September 2010
2 posts
One of the best Wikipedia articles....period →
[A]s a local tour guide explained: “The Germans all want to see Mozart’s house in Salzburg; the Americans want to see where The Sound of Music was filmed; the Japanese want Hitler’s birthplace in Braunau; but for the British, it’s all about Fucking.
— Wikipedia - article about Fucking, Austria
August 2010
3 posts
July 2010
3 posts
June 2010
2 posts
May 2010
6 posts
April 2010
5 posts
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How Visa Predicts Divorce →
Via Paul Houle:
An interesting article on how the increasing amount of data we throw off allows companies to predict behavior.
For instance, some research reveals:
[P]eople who enjoy dancing are more apt to want to buy a Mac, that people who like The Count on Sesame Streettend to support legalizing marijuana, that pug owners are often fans of The Shawshank Redemption, and that users who prefer...
The man behind the images of Pink Floyd (and... →
Storm Thorgerson discusses some of the greatest album cover designs of all times. A short, but interesting slide show.
March 2010
3 posts
Don't be late to class... →
…and don’t follow up with an email if asked to leave. Because it might make a bad situation worse.
February 2010
9 posts
Dave Attell is a genius. Decide for yourself for free at lala.com.
Birth Control is Sinful in the Christian Marriages... →
I’m not sure how I came across this book, but the first thing that struck me (after the title) was the $150 price tag. Then I saw that it had 31 5-star reviews. Then I read the reviews. I recommend you do the same. Thank-you Amazon.
The 5 Creepiest Sex Toys Ever Made →
The title says it all.
January 2010
3 posts
I’ve been working on this playlist for a couple of years now. Soul/R&B is one of my musical weak spots, but here are a few compelling songs.
Man Submits Drawing of Spider →
This man is a genius at tweaking the falsely-polite customer service systems in place. Read and learn.
December 2009
11 posts
This would be funny, if it wasn't so close to...
DEA Recruits Lil Wayne To Use Up All Drugs In Mexico
The Snuggie Sutra →
You have a snuggie. You have sex. This was inevitable.
When Worlds Collide (featuring Reba McEntire) - SNL
Adam Sandberg and Kenan Thompson are the new kings of comedy in my book. The cast of SNL is good enough I might have to start staying up late again.
I saw the original UPS ad with my wife and we asked each other, “Who does this guy appeal to?” Now we know - people in Lady Wigs.
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November 2009
6 posts
A.V. Club New Cult Canon - Army of Darkness →
The Onion A.V. Club finally recognizes my all time favorite movie with a great review and a plausible explanation of it’s greatness. I’ve not found many that agree with me, but I think Army of Darkness is the best movie I have ever seen. It’s funny, has cool shots and references everything from Jason and the Argonauts to the Three Stooges. There are no hidden meanings, just a...