Hilarious tale of a dog and his sweet potatoes.
A Compendium of 150 Monty Python Sketches
It's been a while since I saw this one, but it's still one of my favorites.
"Indians Lose Their Nipples Every Full Moon: But on the bright side, when they reappear they smell exactly like fresh baked sugar cookies."
Josh Keyes | Paintings and Drawings
"... drawings and paintings that depict animals isolated in fragments of their natural environment, overrun with shards of man-made artifice and debris." Surreal, a little unnerving, and at times very tender. Lots of good stuff to see in here.
Man 'marries' dog to beat curse
OH MY GOD IT'S HAPPENING. PEOPLE ARE MARRYING ANIMALS. Proof that all hell breaks loose when you give the gays their gay. (thanks, Sarah of Salisbury)
Radiohead played a live webcast last Friday, featuring some of their new songs, a few covers, and some DJ sets. This is a brilliant use of what is going on right now with the Internet, and I think this is made extra special by the fact that you can tell they are having so much fun. My favorite part of the program is when they cover "Headmaster Ritual" by the Smiths. Just bone chilling. (other coverage can be seen here)
100 Ways to Say I Love You by Paul Ford
(3) with a bust made of fudge; (4) with wee spaniels; (5) through blinking tears; (6) whispered to her hearing aid
Entire Relationships in One Paragraph
"We spend the surreal hours from 4 to 6 am in my room, where he cries about his ex-girlfriend and I pat his hand and then we both fall asleep on my bed together, in a completely unromantic way. I never tell my new boyfriend this part."
Mihow: 10 Years and 55 Pounds.
Hats off to Michele, this is one of the bravest things I've ever read.
blurbomat.com: I am Married to an Ox
My husband just called me an ox. On the Internet.
This represents everything that is good about the Internet.
BYU NewsNet - Letters to the Editor for October 31, 2007
Please click on this link and read the first letter and tell me that this person doesn't need a right good bonking.
"My illustrations are not too scientific, they begin life as sketches in ink, the tool of choice is the Bic 'fine' because it gives me a lot more mileage than more expensive, snootier fine liners that break if you give them too much stick." Stunning illustration work.
Creating art from spam. Brilliant.
No really, seriously? You haven't downloaded it yet? Because I love it more than their last one, more than anything I've heard this year, except for maybe Wilco. BUT IT'S DANGEROUSLY CLOSE. It's all I'm listening to right now. You should really go have yourself a listen. And then another one. And another.
Report: Many U.S. Parents Outsourcing Child Care Overseas
I get the feeling that some people think this is exactly the kind of parent I am. And they would be so, so correct.
The Mommy Track: Six Months In
Bryony Gomez-Palacio, co-founder of UnderConsideration, gives an honest and refreshing look at the balancing act that is motherhood and work. I found myself saying YES! over and over again as I read this.
MySpace.com - Black Kids - Jacksonville, Florida
Go here and download "I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You." Song of the year.
A list of interesting trivia, a lot of it about words, for instance: ‘stewardesses’ is the longest word that is typed with only the left hand.
"I didn't think she was overreacting to the fate of her dog, I thought she was expressing anger and frustration at people who preferred to enforce their rigid policies in a situation that clearly called for flexibility and compassion." Sadly, we had a similar experience in Los Angeles when trying to adopt a dog. (thanks, sweetie)
defective yeti: Local News: Blows!
Local news strikes again.
"L.A. is the apocalypse: it's you and a bunch of parking lots. No one's going to save you; no one's looking out for you. It's the only city I know where that's the explicit premise of living there – that's the deal you make when you move to L.A. The city, ironically, is emotionally authentic. It says: no one loves you; you're the least important person in the room; get over it." I haven't ever heard someone sum up LA so accurately. This is exactly what it's like to live there, and why I love it so dearly. (via Kottke)
Pictures of what's inside people's refrigerators. I'm not sure I could bare my soul like this. Whose refrigerator is this beautiful?
And when that fog horn whistle blows
Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, the two actors from the movie Once covering Van Morrison's "Into the Mystic." (thank you, Elaine, for helping me find this)
"As an artist and as a mother, I believe life’s most poignant moments come from the ability to fuse fantasy and reality: to see the mythic amidst the chaos." Beautiful and haunting photography. (thanks, Rachael)
Entoptic Phenomena - a photoset on Flickr
Photographer William Hundley gets people to jump underneath sheets and fabrics and catches them in mid-air, completely hidden behind the fabric. Eerily beautiful.
"This site is for those of us who enjoy peeking into the homes of strangers and love seeing before and after pics of their physical transformations." There goes my morning.
Art created with nothing but nails and toothpicks
Shut up. I'm exhausted just looking at these.
A collection of cartoon drawings by Craig Robinson of famous rock stars, called Lollipops to describe their big flat round heads. Mouse over the image to see who is who.
Dazzling mixed media paintings. If I had any talent as an illustrator or painter, this is the kind of stuff I'd want to do. (via notcot)
Congratulations to Grace on the gorgeous new design. What an inspiration.
"Scenes from the Westlake District of Daly City, California, one of America's first master-planned postwar suburbs." It's mid-century modern porn. (via Matt)
Darling animated film based on interviews with people about their first crushes. My first crush? Neal Bryant. First grade. We chased each other every day on the playground. (thanks, Amy)
"Recently, to commemorate the completion of my collection, I undertook this huge illustration project, not only to take stock in what I had, but also to share some of my joy of collecting with others." This is a level of insanity that I can completely identify with.
Photographic collection of faces found in everyday places. I've been noticing faces in everything since I took this photo.
Love the style of these notecards whose designs are based on imaginary vacations to exotic locations.
The World's Weirdest/Stupidest Conspiracy Theories
"Hitler and some associates escaped to the Arctic in a submarine, to live with super-advanced aliens who reside within the hollow earth." I knew it!
Photographic portrait projects devoted to the welfare of indigenous and tribal people.
"Brian Dettmer carves into books revealing the artwork inside, creating complex layered three-dimensional sculptures." Unbelievable.
A very large collection of brand name pencils
"... a visual encounter with the incredibly diverse world of brand name pencils ..." There's something very charming about this collection, even if just for the wide variety of interesting typography engraved along the sides of the different pencils.
OK X: A Tribute to OK Computer
Various artists cover the songs on OK COMPUTER to celebrate its 10th anniversary. I don't know why I'm surprised, but some of these are really good. (thanks, Kathrin)
Vintage matchbox labels - a photoset on Flickr
The art direction of these labels is close to perfection. I will definitely be referencing these when I need ideas for future masthead designs. (thanks, Melissa)
I am so jealous of just how good Japanese television is. An hour of this, and I'd consider it a night well spent. (thanks, Justin)
Slide show of a polar bear playing with two Huskies. You just go ahead and try not to weep. Nature is awesome. (thanks, Lesley)
Paintings of hope and hopelessness. These are all really quite amazing.
Samuel L. Jackson only wanted to be a football star.
Inspirational Illustration portfolios
Loving these artists, especially Kim Rosen.(via decor8)
The blobfish looks so sad, I think he needs some nuzzling.
Design*Sponge: bloggers' guide to online shopping
An impressive list of links to the best online sources for things like wallpaper, artwork, furniture and lighting. Part two of the guide is here.
"I registered for a college class and today is the final exam. I am well prepared."
Christian the Lion reunites with the humans who raised him
This video completely took my breath away.
Exploring the Medium - a photoset on Flickr
"Majority of works here were generated with the use of Flash. Enlisting the logic of code and a playful mind to create works that explore colour and composition." Fancy way of saying RAD. I want to hang this one in the living room.
Jermain Stewart's "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off"
"Girl, I'm not a piece of meat, stimulate my brain." When Leta asks what my childhood was like I'll just show her this video.
Gorgeous photography portfolio.
I did not know Basenjis could sing
I'm fairly certain that Chuck is related to this dog.
The Daily Telegraph's 50 must-watch web video clips
Including this one that shows what happens when you mix cats and tape.
“I could never give up women for the same reason I could never give up the piano, Charlie Branaski: I’m just too damn good.”
30 Seconds with Phone Guy: Mind Waffle
I think this is my favorite Phone Guy, although it may be tied with this one.
Trailer for No Country For Old Men
The new Coen Brothers movie based the novel by Cormac McCarthy. I cannot wait to see this film.
"A collection of unique shirt designs which are inspired and pay homage to some of the most memorable places, corporations and companies in 20th century fiction."
Chappelle's Show - Prince vs Charlie Murphy
Someone who didn't grow up listening to Prince and the Revolution might not get this, but damn, this is brilliant.
Mesmerizing video created entirely by using tiny digital camera movies pieced together in AfterEffects. The music and visuals are stunning. This is one very talented guy. (via hicks)
Illustrative flash animation to an acoustic version of "Creep" by Radiohead. (thank you, Uncle Shandon)
And this juxtaposed? Too good to miss. (thanks for pointing this out, Rachel)
Partial Face Transplants Pictures Gallery
Photoshop contest where the right half of a face has to be from one celebrity and the left half from another. It's almost awkward to look at some of these. (thanks, Karyn)
Portraits of my husband.
Wonderfully bright and playful illustrations by a French artist. (thanks, Stacy)
Video of unbelievable sports acrobatics
I am sore after watching this. These acrobats cannot be human.
Art of the Business Card - a photoset on Flickr
A large collection of creative business cards, and although some of these would drive me crazy because they wouldn't fit into my wallet, these are great if you're looking for inspiration for your own.
YouTube - "Never Tell A Lie" (80's Mormon Commercial)
When I was a kid I would song along to this gleefully, and surprisingly no one pummeled me. (thanks, Elaine)
I know so many people who would wear this shirt seriously.
Allison V. Smith takes incredible photos of her animals
These are all very inspiring, and this one in particular is just pretty fantastic, and not just because it reminds me of home.
Big Wendy the muscular whippet
"Wendy the Whippet has a genetic disorder that has resulted in an exceptionally muscular appearance." HOLY INSANE. (thanks, Amanda)
Threadless T-Shirts - Spoilt by Oliver Moss
"Tyler Durden isn't real."
Ingenious advertisement for Sony Bravia featuring a lot, no, A LOT of paint
"Took 10 days and 250 people to film. Huge quantities of paint were needed to accomplish this, which had to be delivered in 1 tonne trucks and mixed on-site by 20 people." A stunning piece of work.
Someone sent me this link, but now I can't find the email, so thank you to whoever turned me on to this because I love this artwork, especially this one, and this one, and this one.
Text messages saved in my phone, vol. 6
"I am at a party and this dude named Tom is really into me. 2 yrs ago he added an H so now he is Thom. Is this what I deserve? Are you there god it’s me."
"Our friend Jacob who is a bit arty went to New York for a week. We got hold of his keys and turned his tiny and messy flat into an art installation." Awesome.
Artist Matt Hooker documents his mullet, and in doing so reminds me very much of my relatives. (thanks, Rebecca)
It's been ten years since he died. Still one of my favorite songs.
Akon's real name is Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam. Dude totally hated filling out the name portion on standardized tests, I'm thinking.
"Eventually one of us said something funny... and then it happened." George is very good at telling stories.
This is definitely my kind of reality programming. (thanks, Vanessa)
Artists crafting piles of general household rubbish and projecting light onto them to create unbelievable shadows. (thanks, Amanda, what are you craving now?)
Video for 'Motorcycle' by Rumble Strips
Reminiscent of the Bat for Lashes video, but this one is a bit more playful. Also: horns! Who doesn't love horns? (thanks, Elaine)
Video for "Whats a Girl To Do" by Bat For Lashes
Incredibly cool, yet spooky music video. Great song, too. I wonder how many takes it took to get this right. (thanks, Amber)
True stories, told in one sentence
"After 10 years of listening to him mourn it turned out his first wife wasn't dead, she'd left him."
Hacking Through the Biodegradable, Zero-Carbon, Ecochic Overhype -- New York Magazine
Very funny dissection of products like the oil-drum coffee table, a hand-crank washing machine, and, AND! washable menstrual pads. (via Coudal)
Christopher Hitchens on Paris Hilton
"Those gloating and jeering headlines, showing a tearful child being hauled back to jail, had the effect of making me feel sick. So, you finally got the kid to weep on camera? Are you happy now?" I want to stand up and shout AMEN. This is exactly how I feel about all of this. (via Kottke)
Video for Fujiya & Miyagi's "Ankle Injuries"
Loved the song, and now equally adore the video.
Fantastic ad for Absolut vodka. How much fun did they have making this?
Great song from their latest album, "Sky Blue Sky," that I've got on repeat.
I don't even know what to say. And also, can't decide which is my favorite, "The Main Event" carcass art, the preserved cat head, or the mummified Chupacabra. (thanks, Carrie)
My Lawyer Advised Me Not to Respond
"I defy anyone to survive that kind of aural onslaught, much less have the raw courage to grab a recorder from a child and play a quick tune from their toddlerhood to calm them and force them to realize that they’re never going to play the recorder with such sensitivity and passion."
Pranks Calls to phone sex girls
A comedian who regularly performs at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre makes prank calls to phone sex girls, tells them he's into weird stuff, like "I'm into Jewish Mother Stereotypes..." Brilliant.
As a naturally jumpy person, each one of these photos is making me flinch.
Totally addicting game. Doesn't give directions on how to play, but you'll catch on quickly and be unable to stop playing.
I think I have made this 911 call a few times. (thanks, Shannon)
Patricia Waller, A Selection of Artworks
Awesomely weird crafts, including crocheted conjoined bears and a beheading made out of yarn. (thanks, Kristine)
The 25 Most Exquisitely Sad Songs in the Whole World
A fantastically depressing collection of songs. Right proper way to begin the weekend.
The designer in me is just eating this up.
It will warm your heart to know just how much Chuck adores GEORGE!
Maggie and I just sang along to every word.
A barman sketch with Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie
A younger Hugh Laurie here. I'm thinking that this sketch was written specifically with people like me in mind.
Utah County Republicans ended their convention on Saturday by debating Satan's influence on illegal immigrants
Holy shit, this is for real. In case you needed more evidence that Utah has more than its fair share of total nutjobs. (thanks to all those who pointed this out)
Rabbits who, sadly, disapprove.
I am fast becoming a cat person
Too cute.
I wonder if they are organic as well.
"Tastier than caged children." (thanks, Jennifer)
Nikon Small World - Photomicrography Competition
"The beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope." Be sure to check out the galleries of past winners. I'd love to have this one blown up to hang in the office. (thanks, Jenny)
Cheney Celebrates Earth Day By Breathing Oxygen
In honor of the Vice-President's commencement address at BYU later this afternoon.
Excellent concept for a music video.
Isabelle Arsenault Illustration
Gorgeous illustration portfolio.
This pretty much sums up cats in one photo
I don't know why, but this hit me in the right spot this morning and I can't stop giggling.
Three minutes of comedian Demetri Martin
"Other things stop working, or they break. But batteries, they die." (thanks, Ariel)
Jonathan Coulton covers Alanis Morissette's "You Oughta Know"
So beautiful I want to cry. Direct link to MP3 here.
"A Public Apology," an essay by Steve Martin
"Once, in Hawaii, I had sex with a hundred-and-two -year-old male turtle. It is hard to argue that it was consensual."
This makes me so proud to be an American
Not quite sure what language this girl is speaking, but I am taking her very seriously. (thanks, Sue)
Oddly beautiful footage of atomic bombs
Every kid who grew up in the 80's has had at least one if not many nightmares that look just like this.
This so appeals to the 13-year-old boy in me.
Photos of bubbles. There is something very peaceful about all of these, especially this one.
Video for "Typical" by Mute Math
My brain is very sore from trying to figure out how they filmed this video. Would anyone care to explain? (thanks, Shannon)
jennifer maestre pencil sculptures
"I take hundreds of pencils, cut them into 1-inch sections, drill a hole in each section (to turn them into beads), sharpen them all and sew them together." Wow.
"They are pants specifically designed to be worn while you are kicking people in the face. And they retail for less than twenty dollars."
Thoughtful and charming expression of affection on Craigslist
One of the most romantic things I have ever seen. (thanks, Rebecca)
Video for "Dashboard" by Modest Mouse
Am LOVING this new album. So many great songs on it.
Scans from On Becoming a Woman - A tale of many unspeakable dangers
"This is an important reason why masturbation is to be avoided. It consumes the reserve supply of vital force, leaving the individual tired, listless, and downcast." You just don't find sage, reasonable advice like this anymore.
Holy tears of laughter, this is a funny kid. (thanks, Sarah)
A Photoshop brush set inspired by Dr. Seuss illustrations. AWESOME.
In Praise of the Inappropriate
"There was my ninth grade girlfriend who’s name she refused to learn, instead calling her 'the slut.'”
Peeps demonstrating the Ten Plagues. (via Heather)
"To see the greatest swimsuits in the history of mankind, start here and continue clicking NEXT in the lower right of the screen. The rewards multiply exponentially." (thank you forever, Dave Thomas)
A joint photography project. Two women living 3191 miles apart both take a photo every morning. There's something very beautiful about this small peek into two different worlds.
Tracy Morgan Wasted on Live TV
Jon is on the floor right now unable to breathe. This is some excellent live television.
Fussy's long battle with a Dutch Lawyer
Be sure to read all the way to the bottom. You will not be disappointed.
"Hi Daddy" A Banned Ikea Commercial
Makes American television look so lame. See also this commercial, and this one.
Neko Case sings "Maybe Sparrow" on Letterman
This is one of my favorite Neko Case songs, one of my favorite songs period. She just sings the hell out of it.
"I'm like a chocoholic, but for booze"
I know I shouldn't laugh at this, but I can't help it.
Video of insane bike messengers in New York City
The moves they are pulling are just stupid, but the video is surprisingly fluid and beautiful.
Comedian Frank Caliendo's impersonation of President Bush
He even throws in an accurate jab at Clinton. Funny stuff.
I'm thinking that this one in particular would make a fantastic birthday gift for my father. (thanks, Adrienne)
Video for the Indian version of "Thriller"
This is exactly what the Internet is for. (thanks, Clair)
Holy God, is that some amazing work. Her sketchbook is equally wonderful.
A Conversation at the Grownup Table, as Imagined at the Kids’ Table
UNCLE: I’m having sex right now. DAD: We all are. MOM: Let’s talk about which kid I like the best.
"Explosive weapons cannot cause fatal injuries. They merely turn characters temporarily black and smoky." (via Coudal)
Video for "Born To Please" by Sound Team
I am incapable of taking this song off repeat.
Wee planets - a photoset on Flickr
360° panoramas projected to look like small planets. I would love to have this one blown up and hung in the living room.
A blog by two women that collects pictures of beautiful interiors. I go here all the time to get ideas for our home.
Slideshow of photographer George Lange's favorite work from 2006
The speed of this may cause seizures, but the photography is worth that risk.
Coming soon to a post office near you
R2-D2 Mailboxes! I may just start writing letters! More info on it here. (via notcot)
"And that, Jasper, is more or less the way it is in the hood." Very much a picture of what it is like when we're all in the car together. (thanks, Peg)
A chandelier made entirely of gummy bears. This is the kind of art that speaks to me. (thanks, Michele)
Jon and I are going to see these guys on Friday night. See also the video for my favorite song from the record, "Young Bride."
Video for "Blame It On The Rain"
You JUST TRY to sit there and not tap your feet.
Love this artist, in particular the colors he uses. Bought this print to hang in the bathroom. Over our lovely toilet.
Love these. Although I'm sure the fish people are going to email me again to tell me that these bowls are not the right bowls for Betta fish, and if I continue to treat Lou the way I'm treating him he will die within the hour. CALM DOWN, FISH PEOPLE.
I am so inspired by the patterns and colors of these wallpapers and wall stickers. Now if I can just convince Jon that we need to wallpaper some of our walls. He's just so stubborn. (via decor8)
The title is all that needs to be said.
Unbelievable sculptures made out of construction paper and card stock, by artist Jen Stark
Check out her equally inspiring drawings and sketchbook as well.
Video for "Young Folks" by Peter, Bjorn & John
So precious, but undeniably catchy, and makes me excited for music again. (thanks Rilkean)
Craig Ferguson takes up for Britney Spears
This is a long video, but so worth every minute. Funny and raw and heartbreaking monologue about addiction. (thanks, Suebob)
"The alarm clock that runs away and hides when you don't wake up. If you snooze, Clocky will jump off of your nightstand and wheel around your room looking for a place to hide." Clocky would not live very long in my house, because I would run over Clocky with the lawn mower.
Holy wow.
Alberto Cerriteno ||| Selected Work
OH MY GOD this design portfolio kicks my ass.
Am I the only one who experiences ghost let-down when I watch another woman breastfeeding her baby? (thanks, Stephanie)
An alarm clock that wakes you up with the smell and sizzle of cooking bacon. (thanks, Lisa)
Because you've always wanted to cuddle with an E. coli
Or perhaps you would prefer this grumpy mange. Looks like he could use some kisses. (thanks, Sarah)
Valentine's Day: Bad Gift Ideas
I'm really hoping he got me the wolf urine. (thanks, Kristine)
Things to do at home when you are bored
Looks like I know what we'll be doing this weekend. (thanks, Lynn)
"James Whitcomb Riley, America’s 'Hoosier Poet,' had his friends lock him up in a hotel room to write, naked, so he wouldn’t be tempted to go down to the bar for a drink." I don't identify with this AT ALL. (via Kottke)
I am going to go cut open my forehead RIGHT THIS SECOND.
Timelapse videos of Stefan G. Bucher drawing a new monster every day. I'm loving this guy and this fellow.
Stunning portfolio of photography. I can't link to any of the individual photos to point to my favorites (grrr!), but it's well worth it to click around. Makes me want to get off the couch.
A Golden Retriever dancing to "You're the One That I Want"
Makes Chuck look very much like a lazy cat. (thanks, Lesley)
Hilarious video for "Don't Let Him Waste Your Time" by the inimitable Jarvis Cocker
If you don't know who Jarvis Cocker is, then be prepared to experience the fullness of life.
Video for Hot Chip's "Over and Over"
I bought Hot Chip's album The Warning and have not stopped listening to it for the last two weeks straight. This is a really great song. A little nutty. See also the video for "And I Was a Boy From School."
"Flora's album covers pulsed with angular hepcats bearing funnel-tapered noses and shark-fin chins who fingered cockeyed pianos and honked lollipop-hued horns." Better seen than described.
Gorgeous screenprints. They remind me of some of Charley Harper's work. I just bought this one to hang in the dining room. (via Camilla)
"At the moment that the subjects passed through the turnstile, unknown to them, I took their picture stationed at a distance of eleven feet." An ingenious portrait of humanity. Very raw.
Conan installs a Walker Texas Ranger lever
"Was that a dream sequence, looking back, or does one of those two people have glaucoma?" (thanks, Brooke)
Blurbomat: Why we switched to Canon
Jon explains all the technical reasons behind the purchase of our new camera, plus talks about the lenses and other gear we're using.
"Why are people always stealing my ideas? Like penis in vagina sex. MY IDEA." Oh dear God, this is a funny site.
"It’s as seductive as a wife-beater, shutting out other voices to turn itself into your only friend. The only one who tells the truth about the bleakness of the world." An incredible piece on why we shouldn't have to live with depression. (thanks, Houston)
Video of drivers in Portland who are unable to control their cars on ice
The best/worst part of this video is that you can hear all the metal crunching. (via Kottke)
Guiness, a sheepdog who is afraid of sheep. Doesn't mind cows so much. Is definitely a cuddle-bear. Great short film. (thanks, Gem)
Oliver, daily: 12 January 2007
Leta looked over and saw this on my screen and screamed, "THE BABY! WHAT HAPPENED TO THE BABY?!" And I told her that this baby obviously has a bad hangover.
Japanese Foliage Photoshop brushes
From the same designer who created the foliage brushes I have used in the creation of several mastheads. These are going to be so much fun to use. Can't wait.
A collection of ideas that would make the world so much better. This brilliant one will probably only make sense to those who own very anxious dogs.
This has to be one of my favorite things that I've seen on YouTube. Sums up perfectly why that show is one of the worst and most inadvertently hilarious on television.
An ad shot in two motion control passes which will make sense once you watch it. Very cool. Music written by Jack White of The White Stripes.
Portrait of Abraham Lincoln in Pennies
This one is for Sarah Brown.
Beautiful motivational posters
I just bought this one because I need the encouragement.
Collection of sometimes beautiful, sometimes poignant graffiti art. This one is brilliant.
The best movie posters of 2006
Particularly liking Bubble and Volver.
"He makes the coffee black, then pours the frothed milk carefully into one area, then using the thin end of a spoon he crafts the image." WOW. (via authentic boredom)
GEORGE! sets some ground rules for interested ladies
"No training bras. Please."
Comments on My Short Story I've Received From My Creative-Writing Classmates.
"You have managed to coldly and persistently rape the English language for 17 pages. Congratulations."
Pitchfork: The Top 100 Tracks of 2006
Pitchfork's annual list of their favorite tracks, most of which you can download, stream, or watch on YouTube. THE INTERNET IS AWESOME.
It is because I remember all of this so vividly that we have put off trying to have another.
I'm really inspired by this woman's eye. This one and this one are just stunning. (via Camilla)
"There are moments in urban living where you must surrender to the tide and surf it like the bastard that it is."
Tampon Crafts, Special Christmas Edition
Because I had no idea my feminine products were so versatile. (Thanks, Kristine)
Family Guy - Annoying Stewie Video
My life summed up neatly into a cartoon. (Thanks, Carrie)
"I discovered that the only reason it had been sitting on its perch in the first place was that it had been nailed there."
A ton of inspiring portfolio work here.
In a world... where horses... are very, very awesome. (Thanks, Jilly)
Sweet Juniper: Elegy for a father
"Perhaps, also, the sound of so many helicopters in the air, sending you the peace we all wanted you to have: they found your sweet girls." A heartbreaking tribute to James Kim.
For you. And you, and you, and you.
Video for "You Got It All" by the Jets
Because one music video from seventh grade this week is not nearly enough. I'm hoping the big hair bow makes as big a return as skinny pants.
The kid's got rhythm.
A Softer World, on days like this
See also: working conditions.
Video for "Heart and Soul" by T'Pau
Hello seventh grade. I have missed you.
N.Design Studio | Design & Blog
Lots of great tutorials and free icons here. A visual delight.
"Parenthood tends to make you revel in the small injuries and indignities to which children are subjected (or inadvertently subject themselves)." So very, very true.
Kevin Smith's iTunes Celebrity Playlist
"Since we’d more or less eloped years before, this was our nearest-and-dearest’s chance to watch us tie the same knot they missed us tying the first time. 'Laid' was the track Jen chose to walk down the aisle to (don’t ask) and whenever I hear it, I remember how beautiful she looked that day. And because of that, this song always gives me a boner." Such a great piece. (via Kottke)
Wonderland: Because Mother Nature made bottles for a reason
"Last month a woman nursing her child was asked to leave the plane after she refused to hide under a blanket. She claims [that] none of her breast was showing. As if it matters, that none of the passengers could actually see her. If they can’t see her, they could surely hear all that contented suckling. And what about Jesus, ma’am? As we know, he’s watching us all, especially those of us at an increased altitude."
Video of a baby laughing hysterically
His laugh is as meaty as that of a world-weary truck driver who's been smoking cigars for 50 years. Great way to start the morning. (Thanks, MaryJoK)
12 pages of inspiration for mastheads. Loving the vintage imagery and typography.
You should definitely have a look at this if you haven't seen it already
The photoshopped faces were taken from this gem of a picture.
Get a $5 discount off a years subscription to JPG Magazine
Leta's Pseudo Internet Godparents, Heather and Derek, have put together an incredible, independent magazine of photography. This URL will be good for a week and brings the cost of 6 issues to that of the original print on demand price of one issue. Great work, Chawazeks!
"It was a very haunting thing to look down at this obstinate kid pouting or glaring and see hints of my dad looking back at me." Jon's father who died 20 years ago would have turned 80 this month.
Z-Coil Pain Relief Footwear, An Abomination in the Sight of God
This is what happens when you let the clog people win. (thanks, Kim)
Top 10 Most Racist Commercials
"This commercial is one of the worst kinds of racist as it influences small children to be afraid of black people. And snakes." (via Ms. Smartypants)
GEORGE!, your roommate has a valid concern.
Where his band sits at a dinner table and makes music from dishes. Looney, but brilliant.
Armstrong meets goal in NYC Marathon debut
"That was without a doubt the hardest physical thing I have ever done." This man gives my mother a run for her money when it comes to the ailing condition otherwise known as Cannot Sit Still.
The Top 10 Things We'll Miss About Bob Barker
"We long to feel the leathery crevaced surface of his face brush against our quivering lips." God, did this man ever play a part in my childhood.
I really respond to graphic work like this. Something about it makes me stop whatever I'm doing, and I'm compelled to study each pixel. Really, really inspiring.
Large collection of phenomenal dog photos. Especially love this one, this little guy, and this gangster. I'd also like to dress up as this guy for Halloween.
"When you’re likely to run into someone you know in a communal space, leave your iPod behind, or at least remove one earbud so you can hear someone greeting you; then you can remove the other earbud. If you don’t feel like greeting people, consider addressing that with your therapist."
Photos that look like CGI renderings
A photoset of High Dynamic Range images, those created from a set of photos taken with a range of exposure. This one and this one are unbelievable.
Attention: I have some things to say about Goldfish snack crackers.
"Pardon me, Pepperidge Farm, but did you just insinuate that my snack cracker is some kind of pussy?"
This dog makes Chuck look like an amateur. Had a hard time not crying while watching this. (thanks, am)
Lauren Porter, Not Your Ordinary Knitter
You have to wait for the site to load, but it'll be worth it when you see the FULL-SIZE RED FERRARI she knitted with 12 miles of yarn. I still cannot get over it. (thanks, Valerie)
"The most beautiful fonts, created by the open-source community and free for personal, academic and (sometimes) commercial use." I'm loving AUdimat.
Because somewhere deep inside me is a cat person.
This one is pretty good, too. And also this one. And this one. I have never wanted to cuddle with a poodle like I do now.
"Aquookies are wookies that somehow hypersped evolution and quickly adapted to the deepest parts of the ocean. Their fur has become slimy and resembles a bright tropical seaweed." Like, totally.
Shinybinary - Art and designs of Nik Ainley
Spectacular digital art.
Charming animation of a knitter confronted with obsession. This is exactly what my friend Johanna looks like when she knits, I have witnessed it firsthand.
What album covers are really thinking
"This spot takes you on a hilarious, ultra-violent, semi-pornographic tour through just about every famous album cover known to man." Some parts NSFW. (thanks, Honey Bunches of Oats)
Tracks from Radiohead's Ok Computer remixed as raggae songs. I am transfixed by "Let Down" featuring Toots and the Maytals. (via Patatomic)
Insults - they just don't make them like they used to
"His mother should have thrown him away and kept the stork." (via Gordon)
Music for one apartment and six drummers
A food processor never sounded so beautiful.
Horror Movie Titles on a Three-Letter Budget (and Subsequent Blurbs).
"TAX: On April 15, YOU ... WILL ... PAY ..."
If your insides don't go all flip-floppy when you watch her dance then it's likely you have no soul. Lovely montage of The Good Years Before Kevin. (thanks, Erin)
Jesus image found in dog's butt
"A three-year-old terrier mix has recently been blessed with the revered and holy image of Jesus Christ on his hindquarters." (thanks, Roger)
If at all possible these dolls are more frightening than the ones in Leta's collection. Proceed with caution.
Today's Marmaduke explained in 500 words or less
"It is unclear whether Marmaduke's actions were mischievous or spiteful, but the smart money is on spiteful." (via coudal)
"Lens-shaped clouds that are often mistaken for UFO’s." Beautiful.
There is a part of me that wishes I felt as passionate about something as this person does about ponies. (via electrolicious)
New Kids On The Block: Step by Step
In honor of the skinny jeans I just bought. Watch closely, because the move Jordan Knight pulls at about 1:11 was a sequence played over and over in my dreams. And that makes this all the more tragic.
"Wherein I resolve never to buy multipacks of anything ever again. Ever."
“You REALLY want black licorice? I will get you some, because that is at least six hundred elephants of awesome.” UGGGGGHH. FOILED!
Oliver, daily: 15 September 2006
My goal in life is to achieve whatever he is feeling to have assumed this position.
If Richard III had a four-year-old
"If there's a skill any child should cultivate, it's the ability to sleep through a midnight face-plant."
Top Ten Stock Photography Cliches
Number two: The Flirty Customer Service Gal. Operators are standing by to take your call…and your heart. (via Coudal)
Life simplified into charts and graphs. This one sums up pretty much everything.
Daring Fireball: Vacation, All I Ever Wanted
"There is only so much of this that even the most accommodating and patient parents and grandparents can take." This post almost made Jon cry. Almost.
Festive, hand-knit hats for dogs
I might learn how to knit just so Chuck could wear this around the house. (thanks Ally)
George Clooney answers hatemail at Go Fug Yourself
"Dear Friend, you are upset. Let me hold you. It will be so very soothing."
After watching this I need someone to hold me.
Totally loving the free fabric textures. (via hicks)
Ben Trott reviews a justin Timberlake Show
"The entire time, I couldn't take my eyes off of Justin, because he's such a clearly magnetic performer, even just playing keyboards." Definitely a show I want to see. (via Electrolicious)
Palinode uses the Official Seal Generator
"Collies are dumb as shit, but they're hot."
Found on the ground at a neighborhood park
“Reasons why Parker is a RETARD! (double underlined)"
"But the electrodeath cloud of commerce strangled it and its foxhole was converted to a parking lot, a parking lot, a parking lot."
Daddy Types: When What We Love And Who We Love Are At Odds
"Croc feeding joined skydiving and most of jaywalking, even, on my personal list of Things I Could Conceivably Rationalize Before The Kid, But That I Now Feel Too Burdened With Responsibility To Stay Alive To Take Up."
Hilarious video of Mojo the Bulldog's attempt to be just like The Former Congressman. This makes me want to run out right now and adopt a Bulldog. (See also Fussy's newest family member, Cookie. We will miss Katie dearly.)
Unbelievable collection of collage work.
Athenaeum Press : Limited Edition Letterpress Prints by Peder Singleton
3 color letterpress prints of imagery found in and around Salt Lake City. An interesting perspective of this little city. (via Authentic Boredom)
Powazek: Just a Thought: Love and Penguins
This has to be the most romantic thing I have ever read.
We got to spend a couple wonderful hours with the Sweet Junipers on their way across country.
Lullaby renditions of Radiohead
I absolutely covet this. (thanks, Britany)
Font Bros - Typography Supply Company
Excellent collection of fonts, love the scripts, especially this one.
Stunning photography that explores the borders between fantasy and reality.
The most fearless woman in the world, and very much an example of why I love her.
YouTube - Stewart and Colbert: O'Reilly & Rivera are Petit Narcissists
"Where's the flying aluminum debris when you need it?"
Tiny Cat Pants: On a Funnier Note
"I guess you have two options when you lose your pants out front of your house in broad daylight."
Long trailer for "30 ROCK" starring Tina Fey
"It's not illegal to fall asleep on your neighbor's roof. Nor should it be!"
Several great fonts for free download.
It's the fabulous 60 minute Price is Right site!
Why does Janice look drunk? It's because she is! They ALL are! (via Coudal)
You Tube - Dave Chappelle discussing Sesame Street
"Who'd want to live in a neighborhood like that, with six-foot pigeons walking around?" (thanks, Angela)
Male workplace restroom etiquette leads to scientific breakthrough
"As we both finish up and head to the sinks to wash up, I decide maybe I’ll tell him it’s nothing personal, and that I just randomly decided to pee in a stall for an exciting change of pace..." (via Matt)
YouTube - Crazy Horses - The Osmonds
Mormons singing metal. I've always said that if the Lord had a choice HE WOULD ROCK IT THIS HARD.
I can say with some authority that this is the most adorable person on the planet.
The same thing happened when she snuggled with me over the weekend.
What should have been the official drink of the BlogHer conference.
The essence of how dogs bring joy to our lives.
That sound you just heard was my sister falling over from all the unbearable hotness.
This photo says so much about the two of them.
Portfolio that just blows my mind.
YouTube - Thom Yorke plays The Clock
I could totally pick him up and put him in my pocket.
tremble: How to Fly into an Ineffectual Rage
"The only physical advantage I have is a naturally saddened and bearded face. That particular combination is often enough to keep people from messing with me because, at rest, my face telegraphs a pathological fatalism that could translate to reacting unpredictably if cornered."
YouTube - Solla Solla Enna Perumai
I will never be the same after watching this. (via Patatomic)
The Knowledge For Thirst: Black Cherry Vanilla Coke
"Pepsi’d be coming out with one lame marketing campaign after another, and we’d be all Excuse us, but we’re drinking whatever Cosby’s drinking, next order of business please."
Images of real bodies before and after pregnancy. Absolutely stunning and beautiful. Some NSFW. Makes me now feel more proud of the stretch marks I got on my thighs while carrying Leta. (thanks, Valerie)
Photos of Star Wars characters mixed with Parisian architecture.
best of craigslist : Signs you are not my new roommate
"Contrary to your rambling theories, the reason I am not calling back is not that your message was 'so cra-a-ackily' or that my phone wasn't working or I lost your number. It's because I am scared of you." (via Coudal)
Killer illustration portfolio.
Strobist: How To: DIY $10 Macro Photo Studio
Excellent idea on how to set up a small photo studio in your living room for when you want to take pictures of your Star Wars figurines. (via Matt)
Blurbomat | Coming Out of the Musical Closet
Jon posts some of his recent musical creations using loops he found online.
The true Hitler revealed.
mimi smartypants - THANK YOU CRAZY PERSON NOW PLEASE RUN ALONG
"If my memory of playground cruelty serves, kids can do WAY better than 'ha ha you're Asian.'"
InformationWeek: Accidental Tech Entrepreneurs Turn Their Hobbies Into Livelihoods
Here's the article Jon and I were interviewed for, features a photo from the shoot in our front yard with Leta holding up a bag of gummy bears.
Alas, it is sold out.
The 27 Worst Family Feud Answers Ever
Q: Name a musician who goes by one name. A: Reba McIntyre. (via TMN)
A door infected with genital warts. (thanks, Rochelle)
"Brad Pitt's Butt" - A South Park spec script written by Kristian Idol
Sometimes the Internet rewards you for your Google searches, this one being "butt whispers."
"Buying six ounces of Coke seems unfathomably quaint, like riding around in a carriage or steadfastly refusing to believe it's not butter."
Excellent portfolio, good for masthead inspiration
Poor thing needs some lotion for that ashy skin.
A blog dedicated to ... wait for it ... cats that look like Hitler. Finally, cats are proving useful.
Excellent and cheap foliage font with 72 different flower and plant illustrations.
Pitchfork Feature: 100 Awesome Music Videos
Featuring masterpieces from A-Ha, Duran Duran, Art of Noise, and Twisted Sister, among others. It will be hard to get any work done today.
Jackson Pollock by Miltos Manetas
With no messy clean-up.
The Muk Report: Personal Glimpses: A Conversation with My Wife Regarding Baby Names
"I can't wait to explain to people, 'Hillary and I debated long and hard, but just couldn't decide between an early victorian or late victorian name for our daughter.'"
The Observer interviews Thom Yorke
"Being a rock star, you're supposed to have super-über-confidence all the time. And I don't. And it was my missus telling me to get it together basically."
No surprise that I am 99% Dixie. (thanks, Ella)
