Guest Thinkers — December 12, 2010

24 Spoof

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I have an addiction. I’m addicted to Jack Bauer. A week without 24 is like Chinese truth serum slowly dripping in my veins, or a nuclear bomb exploding in a non-vital but still emotionally gripping area of my heart. I know many who share this addiction. Here’s a small fix for you (Hat Tip: Brad Feld)

This is a great 24 spoof. I’m sad to say this may have been more entertaining than last week’s episode of 24 (here’s hoping Bauer turns it around this week).

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWvtiIrw0to

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