Andromeda

As America's pre-eminent science blog, Andromeda is taking the lead on a world-wide pro-Darwin protest to take place on February 12, 2005. On that day, all internet sites that believe the theory of evolution should be taught in schools will go black to protest the recent moves toward teaching the "intelligent design" theory in public schools. By "black," we mean a black background. But, remember, minty-fresh green is the new black. White may also be the new black, we don't really keep up with that stuff. But either a color or lack-of-color (or black) for a background will be recognized as supporting evolution. If the text color matches the background color, this will be deemed proof that evolution has failed. (Hint, hint, religious conservatives!)

Proponents of intelligent design can show their views by dressing up in monkey suits and carrying signs downtown. Excellent monkey suits remain available at the Andromeda Gift Shop. Let us know when you are going to be downtown, because we like monkeys.

Intelligent design proponents like to point out that evolution is a theory, which is merely supported by evidence. They believe, therefore, assertions lacking meaningful content should be treated equally with scientific knowledge. We fling our feces at them and screech. We dig up dinosaur bones that were planted there by Jesus, and use them as clubs, and fanciful musical instruments.

(We are pleased to see that at least one science web site of nearly the renown of Andromeda has already pre-announced its support for our views.)