here's hoping this year is less retarded

Happy New Year, everyone! If you're anything like me, the absence of workplace boredom over the past week has rendered you somewhat disconnected from the depressing world of internet news. Well, here's something to bring you back down to earth. In case you need a little prompting, here's an excerpt you won't be able to resist:

Earlier this month, Baker conceded that the Muslims probably aren't after his land, but he said he had to go through with the pig races because "I would be like a total idiot if I didn't. I'd be the laughingstock now because I've gone too far."

Let's hope Texas renews its new year's resolution to secede from the Union. Yee-HAW!