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.”

Fark.com RSS » From the 'So you thought you'd seen it all' files: Kayne West develops video game. Fark: About his mother [Strange]

Sunday 22 February 23:52:40 UTC 2015

Strange [link] [61 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » "Have you masturbated today? According to the Kinsey Institute, you probably have" [Obvious]

Sunday 22 February 23:26:46 UTC 2015

Obvious [link] [129 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » If your teacher likes you, chances are you'll get a better grade. So in conclusion, sucking up never hurts [PSA]

Sunday 22 February 23:26:03 UTC 2015

PSA [link] [32 comments] [Link]

Overheard In The Office » And Mess with My Tried and True Regime of FreeCell and Internet Porn?

Sunday 22 February 23:11:06 UTC 2015

Exasperated IT guy #1: Don’t you have something better to do?!IT guy #2: Yeah, but I’m not going to do it.390 Benmar Drive
Houston, Texas [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Air Force student pilot safely lands F-16 jet despite losing half a wing in mid-air collision with instructor during mock dogfight. That he lost [Obvious]

Sunday 22 February 23:04:00 UTC 2015

Obvious [link] [78 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » "The president of Wright State University and its dining services vendor have apologized for a Black History Month menu that featured fried chicken and collard greens" [Followup]

Sunday 22 February 22:43:42 UTC 2015

Followup [link] [244 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » "Nice guy" teacher and wrestling coach had child porn, a major marijuana grow op, and a homemade silencer in his house. Apparently, New Jersey has a different definition of the word "nice" [Dumbass]

Sunday 22 February 22:39:47 UTC 2015

Dumbass [link] [42 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Police put on display of shock and saw [Strange]

Sunday 22 February 22:34:44 UTC 2015

Strange [link] [10 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Amateur photographers are sued for holding online photo contests [Asinine]

Sunday 22 February 22:28:38 UTC 2015

Asinine [link] [32 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » What ISIS really wants, besides hookers and blow [Interesting]

Sunday 22 February 22:04:20 UTC 2015

Interesting [link] [142 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Uncomfortable teaching students about some of the dark parts of our country's history? Why not just create a new dark spot in history? [Followup]

Sunday 22 February 21:48:51 UTC 2015

Followup [link] [51 comments] [Link]

FMyLife » bugger says FML

Sunday 22 February 21:37:13 UTC 2015

Today, I looked my boyfriend in the eyes and said "I love y-" He cut me off with, "Babe, a blowjob's worth a thousand words" and held eye contact until I awkwardly excused myself. FML [Link]

FMyLife » Anonymous says FML

Sunday 22 February 21:37:12 UTC 2015

Today, my mother-in-law sent me a pedometer for my birthday. I've been confined to a wheelchair for most of my life. FML [Link]

FMyLife » IngenuityAbsent says FML

Sunday 22 February 21:37:11 UTC 2015

Today, I had a dream where I whacked my head against my shelf. I woke up immediately after, freaked out and whacked my head against my shelf. FML [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Here's what happens when a $400,000 McLaren supercar smashes into a Saab. The Saab suffered dozens of dollars of damage (pic) [Interesting]

Sunday 22 February 21:30:06 UTC 2015

Interesting [link] [64 comments] [Link]

Futility Closet » Podcast Episode 47: The Scariest Travel Books Ever Written

Sunday 22 February 21:28:51 UTC 2015


Victorian children’s author Favell Lee Mortimer published three bizarre travel books that described a world full of death, vice, and peril. In this week’s episode of the Futility Closet podcast we’ll sample her terrifying descriptions of the lands beyond England and wonder what led her to write them. We’ll also review the movie career of an Alaskan sled dog, learn … [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Laziest man in the world sends drones out from his apartment to buy his cigarettes (vid) [Hero]

Sunday 22 February 21:28:35 UTC 2015

Hero [link] [27 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Normally when you operate a snowplow, you only clear snow and ice. You normally don't find a dead person that was shot in her vehicle [Scary]

Sunday 22 February 21:12:44 UTC 2015

Scary [link] [12 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » "Did learning to cook make me a bad feminist?" Oh for the love of–really? Cooking is suddenly sexist now? For shiat's sake [Fail]

Sunday 22 February 21:07:58 UTC 2015

Fail [link] [108 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Early humans developed kindness and compassion up to 3 million years ago. Presumably followed by hatred, apathy and negativity [Interesting]

Sunday 22 February 21:06:48 UTC 2015

Interesting [link] [28 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this fan of cricket [Photoshop]

Sunday 22 February 21:00:01 UTC 2015

Photoshop [link] [18 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Coroner warns airlines about toxic fumes affecting pilots and passengers on aircraft, which is exactly why you don't see Taco Bell offering inflight meals [Scary]

Sunday 22 February 20:37:01 UTC 2015

Scary [link] [19 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » And the award for Best Meth Mugshot goes to [Amusing]

Sunday 22 February 19:09:48 UTC 2015

Amusing [link] [29 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Death is a way of life. Especially if you're a child in this Christian faith-healing sect and you get food poisoning [Sick]

Sunday 22 February 18:51:38 UTC 2015

Sick [link] [132 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » The time has come for us to offend religion more [PSA]

Sunday 22 February 18:47:47 UTC 2015

PSA [link] [137 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » New evidence shows "the Lord Jesus Christ may have been the first in a long line of famous gingers, followed by the likes of Viking Erik The Red, singer Mick Hucknall and footballer Paul Scholes" [Interesting]

Sunday 22 February 18:45:29 UTC 2015

Interesting [link] [60 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » 11 Refreshing Facts About Margaritas for National Margarita Day

Sunday 22 February 18:00:00 UTC 2015

Happy National Margarita Day! [Link]

FMyLife » denaeb123 says FML

Sunday 22 February 17:30:24 UTC 2015

Today, after swallowing my birth control pill, I threw up all over myself. I then had to search through my puke to find my birth control pill and attempt to re-take it. FML [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Norway's Muslims form human shield around synagogue, say they don't want to hear tales of the headless Norsemen [Hero]

Sunday 22 February 16:22:23 UTC 2015

Hero [link] [202 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Maryland drivers urged to "use common sense" while driving in a snowstorm [Fail]

Sunday 22 February 16:15:29 UTC 2015

Fail [link] [79 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » *Knock Knock* Who's there? Your daughter in her panties. Your daughter… wait, what? [Strange]

Sunday 22 February 15:58:26 UTC 2015

Strange [link] [97 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » "I'm no racist, but…" says racist [Obvious]

Sunday 22 February 15:41:37 UTC 2015

Obvious [link] [272 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Nature finds a way to shut down legitimate anti-abortion campaigner [Ironic]

Sunday 22 February 15:07:56 UTC 2015

Ironic [link] [67 comments] [Link]

Overheard In The Office » Um, That Was Spanish.

Sunday 22 February 15:01:45 UTC 2015

Call center rep to another: You know, some people who don't speak English very well are like, so ignorant!Seattle, Washington [Link]

Overheard In The Office » A Misguided Attempt to Assert Alpha Female Status

Sunday 22 February 15:01:44 UTC 2015

Female coworker #1: Are your poops big?Female coworker #2: Well, I don’t exactly examine…Female coworker #1: Well, compare your big poop to something in real life.Female coworker #2: This is ridiculous.Female coworker #1: No, I’m serious.Female coworker #2: I don’t know, an egg?Female coworker #1: How many eggs?Female coworker #2: Three, four?Female coworker #1: Well, my big poop is like … [Link]

Overheard In The Office » Tonight on Ice Berger, P.I.

Sunday 22 February 15:01:43 UTC 2015

Coworker in lunchroom: I just wanted a cake that said “your hair smells like lettuce”, and I shouldn't have to explain why!Washington, DC [Link]

Overheard In The Office » …Followed Closely by That Jesus Guy.

Sunday 22 February 15:01:42 UTC 2015

Man to group of coworkers discussing Michael Jackson's death: He's one of only two people with immediate name recognition worldwide, the other being Bob Marley.Washington, DC [Link]

Overheard In The Office » Close… It’s Actually Global LUKEwarming

Sunday 22 February 15:01:41 UTC 2015

Professor: You will have those students that don’t show up to class or office hours, or that don’t care about their grades. What causes this?TA: Global warming?University of Texas
Austin, TexasOverheard by: underpaid TA [Link]

Overheard In The Office » …Funny Story

Sunday 22 February 15:01:40 UTC 2015

Employee #1: Would you care for some cinnamon almonds?Employee #2: No, I don't like sweet nuts.Employee #1: Really?Employee #2: I like my nuts salty.Los Alamitos, CaliforniaOverheard by: Cat [Link]

Overheard In The Office » I'd Punch You If I Had Any Arms!

Sunday 22 February 15:01:37 UTC 2015

Receptionist: Some people have no arms because their mothers were booze hounds.Columbus, OhioOverheard by: Proud of my mom for giving me all of my limbs [Link]

Overheard In The Office » Bob in Accounting Is Still Limping from the Incident with the Halloween Cookies

Sunday 22 February 15:01:36 UTC 2015

Cubicle chick #1: They have free sandwiches today? I will be throwing elbows to be the first for that action.Cubicle chick #2: You really are a delicate flower.Eden Prairie, MinnesotaOverheard by: nic_bitch [Link]

Fark.com RSS » The prisoners are revolting! You said it, they stink on ice [Interesting]

Sunday 22 February 14:47:11 UTC 2015

Interesting [link] [29 comments] [Link]

Overheard In The Office » We Told You It Was the Latest Fad

Sunday 22 February 14:07:06 UTC 2015

Coworker #1: What kind of creamer is that?Coworker #2: It's Bailey's.Coworker #1: You put Bailey's in your coffee at work?Coworker #2: Yeah, I always put Bailey's in my coffee. It's not that strong or anything.Coworker #1: Can I get some of that?Des Plaines, Illinois [Link]

Weird Universe » Drive-In Opera

Sunday 22 February 14:01:23 UTC 2015

Back in 1989, the Norwegian National Opera staged the world's first (and only?) "drive-in opera" with a performance of the Barber of Seville broadcast live on a 225-square-foot movie screen in downtown Oslo. The idea was that people could watch the performance from their cars. This was supposed to be a way to bring opera to the masses, to let … [Link]

Fark.com RSS » CSB Sunday morning: Job Interviews (somewhat Not safe for work language in link) [CSB]

Sunday 22 February 14:00:01 UTC 2015

CSB [link] [108 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this very secure person [Photoshop]

Sunday 22 February 14:00:01 UTC 2015

Photoshop [link] [23 comments] [Link]

Mental Floss » Weekend Links: Please Touch the Art

Sunday 22 February 14:00:00 UTC 2015

At a new museum exhibit designed with the visually impaired in mind, "Please Do Touch the Art" is the rule. * Miss out on the Mardi Gras parties? Catch up with the post-Carnival, pre-Lent festivities around the world in all their glittery, extravagant glory. * Calling all typography nerds and amateur graphic artists: you're just a few clicks and slider … [Link]

Mental Floss » Recreating Oscar Winners With Stock Footage

Sunday 22 February 14:00:00 UTC 2015

Can you remake an Oscar winning movie with just stock footage? Kinda. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » A man showed up at the dentist for the first time in a decade. Oh, there's a video? Sure, it can't be that ba–AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH (not safe for lunch) [Sick]

Sunday 22 February 13:58:34 UTC 2015

Sick [link] [92 comments] [Link]

FMyLife » awkward.. says FML

Sunday 22 February 13:45:57 UTC 2015

Today, my boyfriend complimented me on how he liked my freckles down below. I didn't have the heart to tell him that they were just razor rash. FML [Link]

Weird Universe » 3 DEV ADAM

Sunday 22 February 13:44:59 UTC 2015

The full story here. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » There is a very good reason why you shouldn't put a private gun club right next to a popular hiking trail. We're looking at you, Phoenix [Stupid]

Sunday 22 February 13:15:29 UTC 2015

Stupid [link] [127 comments] [Link]

Overheard In The Office » At Least Stop Posting Them on Your Livejournal

Sunday 22 February 12:58:36 UTC 2015

Man entering bathroom, standing next to coworker at urinal: David*, you smell like suntan lotion. Have you been out tanning?David*: I think you need to stop with your fantasies.Men's Bathroom
Omaha, Nebraska [Link]

Fark.com RSS » In Hawaii, Large Whale Entanglement Response Coordinator is a job title [Cool]

Sunday 22 February 12:48:01 UTC 2015

Cool [link] [19 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Einstein Brothers Bagels to close eleven Chicago stores after some genius business decisions [Fail]

Sunday 22 February 12:18:07 UTC 2015

Fail [link] [59 comments] [Link]

FMyLife » wife says FML

Sunday 22 February 12:12:12 UTC 2015

Today, my husband again lost his keys. It's a daily struggle to find them. This time they were in an ice cube, literally. He said he must have accidentally put them in there when making ice. He's going to be the father of my future children. FML [Link]

GraphJam » 

Sunday 22 February 12:07:23 UTC 2015

college food lick it not yours venn diagram - 3859014144 Graph by: FaithSR Tagged: college , food , lick it , not yours , venn diagram Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » With Explosions Like This Who Needs Plotline

Sunday 22 February 12:07:22 UTC 2015

Graph by: Xerophyte Tagged: Pie Chart Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Walmart's Motorized Shopping Carts

Sunday 22 February 12:07:21 UTC 2015

carts,exercise,hilarious,motorized,need,obese,people,teenagers,use,venn diagram,Walmart,wal mart Graph by: king_myste Tagged: carts , exercise , hilarious , motorized , need , obese , people , teenagers , use , venn diagram , Walmart , wal mart Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Who Needs a Job?

Sunday 22 February 12:07:20 UTC 2015

Graph by: wefallandwefly Tagged: graduation , internet , Pie Chart , school Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » I Gotta Get a Fancy Hat

Sunday 22 February 12:07:19 UTC 2015

Similarities in Characters Fancy Hat Puzzles/ Mysteries Adventure Scooby-Doo The Riddler Indiana Jones Professor Layton Graph by: BatterySphere Tagged: heroes , movies , television , venn diagram , video games Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Things I do when my internet connection is being slow

Sunday 22 February 12:07:17 UTC 2015

LoL by: peterpan7689 Tagged: internet , situational humor , technology Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Royal Rainbow

Sunday 22 February 12:07:15 UTC 2015

clothing,queen,rainbow,royal Graph by: Unknown Tagged: clothing , queen , rainbow , royal Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Chances of Cat sleeping on Clothes

Sunday 22 February 12:07:14 UTC 2015

Cats clothes pets LoL by: queenie522 Tagged: Cats , clothes , pets Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » People Are the Worst

Sunday 22 February 12:07:13 UTC 2015

Graph by: loserfaceman Tagged: group projects , people , Pie Chart , school , work Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » I Have to See How Much Worse This Version Is!

Sunday 22 February 12:07:12 UTC 2015

complaints,fans,star wars,venn diagram Graph by: Unknown Tagged: complaints , fans , star wars , venn diagram Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Maybe I'm a Bio-Engineer, Ever Consider That?

Sunday 22 February 12:07:08 UTC 2015

Graph by: Tanvir Tagged: annoying , college , engineering , fix , major , Pie Chart Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » That's the Only Way

Sunday 22 February 12:07:07 UTC 2015

dreams,forever alone,precise,venn diagram Graph by: Unknown Tagged: dreams , forever alone , precise , venn diagram Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » 

Sunday 22 February 12:07:04 UTC 2015

six pack snare and delusion wii sports - 3944358912 Graph by: Unknown Tagged: six pack , snare and delusion , wii sports Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Unnecessary Glasses Are Unnecessary

Sunday 22 February 12:07:03 UTC 2015

glasses,Pie Chart,seeing Graph by: (via Ben Greenman) Tagged: glasses , Pie Chart , seeing Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » I Use the One Hand at a Time Technique

Sunday 22 February 12:07:02 UTC 2015

Graph by: TheBenz Tagged: bathroom , faucet , hands , hygiene , Pie Chart , washing Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Absurdity Graphed

Sunday 22 February 12:07:01 UTC 2015

absurd confusion Line Graph nonsense Graph by: Unknown Tagged: absurd , confusion , Line Graph , nonsense Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » I'm Gonna Have to Call You Ba–

Sunday 22 February 12:06:59 UTC 2015

batteries,cell phone,iphone,Line Graph,power Graph by: jtanaka98 Tagged: batteries , cell phone , iphone , Line Graph , power Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Captain Planet: Friend or Foe?

Sunday 22 February 12:06:57 UTC 2015

cancer captain planet monster Pie Chart radiation superpowers Graph by: Tagged: cancer , captain planet , monster , Pie Chart , radiation , superpowers Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » "There is an update available for this program."

Sunday 22 February 12:06:55 UTC 2015

computers,later,now,Pie Chart,program,reminder,software,updates Graph by: heerozero Tagged: computers , later , now , Pie Chart , program , reminder , software , updates Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Replotted: Unloading Loading Screen…

Sunday 22 February 12:06:54 UTC 2015

loadings Pie Chart playing sims 3 video game - 6111895552 Graph by: w3bfreak Tagged: loadings , Pie Chart , playing , sims 3 , video game Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » 

Sunday 22 February 12:06:51 UTC 2015

flattery girlfriend mom obligation Pie Chart wife - 3922080256 Graph by: robstenforever Tagged: flattery , girlfriend , mom , obligation , Pie Chart , wife Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » A Brief Lesson in Flow Charts

Sunday 22 February 12:06:50 UTC 2015

arrows,boxes,dumb,flow chart Graph by: NefAmph Tagged: arrows , boxes , dumb , flow chart Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Famous Movie Quotes

Sunday 22 February 12:06:49 UTC 2015

Graph by: Unknown Tagged: casablanca , dirty harry , famous , gone with the wind , Movie , on the waterfront , quotes , star wars , the godfather , wizard of oz Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » When is there propane in the propane tank?

Sunday 22 February 12:06:48 UTC 2015

bad guys blown up friends gas explosions grill Pie Chart propane tank villains - 3460428032 Graph by: BMannyFresh Tagged: bad guys , blown up , friends , gas explosions , grill , Pie Chart , propane , tank , villains Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Things I think in an exam

Sunday 22 February 12:06:47 UTC 2015

answer exam Pie Chart pineapple question school sea SpongeBob SquarePants study teach test Theme Song - 3524151552 Graph by: sildra Tagged: answer , exam , Pie Chart , pineapple , question , school , sea , SpongeBob SquarePants , study , teach , test , Theme Song Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » I Wuv U Sweety!

Sunday 22 February 12:06:46 UTC 2015

conversations,gf,girlfriend,phone,Pie Chart,roommates Graph by: Unknown Tagged: conversations , gf , girlfriend , phone , Pie Chart , roommates Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » tastiness vs area of sandwich

Sunday 22 February 12:06:45 UTC 2015

Graph by: cauelaratta Tagged: delicious , food , sandwich , tasty , yummy Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Also Whenever it Rains

Sunday 22 February 12:06:44 UTC 2015

bus,late,Pie Chart,public transportation Graph by: Atheus Tagged: bus , late , Pie Chart , public transportation Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Time Spent Reading in the Morning

Sunday 22 February 12:06:43 UTC 2015

cereal box morning newspaper Pie Chart reading time - 3055954688 Graph by: guyzerM Tagged: cereal box , morning , newspaper , Pie Chart , reading , time Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » 

Sunday 22 February 12:06:42 UTC 2015

game boy mario nintendo Pie Chart plumber toilet - 4226476544 Graph by: -emiley Tagged: game boy , mario , nintendo , Pie Chart , plumber , toilet Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » And Don't It Feel Good

Sunday 22 February 12:06:41 UTC 2015

Bar Graph Music singing sunshine Graph by: obsidianz Tagged: Bar Graph , Music , singing , sunshine Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Time Spent on the Computer

Sunday 22 February 12:06:40 UTC 2015

bills channels computer internet lols pay research shopping time weather LoL by: buncatsmom Tagged: bills , channels , computer , internet , lols , pay , research , shopping , time , weather Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » I Swear to God If You Don't Shut Up About the Nonexistence of God…

Sunday 22 February 12:06:39 UTC 2015

atheism athiest best of week christian Pie Chart religion - 5765334016 Graph by: Unknown Tagged: atheism , athiest , best of week , christian , Pie Chart , religion Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » I Promised Myself I Wouldn't Do This Again!

Sunday 22 February 12:06:37 UTC 2015

blizzard dairy queen eating fast food Graph by: Unknown Tagged: blizzard , dairy queen , eating , fast food Share on Facebook [Link]

FMyLife » Anonymous says FML

Sunday 22 February 11:44:47 UTC 2015

Today, I found out that my boyfriend of two years has a beautiful daughter. That's cool, except she's 1 year old. FML [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Breaking the glass door of a pawn shop just to steal a $15 aerosol gun seems like a lot of work for such little profit [Fail]

Sunday 22 February 10:26:54 UTC 2015

Fail [link] [26 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Police in Humble, Texas would like to tell the jerk who slashed the tires of 46 cars to kindly knock it the fark off [Misc]

Sunday 22 February 10:05:23 UTC 2015

Misc [link] [62 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » I'm going to go with "No Jetliner or 50,000 pounds of jet fuel" for $100, Alex [Followup]

Sunday 22 February 9:58:04 UTC 2015

Followup [link] [42 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Two injured in shooting at the ironically named Fun Spot [Florida]

Sunday 22 February 9:36:14 UTC 2015

Florida [link] [24 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Detroit Police Chief warns black youths not to fight with the cops: "Detroit's not a Ferguson" You hear that, Sarah Duchess of York? Even Detroit doesn't like you [Stupid]

Sunday 22 February 9:08:25 UTC 2015

Stupid [link] [110 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Since a beagle won the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, here's an op-ed piece about one woman's horror story with beagles, thus why you should never ever own one [Obvious]

Sunday 22 February 8:28:11 UTC 2015

Obvious [link] [89 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Editorial staffs of US/UK publications favour a centralised policy of honouring localised spelling customs, as they realise insisting upon proper English may cause offence [Spiffy]

Sunday 22 February 8:23:00 UTC 2015

Spiffy [link] [32 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » "If they would have said this would not work, we would not have done it," he said. "That's why I got female input. One person said [it] may be able to work, but [was] not sure how strong the vagina is" [Fail]

Sunday 22 February 7:53:39 UTC 2015

Fail [link] [39 comments] [Link]

Futility Closet » A Bit Too Dashing

Sunday 22 February 6:42:15 UTC 2015

In 1794, at Strasbourg, the French Hussar François Fournier-Sarlovèze challenged a young man to a duel and killed him. When his fellow officer Pierre Dupont de l’Étang denied him entrance to a ball on the eve of the funeral, the fiery Fournier challenged him to a duel. The two fought with swords, and Fournier was wounded. When he had recovered … [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Man breaks into woman's apartment, takes her cellphone, snaps a picture of her in the shower, and uploads it to Facebook. Police believe he's the same man that broke into two others residences, masturbated, peed, and left [Florida]

Sunday 22 February 6:23:32 UTC 2015

Florida [link] [53 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Internet-sourced hash ice cream leaves couple naked, sick, and crazy. Police: "this example shows that people should perhaps be careful in believing everything on the internet and to take care with all drugs, no matter in what form they appear,&#

Sunday 22 February 6:16:01 UTC 2015

Obvious [link] [33 comments] [Link]

FMyLife » bradix1186 says FML

Sunday 22 February 5:34:32 UTC 2015

Today, I got the most tear-jerking comment so far about my severe stutter. While I was talking to my neighbor, his little brother interrupted and asked me if I was possessed by a demon. FML [Link]

FMyLife » Anonymous says FML

Sunday 22 February 5:34:31 UTC 2015

Today, I found out the hard way that blood-filled deer ticks can look a lot like black jelly beans. FML [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Teacher seeks restraining order against student who threatened to stab her by posting a copy of the note to Instagram, though the student's parents think the 10 day suspension was punishment enough [Scary]

Sunday 22 February 5:24:21 UTC 2015

Scary [link] [35 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Belfast police raid a home and call a bomb squad after mistaking an Xbox 360 controller as a weapon [Amusing]

Sunday 22 February 5:14:34 UTC 2015

Amusing [link] [17 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Governor issues order banning pornography on state devices, saying any misconduct will be just cause for termination. Up until now you would simply receive a slap on your free wrist [PSA]

Sunday 22 February 5:13:24 UTC 2015

PSA [link] [20 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Can't wait to see what the Ancient Aliens devotees do with this new finding [Interesting]

Sunday 22 February 5:11:22 UTC 2015

Interesting [link] [8 comments] [Link]

FMyLife » poncho55 says FML

Sunday 22 February 4:58:49 UTC 2015

Today, a guy attacked me and tried to steal my bag. I tried to defend myself by biting him as hard as I could. I then woke up to my husband screaming in pain. FML [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Two individuals are awaiting verdicts after being accused of stealing and eating research goats [Strange]

Sunday 22 February 4:52:33 UTC 2015

Strange [link] [19 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » While you're digging out from under Snowmageddon, spare a prayer or two for the poor celebrities who might have to brave a 30 percent chance of rain to go get their $160,000 worth of freebies at the Oscars [Sad]

Sunday 22 February 4:49:34 UTC 2015

Sad [link] [29 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Not content on just trampling on the rights of American citizens of Japanese descent, the US government in WWII asked a dozen Latin American countries to arrest and forcibly deport their Japanese residents to the US, where they were interned [Sad]

Sunday 22 February 4:48:49 UTC 2015

Sad [link] [83 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Just because life gives you a miserable, cold winter, and insane amounts of snow, it doesn't mean you can't have a little fun with clearing your driveway. Here are thirty examples of that [Spiffy]

Sunday 22 February 4:43:38 UTC 2015

Spiffy [link] [11 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Yanukovich is no closer to playing the Super Bowl, but he IS making noises about trying to return to Ukraine, presumably to try to re-seize power [Dumbass]

Sunday 22 February 4:37:50 UTC 2015

Dumbass [link] [10 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » This just in: Drinking games are bad for teenagers [PSA]

Sunday 22 February 4:32:24 UTC 2015

PSA [link] [10 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Mysterious alien object caught on camera in the skies above Cornwall, experts want YOUR help identifying the craft: "It looks triangular – but I have no idea what it is" (w/pic) [Strange]

Sunday 22 February 4:30:02 UTC 2015

Strange [link] [61 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » A thirty-one year-old Beluga whale has died at SeaWorld. Let's hope Captain Kirk and crew don't slingshot back to this time period to try and save earth from that cetacean probe; the future would be screwed [Florida]

Sunday 22 February 4:26:37 UTC 2015

Florida [link] [18 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Anti-vaxxers enjoy the privilege of putting everyone else at risk. They basically get off on causing a potential epidemic and possibly killing children [Sick]

Sunday 22 February 3:51:11 UTC 2015

Sick [link] [124 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » 'Oral Suction' circumcision is A)Porn Movie Title, B)Band Name, C)Something you negotiate with NYC to be allowed to do [Asinine]

Sunday 22 February 3:13:31 UTC 2015

Asinine [link] [109 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » DIY (Detonate It Yourself) [Scary]

Sunday 22 February 2:53:50 UTC 2015

Scary [link] [11 comments] [Link]

Overheard In The Office » 3PM Slush Pile

Sunday 22 February 2:45:15 UTC 2015

HR manager: God, I hate it when you bring me that junk!
Admin: These are people’s resumes.
HR manager: Fine, shove your junk in my box.
Admin: Excuse me?
HR manager: Just leave it in my box. I’ll throw it away in the morning. 80 Grasslands Road
Elmsford, New York Overheard by: Bored Beyond Belief [Link]

Overheard In The Office » Just Burns a Little When I Pee

Sunday 22 February 2:45:14 UTC 2015

Dispatcher #1: Do you like that Ford truck country singer guy?Dispatcher #2: Who, Toby Keith? I can't stand that guy, he makes my testosterone boil!Dispatcher #3: Does that hurt?Salt Lake City, Utah [Link]

Overheard In The Office » When Husbands and Wives Work Together

Sunday 22 February 2:45:13 UTC 2015

Cube dweller, about post-it: Do you want a fresh one or a used one? (pause) Heh, heh… Funny.Office dweller: Um, well, can I have some tape?Cube dweller: You're so needy.KentuckyOverheard by: Lucy [Link]

Overheard In The Office » Just Buy One That Says “I Kill Thieves”

Sunday 22 February 2:45:12 UTC 2015

Disgruntled worker: It would be easier if people just walked around with shirts that said, ‘I steal shit.’University of Washington
Seattle, Washington [Link]

Overheard In The Office » Same Old Story: Boy Meets Girl, Nobody Knows What to Do Next

Sunday 22 February 2:45:11 UTC 2015

Mechanic: You smell like sex.Female coworker: You mean I smell like you want to have sex with me? Or I smell like I just had sex? ‘Cause… ‘Cause there’s a big difference.Mechanic: Oh, the first one. You smell like I want to have sex with you.Female coworker: Oh. I want to have sex with you, too.Mechanic: [Silence.]Female coworker: … I mean, … [Link]

Overheard In The Office » That Would Be Illogical

Sunday 22 February 2:45:10 UTC 2015

Employee #1: Your haircut is just so cute, I meant to tell you! It looks just like–what was Spock on Star Trek? A Vulcan? It makes you look just like a Vulcan!Employee #2: Um, thank you…Employee #1: I hope you don't take that the wrong way!Atlanta, Georgia [Link]

Overheard In The Office » She Minored in the Snorting Arts

Sunday 22 February 2:45:06 UTC 2015

Nurse: I graduated with marijuana honors. I had one rolled under my cap and gown.Edison, New Jersey [Link]

FMyLife » Anonymous says FML

Sunday 22 February 2:35:35 UTC 2015

Today, my dad gave my younger brother condoms and a pat on the back, even though he doesn't have a girlfriend. This is after called me a whore after he saw me kissing my long-term boyfriend last week. FML [Link]

FMyLife » tulisa says FML

Sunday 22 February 2:35:34 UTC 2015

Today, I witnessed the beautiful sight of a tiny baby bird struggling to take flight from its nest. "You can do it," I muttered, which I guess my asswipe of a cat heard as "Quick, go kill that bird and scar me for life, please." FML [Link]

Fark.com RSS » What bees taught me about Cambodia. It's today's Cambodian confection cultivation revelation [Misc]

Sunday 22 February 1:43:19 UTC 2015

Misc [link] [9 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » "I'm gay. And I want my kid to be gay, too." Well, there you go [Obvious]

Sunday 22 February 1:32:36 UTC 2015

Obvious [link] [154 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » ISIS vow to take over Rome and 'throw homosexuals off of your leaning tower of PIZZA'. Little Caesar unavailable for comment [Fail]

Sunday 22 February 1:29:52 UTC 2015

Fail [link] [85 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Edible Magna Carta cake goes on display. That's nothing, you should see what our politicians are doing with historic government documents on THIS side of the pond [Interesting]

Sunday 22 February 1:26:27 UTC 2015

Interesting [link] [9 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this friendly offering [Photoshop]

Sunday 22 February 1:00:01 UTC 2015

Photoshop [link] [15 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » MOTY inadvertently takes herself out of the running [Stupid]

Sunday 22 February 0:48:35 UTC 2015

Stupid [link] [36 comments] [Link]

Overheard In The Office » 4PM Brainstorming Session

Sunday 22 February 0:46:09 UTC 2015

New training manager: Back in the day, I had a great idea. I know we’re into this touchy-feely self-esteem human resource stuff, but I said: “Take the supervisor who has the highest rate of unqualified, untrained direct reports, walk him to the end of the pier, and shoot him!” They told me I couldn’t do that. But it would have … [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Dogfish Head's Sam Calagione talks about how there's no chance in hell he'd ever sell out to InBev [Cool]

Sunday 22 February 0:15:30 UTC 2015

Cool [link] [73 comments] [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Prisoner on the run decides a house owned by a former Marine and ex-cop is the perfect place to lay low for a while. Except for the Marine in the house at the time. And his dog. And his gun [Fail]

Sunday 22 February 0:07:38 UTC 2015

Fail [link] [55 comments] [Link]

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