Ahem
(thanks, Autumn)
Boogity Boogity Boogity, Amen
Easily the best Gregory Brothers song of the last year or two:
Pac-man Ghost Lamp
The Ghost Lamp is inspired by the iconic ghost character from the classic arcade game “Pac-man”. Colorful, fun and with a retro but still decidedly modern feel- the Ghost lamp will (unfortunately) brighten up any gamers den. This colorful ceramic creature might not look very scary, but if you’re old and nerdy enough — and especially if you are Billy Mitchell — it’s your worst nightmare on four legs.
Of course: Manufactured upon order. Pricing by inquiry.
(via @khoi)
Oscar Mayer. It doesn’t get better than this.
Oscar Mayer Sandwich Combos are one of the five unique varieties of Adult Lunch Combos.
Cindy tipped me to this, and I have been snorting ever since.
the porsche bong
A subsidiary of the company that makes the cars, Porsche Design just produced a bong.
spam name
Coleman Pacheco.
‘The average lifespan of a Saul Bass logo is 34 years’
A comprehensive look at the legacy of Saul Bass logos, some with slight modifications, over the years.
Bass … created some of the most recognizable and iconic logos of all time, but they’re gradually disappearing. The most recent death of a Saul Bass logo has been the famous United ‘tulip,’ which was used by the company for 37 years until the merger with Continental in 2010. This caused quite a controversy in the design world, because 1) you don’t mess with a Saul Bass logo 2) you don’t replace a Saul Bass logo with a generic clipart-like version that’s much worse than the original.
(via @tcarmody)
START TODAY
MAKE NO DELAY
TRUTH will out!
This is Mr Curtis’s shop window in Barrack Street, Waterford, dressed for a competition. (Circa: 1930.)
Courtesy of the National Library of Ireland.
日清食品 CUP NOODLE MISO (James Brown)
Good god, y’all!
(Gracias a Ju Ju Pongo.)
the magical iPad
Simon Pierro uses the iPad as a prop for performing magic tricks.
(via, I’m sorry I forgot)
Evernote Peek, an iPad Smart Cover app
This is kind of a cute idea. Evernote has created an app that interacts with the cover of the iPad. When you fold it back, it asks a question based on the notes you’ve taken. When you fold it back further, it provides the answer. Kind of electronic flashcards I guess.
(via @khoi)
headline of the day, II
Moscow Mulls Terrorist-Proof Toilets
quote out of context
Ms. Mohr even designed a candle to address the flatulence of Rufus, her Rhodesian ridgeback. Made with floral ylang-ylang, white tea, myrtle and fennel, the “Fart & Away” candle “won’t completely stop them,” Ms. Mohr says. “But it will help.” The price: $28.
(via marginal revolution)
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Disney applies for ‘Seal Team 6′ trademark
The Walt Disney Co. has applied for a trademark on the name “Seal Team 6,” the name of the unit of specially trained Navy SEALs that killed Osama bin Laden in a raid in Pakistan earlier this month.
(Eh, thanks, Allen.)
tweet of the day
Olympus HD pocket video recorder
This little feller will fit in your pocket and record full HD video.
Olympus has announced the LS-20M pocket camcorder with built-in 24 bit/96 hHz Linear PCM stereo sound recording (or perhaps one of its sound recorders with built-in video). Capable of recording full 1080p HD videos, it features a 2″ color LCD, an additional 1.46″ data LCD, two microphones and HD output. It also includes the company’s ‘Magic filter’ processing effects. The camcorder will be available from June 2011 at a suggested retail price of $299.99.
Easter Weekend Offer
Posted to Dubuque Freecycle group Sat Apr 23, 2011 8:17 pm (PDT):
Offering Disney Princess potty seat. Foam is removable and all freshly sanitized. Please only respond if serious and can pick up at agreed upon time.
Thank you!
I am deadly serious. And I will not be a minute late.
You’re welcome.
Product Description
Get that classic 19th century look with our Gentlemen’s Moustache, a costume facial hair accessory. This costume facial hair is available in a variety of colors including black, blonde, light grey, dark grey, light brown and medium brown. Our Gentleman’s Moustache costume facial hair is made of 100% human hair on a lace back for a realistic look. Spirit gum is needed to apply this item. This human hair moustache facial hair would make a great accessory to a Englishman, Colonel Major or other 19th century character costume. One size fits most adults.
Deely Bobber
A Deely Bobber (also Deeley Bobber) is a novelty item of headgear comprising a headband to which are affixed two springy protrusions resembling the antennae of insects or of stereotypical little green men. These “antennae” may be topped with simple plastic shapes or more elaborate and fanciful decorations, such as mini pom poms or light emitting diodes. The name “deely bobber” is a genericized trademark; other names include deely-boppers, bonce boppers, or space boppers; In June 1982, The New York Times headline called them Martian antennae.
They were invented by Steven Askin in 1981 based on the “Killer Bees” costumes on Saturday Night Live.
I’ve heard the phrase, “What’s the deely bop?”
from the spam
What is your opinion of homemade costumes?
The worst thing that will happen to you today.
Will be watching this bra fitting video.
Via The Hairpin.
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from the archives: April 29, 2008
It’s the comments that make it.
No, no, no. Dr Pepper.
Q: I have 2 commemorative cans of Dr. Pepper. One is full of soda and one is empty. The archives of Abilene Christian University would like to keep both cans. Can anyone offer advice regarding safe housing and storage of the Dr. Pepper cans?
A: Try the Dr. Pepper Museum people.
(From the Archives & Archivists List)
Cat-Library™
This would solve all my problems. All of them.
