A friend recommended Reamde to me last week. I've avoided it so far because I'm not interested in modern techno-thrillers, even if they're by Neal Stephenson, but I figure I'll get around to it eventually.

I think "The Diamond Age" had an even worse ending than "Snow Crash". It just sort of trailed off into nothing, without resolving most of the plotlines or even having major characters interact with each other.

You misspelled GTFURPS.

I liked Bunk. It was like "@ Midnight", only it was actually good.

Is "Come On, Siobhán" related to The Walkmen's "Hang on, Siobhán"?

Don't forget The Riches.

Your waffles have sickened me. FETCH ME THE BUCKET!

Most of the Swarm was killed by solar flares, and it's mentioned that the Martians probably suffered the same fate. Also, the Martians only brought enough supplies for a short mission, since they expected to be rejoined by more Arkies. One way or another, they're dead.

I loved everything until the time jump, then it kind of lost me. Specifically…

Sam Adams isn't owned by Anheuser Busch. It's still owned by founder Jim Koch.

When my wife was pregnant, she dressed as Pregnant Bender for Halloween. She re-used an old Bender costume, with the addition of a beer labeled "Benderbrau". I don't know if anyone at the party remembered this episode well enough to get the joke.

That is relevant to my interests.

It's a Duketastrophe!

Nobody cares about Dutch-speaking Belgians. Screw Flanders!

Thanks to the delay, I'm over 33 AND a parent! The only reason I'm legally allowed to purchase this is that the term "rock opera" turns off everyone under 30.

About damn time! This was supposed to come out in Spring 2014!

American cheese has more lactose than regular cheese. They add extra lactose as filler.

I have trouble getting past the captain's goofy voice, especially since he was so annoying in those cell phone ads.

I'm in the Boston suburbs. There are 6 non-chain pizza places within a mile of my house. We just don't have as many chains here.

I use this line all the time, somehow.