According to the New York Post, Gawker Media is shutting down Oddjack, a gambling blog that failed to gain the type of audience and reach that other blogs, like the ever-popular Gawker, achieved. Oddjack is the first Gawker-owned site that "blog tycoon" Nick Denton has shuttered since the formation of Gawker Media in 2002. Still, the site attracted 180,000 visitors a month, or about 6,000 daily, far more than most blogs in the blogosphere.

Here's the official farewell from Oddjack, which included two - two! - dead panda pics:

"Hello, dear, seldom readers. As you may(or may not) have heard, this plucky little gambling site which rarely reported gambling news or serviceable insights will be no more. Thank yous across the board to those who cared enough to stop by and say nice things. Thank yous across the board to those who took the time to be negative as well. It was an honor to be such a blemish. Over the next couple days, we’ll do our best to post stuff that’s interesting to four or five people. I hope you enjoy it...

[dead panda photo]

On a personal note, I am thrilled to be constructing a resume. I am looking forward to entering the office life again with its ashen cubicles and casual Fridays. I am ecstatic to have a job that will require I wear pants. My parents will be delighted to talk about my unemployment with friends and relatives over Thanksgiving dinner. I look forward to seeing them awash with pride.

[dead panda photo, again, for emphasis]

It is a glorious day. It’s raining and there are six bottles of wine with my name on it. I shall commence wallowing for three hours and then try to find my shoes..."