A Laugh and Think Doubleheader

Gakked from the Improbable Research website:

Laugh-and-think doubleheader webcasts

Thursday night, October 2, offers two events — one right after the other — that might be surprisingly similar:

7:30 pm (US eastern time)—The 18th First Annual Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony

9:00 pm (US eastern time)—The US Vice Presidential Candidates Debate

Wander on over to the Improbable website for details about watching the Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony online, other details about Thursday night's laugh-and-think doubleheader webcasts, and the possible availability of last-minute tickets for folks who can be in Cambridge by evening.

All things considered, I'm delighted that I'll be spending my Thursday night laughing and thinking in person with the boisterous crowd gathered at the Igs!

Ig Night! The afternoon edition

I had no idea it would feel so utterly weird to dress in evening clothes at one o'clock in the afternoon. It's downright bizarre.

Even weirder is going to be walking through the streets of Cambridge taking care of a few thing before heading over to Sanders Theatre for the Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony.. I'm suddenly very glad I threw my long raincoat in the car. I don't need it for the weather, but I won't look as out-of-place wearing it as I do just wearing the fabulous $8.99 dress.

Who knew my dress sensibilities are so anchored on the clock? Little else of my life is.

Onward! Big fun ahead.