Two graphs you really should consider

So whilst stretching at the gym yesterday, my back popped in a weird way and now I can’t really move. First time ever for me. I had to leave a Mis Trucos event early as a result and am having difficulty sitting so I will blog about that mingler tomorrow.

Incapacitated as I may be, this graph still speaks a gospel I won’t hesitate to share:

And because my friends are assholes, they send me things like this as a reminder that the economic hard times of the past year may still get me before we all safely slip into 2010. Enjoy:

Please send my back gay thoughts. It needs them.

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