May 13 2009

RIP Kermit the Frog: 1955-2009

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An infection that appears to have lain dormant since the early 1980s appears to have claimed beloved icon Kermit the Frog.

Kermit the Frog, Swine Flu victim

Via the internets — all of them.


May 3 2009

Excellent Swine Flu resources on Twitter

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Like amateur radio during past apocalypses, Twitter has become a critical way in which Swine Flu survivors have kept in touch across the vast empty wastelands. xkcd has captured the important conversation taking place online.

Swine Flu Twitter comic by xkcd


May 2 2009

Oinksip Max: new Swine Flu cure!

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Reader Andrew sends word of a new home remedy for Swine Flu — Oinksip Max:

Oinksip Max

The cure is only available at chemists here in the UK, so all of you in the States suffering from N1H1 are out of luck. It’s also unclear who the genius behind this important breakthrough is, so let us know if you know.


May 1 2009

Patient Zero discovered to be adorable toddler

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The intrepid professionals over at Cute Overload have uncovered the source of the current Swine Flu infection:

Swine Flu Patient Zero