I’m thrilled by my most recent endorsement for My Pet Virus. You may remember these guys from The Karate Kid.

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While not at their 1980’s fighting heyday, the Cobra Kai Dojo is still turning out some knuckle-justice bullies who believe in the “strike first, ask questions later” philosophy. Next Monday is World AIDS Day, and I think we can all take a page from the Cobra Kai philosophy when it comes to HIV/AIDS, an epidemic that is in serious need of an ass-whoopin’.


So, if you’re looking for a way to commemorate World AIDS Day, switch your Facebook/MySpace profile icon over to the red ribbon below. Let friends know that World AIDS Day is approaching, so they can join in as well. And remember the wise lessons of Sensei Kreese:

“What do we study here?”


Karate Class: “THE WAY OF THE FIST SIR.”


“And what is that way?”

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Karate Class: “STRIKE FIRST. STRIKE HARD. NO MERCY SIR!”


HIV has had it too easy for too long. It’s time for no mercy. It’s time to...


Sweep the Leg,

Shawn