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 » Here's a sentence you've never seen in print – "The chopstick hit a non-functional section of the brain" [Strange]
[link] [116 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Why Does Your Sandwich Come With a Pickle?
By Dylan Lehotsky With any sandwich you buy in the United States you will receive an all too familiar side dish without any explanation. The pickle. But why? How did the pickle become such an iconic part of our deli experience? Even the character Tevye pondered this question in Fiddler on the Roof. Where did the pickle come from, and … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » A new concept in Solar power generation "community solar gardens" could allow people to benefit from solar power even if they don't have the space/funds to install rooftop panels themselves. As if solar power wasn't socialist ENOUGH a
[link] [67 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Tasty animals, yeah they look cute and happy, but you carnivores will still eat about seven thousand of them in your lifetime. Mmmm… tasty animals [Interesting]
[link] [108 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » TV crew inadvertently turns cable car into hottest ride in amusement park (with scary video) [Scary]
[link] [27 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Guy leaves Iraq for US, after fearing for his life. 20 days later, he's shot dead in a Dallas apartment complex while taking pics of his first snowfall [Sad]
[link] [123 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Hey cops: THIS is why you don't Taser a dude soaked in gasoline [Scary]
[link] [61 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » If you let your 10 year old eat 20 pieces of licorice every day for 4 months, something bad just might happen [PSA]
[link] [33 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » UC Irvine students overturn UC Irvine students' ban of American flag [Followup]
[link] [52 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "The best way to helped disabled veterans is to get them fly fishing" [Florida]
[link] [23 comments] [Link]
FMyLife » Theuglyfriend says FML
Today, I discovered my friends have contests to see who can photoshop my pictures to make them even uglier. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, a dog bit me, tearing a hole through my sweatpants, my shorts, and my underwear, all to get at the dog treat I'd hidden in my pocket. FML [Link]
FMyLife » greatly disturbed says FML
Today, my little sister complained about a young boy in her class always pulling her hair. She asked when boys will stop doing it. My mom replied, "They won't, even when they're grown-ups," then looked over at my dad and shared a dirty smirk. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Indonesian clothing manufacturer takes "Iron my shirt" meme to the next level [Amusing]
[link] [32 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Scottish nationalists could win enough seats to hang Parliament [Interesting]
[link] [62 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this friendly wink [Photoshop]
[link] [19 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Here are 5 horrifying realities about working with the criminally insane, or the average Farker [Interesting]
[link] [54 comments] [Link]
Futility Closet » Falling Gravity
A water jug is empty, and its center of gravity is above the inside bottom of the jug. Water is poured into the jug until the center of gravity of the jug and water (considered together) is as low as possible. Explain why this center of gravity must lie at the surface of the water. Click for solution … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » College football players dressed up in Ku Klux Klan robes as part of a parody of the Will Smith film "Bad Boys II," upsetting pretty much everyone in existence except racists [Wheaton]
[link] [109 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » House? Boat? Drew Curtis Campaign Headquarters? The Coast Guard? Oh geeezzuz Fark Me Kentucky [Strange]
[link] [19 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » ♪ ♫ You've got plants, you've got plants… Everybody hold up your hands… You've got plants, you've got plants… We're throwing your a** in the can… Oh well, the safety dance… Ah yes, the safety dance…♫
[link] [27 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Chindōgu: The Art of Unuseless
Amazon.com by Chasse Guerrera Unuseless: “Not exactly useful, but somehow not altogether useless.” That’s the idea behind the art of Chindōgu. The term, originally coined by Kenji Kawakami, means “unusual tool,” and is a form of Japanese art. Japanese inventions are well known for their off-the-wall ingenuity (Dr. NakaMats’ Underwater Pencil and Notepad is perfect for those sudden bursts of … [Link]
Mental Floss » Why Do Some Coffees Have Bubbles on Top?
This bubbly layer is the result of a chemical reaction often referred to as the "bloom." [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Coast Guard demands end to Tampa Bay-to-Key West race after rescuing twelve people from the Gulf of Mexico [Florida]
[link] [50 comments] [Link]
Overheard In The Office » I Was That Way with Sister Act II: Back in the Habit
Newly hired girl, learning computer system: *gasp* Oh my god, I just figured out why Chevron gas stations are called Chevron!(senior girl rolls eyes)Newly hired girl, a minute later: *gasp!*Senior girl: What? Did you just figure out what Shell gas stations are named after?Vancouver
CanadiaOverheard by: why did we hire her again? [Link]
Overheard In The Office » And I'm Running Out Of Similes
Coworker: Man, I've been using vacation time like a wounded duck.Titusvile, FloridaOverheard by: Hoss [Link]
Overheard In The Office » He Keeps That Totally on the DL
Coworker #1: I was berated by Susan* yesterday because I asked for my light fixture to be fixed… again… after 13 days. She got angry because she ‘has more important things to worry about.’ Apparently, her husband’s in the ICU.Coworker #2: Dude, she’s going to have to unplug him.Coworker #1: I understand that, but I resent the accusation that somehow my … [Link]
Overheard In The Office » …So, by Our Standards, It's Perfect.
Manager to customer: You know, I just don't think that's adequate enough.Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts [Link]
Overheard In The Office » 9AM It’s a Bright, Sun-Shiny Day
Boss: Those are pretty. Who are they from?
Secretary: Myself. Sorry men send flowers. I don’t need any sorry men in my life. 8555 United Plaza Boulevard
Baton Rouge, Louisiana [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Russian opposition leader's murder suspect blows himself up. Well, case closed, let's all go out for vodka [Unlikely]
[link] [89 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » 6 Types of Witches From Around the World
Mycelium101 via Wikimedia Commons// CC BY-SA 3.0 by Rebecca Deczynski Throughout decades of pop cultural assimilation, the witch has become a highly recognizable—and highly stereotyped—figure in the American mindset. She comes in two basic forms: the scowling, green-skinned old woman who uses hexes to curse pretty young girls and all who cross her, and the cool, seemingly human witch who … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » In hindsight, maybe parking there wasn't such a great idea [Fail]
[link] [43 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Four highly experienced pilots train for more than 25 hours to prepare for an historic landing – the final flight of Qantas' oldest 747 jet [Spiffy]
[link] [61 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Caption this horrible driver [Caption]
[link] [46 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » My God…some mad genius has deep-fried Cadbury Creme Eggs and has shared the recipe so we can all enjoy this sugary greatness [Hero]
[link] [55 comments] [Link]
Overheard In The Office » After His Conscience Was Removed, Oswald Sometimes Experienced Discomfort in the Area Where It Had Been
Employee #1: So the guy in jail I was telling you about, he’s dead! [Laughs]Employee #2: Ooh, that’s great for you then, right?Employee #1: No, it was the wrong guy. There were two guys sitting in jail, and one of them died, but it was the wrong one.Employee #2: So you owe your friend money?Employee #1: Well not until the … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » "It is now official: when it comes to swimming naked, no one does it better – or at least in bigger numbers – than Australians" (Not safe for work) [Cool]
[link] [52 comments] [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, my brother was doing an extremely annoying Shrek impression, so I turned the TV on in a desperate attempt to drown him out. You'll never guess what movie was on. FML [Link]
FMyLife » jesterinperil says FML
Today, at an important statewide band performance, my mom stayed in her seat, silent, while everyone else gave a standing ovation. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Will you just freaking greenlight this already?? [Obvious]
[link] [62 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » 10 Reasons Babies Are Tiny Superhumans
Infants can do a lot more than eat, sleep, and poop. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this well-armored baby crocodile [Photoshop]
[link] [23 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Liquor store owner sues customer he sold winning million-dollar scratcher ticket, claiming he fronted her the money, offering up a unique "signed contract" as proof [Unlikely]
[link] [132 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Shhh, don't tell the people in the Northeast, but this winter was the 19th warmest on record [Unlikely]
[link] [143 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Crunchy, crispy, creamy craze creates crass crime; crummy crooks crib creator's Cruffin craft. Cringing craftsman crushed [Silly]
[link] [15 comments] [Link]
Weird Universe » Ken Carter, The Mad Canadian
The Mad Canadian by Robert Fortier, National Film Board of Canada
Life ended as you might have expected for Ken Carter.
[Link]
Overheard In The Office » They Drink a Lot Of Tab in Oregon
Tech support person solving printing problem: First I'll put his end in her slot, then I'll try putting her end in his slot, and we'll see what happens.Office
Oregon [Link]
Mental Floss » A Brief History of Nylon
by Jeremy Hill This year marks the 80th anniversary of the invention of nylon. As ubiquitous a material it may be nowadays, you may be unaware of how revolutionary nylon was when it first hit the market, or the tragic story behind its creator. Science and Discovery In the mid 1930s, several DuPont Chemicals scientists led by Wallace Carothers were … [Link]
Mental Floss » The Man Who Figured Out Pangea
"Did you ever notice how South America fits into Africa? Let me pause and say there isn't a child on earth over the age of 12 who hasn't had the same thought. You can see it!" [Link]
Fark.com RSS » CSB Sunday Morning: Tourist traps [CSB]
[link] [276 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » CNN celebrates the one year anniversary of not finding that farking plane [Asinine]
[link] [28 comments] [Link]
Weird Universe » The Elkhart Tooth Stone
In Elkhart, Indiana, at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Lexington Ave., there's a block of concrete full of human teeth. It was put there around the 1950s by a dentist, Dr. Joseph Stamp, who saved every tooth he pulled. It's not known why exactly he created this Tooth Monument. The curator of the local history museum says that Dr. Stamp … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The "nose" of the wine was a "room-clearing" mix [Obvious]
[link] [40 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » And now, here is an adult's guide to hygiene, because frankly, some of you are really dirty bastards [Obvious]
[link] [95 comments] [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Also, I Thought Ahmadinejad Was a Boy Band?
Employee #1, scanning the New York Times online: There was an election party for Ahmadinejad last night.Employee #2: Oh, did you go?Manhattan, New York [Link]
Mental Floss » Weekend Links: Meet the Quokka
Quokkas are the Internet's new cute animal obsession, and it's easy to see why: just look at that smile. Kate Horowitz took a closer look at the quokka for us last year. * There's poetry to be found in the descriptions of lost pets scrawled across handwritten signs across the world. * Ernest Hemingway wasn't great at handling constructive criticism … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Just stop complaining you yutes, when you finally hit 50 if you're not too stupid, that's when life hits you… in the wallet [Obvious]
[link] [83 comments] [Link]
FMyLife » killme says FML
Today, at a big family dinner, my dad said, "Pfff, gays don't have it hard at all. The things a guy has to do for sex with a girl? Crazy. All a gay guy has to do for sex is become an altar boy!" My husband's side of the family is very religious, and all hell quickly broke loose. FML [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, my son was at a birthday party. After eating a plate of cake, he loudly asked the birthday boy's mum if he could have sloppy seconds. I don't know where he heard that phrase, but the other kids' parents shot me very dirty looks. FML [Link]
FMyLife » GROSS says FML
Today, I watched in horror from the doorway as my brother furiously scratched at his greasy hair and ate the large flakes of dead skin that came loose from his scalp. I think our real dad might be caged in a zoo somewhere. FML [Link]
GraphJam » Replotted: Some Things Are Timeless
"Previous title said 'They forgot about the pokéball at age ten', so I fixed it" Graph by: Unknown Tagged: fixed , pokeball , Pokémon , replotted , timeless Share on Facebook
[Link]
GraphJam » Said The Man, Half-Assed
Graph by: svceliceo Tagged: butts , colons , comma , period , punctuation , puns , semicolon , venn diagram Share on Facebook
[Link]
GraphJam » Deja Vu
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: disney , Harry Potter , movies , star wars Share on Facebook
[Link]
GraphJam » Vegetarians Eat Green
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: bacon , delicious , green , infographic , meat , pig , vegetarians Share on Facebook
[Link]
GraphJam » Snowplow Priorities after Snowfall
LoL by: AngryZealot Tagged: situational humor , snow , snowplow , winter Share on Facebook
[Link]
GraphJam » Cause I Try, and I Try, and I Try
Graph by: philgoodwin Tagged: Line Graph , mick jagger , rolling stones , satisfaction Share on Facebook
[Link]
GraphJam » pokepackage 2
Graph by: samoa108 Tagged: Bar Graph , black and white , Death , difficulty , nintendo , Pie Chart , Pokémon , sex Share on Facebook
[Link]
GraphJam » That's Just False Advertising
Graph by: ostevemgiliksono Tagged: books , facebook , false advertising , Pie Chart Share on Facebook
[Link]
GraphJam » Le Awesomely Made Graph
It's a graph, okay? More FFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUU- Graph by: theguyabovemeisaqueer Tagged: le , Pie Chart , Rage Comics Share on Facebook
[Link]
GraphJam » That Sounds Naughty
Graph by: jemzywin Tagged: dirty mind , penetration , Pie Chart , that sounds naughty Share on Facebook
[Link]
GraphJam » Warm, Cuddly Cloud Palace
Graph by: Chubbacups Tagged: bed , comfortable , getting up , Line Graph Share on Facebook
[Link]
GraphJam » Items Bought at Christmas
LoL by: whop Tagged: christmas , gifts , holiday , junk Share on Facebook
[Link]
GraphJam » Proximity of Kleenex Box by Situation
Graph by: FordManGuy Tagged: Bar Graph , box , bug , clean , drink , empty , glasses , kleenex , proximity , sneeze , spill , tissues Share on Facebook
[Link]
GraphJam » In Case You're Wondering if the Blackout Was Worth It:
In related news: SOPA and PIPA are being delayed Graph by: (via ProPublica.org) Tagged: best of week , congressman , infographic , sopapipa-blackout Share on Facebook
[Link]
GraphJam » Do a Little Dance
Itch a little butt Graph by: GothicWerewolf Tagged: itch , public , scratch , venn diagram Share on Facebook
[Link]
GraphJam » Untitled
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: care , computers , dont , internet , twitter Share on Facebook
[Link]
GraphJam »
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: elephant pajamas , goodnight , i love you , moon , Pie Chart , what are parents Share on Facebook
[Link]
GraphJam » Pretty Sure She Knows When I'm Sad and Wants None of It
Graph by: GingerSimons Tagged: cat , mean , pets , Pie Chart Share on Facebook
[Link]
GraphJam » The Faster You Click, The Faster You Fix It
Graph by: Ballsackistan Tagged: broken , computer , mouse , Pie Chart , the faster we push , the simpsons , troubleshooting Share on Facebook
[Link]
GraphJam » Replotted: Well, My Childhood Is Ruined
Graph by: Tagged: 4chan , childhood , Pie Chart , Rule 34 Share on Facebook
[Link]
GraphJam » Forever a Tie
Graph by: spoiled052 Tagged: hand games , Pie Chart , rock paper scissors , two out of three Share on Facebook
[Link]
GraphJam » Occupy Your Dollars
Graph by: (via Occupy George) Tagged: money , occupy george , Occupy Wall Street Share on Facebook
[Link]
GraphJam » Contents of a McDonald's Iced Coffee
Graph by: Spoonmaster Tagged: coffee , contents , drink , ice , iced , McDonald's , Pie Chart Share on Facebook
[Link]
Fark.com RSS » The roof, the roof, the roof is collapsing [Scary]
[link] [18 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » NYPD: We don't kill innocent people. They just happen to walk into the path of our bullets [Asinine]
[link] [151 comments] [Link]
Weird Universe » International Women’s Day
Fair warning guys!!
Is this a practice run for Valentine's Day?
It's been around since (at least) 1914 so why did I have to get picked on just this year for not knowing about it? 
Read all about it here. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Russian tourists film sex video in Giza, Egypt. Officials take steps to prevent any future pyramid schemes [Asinine]
[link] [53 comments] [Link]
Futility Closet » Getting Personal
Image: Flickr Avon, Colorado, has a bridge called Bob. The four-lane, 150-foot span, built in 1992, connects Avon with the Beaver Creek ski resort across the Eagle River. The town council held a naming contest and received 85 suggestions, including Avon Crossing and Del Mayre Bridge. It was 32-year-old construction worker Louie Sullivan who said, “Oh, heck, just name it Bob,” … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Daylight saving time 2015 will begin on Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 a.m. That means it's time to spring forward, fall back on not being late for work. Let's try not to fark this up this year [Asinine]
[link] [92 comments] [Link]
Weird Universe » Urine-tricity
Lighting up the restroom with power produced from urine deposited therein, brilliant! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » From the heart of beautiful downtown Juneau it's Livingston Stapler Company Presents. Two hours of live music hosted by a farker, starting at 9PM Alaska time (10PM PT/11PM MT/Midnight CT/1AM ET). Don't forget to set your clocks an hour ahead,
[link] [395 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » District attorney to prisoner: We've taken another look at the DNA evidence in the case that put you in jail 35 years ago and you're now free to leave. Sorry about that [Followup]
[link] [88 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » After making 50 explicit videos inside a library, 21-year-old Canadian woman says that chapter is now closed [Followup]
[link] [95 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Woman finds a burglar in her house, and his car idling in the driveway. Things do not go as he planned [Spiffy]
[link] [48 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » You know how some kids claim their teacher hates them? In this case, it's true [Dumbass]
[link] [104 comments] [Link]
Overheard In The Office » 2PM Construction in Progress
Maintenance #1: Don’t break ‘em off.
Maintenance #2: Don’t break what off?
Maintenance #1: These nuts. 224 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Would “Macadamia Melee” Have Sounded Less Creepy?
Minion #1: Oh, yeah, I try not to go shopping during the holidays.Minion #2: You can’t avoid it — the music, the squealing children, everything — it’s like a peppermint orgy.Assistant, startled: Uh, what?12th and Peachtree
Atlanta, GeorgiaOverheard by: Say what? [Link]
Overheard In The Office » I Mean, It's Critical That the Lady Finishes
Contractor: I mean, I don't want to just jerk her off…Cary, North Carolina [Link]
Overheard In The Office » What Happened to the One I Love to See?
(admin walks into project manager's office)Project manager: I don't want to see that! You're wearing that thong that I don't like to see!Burlington, MassachusettsOverheard by: Effie [Link]
Overheard In The Office » I Can’t Wait to See That ‘Help Wanted’ Ad
Lesbian: Whatever it takes to get her pregnant. Even if I have to participate!1250 Broadway
New York, New York [Link]
Overheard In The Office » …Hug It Out?
Sales boss: Will you please tell John* not to get discouraged?Salesman #1: Don't be discouraged! You're going to get this renewal!Salesman #2 (John*): No, I just don't think it's going to happen.Salesman #1: Fine, then just go in the bathroom and slit your wrists!Boss: (gives salesman #1 angry look)Salesman #1: What?! I'm trying to be a team player!Manhattan, New York [Link]
Overheard In The Office » He Doesn’t Have the Range
Queer peon to coworker: Shut your face or I’ll shit in your throat!West 38th Street
New York, New York [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Theme: Adding Sriracha sauce to everything is getting out of hand [Photoshop]
[link] [38 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Boko Haram to merge with ISIS. Help them create a new name using anagrams of the 2 originals [Misc]
[link] [156 comments] [Link]
FMyLife » Anonymous says FML
Today, while chatting with my in-laws, I told them about my upcoming spinal surgery. Soon after, when I went to get us some drinks, I overheard them murmuring about how many surgeries I've already had, how I'm a drain on the healthcare system, and how I should ideally just die. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Former Vice President hospitalized with the flu. No, not that one. Not that one either. Keep going. That one [Sick]
[link] [53 comments] [Link]
Fark.com RSS » The internet killed our collective privacy [Obvious]
[link] [70 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » Can Too Much Spicy Food Burn Off Your Taste Buds?
by Margaret Hoffman It all starts so innocently: You order the jalapeño burger, dribble on a little Tabasco, maybe add a dollop of that habanero salsa, and boom. Suddenly, you’re clutching the table, eyes watering as you signal for the waiter to bring you some cold milk. In all this self-induced pain, one has to wonder: Is this spice addiction … [Link]
Archive
25 Apr 2024 24 Apr 2024 23 Apr 2024 22 Apr 2024 21 Apr 2024 20 Apr 2024 19 Apr 2024 18 Apr 2024 17 Apr 2024 16 Apr 2024 15 Apr 2024 14 Apr 2024 13 Apr 2024 12 Apr 2024 11 Apr 2024 10 Apr 2024 09 Apr 2024 08 Apr 2024 07 Apr 2024 06 Apr 2024 05 Apr 2024 04 Apr 2024 03 Apr 2024 02 Apr 2024 01 Apr 2024 31 Mar 2024 30 Mar 2024 29 Mar 2024 28 Mar 2024 27 Mar 2024 26 Mar 2024 25 Mar 2024
0 responses so far ↓
There are no comments yet...Kick things off by filling out the form below.
You must log in to post a comment.