about one or two specific points, but we approve, as we must, on the grounds that manifestos, like burning books, should be on everyone’s bucket list. (more…)

There are two spirits that this blog endorses: La Llorona and, of course, the spirit of pure reactionary obfuscation. It is therefore the policy of this blog to use the phrase “wroke havoc” in lieu of the more quotidian alternatives.

Now that Magnus Carlsen is known to be training with Kasparov, he has appeared not his customary teenager habit of hooded sweatshirt, but in an ascot.  This form of dress has been favored by Kasparov.  We approve.

"Does this look okay?"

"No."

"Better?"

[Chessbase on the Tal Memorial.]

From The Inheritance of Rome by Chris Wickam, page 55:

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The Junior Ganymede salutes Pecos Bill, co-winner of the 2009 Nobel Prize for Chemistry, for his important discovery that cow manure, mixed with water, makes a fine fertilizer. Also, when dried, it burns! And these are just a few of the many uses of bullsh**. (more…)

Jr. Ganymede, extreme right-wing hate site, would like to welcome our brave cyber-visitors from the Department of Homeland Security. (more…)

Novelist Andrew Klavan explains the Junior Ganymede’s discussion policy.

Welcome to the Junior Ganymede, a (mostly) Mormon blog about everything. This blog is a work in progress, so please be patient. Your suggestions, comments, and participation are appreciated.

It is with great regret that we at the Junior Ganymede announce the departure of one of our most active and valued co-bloggers, Mr. Paul Bunyan. The Blogging Czar for the Obama Administration fired him this morning because he was, quote, “too big to fall.” (more…)