Who's this guy foolin'?

Overheard between aisles at a hip grocery spot in Greenpoint:

"I don't know if you already have plans, but there are some really amazing shows coming up this week."

"Oh yeah, who?"

"Well, actually, Tuesday we're playing..."

"It don't matter to Jesus. But you're not foolin' me, man."

"...You might fool the f**ks in the league office, but you don't fool Jesus." Thanks to the words of Jesus Quintana, it's easy to segue The Big Lebowski into IIK8's fool motif.

I was somewhat more mystified as to why Patrick McDonnell's Mutts chose February '08 to pay week-long tribute to the Coen brothers' cult fave. Lo and behold, though, the 10-year anniversary of Lebowski's release is well nigh upon us. Your options for celebration are not limited.

Swift Justice

Sad, in the first place, that it took me two weeks, but this morning I found myself searching for material cut out for inclusion in the IIK8 leitmotif.
This evening I lost myself, at least in part, slicing a milimeter deep through a pinkie tip in rushed bell pepper preparation.

At least I didn't suffer the fate of this fellow, unlikely to be enjoying the commencement of the Year of the Rat. Gung hay fat choy!
[photo found at www.janchipchase.com, with a zesty description of the dish!]