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 » If you've ever wanted to own your own big city tabloid newspaper, have we got a deal for you. Seriously, make an offer. Any offer. They'll be more than happy to listen [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Totally did not see this coming [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » No kidding…those guys were really loud [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » Woman sends $1.4 million to her Italian online boyfriend who is currently jailed in Africa after being falsely accused of money laundering. "I am 95 percent certain that Chris is telling me the truth, that this is all legit" [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » ♫ ♩ ♪ Leprosy / All my body parts are falling off of me / I'm not half the man I used to be / Since I came down with leprosy ♫ ♩ ♪ [Repeat]
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Fark.com RSS » Log cabin, missing for two days, is found 3750 feet away. That's some fine police work, Lou [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this brow beater [Photoshop]
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Fark.com RSS » In what is already being hailed as "the cutest photoshoot ever," red squirrels snapped playing with snowballs and even taking photos of one another (awesome pics) [Cool]
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FMyLife » FreshDonuts says FML
Today, my girlfriend said she was going to start appreciating the little things in life. She's starting with my penis. FML [Link]
FMyLife » bobjope says FML
Today, my mother confused the terms 'necromancy' and 'necrophilia'. We had a great talk about why you shouldn't have sex with dead people. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Collector shells out $740 for perfectly round hen's egg. Terrible egg puns and other yolks to the right in 3, 2, 1 [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » Syrian Golden Hamsters: The Drunken Uncles of the Rodent World
When given the choice between booze and water, these hard-partying hamsters choose the hard stuff every time. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » A historical take on the fluoridation debate of the 1950s. There were plenty of people who thought it was a communist plot to corrupt their precious bodily fluids [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » THIS is why your wife doesn't trust you with either power tools or home remodeling projects (pics, video) [Amusing]
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Futility Closet » Mixed Greens
Professor Starr Jordan, President of Leland Stanford University, told of a case where nature had juggled with real estate during the San Francisco earthquake. An earthquake crack had passed directly in front of three cottages, and moved the rose-garden from the middle cottage to the furthest one, and the raspberry patch from the near cottage exactly opposite the middle one. … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Vineyard robbers make off with 5,000 bottles of wine. As it was English wine, losses are estimated to be in the tens of pounds [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » 5 Weird Conspiracy Theories Surrounding the Denver International Airport
On February 28, 1995, the Denver International Airport opened its doors and its runways to the general public after falling over a year behind schedule and spending a reported $2 billion more than its original budget had dictated. The massive new airport didn’t just take up lots of time and money—it also took up a lot of space: 20 years … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Cop lied about a marijuana arrest, failed to report how he tormented a suspect with his Taser, got a massage illegally that was just a happy ending, and, worst of all, claimed a three-hour lunch break lasted only one hour [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » Putin vows to track down The Real Killers, as soon as he's done shopping for a new pair of Bruno Maglis [Followup]
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FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, I fell in the shower and the doors jammed shut. I was stuck in there for hours, waiting for my parents to come home. They had to open the door for me while I was still naked inside. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Ouch says FML
Today, I broke my leg. My mom told me I still have to go to tennis class tomorrow because the course isn't refundable. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Police pull over a couple of dummies on the Long Island Expressway for driving too fast in the HOV lane. One was made of popsicle sticks [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » You smuggle 16 tons and what do you get? [Fail]
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Fark.com RSS » Nova Scotia thrift store: Remember that large sum of money you withdrew from your bank in 2006? Well, we have good news for you [Unlikely]
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Weird Universe » Bile Beans
One of the less-alluringly named nostrums. Full story here. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » In the movies, a James Bond-style retractable bumper to hide your license plate is cool. However, using one at the toll booth on the George Washington Bridge, is not [Fail]
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Fark.com RSS » First grader punished for being late to class. Naturally, some people have a problem with that [Silly]
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Overheard In The Office » He Believes Chrysler Daimlered For Our Sins
Boss on the phone: What religion is he?…That makes sense that he drives a Jeep then.Northbrook, IllinoisOverheard by: AHHH!! [Link]
Overheard In The Office » You're Talking to a Sandwich Artist, Ma'am
Customer, ordering every single item on a sub: And olives, and banana peppers, and lettuce… oh, and a little splash of that vinaigrette, I like it messy.Kearneysville, West Virginia [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Reader Poll: Which Is More Obscene?
Communications manager: So what did you do this weekend?Female site admin, as garbage truck drives by: I rediscovered Lionel Richie.Communications manager, confused: You discovered lesbian orgies?Female site admin: Wow.Sex Toy Company
Las Vegas, NevadaOverheard by: Sex Writer Goddess [Link]
Overheard In The Office » A Brain That Dresses All Seductive but Won’t Put Out?
Receptionist: What’s a brainteaser?16 Bailey Avenue
Ridgefield, ConnecticutOverheard by: Nikki [Link]
Mental Floss » Adam Savage Built The Shining's Overlook Hotel Maze Model
All work and no play makes Adam a dull boy. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Chicago bakery combines meatloaf, cupcakes and spaghetti. A three course dinner in each bite [Spiffy]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this mud masquerade [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » Weekend Links: Spock’s Photography
Late actor Leonard Nimoy's most public face was that of Spock, the half-Vulcan who won the hearts of human viewers. When not in front of the camera, however, Nimoy could often be found behind one, amassing an impressive portfolio of artistic photography over his long and prosperous life. * In a global cleanliness survey on which country's citizens shower the … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Did Jeb Bush survive the crazy that is CPAC in his appearance and if he did, is that a good thing? Sane Republicans need to know [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » 43% of Americans want a larger home. Apparently the obesity thing is getting more out of hand than we thought [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » New measles case linked to Las Vegas restaurant. Officials surprised someone in Las Vegas only caught the measles [Interesting]
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Weird Universe » Texas legislators smell decaying rat
In 1969, a rat died somewhere in the offices of the Texas legislature. This led to the passage of Texas House State Resolution 433:
WHEREAS, there are many brands of rat poison on the market today; and
WHEREAS, Some brands of rat poison do cause the rat to leave the building before he dies; and
WHEREAS, The same thing goes … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Brooklyn car service has a basement adoption area, plus an operating room where vets perform free spay/neuter surgeries on stray cats – over 9,000 of them since 2011. Get in the car, it's time for Caturday [Caturday]
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Fark.com RSS » Wellness Warrior dies aged 30 after trying to cure her cancer naturally [Dumbass]
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Overheard In The Office » But That Doughnut Looked So Good!
Nurse walks out to designated smoking area as her pager goes off.Nurse, shaking her head in disgust: ‘Emergency!’ Of course. Why these people gotta be goin’ into diabetic shock when I wanna go outside? [Sits down to smoke cigarette.]1031 SW Fleming Court
Topeka, KansasOverheard by: Jonna [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo debuts their newest arrival, an ugly-ass baby lowland gorilla [Spiffy]
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Overheard In The Office » Britain? Really?
Manager, yelling slowly into phone: It’s a little wet, but it’s wild.Auckland
New Zealand [Link]
Overheard In The Office » That's What You Said About the Fire Alarm!
HR, in response to ringtone coming from another cube: I think it's nice it makes me want to hustle… or… film a porno.Marlborough, Massachusetts [Link]
FMyLife » Y_Y says FML
Today, I saw my grandma had registered on Facebook, so I wrote a welcome post on her wall. She replied "Delete." several times, then called me, accusing me of "hacking" her and demanding that I remove my name from her page at once. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, while having sex, my fiancé started talking dirty. I enjoyed it, until he had a brain fart and said, "God, you love fucking my pussy." FML [Link]
GraphJam »
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-dH~ Graph by: rickyfan5370 Tagged: comedian , dont-work , eddie izzard , helicopters , inventor , leonardi davinci , venn diagram , Video Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » 800,000 Americans Are Doing It Right Now!
Submitted by: Unknown Tagged: batin , infographic , infographics show , private times , Video Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Reasons Puerto Rico Hasn't Been Granted Statehood
LoL by: nedalton Tagged: graphjam , puerto rico , situational humor Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Mushroom Abuse In Pop. Culture
Graph by: pikachugirl2 Tagged: abuse , alice in wonderland , dora the explorer , Mushrooms , Pie Chart , pop culture , super mario brothers , video games Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Usage of flexible ruler
Graph by: JamaicanBacon Tagged: Pie Chart , ruler , school , thwap , tool , violence Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Breakdown of Costs
Graph by: OwenJA Tagged: Avatar , breakdown , cgi , costs , image , movies , Pie Chart , plot , rendering , script Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Stuff Your Face, Responsibly
Graph by: buckles_b (via Bite) Tagged: Double Down , eating , food , leftovers Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » The Shortest Path Usually Has Barriers
Graph by: Bendyrulz Tagged: barrier , best of week , path , success Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » The Problem With Errorbars
Graph by: susruta101 Tagged: Bar Graph , bar graphs , best of week , errorbars , trust Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » I Just Sat Down
Graph by: Powerpuff20 Tagged: Cats , flow chart , in and out , outside , pets Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Ewoks Are So Cute
Graph by: beckehz Tagged: girls , i heart nerds , nerds , Pie Chart , video games Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » I'm Afraid the Damage is Permanent
Graph by: (via Scandanavia and the World) Tagged: coat of arms , cute , lions Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » At work!
… Graph by: XxJDxX Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Don't They Have Enough From That Tub of Popcorn I Just Bought?
Graph by: (via Pleated Jeans) Tagged: hollywood , industry , money , Movie , previews , sequels Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Rule #35 the REAL story
Graph by: urgeckoisbroken Tagged: exist , porn , real , Rule 35 , story Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » You Won't Get Fooled Again
Submitted by: Unknown Tagged: facts , infographic , pills , placebos , Video Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Mathmaticious
Submitted by: Unknown Tagged: fergie , graph jams , math , Video Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Top 10 Read Books
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: Bar Graph , bible , books , Harry Potter , world Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Untitled
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ Submitted by: Unknown Tagged: asian , humans , male , national geographic , population , studies , typical , Video Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Almost There…
Graph by: photonz Tagged: computers , downloading , percent , Pie Chart Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Facebook Encounters
Graph by: rmyoung Tagged: adha , Awkward , behavior , brief , complained , down , facebook , failwhale , friends , internet , myspace , narcissism , parents , Pie Chart , polite , reload , screamed , social networking , stalking , text , time , twitter , venn diagram , wasting , websites , work Share on … [Link]
GraphJam » Reasons not to stay in The Closet
Graph by: solrosan Tagged: big , closet , dark , gay , lie , lonely , mothballs , narnia , person , Pie Chart , smell Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » And the Mystical Golden Dollar
Graph by: Jimmychoogurl Tagged: america , Bar Graph , coins , money , nickel , penny , quarter Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Everyone Has to See My Fabulous Taste
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: books , kindle , Pie Chart , pretentious , reading Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » How often 'eh' is said
LoL by: takedown1 Tagged: americans , canadians , fun , language , situational humor Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Most of Them Don't Have to Be Cooked!
Raw beetle is the best beetle. Graph by: xiaojer Tagged: bear grylls , man vs wild , Pie Chart , protein Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » The Greatest Phrase You Shouldn't Use
Graph by: S.P.A-Bits (via www.bite.ca) Tagged: bribery , phrase , Pie Chart , saying Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » I Prefer a Map of Middle-Earth
Graph by: ParanoidPenguin (via xkcd.com) Tagged: best of week , earth , globe , map , Maps Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Intended Use of Spam when Purchased
LoL by: ajax Tagged: eating , food , spam Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam »
Graph by: Taterdude Tagged: books , found him , my life , Pie Chart , striped sweater , waldo , where are you Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Usually Startling, Whatever They Are
Graph by: sstjohn3086 Tagged: ads , advertisements , annoying , Pie Chart , virus Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Speed Limits There Are Confusing
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: distance , lol , measurement , miles , minutes , Pie Chart , texas Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Reasons to get the Amulet of Mara
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: elder scrolls , inventory , marriage , Pie Chart , Skyrim , video games Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Workplace Urgency
Graph by: charliepacific29 Tagged: days , FRIDAY , likely , task , urgency , work Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Kiss Me (Silent But) Deadly
Graph by: JonnyH211 Tagged: bathroom , deadly , farts , girls , kiss me deadly , movies , Pie Chart , silent Share on Facebook [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Anti-vaxxer gives 156 people the gift of measles after having coffee in California [Dumbass]
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Mental Floss » 10 Misconceptions About Makeup
This week, host Elliott Morgan dispels some misconceptions about what you're putting on your face. More Videos…
10 Food Misconceptions
10 Misconceptions About Technology
80 Facts About the '80s Don't miss an episode of mental_floss on YouTube—subscribe here. [Images and footage provided by Shutterstock.] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » If you're ever in Wendover, Buckinghamshire and run into the world's oldest bartender, buy her a drink and wish her a happy 100th birthday [Spiffy]
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Futility Closet » The Winner’s Curse
In 1983, Max Bazerman and William Samuelson asked M.B.A. students in 12 Boston University microeconomics classes to estimate the value of each of four commodities: jars containing 800 pennies, 160 nickels, 200 large paper clips each worth 4 cents, and 400 small paper clips each worth 2 cents. Thus each jar had a value of $8.00, though the students didn’t … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The chances that an armed air marshal will be on your flight is dependent on the amount of fuel on the aircraft, if there's any important passengers, or if a female air marshal wants the D [Dumbass]
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FMyLife » pregz says FML
Today, my hiccups got so intense that I threw up in the middle of class. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » No, no, no, look out, LOOK OUT (not safe for work language) [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Prominent Russian dissident falls out of window onto exploding bomb. And was also killed in shooting accident [NewsFlash]
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Fark.com RSS » Have a baby? Leave a baby. Need a baby? Take a baby [Weird]
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Mental Floss » 7 Actors Who Voiced M
At the Academy Awards last Sunday, J.K. Simmons took home the Best Supporting Actor award for his role in Whiplash, making him the first M&M to win an Oscar. Simmons has provided the voice for the bumbling Yellow M&M character for nearly 20 years—but he’s not the only celebrity to speak for the candy. Here’s his story—and six others. 1. … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » 16 optical illusions that are more fun than that damn dress [Cool]
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Overheard In The Office » Hey, Everyone Has Gaps in Their Knowledge
Sales rep #1: So can you get pregnant from your boyfriend accidentally ejaculating in you?Sales rep #2, shocked: Uhhh… Yeah.Sales rep #1: Crap. Well, if I'm not here later this week it's because I'm getting an abortion, okay?Albany, New YorkOverheard by: Still confused [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Elvira Also Believes Her Doctor Is Psychic
Woman on phone: I got a letter from the insurance agency. What should I do?Lawyer: What does the letter say?Woman: Aren't you a lawyer?Lawyer: Yes, but I need to see what the letter says.Woman: You're e a lawyer. You should know these things.Lawyer: Without reading it, I don't know.Boston, Massachusetts [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Don't Worry: My Team Always Manages to Pull It Out.
Manager: I've got number one done and now I've just got to work on number two. Number two is a bit trickier, though, so it's going to be at least another 15/20 minutes.Marlborough, Massachusetts [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Until She Went “Peekaboo!”
Office girl #1: She couldn’t find my cervix. My cervix!Office girl #2: You do know everyone can hear you, right?Office girl #1: No, no, wait — she found it, she just couldn’t see it!43rd Street and 6th Avenue
New York, New York [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Yes, I Know They All Smell Bad
Curator on cell: So, have you found the dead artist yet?Art gallery
London
England [Link]
Overheard In The Office » That, and an iPod Nano
Temp: I, like, can’t believe I don’t have herpes yet.1212 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "Since when, and in what country do governments determine what is appropriate in Art?" You new to 'Murrica, sir? [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this high stepper [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » How Deaf People Come Up With Signs for Slang Terms Like “Photobomb”
New technology always introduces linguistic challenges. In the early days of moviemaking, it wasn’t clear what these new entertainments should be called. Kinesigraphs (after photograph)? Films? Moving pictures? Motion pictures? Picture shows? Movies? It is possible to imagine a new concept in different ways. Do you name it for the thing that distinguishes it from what came before? (It’s a … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Homeless man advises CPAC that they can avoid STDs by having sex for less than 30 seconds [Asinine]
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Overheard In The Office » Just When You Thought None Of Your Co-workers Gave a Shit…
Woman in accounting who's trying to stop using profanity: Why isn't my computer working? Why won't you print my shit? (pause) Shit! (pause) Dammit!Fort Mill, South Carolina [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Woman rushed to the hospital unconscious after random drive-by. FARK: Drive-by EGGING [Scary]
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FMyLife » boyishgirl says FML
Today, I got to see my best friend for the first time in months. Her first reaction was to say, "Wow, you gained a lot of weight." I actually lost a fair bit. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Mark says FML
Today, I was feeling terrible so I called in sick to work. My boss refused to believe me and told me he'd fire me if I didn't come in. I dragged myself to work, only to spend most of the day glued to the toilet. Now he says I won't be paid for the day because I barely did any … [Link]
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