John Gordon Ross

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 » While there's no "live" Paul's Memory Bank this week, at 8PM EDT there will be two hours of random music and comedy, ending with a mini-tribute to Steely Dan's Walter Becker [Live]

Monday 4 September 23:24:03 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Good Samaritan notices guy shoplifting at 7-11, offers to pay for item's he's stealing. Very "Chicken Soup For The Soul" The reality is shoplifter fights with Samaritan before fleeing. Guy then surprises Samaritan outside 7-11 with an

Monday 4 September 23:20:05 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Yes, my wife is dead, I'm covered in blood, and there's a knife beside me. But trust me, it had to be the cold medicine. It's been jealous of me since we were kids [Awkward]

Monday 4 September 22:50:04 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » 20 years after 'Judgement Day' was avoided, Elon Musk says Skynet will still do us in [Scary]

Monday 4 September 22:20:05 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Meet the new Mormons [Fake]

Monday 4 September 21:50:04 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » You know who else performed a sex act in a cinema as he was watching a violent war film? [Creepy]

Monday 4 September 21:20:05 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » US combat veterans found to be in a plot to bring Muslims with links to violent Middle Eastern conflicts into the country [Scary]

Monday 4 September 20:20:05 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this underwater sculpture [Photoshop]

Monday 4 September 20:00:01 UTC 2017

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Futility Closet » The Scenic Route

Monday 4 September 19:36:55 UTC 2017

A thrifty space traveler can explore the solar system by following the Interplanetary Transport Network, a series of pathways determined by gravitation among the various bodies. By plotting the course carefully, a navigator can choose a route among the Lagrange points that exist between large masses, where it’s possible to change trajectory using very little energy. In the NASA image … [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Erase your debts through the new miracle KKK Priesthood plan [Followup]

Monday 4 September 18:20:05 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » North Korea threatens an electromagnetic pulse attack against America to … SHUT. DOWN. EVERYTHING. [Scary]

Monday 4 September 17:50:04 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Houston resident and DACA immigrant died while performing rescue efforts. His mother wants to pay her respects and oversee the funeral, but will be unable to do so unless Customs and Border Protection grant her a humanitarian visa [Sad]

Monday 4 September 17:20:05 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Trump threatens to stop all trade with countries that do business with North Korea. Good thing the US doesn't have business ties with China otherwise I'd be worried [Interesting]

Monday 4 September 16:50:04 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Pregnant woman drops groceries on street, gives birth on street, picks up newborn and groceries, walks back home. Ta Da [Weird]

Monday 4 September 16:20:05 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Dad catches his babysitter sleeping, so he gathers his children, leaves with them, and makes the babysitter think they were kidnapped. The Aristocrats [Facepalm]

Monday 4 September 15:50:04 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Irma might be taking her talents to South Beach. EVERYBODY PANIC AND PAAARTY [Scary]

Monday 4 September 15:20:05 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Seafood company's defense for accidentally releasing 160,000 Atlantic salmon into the Pacific: it was a tide caused by the eclipse. Someone stole my car. There was an earthquake. A terrible flood. Locusts. IT WASN'T MY FAULT I SWEAR TO GOD [F

Monday 4 September 14:50:04 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Duke and Duchess of Cambridge still have functional reproductive organs [Sappy]

Monday 4 September 14:44:51 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » If you have a sudden desire to launch youself across the table at one of your relatives at your Labor Day BBQ you can thank Trump for fracturing America [Murica]

Monday 4 September 14:20:05 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Tips on flying a helicopter: Keep the pilot's door closed, wear a seat belt, and stay in the helicopter [Fail]

Monday 4 September 14:08:08 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » The middle class is making a quiet, triumphant comeback [Murica]

Monday 4 September 13:50:04 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » North Korea preparing to kill some fish again [Scary]

Monday 4 September 13:21:09 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this drinking pirate skeleton [Photoshop]

Monday 4 September 13:00:01 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Sorry women, apparently men are giving up on traditional marriage because of all that "cheap sex" out there [Interesting]

Monday 4 September 12:39:55 UTC 2017

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Weird Universe » Hunting Licenses for the Blind

Monday 4 September 12:36:52 UTC 2017

It sounds like it should be a joke, but apparently in the past various states have debated whether they should issue hunting licenses for the blind. And today some states appear to issue such licenses. For instance, on the website of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game a "Resident Hunting License for the Blind" is listed as costing $45.00. … [Link]

Weird Universe » Mystery Illustration 56

Monday 4 September 12:36:51 UTC 2017

Why?

The answer is here.

Or after the jump. [Link]

Fark.com RSS » How to decorate your home while avoiding Ikea. Tip #1…wait for it…Avoid Ikea [Obvious]

Monday 4 September 10:38:17 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » The Appalachians are dying young [Sad]

Monday 4 September 9:51:04 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » G-g-g-g-ghost lobster? Like, ZOINKS! [Strange]

Monday 4 September 8:52:04 UTC 2017

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GraphJam » The Meaning of Flag Colors

Monday 4 September 7:47:48 UTC 2017

Graph by: EyRa Tagged: color , countries , flags , oil , politics , war Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » I Can't Help Myself

Monday 4 September 7:47:47 UTC 2017

Graph by: Unknown Tagged: procrastination , venn diagram Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » What Can You Really Get on a Dollar Menu?

Monday 4 September 7:47:46 UTC 2017

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GraphJam » When my cats bite my legs

Monday 4 September 7:47:45 UTC 2017

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GraphJam » Yeah, I'm Sure You Looked Great Before It Rained

Monday 4 September 7:47:44 UTC 2017

Graph by: Unknown Tagged: bed , best of week , looking good , looks , Pie Chart , rain Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Go Batman!

Monday 4 September 7:47:40 UTC 2017

Graph by: 22bears Tagged: awesome , he man , batman Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Shiitake Mushrooms!

Monday 4 September 7:47:39 UTC 2017

Hoover Dam! Cheese and rice! Graph by: Ethanol10 Tagged: Bar Graph , kids , language , swearing Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Do You Have to Ask?

Monday 4 September 7:47:38 UTC 2017

Graph by: (via Science, Love and LSD) Tagged: best of week , bravery , delicious bacon , eating , flow chart , food Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » The Use of the Name Einstein

Monday 4 September 7:47:37 UTC 2017

Graph by: Lutranereis Tagged: albert einstein , discovery channel , history channel , idiot , insult , names , physics , Pie Chart , usage Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Why Did I Eat the Whole Thing?

Monday 4 September 7:47:36 UTC 2017

Graph by: KemitTheFrog Tagged: eating , feels bad , ice cream , Pie Chart Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Thermometer of Scary

Monday 4 September 7:47:35 UTC 2017

LoL by: Unknown Tagged: animals , balloon , clowns , magicians , mimes , pirates , punch and judy , puppets , scary , taxidermy , teddy bears , thermometer Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » We Can Only Assume

Monday 4 September 7:47:33 UTC 2017

Graph by: (via Bite) Tagged: annoying , Gilbert Gottfried , venn diagram , celeb , ugly Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Two Noise Makers Compete for Musical Supremacy

Monday 4 September 7:47:31 UTC 2017

Graph by: S.P.A-Bits (via Bite) Tagged: annoying , Babies , best of week , jazz , Music , piano Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Uses of TinyURL

Monday 4 September 7:47:30 UTC 2017

Graph by: R3d33m3r Tagged: internet , Pie Chart , rickroll , tinyurl , website Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » World Cup Mistakes

Monday 4 September 7:47:29 UTC 2017

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GraphJam » Replotted: Trees Are Worth More Than This!

Monday 4 September 7:47:28 UTC 2017

Graph by: leedleleedleleedlelee Tagged: magazines , Pie Chart , waste , womens Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » When People Announce That They're Deleting People From Their Facebook

Monday 4 September 7:47:27 UTC 2017

Graph by: Unknown Tagged: social networking , attention seeking , friends , facebook , deleting Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Do You Still Want That Gallon Mug of Coke

Monday 4 September 7:47:26 UTC 2017

Graph by: Unknown Tagged: best of week , drink , health , soda , sugar Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Who Needs Sleep? Just Keep Scrolling

Monday 4 September 7:47:25 UTC 2017

Graph by: -Stella- Tagged: the internets , Line Graph , sleeping Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Hangover Movies I Was Excited For

Monday 4 September 7:47:23 UTC 2017

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GraphJam » Complain Uphill Both Ways

Monday 4 September 7:47:22 UTC 2017

Graph by: DudeManGuy2 Tagged: complaints , Hypocrisy , in MY day , parents , Pie Chart , uphill both ways Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » I Just Gotta Get in, Do My Business, and Get Out

Monday 4 September 7:47:21 UTC 2017

Graph by: (via Pleated Jeans) Tagged: gross , hand washing , Maps , public bathroom , toliets Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Classic: It's the Meanness Disclaimer

Monday 4 September 7:47:19 UTC 2017

Graph by: daniandan Tagged: classic , comments , mean , offensive , Pie Chart Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Not Just a Doctor, "THE Doctor."

Monday 4 September 7:47:18 UTC 2017

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GraphJam » No Wonder They're Always Napping

Monday 4 September 7:47:17 UTC 2017

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GraphJam » Mesmerizing Mammaries

Monday 4 September 7:47:16 UTC 2017

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GraphJam » International Runners

Monday 4 September 7:47:15 UTC 2017

Submitted by: rijkramses Tagged: holland , Japan , Spain , Turkey , usa Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Your Girlfriend Isn't Obligated to Think You're a Comedian

Monday 4 September 7:47:14 UTC 2017

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GraphJam » Facebook "Recommend a Friend"

Monday 4 September 7:47:13 UTC 2017

Facebook "Recommend a Friend" Graph by: willroff Tagged: bullies , childhood , facebook , FAILS , family , friends , reconnecting , teachers Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Built In Exercise!

Monday 4 September 7:47:12 UTC 2017

Graph by: MewCookie Tagged: cold , cycle , flow chart , hot , sweater Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Guide to Traffic Signals When Driving through or by a College Campus

Monday 4 September 7:47:11 UTC 2017

Graph by: Adfirmus Tagged: accelerate , blow , campus , change , college , crosswalk , driving , green , red , signals , speed , stop , students , traffic , yellow Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » How pissed off I am at a crying baby vs. where the baby is.

Monday 4 September 7:47:10 UTC 2017

LoL by: Unknown Tagged: baby , church , kids , Movie , situational humor , theatre Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » The Public Pool Is Such a Happy Place

Monday 4 September 7:47:09 UTC 2017

Graph by: lianne098 Tagged: gross , pee , Pie Chart , public pools , swimming , water Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Ladies Love the Bedhead

Monday 4 September 7:47:08 UTC 2017

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GraphJam » Things That Suck

Monday 4 September 7:47:06 UTC 2017

LoL by: HalloweenDog Tagged: hannah montana , leeches , miley cyrus , Music , sing , suck , vacuums Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Sometimes I Spell Out Et Cetera to Increase My Word Count

Monday 4 September 7:47:05 UTC 2017

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GraphJam » The Mayans Predicted This On Their Blogs

Monday 4 September 7:47:03 UTC 2017

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GraphJam » People who are diagnosed with ADD

Monday 4 September 7:47:01 UTC 2017

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GraphJam » The One Chart Taylor Swift Isn't Topping

Monday 4 September 7:46:59 UTC 2017

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Futility Closet » Podcast Episode 168: The Destruction of the Doves Type

Monday 4 September 7:30:18 UTC 2017

In March 1913, Thomas James Cobden-Sanderson threw the most beautiful typeface in the world off of London’s Hammersmith Bridge to keep it out of the hands of his estranged printing partner. In this week’s episode of the Futility Closet podcast we’ll explore what would lead a man to destroy the culmination of his life’s work — and what led one … [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Federal prisoners in Texas complaining that they might not get hot meals and that water is being rationed since Hurricane Harvey hit. Well, geez, I'll tell all the homeless and hungry people about it as they're wading through waist-deep water

Monday 4 September 7:22:15 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Before there were dubious memes and Snopes to debunk them, there were the Cottingley Fairies, the original fake news [Interesting]

Monday 4 September 5:47:22 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Moscow taxi driver drives erratically, not bad for having parking attendant on the hood. Alcohol may have been involved [Dumbass]

Monday 4 September 5:33:14 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Maybe they should just stop giving employees the capabilities to type words out to a receipt [Facepalm]

Monday 4 September 4:05:14 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » A man. A plan. A ferret. California [Amusing]

Monday 4 September 3:53:14 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Burning man dies at Burning Man [Fail]

Monday 4 September 2:55:57 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » A look at how hate sites can affect you in real life [PSA]

Monday 4 September 2:17:07 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Trash thief to be sent to northern Ontario for rehabilitation. Complete with daaaww video [Amusing]

Monday 4 September 1:25:14 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Trump and Melania go to church. Where did she get that DRESS? It's awful. And those shoes and that coat– JEEEZ [Amusing]

Monday 4 September 0:49:45 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » 70-year-old man said "fark that" to normal retirement life, has just completed paddling across the Atlantic in a kayak – for the 3rd time [Cool]

Monday 4 September 0:16:42 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this bar [Photoshop]

Monday 4 September 0:00:01 UTC 2017

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