Non-Sequiturs: 12.12.08

* I was a little confused as to how Bernard Madoff’s giant ponzi scheme could have gone unnoticed for so long by authorities or investors. Then I heard that New York Mets owner Fred Wilpon was invested in Madoff. Now … everything makes sense. (This n-e-v-e-r happens to the Yankees. Ever. I’m going to short-sell K-Rod’s rotator cuff right now.) [Dealbreaker]

* Here are 11 things that Blagojevich was about to try. It’s pretty funny, but there’s no need to dog Rick Lazio (idea #3). “Strong” Island 4 Life! [Culture 11]

* There’s an etiquette for “thank you” notes? Maybe junior associates should start writing little thank you notes to their firms’ major clients. “Dear Sir/Madame: Thanks for utilizing only sound and legal business practices. I appreciate your ability to remain in business and resist the impulse to ruin my career. You’re the best!” [What About Clients?]

* A Tulsa 3L thinks that his colleagues have lost their “manliness” and as started a blog to help them find it again. Thing is, he’s married. Which means his advice — on things like carving a turkey and picking out a Christmas tree — can be summarized as “things real non-married men never, ever have to do.” I mean come on, carve a turkey? Real men don’t use “utensils.” [Legal Blog Watch]

* God Alyssa Milano is hot. No, I’m not a stalker or anything, but man. Umm … that Andy Samberg sure is funny. [Popsquire]

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