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 » Proud dad overjoyed to find his son's fake ID confiscated in liquor store [Amusing]

Tuesday 24 October 23:50:04 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Armed man tries to rob store wearing scuba mask. He must have been the designated diver [Florida]

Tuesday 24 October 22:50:04 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Are you having trouble paying your Vegas gambling debts? Are you or a loved one dead? There may be a solution [Interesting]

Tuesday 24 October 22:20:05 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Oh, sure Earl. Everyone knows about them, we just didn't tell you [Creepy]

Tuesday 24 October 21:50:04 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » When America sends food to Puerto Rico, they're not sending their best. They're sending Skittles. They're sending Cheez-Its. They're sending pudding cups. And some, I assume, is good food [Murica]

Tuesday 24 October 21:20:06 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Florida couples argue less than average as compared to couples nationwide, which is completely understandable because, once that knife goes into the chest, argument's over [Florida]

Tuesday 24 October 20:50:04 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Knick-knack shop hit by truck full of irony [Ironic]

Tuesday 24 October 20:40:01 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » DARPA created a headband that makes you smarter. The first thing you do when you turn it on is you stop reading The Daily Mail [Spiffy]

Tuesday 24 October 20:30:04 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this fire and rescue [Photoshop]

Tuesday 24 October 20:00:01 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Flavor Flav was right [Scary]

Tuesday 24 October 19:50:04 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » North Korea could defeat America in three days [Unlikely]

Tuesday 24 October 19:20:05 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Men may not know very much about how to use tampons. Period [Obvious]

Tuesday 24 October 19:12:17 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Protestor throws small Russian flags at Trump as he walks inside U.S. Capitol. Trump immediately comes to attention, places hand over heart [Obvious]

Tuesday 24 October 19:05:59 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Oh ve thought they vere poachin' da deer up der ya and don't cha know they thought they were from that movie catchin' ghosts or something. Nice folks ya know just some odd [Weird]

Tuesday 24 October 18:50:04 UTC 2017

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Futility Closet » More Word Sums

Tuesday 24 October 18:37:13 UTC 2017

Back in 2012 I mentioned that if A=1, B=2, C=3, etc., then ARM + BEND = ELBOW and KING + CHAIR = THRONE. Peter Dawyndt of Ghent University challenged his students to come up with more, and they found these: WHITE (65) + HOUSE (68) = GOVERNMENT (133)
PETER (64) + PAN (31) = NEVERLAND (95)
COMIC (43) + BOOK … [Link]

Fark.com RSS » Belgium had a crazy gang of robbers that robbed and killed their way through the early '80s and then suddenly ceased operations. A man claiming to be that gang's leader recently confessed on his deathbed [News]

Tuesday 24 October 18:20:05 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » It seems like when a school has cougar problems, it's usually one of the faculty, not an actual cougar [Amusing]

Tuesday 24 October 17:50:04 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » In related news, Bill O'Reilly announces that he named his penis "God" [Creepy]

Tuesday 24 October 17:20:05 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » New simulations show how a 9.0 magnitude earthquake could affect Seattle. No word if said simulations just involved taking a dozen eggs and throwing them at the floor [Scary]

Tuesday 24 October 16:50:04 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Woman dies when molten caramel enters huge tank she is cleaning at confectionery factory. Friends and coworkers remember her for her sweet disposition, soft heart, and chewy center [Sad]

Tuesday 24 October 16:20:05 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » In yet another blow to the retirement planning efforts of lower and middle class Americans, the cost of a Mega Millions lottery ticket is about to double [Murica]

Tuesday 24 October 15:50:04 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Assembly day in the school gym. First up: That troupe that uses trampolines to do acrobatic slam dunks. Then Mr Putin will talk to us about the horrors of genetically-modified superhuman armies of our dystopic future [Strange]

Tuesday 24 October 15:20:05 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Urban Explorer/newspaper publisher on Chicago roof "died doing what he loved", if your love is re-creating Frank Nitti's last scene in "The Untouchables" [Sad]

Tuesday 24 October 14:50:04 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Having a dilapidated, crumbling, eyesore building in an otherwise upscale neighborhood is a common urban problem, but only in Washington, DC do you have the potential of sparking an international incident if you try to force the owners to clean it up

Tuesday 24 October 14:20:05 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Drone delays helicopter rescue of hiker who broke his leg. Next time he'll spring for Prime shipping [Interesting]

Tuesday 24 October 13:20:05 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this engine [Photoshop]

Tuesday 24 October 13:00:01 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Is Australia really that dangerous or is the country just full of idiots? [Dumbass]

Tuesday 24 October 12:50:04 UTC 2017

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Weird Universe » How to pepper a ceiling

Tuesday 24 October 12:47:01 UTC 2017

The ingenuity of teenagers knows no bounds.

The Salem News – Sep 17, 1953

PRANKSTERS PEPPER CEILING — Teenagers have forgotten the goldfish-swallowing fad which swept the U.S. a few years back, but they've started another one which is giving restaurant owners a headache. The new fad requires some drinking straws, chocolate syrup and a bit of wind power. Tom Taylor, … [Link]

Fark.com RSS » It can really sting if you're born a Scorpio. Or date a Scorpio. Or live next door to a Scorpio. Or work for a Scorpio. In fact, it's probably best if you just avoid Scorpios altogether [Obvious]

Tuesday 24 October 12:36:24 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » R.I.P. Matilda, the famous NYC Algonquin Hotel cat. Such a lobby diva you were [Sad]

Tuesday 24 October 12:10:02 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » If you run a magazine and decide to host a women's empowerment panel, maybe you should put some women on the panel [Dumbass]

Tuesday 24 October 11:54:24 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Stephen Hawking farked up the internet [Followup]

Tuesday 24 October 10:00:30 UTC 2017

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Weird Universe » Paperbacks from Hell

Tuesday 24 October 9:55:00 UTC 2017

For Halloween or Xmas, what could be a better gift? A brilliant art and history book about the crazy-ass horror novel covers of yore?

Read a review here.

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Fark.com RSS » The president just made his own additions to the constitution [Awkward]

Tuesday 24 October 9:48:24 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » All those recently caught in a cave-in raise your hand [Sad]

Tuesday 24 October 8:55:01 UTC 2017

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GraphJam » Loud Noises!

Tuesday 24 October 8:38:52 UTC 2017

Graph by: Nye Tagged: Bar Graph , Cats , fireworks , loud noises , new years Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Untitled

Tuesday 24 October 8:38:51 UTC 2017

LoL by: Jessi_Leigh Tagged: animals , dogs , elephants , sunglasses Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Inception is Tricky

Tuesday 24 October 8:38:50 UTC 2017

Graph by: MattheJ1 Tagged: wtf , Inception , movies Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Pinpointing Pain Levels at the Gym

Tuesday 24 October 8:38:47 UTC 2017

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GraphJam » This IS the Man You Are Looking For

Tuesday 24 October 8:38:46 UTC 2017

Graph by: Unknown Tagged: star wars , talking , Pie Chart , dating Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » This Is My Grandson, Scrotie McBoogerballs

Tuesday 24 October 8:38:45 UTC 2017

Graph by: Unknown Tagged: obscene , Pie Chart , Pokémon , professor oak , scrotie mcboogerballs Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Why People are on Crutches

Tuesday 24 October 8:38:44 UTC 2017

LoL by: Trixie1184 Tagged: athletic , crutches , play Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Prove It!

Tuesday 24 October 8:38:43 UTC 2017

Graph by: Unknown Tagged: boyfriend , fine , gum , masturbation , Pie Chart , proof Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Putting the Forever In Forever Alone

Tuesday 24 October 8:38:42 UTC 2017

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GraphJam » Meta-Venn

Tuesday 24 October 8:38:40 UTC 2017

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GraphJam » Why Do You Only Ask When I'm Planning a Secret Teen Mom Marathon?

Tuesday 24 October 8:38:39 UTC 2017

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GraphJam » Universal Management Flow Chart

Tuesday 24 October 8:38:38 UTC 2017

Graph by: Benjamin F Jones (via graphitebunny) Tagged: boss , flow chart , management , work Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Classic: I Was Using Flowcharts Before They Were Cool

Tuesday 24 October 8:38:36 UTC 2017

Graph by: (via Graphic Contents) Tagged: hipsters , before they were cool , flowcharts , classic , vintage Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Bear Grylls Hopes It's Filled With Piss

Tuesday 24 October 8:38:35 UTC 2017

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GraphJam » The List of All Lists

Tuesday 24 October 8:38:34 UTC 2017

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GraphJam » A Zombie's Life

Tuesday 24 October 8:38:31 UTC 2017

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GraphJam » Happy Fourth of July!

Tuesday 24 October 8:38:29 UTC 2017

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GraphJam » And There Goes the Screen

Tuesday 24 October 8:38:28 UTC 2017

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GraphJam » The Black Pie Slice is a Lie

Tuesday 24 October 8:38:22 UTC 2017

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GraphJam » You Didn't Care About Passing That Class, Did You?

Tuesday 24 October 8:38:20 UTC 2017

Graph by: _Justin_ Tagged: school , term papers , ink , college , printer Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Use the Force

Tuesday 24 October 8:38:19 UTC 2017

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GraphJam » Occupation Vs. Wake Up Time

Tuesday 24 October 8:38:18 UTC 2017

LoL by: sarahrockel Tagged: afternoon , artist , doctor , evening , hobo , lawyer , morning , occupation , secretary , time , wake up Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Actual Drugs Don't Count

Tuesday 24 October 8:38:15 UTC 2017

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GraphJam » Deliciousness of a Resturant Meal

Tuesday 24 October 8:38:12 UTC 2017

Deliciousness of a Resturant Meal Graph by: dumpw33d Tagged: food , lazy , leftovers , meals , midnight snack , snacks , tasty , yummy Share on Facebook [Link]

GraphJam » Hottie Watson

Tuesday 24 October 8:38:10 UTC 2017

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GraphJam » Y U No Skip Ahead!?

Tuesday 24 October 8:38:08 UTC 2017

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GraphJam » There's No Place Like Home

Tuesday 24 October 8:38:07 UTC 2017

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GraphJam » Items in Wal Mart

Tuesday 24 October 8:38:04 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Firefox is deporting 80% of its mextensions next month [Asinine]

Tuesday 24 October 8:23:01 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Nicaragua just signed the Paris Climate Accords, meaning only two countries remain that refuse to sign. One is a violent, divided country where guns are easily accessible and the dictator in charge thrives on hate and discord. The other is Syria [Fol

Tuesday 24 October 7:15:08 UTC 2017

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Futility Closet » Swearing In

Tuesday 24 October 6:47:31 UTC 2017

Houston attorney Robert Malinak sent this courtroom transcript to the Texas Bar Journal in 1999. He said it had been sent to him by “a credible New York lawyer”: CLERK: Please repeat after me: “I swear by Almighty God.” WITNESS: “I swear by Almighty God.” CLERK: “That the evidence I give …” WITNESS: That’s right. CLERK: Repeat it. WITNESS: “Repeat … [Link]

Fark.com RSS » "I'll have a skull and a few eyeballs with a side of severed fingers". Mmmmm [Creepy]

Tuesday 24 October 6:31:07 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Nothing good can happen by slapping the ass of a police horse on active duty [Florida]

Tuesday 24 October 6:30:14 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Bear has surgery to remove massive 3kg tongue, worries he'll no longer be as popular with the lady bears [Weird]

Tuesday 24 October 5:51:36 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Good news ladies: You can put away the tweezers, big eyebrows are back. Emma Watson ecstatic [Misc]

Tuesday 24 October 4:05:26 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Scalpel? Scalpel. Suture? Suture. Flashlight? Flashlight. Batteries? [Sad]

Tuesday 24 October 3:25:16 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » It was 50 years ago that Andy Warhol punked the entire state of Oregon [Amusing]

Tuesday 24 October 2:38:33 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » UAE finally warming up to men touching each other in bars [Followup]

Tuesday 24 October 2:18:33 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Corgi-Con takes over California beach [Spiffy]

Tuesday 24 October 1:58:33 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Man steals ambulance crashes a few blocks away before rushing into CVS and storming the counter for 'pills'. Witnesses unsure if cops or suspect then said 'tada' [Fail]

Tuesday 24 October 1:38:33 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » "When some people mistake Malala for Mia Khalifa" [Ironic]

Tuesday 24 October 1:18:33 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Tip: Do not offer to use your semen rag to wipe the vaseline off your driver's license when stopped for speeding wearing nothing but a bikini thong [Strange]

Tuesday 24 October 1:18:23 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » GF sets fire to ex's home because if she can't have the teddy bear, then nobody can [Florida]

Tuesday 24 October 0:58:33 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Bahamas resort for obese tourists welcomes guests with meter-wide chairs, reinforced beds, and zero judgment at the pool. It's being hailed as tons of fun [Cool]

Tuesday 24 October 0:40:45 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Drug sniffing dog finds two pounds of meth inside Pound Puppy. Meanwhile, Teddy Ruxpin's drug empire remains out of reach [Strange]

Tuesday 24 October 0:38:33 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » President Emmanuel Macron's dog Nemo recently caught taking a leak on the fireplace in the presidential office while the president was busy in a meeting with junior ministers [Amusing]

Tuesday 24 October 0:18:33 UTC 2017

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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop these Australians [Photoshop]

Tuesday 24 October 0:00:01 UTC 2017

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