John Gordon Ross

A Man for All Reasons

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Whittle It a Little, It’ll Fit

Odds and sods I look at regularly, just because they amuse me. I hope they do the same for you. Incidentally, I found this page’s title on Greg Ross’s Futility Closet (it’s somewhere on this page) in a mini-article which also includes the delightful sentence in Icelandic: Barbara Ara bar Ara araba bara rabbabara. Ross points out that this, “besides being fun to say, is spelled with only three letters. It means “Barbara, daughter of Ari, brought only rhubarb to Ari the Arab.”

FMyLife » Can I press charges? says FML

Thursday 15 January 23:53:20 UTC 2015

Today, my nutjob girlfriend dumped me for refusing to stop talking to my best friend, just because she's a woman. Before she left, my now-ex decided to punish me by destroying the dissertation I've spent months working on, along with both backups of it. FML [Link]

Mental Floss » Cosplaying Jon Snow

Thursday 15 January 23:50:31 UTC 2015

The fifth season of the HBO series Game of Thrones begins on April 12. That seems a long way off, and besides, winter is already here. Fans might enjoy a look at Jon Snow in the interim. No, not Kit Harington (shown above); you can see him any time, but dedicated cosplayers who get the appearance of the character down … [Link]

Mental Floss » 15 Great Quotes You Wish They’d Said (But They Didn’t!)

Thursday 15 January 23:45:00 UTC 2015

If you use social media it's nearly impossible not to be continuously confronted with the wisdom of Martin Luther King, Mark Twain or Marilyn Monroe (usually written in flowing script over an artistically filtered photo). Fact checking to see if that particular heroic figure actually said that particular bon mot is unnecessary; all that matters is how nice the two … [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Man hires a handyman to murder his wife. Incredibly, the job was finished on time and on budget [Strange]

Thursday 15 January 23:26:25 UTC 2015

Strange [link] [38 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » It's a dream come true for lawyers, grammar nazis, helicopter parents, and sweaty 13-year-olds: A middle-school teacher gives her students an essay assignment: "Describe how you'd kill me, using at least 3 gerunds, 3 infinitives, and 3 pa

Thursday 15 January 23:22:05 UTC 2015

Dumbass [link] [53 comments] [Link]

Overheard In The Office » I Could Have Been Strung-Out in the Corner Weeks Ago!

Thursday 15 January 23:03:29 UTC 2015

Coworker #1: Dude, you know that your nose is bleeding?Intern: Shit, thanks for the heads-up.Coworker #2: Damn, kid, I wish I woulda known — you could have gotten me some blow.Government building
Dayton, Ohio [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Since there's all this talk about images of the prophet Mohammad, here's what the Koran actually says about it, why some people believe this, and how long they've believed it [Interesting]

Thursday 15 January 22:42:07 UTC 2015

Interesting [link] [156 comments] [Link]

The Onion » American Voices: Jewish Orthodox Newspaper Edits Women Out Of Unity March

Thursday 15 January 22:39:00 UTC 2015

The ultra-Orthodox Jewish newspaper HaMevaser has sparked backlash for running a photo of Sunday’s anti-terrorism march in Paris that Photoshopped out all women, including German chancellor Angela Merkel, to follow an extreme interpretation o…
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Fark.com RSS » Fark Food Thread: What are family favorites in your household that the kids won't turn their noses up at? Help keep all 3 of the children Farkers have managed to produce contented with recipes for good kid-approved meals [Interesting]

Thursday 15 January 22:00:22 UTC 2015

Interesting [link] [158 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Answers for 15 of Your Biggest Questions of 2015

Thursday 15 January 21:57:39 UTC 2015

What better way to celebrate a continuing sprit of curiosity in the young year than by tackling an assortment of quirky questions? While some are specific to the year 2015, others are timeless questions great minds have pondered for decades. There’s bound to be one that’ll teach you something new. 1. How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil at predicting the weather? … [Link]

Mental Floss » 15 Early Telephone Etiquette Rules We Should Bring Back

Thursday 15 January 21:57:34 UTC 2015

Modern phones do just about everything, so it's easy to forget that they can make actual calls, too. Take this opportunity to brush up on some old-fashioned phone etiquette from the days when the technology was brand-new—this way, you won't be caught off-guard next time someone actually dials your number to give you a ring. 1. Don’t say “hello,” it’s … [Link]

Mental Floss » 15 Royally Amazing Facts About Queen Elizabeth I

Thursday 15 January 21:57:31 UTC 2015

To honor the 456th anniversary of her coronation, here are 15 things you might not know about Good Queen Bess. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » When asked about the removal of "In Dog We Trust" from the county seal, a teary-eyed sheriff looked thoughtfully out the window for a moment, then replied, "That son of a biatch knows what he did" [Florida]

Thursday 15 January 21:54:47 UTC 2015

Florida [link] [43 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » If you got a contact high at the last concert you attended, so did the Phish. I mean, fish [Sick]

Thursday 15 January 21:54:46 UTC 2015

Sick [link] [24 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Woman orders her pit bulls to attack deputy as he arrests her. Fortunately for the dogs, they had more sense than their owner [Dumbass]

Thursday 15 January 21:54:45 UTC 2015

Dumbass [link] [44 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » "Bitcoin isn't a currency. It's a Ponzi scheme for redistributing wealth from one libertarian to another" [Followup]

Thursday 15 January 21:33:35 UTC 2015

Followup [link] [161 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this avian ballet [Photoshop]

Thursday 15 January 21:30:01 UTC 2015

Photoshop [link] [17 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Missing Links: See This Beautiful Polish Forest From a Bird’s-Eye View

Thursday 15 January 21:30:00 UTC 2015

These photos of a Polish forest are surreal. * What's it like to write for The Simpsons? Michael Price talks with AV Club about his time there. * Sleater-Kinney's new music video for "No Cities to Love" features a ton of stars, including Andy Samberg, Sarah Silverman, and Gerard Way. * New studies show that the Cookie Monster might have … [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Mother of four-year-old killed by reckless teen driver screams in court that there is no justice when teen is offered plea deal. Oops, I mean the mother of the teen that killed that little girl is screaming that's there's no justice [Fail]

Thursday 15 January 21:24:58 UTC 2015

Fail [link] [235 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » 15 Unique Illnesses You Can Only Come Down With in German

Thursday 15 January 21:15:00 UTC 2015

The German language is so perfectly suited for these syndromes, coming down with them in any other language just won’t do. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Are you smarter than a rat? More importantly, are you dumb enough to let a scientist put you in a maze? [Interesting]

Thursday 15 January 21:12:46 UTC 2015

Interesting [link] [41 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » The Send Your Enemies Glitter guy may not have thought his cunning plan all the way through [Amusing]

Thursday 15 January 21:11:44 UTC 2015

Amusing [link] [32 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Guy plotting to blow up Congress was a momma's boy who lived in his parents' basement and considered his cat to be his best friend. No, I don't know what his Fark handle is yet [Fail]

Thursday 15 January 21:09:24 UTC 2015

Fail [link] [101 comments] [Link]

The Onion » Dick LeBeau Confident He Still Has 30 Or 40 Years Of Coaching Left In Him

Thursday 15 January 21:03:00 UTC 2015

PITTSBURGH—Following his unexpected resignation from the Pittsburgh Steelers last week, veteran defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau told reporters Thursday that he still feels he can coach in the NFL for at least another 30 or 40 years.
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Fark.com RSS » Thinking of buying beachfront property on the outskirts of New Orleans, Houston, Miami, New York, Los Angeles, or DC? Just wait [Interesting]

Thursday 15 January 20:57:41 UTC 2015

Interesting [link] [46 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » On the bright side, at least he put the lid down afterwards [Sick]

Thursday 15 January 20:54:16 UTC 2015

Sick [link] [18 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Woman has her tights in a bunch because she can't have orgasms, sues manufacturer [Weird]

Thursday 15 January 20:51:37 UTC 2015

Weird [link] [58 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » The curious case of the sweaty nipples [Misc]

Thursday 15 January 20:41:38 UTC 2015

Misc [link] [35 comments] [Link]

The Onion » Area Man Willing To Give Up Any Of Muslims’ Rights Necessary To Feel Safe

Thursday 15 January 20:31:00 UTC 2015

PITTSBURGH—Explaining how defending the population is the government’s ultimate responsibility, area man Greg Farnsworth told reporters Thursday he is willing to give up any of Muslims’ rights necessary to feel safe.
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The Onion » Infographic: Why Are Gas Prices So Low?

Thursday 15 January 20:24:00 UTC 2015

The average price of a gallon of gas is at its lowest level since April 2009, giving rise to speculation about why the cost of oil continues to drop and how long consumers can expect the trend to last.
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Fark.com RSS » Liam Neeson says that America has too many guns. America says that Liam Neeson has too many Taken movies [Ironic]

Thursday 15 January 20:19:19 UTC 2015

Ironic [link] [205 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » 15 Words and Phrases from 1915

Thursday 15 January 20:15:00 UTC 2015

Terms that first appeared in print in 1915 reveal something about life a hundred years ago. Although the war in Europe left its mark on the lexicon, there are also signs of the changing times in arts and culture. [Link]

The Onion » Man Reserving Judgment On Best Actress Nominees Until Looking At All 5 Pictures

Thursday 15 January 20:01:00 UTC 2015

AKRON, OH—In an effort to arrive at an impartial assessment of this year’s field, area man Kurt Holden told reporters Thursday that he would postpone any judgments on the best actress Oscar nominees until he looked at all five pictures.
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Mental Floss » The First Names of Academy Award Winners for Best Actor

Thursday 15 January 20:00:00 UTC 2015

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Fark.com RSS » LAPD not amused when their big coke bust turns out to be Coke Zero [Amusing]

Thursday 15 January 19:58:23 UTC 2015

Amusing [link] [77 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Police investigate parents raising organic free-range children [Asinine]

Thursday 15 January 19:57:41 UTC 2015

Asinine [link] [76 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Holocaust survivors welcome 100th great-grandchild as a big FU to Hitler [Cool]

Thursday 15 January 19:25:16 UTC 2015

Cool [link] [68 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Pot-infused sexual lube set to hit market, so you can make your bong a dong for a song [Interesting]

Thursday 15 January 19:19:44 UTC 2015

Interesting [link] [59 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » 15 Incredibly Cool Facts About Snow

Thursday 15 January 19:15:00 UTC 2015

Love it (like when you’re curled up by the fire) or hate it (when you’re on the road), snow is a major part of winter for many people. Get to know the flurries and flakes on a deeper level with these 15 interesting facts. 1. Snowflakes aren’t the only form of snow. Snow can also precipitate as graupel or sleet. … [Link]

Fark.com RSS » This 88-year-old doctor treats the poor out of his Toyota Camry. Mississippi wants to punish him for it [Hero]

Thursday 15 January 18:48:30 UTC 2015

Hero [link] [108 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » The Pope declared that if you don't stop making fun of his mother he is going to punch you [Amusing]

Thursday 15 January 18:31:11 UTC 2015

Amusing [link] [131 comments] [Link]

Futility Closet » Ice Work

Thursday 15 January 18:17:38 UTC 2015

Three hockey pucks, A, B, and C, lie in a plane. You make a move by hitting one puck so that it passes between the other two in a straight line. Is it possible to return all the pucks to their original positions with 1001 moves? Click for solution … [Link]

The Onion » Kids Teary-Eyed After Helping Dad Move Into First Apartment

Thursday 15 January 18:13:00 UTC 2015

BOWLING GREEN, OH—With their father marking the start of an important new phase in his life, the children of local man Barry Hunt told reporters they got a bit teary-eyed after helping the 49-year-old move into his first apartment Thursday. Teenager…
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Mental Floss » 5 Questions: Chicken Chains

Thursday 15 January 18:12:09 UTC 2015

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Fark.com RSS » Russian politician tells citizens to clear snowy roads by hand, chides whiners who want help to "maintain the yard, raise their children, protect them from foreign aggressors"…hey wait a tic [Dumbass]

Thursday 15 January 18:10:21 UTC 2015

Dumbass [link] [40 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » An ancient Greek drinking game played more than 2,000 years ago at social drinking parties has been replicated by researchers, who have also figured out how to go undefeated at it [Cool]

Thursday 15 January 18:02:28 UTC 2015

Cool [link] [64 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Target Canada can't make profit target, plans to pack their bags and f*ck off [Fail]

Thursday 15 January 17:58:26 UTC 2015

Fail [link] [164 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Policewoman run over outside of French President's home. What Angie Dickenson was doing in France is anyone's guess [Scary]

Thursday 15 January 17:54:30 UTC 2015

Scary [link] [23 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Surprising Answers for 15 Questions About Your Dog

Thursday 15 January 17:45:00 UTC 2015

You probably think of your dog as part of the family, but sometimes your canine companion does the most peculiar things. Here are the answers to some of the questions you’ve been pondering about your pet. 1. Why do dogs lick people? Dogs lick people and other dogs for a whole variety of reasons. Puppies will lick their mothers or … [Link]

Fark.com RSS » British panhandlers have now begun to accept all major credit cards [Strange]

Thursday 15 January 17:34:56 UTC 2015

Strange [link] [20 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Satellite images of widespread destruction suggest Nigerian government's claim of "below 300" killed in Boko Haram attack on Baga is a little off [Sad]

Thursday 15 January 17:30:30 UTC 2015

Sad [link] [73 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Letter reveals Titanic survivor was very upset over her 'Bye Felicia' treatment [Interesting]

Thursday 15 January 17:23:11 UTC 2015

Interesting [link] [82 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Illinois family creates what appears to be a 45-foot tall icy wang in their front yard [Silly]

Thursday 15 January 17:10:37 UTC 2015

Silly [link] [39 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Beloved family pet owned for thirty-seven years is seized by animal control officers after it was discovered in a box along with the remains of two cats. Apparently, you can't have an alligator in Los Angeles [Scary]

Thursday 15 January 17:09:56 UTC 2015

Scary [link] [24 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » "Hey, it's a slow day at our shady car dealership, let's order pizza and purposefully screw over/fark with the delivery guy. What could possibly go wrong?" [Fail]

Thursday 15 January 16:36:47 UTC 2015

Fail [link] [460 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Haggis could help solve America's obesity crisis. Presumably because people would rather starve than eat it [Unlikely]

Thursday 15 January 16:35:18 UTC 2015

Unlikely [link] [61 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Apparently if you're a parent in Florida, the words "hood ornament" and "child" are interchangeable [Florida]

Thursday 15 January 16:26:02 UTC 2015

Florida [link] [17 comments] [Link]

The Onion » Report: Reuben Rated Top Midsize Sandwich In Its Class

Thursday 15 January 16:20:00 UTC 2015

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA—Praising its standard features and overall dependability, J.D. Power and Associates released a new set of rankings Thursday, naming the Reuben the number-one midsize sandwich in its class.
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Fark.com RSS » "A drunken passenger has been pulled off a WestJet flight in Canada and arrested after he stole the aircraft's megaphone" [Dumbass]

Thursday 15 January 16:19:25 UTC 2015

Dumbass [link] [37 comments] [Link]

The Onion » New Archaeological Find Suggests Mary Magdalene Was Actually A Size 12

Thursday 15 January 16:19:00 UTC 2015

NAZARETH, ISRAEL—Archaeologists excavating the ruins of an early-first-century dwelling this week announced the discovery of the remnants of a tunic thought to have belonged to Mary Magdalene, a garment that suggests the biblical figure was a larger…
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The Onion » Area Man Could Have Made Same Meal At Home But Worse

Thursday 15 January 16:17:00 UTC 2015

SMYRNA, GA—Disappointed after spending $25 on dinner at his local Chinese restaurant Wednesday night, local man Keith Bradelson told reporters he could have easily prepared the same meal at home but much worse.
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The Onion » Statshot: What Are We Cutting Back On?

Thursday 15 January 16:13:00 UTC 2015

What Are We Cutting Back On?
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Fark.com RSS » National Park officials trying to determine origins of 132-year-old rifle found leaning against a tree. Cliff Robertson and Rod Serling unavailable for comment [Strange]

Thursday 15 January 16:12:20 UTC 2015

Strange [link] [87 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Yukon judge rules that a cell phone wedged between a person's ear and shoulder while they drive counts as 'hands-free' [Cool]

Thursday 15 January 16:09:22 UTC 2015

Cool [link] [44 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Tonto inconsolable [Fail]

Thursday 15 January 16:07:44 UTC 2015

Fail [link] [15 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » 15 Exercises You Should Try, According to Old-Timey Cigarette Packs

Thursday 15 January 15:45:00 UTC 2015

So it's the early 1900s and you just had a physician-approved cigarette and a glass of brandy to start the day. Now you want to round it out with some healthy exercise. Luckily for you, your cigarette pack came with a handy card that gives you some tips on staying fit. What better authority on health and wellness than Lambert … [Link]

The Onion » American Voices: Facebook To Post Amber Alerts In Users’ News Feeds

Thursday 15 January 15:45:00 UTC 2015

Facebook has announced that it will begin posting Amber Alerts in news feeds with a photo of the missing child and details about the case to encourage users to be on the lookout.
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Mental Floss » Space Mountain With the Lights On

Thursday 15 January 15:44:18 UTC 2015

John Frost of The Disney Blog came across Space Mountain (a roller coaster at Disney World) while it was out of service, or "101" in Disney's secret code language. All the lights were on, showing the complex track and glimpses of the guts of the ride, which kind of ruins the experience — or, if you're a roller coaster geek, … [Link]

Fark.com RSS » You had me at "hot lesbian nun sex gang" [Obvious]

Thursday 15 January 15:39:04 UTC 2015

Obvious [link] [77 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Kiddie porn aficionado who propositioned two girls at a lemonade stand has been sentenced. They thought he was creepy enough that they saved the cup he used and turned it over to cops for DNA testing [Followup]

Thursday 15 January 14:09:38 UTC 2015

Followup [link] [240 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » "Newport Aquarium in Kentucky will be the first aquarium in North America to add a 100-foot rope bridge crossing its 385,000-gallon shark tank" [Spiffy]

Thursday 15 January 14:06:01 UTC 2015

Spiffy [link] [71 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this overloaded motorcycle [Photoshop]

Thursday 15 January 14:00:01 UTC 2015

Photoshop [link] [15 comments] [Link]

FMyLife » twoface_chick says FML

Thursday 15 January 13:58:18 UTC 2015

Today, I have bad adult acne. This wouldn't be so bad, except that it's only on one side of my face. I look like a Batman villain. FML [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Can you really call a library a library if it only has digital books? [Unlikely]

Thursday 15 January 13:47:34 UTC 2015

Unlikely [link] [51 comments] [Link]

Overheard In The Office » Who Leaves a Saber Lying around, Anyway?

Thursday 15 January 13:39:19 UTC 2015

Cube jockey #1: Attack me now like how you are talking about.Cube jockey #2: If I attack you horizontally, it will cut open your middle.Cube jockey #1: I know. That’s okay. Do it anyway.Santa Clara, California [Link]

Overheard In The Office » 2PM Deliver Invoices to Probation Office

Thursday 15 January 13:39:18 UTC 2015

Secretary: There was a black man who lived in my county. He was the only one. We called him Nigger Jim.
Co-worker: What?
Secretary: Oh, it was okay. He called himself that. He was retarded.
Co-worker: Where is he now?
Secretary: Prison. 130 East Main Street
Canton, Georgia [Link]

Overheard In The Office » …Love the Tiara, Though.

Thursday 15 January 13:39:17 UTC 2015

Worker #1: You have to move your car. You can't just park wherever you want. What do you think, that you're the queen bee?Worker #2: No, that's you.Worker #1: Right. Now that we got that straight, move your goddamn car!Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaOverheard by: Help me [Link]

Overheard In The Office » So When You Said, “Katrina Was So Sad,” I Shouldn't Have Sent a Sympathy Card?

Thursday 15 January 13:39:16 UTC 2015

Coworker: I hope that Gustav comes through and knocks the computers down for three days.Blonde coworker: Oh yeah… Is that the new IT guy?Coworker: Umm, no, that is the hurricane.Houston, Texas [Link]

Overheard In The Office » Or Something

Thursday 15 January 13:39:15 UTC 2015

Employee #1: Where is Great Britain?Employee #2: I think it’s a city in Scotland or something.Toronto, Canada [Link]

Overheard In The Office » Your Editors Were Shock-G-ed to See How Long Ago That Was

Thursday 15 January 13:39:14 UTC 2015

Business analyst on phone: Hey, what do you need? The name of the user guide? It's the digital one… No, the digital guide. You know, like Digital Underground, only without Tupac… No, biggie wasn't in Digital Underground… Humpty Hump was… No, the guy with the gold nose… Okay, it's “h”… “u”… “m”…Chantilly, VirginiaOverheard by: CubeRat [Link]

Overheard In The Office » You Trespass on My Domain at Your Own Risk

Thursday 15 January 13:39:13 UTC 2015

Receptionist: Steve, you have to dial 8 before you send a fax, or it won't work.Mechanic: Even when you dial long distance?Receptionist: Even when you dial long distance.Mechanic: But I sent a fax yesterday without dialing 8.Receptionist: No, you didn't. I got annoyed and put it in the shredder after you walked off and left it beeping.Mechanic: I guess thats why … [Link]

Overheard In The Office » Saint Stephen, but Still

Thursday 15 January 13:39:12 UTC 2015

Girl, startled by fellow employee dropping box near her: Jesus Christ, Stephen!Stephen: It is not Jesus, it is just Stephen.Lincoln
EnglandOverheard by: aimc [Link]

Weird Universe » Your Name Here

Thursday 15 January 13:26:21 UTC 2015

The latest Kickstarter weirdness. In return for a $10 donation, tattoo artist Illma Gore will tattoo your name on her body. Her goal is to completely cover her body with around 2500 names. She hasn't got all those names yet, but she's already got enough donations to get her project funded. [Link]

FMyLife » BilletsDoudous says FML

Thursday 15 January 13:21:14 UTC 2015

Today, I'm a ticket inspector on a train. A suspiciously-acting guy of about 30 gets on board with two huge bags. Worried, I keep an eye on him. I wasn't disappointed when he got 5 furry toys out of his bags and started to have a conversation with them. FML [Link]

FMyLife » imsorry says FML

Thursday 15 January 13:20:47 UTC 2015

Today, I found out how whipped I am when, at the climax of sex, I moaned, "I'm sorry!" FML [Link]

FMyLife » Skazzy3 says FML

Thursday 15 January 13:20:46 UTC 2015

Today, I got banned from my school library after I ran after a guy who stole my bag. FML [Link]

FMyLife » SouthPaw says FML

Thursday 15 January 13:20:45 UTC 2015

Today, I confronted my wife because I thought the many hours a day she spends at a local coffee shop were so she could smoke. Turns out she's cheating on me. FML [Link]

Mental Floss » 15 Things You Might Not Know About 'Schoolhouse Rock'

Thursday 15 January 13:16:37 UTC 2015

On the morning of Saturday January 6, 1973, Schoolhouse Rock premiered with a set of three-minute shorts that played between regularly scheduled cartoons: "My Hero, Zero," "Elementary, My Dear," "Three is a Magic Number," and "The Four-Legged Zoo." Over the next 13 years, those and other episodes of Multiplication Rock, Grammar Rock, Science Rock, and America Rock made things like … [Link]

Mental Floss » 15 Creative LEGO "Brickfilms"

Thursday 15 January 13:16:36 UTC 2015

From movie trailers to sports matches made with LEGOs, there's a wide world of "brickfilms" online. [Link]

Overheard In The Office » Yet Needing to Share Chapstick

Thursday 15 January 12:53:46 UTC 2015

Intern walking out of bathroom, correcting exiting friend: But if you aren't in a group when you play gay chicken, then it's just two dudes afraid of making out.Chicago, IllinoisOverheard by: So stop asking [Link]

Weird Universe » Mystery Illustration 4

Thursday 15 January 12:50:44 UTC 2015

What household product is kept inside this lovely container?

The answer is here. (Scroll up a bit.)
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Mental Floss » Chicken Chains

Thursday 15 January 12:45:00 UTC 2015

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Fark.com RSS » France demonstrates its commitment to free speech by arresting 54 people for offensive speech. Je suis un homme blanc catholique Français, qui est ce Charlie? [Followup]

Thursday 15 January 12:36:19 UTC 2015

Followup [link] [145 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Check Out This Animated Guide to CPR

Thursday 15 January 12:00:00 UTC 2015

Speaking as someone who took a CPR class in high school (and therefore, clearly an expert), I can say that learning the procedure is something everyone should know. This infographic aims to spread awareness with a slick and appealing design. It provides statistics and clear directions on how to perform CPR on adults, children, and even pets. The animations help … [Link]

Overheard In The Office » And Now She's Laying Eggs

Thursday 15 January 11:50:14 UTC 2015

Boss: This Chinese guy stroked my turtle.Edmonton
Canadia [Link]

Mental Floss » Morning Cup of Links: Forty Years of SNL

Thursday 15 January 11:01:04 UTC 2015

You have an opportunity to catch up with forty years of Saturday Night Live. The longest TV marathon ever will feature 433 episodes, from the 1975 premiere to the 40th anniversary special.
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A new business that offered to ship glitter to your enemies went viral in its first day. Now the founder is overwhelmed, sick of the concept, and … [Link]

Weird Universe » Bobbitt v2.0h NO!

Thursday 15 January 10:47:38 UTC 2015

Taking her lead from the famed Mrs. Bobbit, Mrs. Feng Lung of China not only counted coup once but snuck into the hospital to redo the act a second time.

The UPI has all the details but, alas, has omitted the instruction manual. Maybe Fiskars has something you ladies may find helpful. [Link]

Mental Floss » Ray Bradbury's Old House Is Getting Torn Down

Thursday 15 January 9:00:00 UTC 2015

File 770.com The house that author Ray Bradbury lived in for over 50 years until his death in 2012 is now being torn down by its new owners. The property, located in LA's Cheviot Hills, was put on the market in May and sold for $1.765 million—$270,000 over its asking price. The photos from the original listing show a character-filled … [Link]

FMyLife » bloody_hell says FML

Thursday 15 January 8:18:47 UTC 2015

Today, I was faced with the inevitable horrible circumstances which lead me to put in a tampon on a moving city bus. FML [Link]

Mental Floss » 15 Gorgeous Little Free Libraries

Thursday 15 January 7:58:55 UTC 2015

Little free libraries have sprung up all over the world in the last five years. [Link]

Mental Floss » Super Cool Science Experiments You Can Do At Home

Thursday 15 January 7:58:50 UTC 2015

Temperatures continue to drop, so parents should probably expect some snow days in the future. These experiments are great ways to pass the time after making a snowman. Even if you don't have a kid, these are cool at any age. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Exotic dancer's car breaks down next to sweaty prisoners on road detail. Cue the Florida theme [Florida]

Thursday 15 January 7:11:00 UTC 2015

Florida [link] [87 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Want to know what it takes to get a street named in your honor? At least two heroin charges [Asinine]

Thursday 15 January 6:53:00 UTC 2015

Asinine [link] [21 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » 15 Maniacs and What They're Obsessed With

Thursday 15 January 6:45:05 UTC 2015

1. Clinomaniacs must fight the excessive desire to stay in bed. Especially on Mondays. 2. People who can never make up their minds might be aboulomanics. Or they might not. 3. The technical term for a workaholic: ergomaniac. 4. People who have a passion for horses are hippomaniacs. 5. Micromaniacs exhibit pathological self-deprecation. Exhibit A: Rodney Dangerfield's entire schtick. 6. That airplane passenger … [Link]

Futility Closet » “Assumptions”

Thursday 15 January 6:13:46 UTC 2015

A study in perspective by University of Hertfordshire psychologist Richard Wiseman: (Thanks, Paul.) [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Why those Sunday dinners are always so uncomfortable [Interesting]

Thursday 15 January 5:06:00 UTC 2015

Interesting [link] [128 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Theme of Farktography Contest No. 506: "Anything Goes" Details and rules in first post. LGT next week's theme [Farktography]

Thursday 15 January 5:01:00 UTC 2015

Farktography [link] [78 comments] [Link]

Overheard In The Office » Now I Drive the Truck

Thursday 15 January 4:51:58 UTC 2015

Ad lady: Yeah, I was always the one who rolled around on the floor and threw myself under a truck, but not anymore.375 Hudson Street
New York, New YorkOverheard by: Harriet Vane [Link]

Overheard In The Office » Dick Is a Different Pantomime, Buddy

Thursday 15 January 4:51:56 UTC 2015

Coworker #1: What are you doing?
Coworker #2: This. (pantomimes filing)
Coworker #1: You're a dick. Tampa, Florida Overheard by: justadrone [Link]

Overheard In The Office » Why Working from Home Has Become Increasingly Popular

Thursday 15 January 4:51:55 UTC 2015

Boss: So I asked my vet if I should let him eat the placenta.Worker: What the heck did my ears ever do to you?McKinney, Texas [Link]

Overheard In The Office » I Nodded Off During the Part About the Rain Forests

Thursday 15 January 4:51:50 UTC 2015

Gay drama teacher: We’re going to McDonald’s, did you want us to pick something up for you?Hippie guitar teacher: No, I don’t eat there.Gay drama teacher: Why, because of the movie Supersize Me?Hippie guitar teacher: No, I stopped eating there ever since they started cutting down the rain forests to make room for more cow pastures for their meat.Gay drama … [Link]

Overheard In The Office » “Aerobic Exercise,” to a Midwesterner

Thursday 15 January 4:51:49 UTC 2015

Office lady, answering phone: Hi… Do you want me to come by and say hi?(hangs up and leaves desk, returns in five minutes)Office lady, answering phone again: Hi. Okay, sorry… Do you want me to come by and say sorry? Okay.(hangs up and leaves desk)Chicago, IllinoisOverheard by: someonesavemeplease [Link]

Fark.com RSS » ♫What if Dog was one of us? ♪Just a slob like one of us ♫ Just a stranger on the bus tryin' to make his way home? ♫ [Sappy]

Thursday 15 January 4:48:17 UTC 2015

Sappy [link] [49 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » The gluten-free food craze is a double-edged sword for people who actually do have celiac disease: on the one hand, you're getting better food choices, on the other, people assume you're just some food hipster chasing the latest fad [Interest

Thursday 15 January 4:47:22 UTC 2015

Interesting [link] [119 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Dyslexic Largo Sheriff takes a couple months to notice that new rugs say "In Dog We Trust." Hey, Florida happens [Florida]

Thursday 15 January 3:54:01 UTC 2015

Florida [link] [56 comments] [Link]

Overheard In The Office » Edie's Financial Planning Is a Little Bit Myopic

Thursday 15 January 3:42:13 UTC 2015

Male coworker: Why don't you get some prescription sunglasses?Female coworker: Fuck that! Those are like hundreds of dollars, and that's money I could be spending on food and marijuana!Atlanta, Georgia [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Men with the biggest, brassiest set complete historic climb in Yosemite National Park [Cool]

Thursday 15 January 2:23:20 UTC 2015

Cool [link] [146 comments] [Link]

Overheard In The Office » I Have a Limited-Liability Contract With the Idea Of Work

Thursday 15 January 1:28:41 UTC 2015

CSR #1 to CSR #2: You know, you should really try getting to work on time. You don't want them to fire you.
CSR #2: They can't fire me! I put my notice in the day I started! Greenville, South Carolina [Link]

Fark.com RSS » School Board: We'll take your brats 2 weeks earlier next summer. Parents: NOOOOO. Who the hell are these people? [Ironic]

Thursday 15 January 1:20:30 UTC 2015

Ironic [link] [73 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » A list of ways Disney screws you, from least profitable to most profitable [Obvious]

Thursday 15 January 1:09:37 UTC 2015

Obvious [link] [90 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this love affair [Photoshop]

Thursday 15 January 1:00:01 UTC 2015

Photoshop [link] [17 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Arizona comes up with a good way to prevent students from getting so many Ds and Fs: Eliminate letter grades completely [Stupid]

Thursday 15 January 0:57:47 UTC 2015

Stupid [link] [52 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Ohio man arrested for plotting to continue celebration of national championship in Washington DC [News]

Thursday 15 January 0:56:24 UTC 2015

News [link] [63 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Colorado group helps breast cancer survivors get tattoos, say this is much better than their original idea of nipple rings [Interesting]

Thursday 15 January 0:55:27 UTC 2015

Interesting [link] [15 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » The Most Interesting Comics of the Week

Thursday 15 January 0:30:00 UTC 2015

Every Wednesday, I write about the most interesting new comics hitting comic shops, bookstores, digital, Kickstarter, and the web. Feel free to comment below if there's a comic you've read recently that you want to talk about or an upcoming comic that you'd like me to consider highlighting. 1. Star Wars #1 By Jason Aaron, John Cassady and Laura Martin … [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Here's a big boob talking about two bigger ones (not safe for work) [Boobies]

Thursday 15 January 0:28:48 UTC 2015

Boobies [link] [99 comments] [Link]

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