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 » Billionaire pharma CEO who funded anti-cannabis campaign charged with bribing doctors to prescribe opioids; will probably still receive lighter sentence than some guy busted with a dime bag [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » Pumpkin Spice conquers the pot brownies. Cannableahs [Sad]
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Fark.com RSS » Headline: "These giant robots can pick strawberries. What does that mean for humans?" Well, humans are probably easier to grab with a robot's huge metal claws [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Why do Romanians like garlic so much? Because they look thinner from a distance [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Nothing to see here, just Hanford cleanup workers pouring radioactive waste directly into the ground [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Surely that won't arouse any suspicion [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » New memorial to crackheads everywhere to be unveiled [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Guy leads police on a hour long, 100 MPH+ chase in Ohio. The police comment, "He's a good driver". And by "guy" I mean a 10 year old kid. Sounds like the cops were imitating Ron Burgundy, "Actually, I'm not even mad, that&
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Fark.com RSS » Consumer Reports brings out the Grinch early, shows us what 100 calories of our favorite Halloween candies looks like [Sad]
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Fark.com RSS » Former FBI Director James Comey has joined Twitter. Photoshop his posting from Iowa [Photoshop]
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Fark.com RSS » Today marks the 113th anniversary of the New York subway system and the earliest recorded example of New York finishing second in a competition with Boston [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » School counselor has "sex romp" with 2 students. College. Nope. High school. Nah. Um, Junior High. Nuh-uh. Oh no. No no no no no [Sick]
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Fark.com RSS » You're not allowed to dye your hair, so you must dye your hair. Sorry, I don't make the rules [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » The Cow Rebellion started, it has [Scary]
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Futility Closet » Priorities
“Once I saw a chimpanzee gaze at a particularly beautiful sunset for a full 15 minutes, watching the changing colors until it became so dark that he had to retire to the forest without stopping to pick a pawpaw for supper.” — Adriaan Kortlandt [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Fat, stupid, and hopped up on opioids stolen during Irma is no way to go through life, ossifer [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » The Mayo says it's OK to let the dogs sleep in the room with you, if for no other reason than to have a scapegoat for all your farts [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » Dolphin living at controversial Arizona aquarium has died. Whose bright idea was it to open a dolphin aquarium in Arizona anyway? [Sad]
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Fark.com RSS » Woman: Hi, doctor? I think I have kidney stones. Doctor: Let me check… no stones, but there is a tiny person in here [Awkward]
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Fark.com RSS » 'Murica, where everyone can own a gun but no one can afford to get shot [Murica]
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Fark.com RSS » Chicago man awarded $44 million after his cop best friend drunkenly shot him in the head and tried to cover it up with the help of the CPD [Murica]
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Fark.com RSS » Mississippi schools kill 'To Kill A Mockingbird' ban [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » Newly-released JFK files reveal CIA tried to kill Castro in very strange ways, including bacteria-laden swimsuits and booby-trapped seashells [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » Not only are pot smokers more relaxed and fun to be around than you, but they're having more sex, too. Although, honestly, that may be sort of a chicken-and-egg thing [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Catalan declares independence after Spain refuses to give them wood for sheep [News]
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Fark.com RSS » Puppy needs to be revived by Narcan after finding and chewing on opioids it found on the sidewalk. Fark: Vets say it's the fourth time they've had to give Narcan to a dog this year [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Getting a sex change is all fine and good, however having it done in a motel room by an aircraft engineer who answered your online ad is another thing [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » Caption what this jockey is thinking [Caption]
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Fark.com RSS » … — … .-.-.- / -.. — –. / … ..- .–. .–. .-.. -.– / .-. ..- -. -. .. -. –. / .-.. — .– .-.-.- / .–. .-.. . .- … . / … . -. -.. / -.- . – -.-. …. ..- .–. .-.-.- [Sappy]
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Fark.com RSS » Deputies find more than 60 cocks in Oklahoma man's home [Asinine]
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Fark.com RSS » Today in kangaroo court: An Aussie mum in insurance claims court claims "massive dinosaur-like creature" hit her car [Weird]
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Fark.com RSS » Martin Luther nailed his protest up to the church door in 1517. 500 years later, one can wear whatever one wants on his John Thomas [PSA]
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Fark.com RSS » Let's see: Lawyer wins $5.8 million judgment against man for shooting homeless man on his property. Court starts seizing properties. Lawyer found shot dead on porch. Yeah, this is a real whodunit for sure [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this um, science project? [Photoshop]
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Fark.com RSS » The anti-daylight saving time revolution has begun on time ..as usual [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » You could ask D2S who's a threat, of course. But if you really want to know, ask the people in the military [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » Will Catalonia declare independence a day before Caturday? Catalonian legislators introduce independence legislation. This is your Spanish Civil War Deux: Electric Boogaloo discussion thread [News]
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Fark.com RSS » So what have we learned so far from the released Kennedy documents? Well, for one thing, the Russkies were alarmed his assassination was part of an "ultra-right coup" to overthrow the government. Huh. Guess they warmed up to that idea [Intere
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Fark.com RSS » Carl's Jr. that survived Northern California firestorm catches fire while cooking up free burgers for firefighters [Ironic]
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Weird Universe » Most Cockroach-Infested Home
In early 1997, Combat Insect Control ran a contest offering a $5000 cash prize to the person with the most cockroach-infested home.
The winner, from over 1000 people who entered, was Mary Esposito of Forest Park, Georgia. She complained that she had roaches living in her dishwasher, refrigerator, oven, coffeemaker, VCR, wallpaper, dresser drawers, and bathtub faucet. An entomologist hired … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that demand for health care workers will exceed job losses amongst truck drivers and retail cashiers, so at least the mathematicians and data analysts have nothing to worry about [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Oh, nothing, just a third U.S. carrier strike group moving off the shores of North Korea, which is preparing to test another nuclear device [Scary]
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Weird Universe » Queen of the House
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Fark.com RSS » There's something to be said about group of seniors who meet each week to build and decorate their coffins [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » If you grew up before color TV was invented you probably dream in black and white [Weird]
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Fark.com RSS » Mother who didn't like the way her daughter was reading the good book, gets book thrown at her and plenty of reading time of her own [Dumbass]
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GraphJam » How Google Glass Goes
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: technology , neat , google glass Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » It's the Only Game I Can Run
Graph by: SimmerDown12 Tagged: pie charts , computers , graphs , spider solitaire , funny Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Go Cry, Jon Snow
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: Game of Thrones , Jon Snow , mom , venn diagram Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Usage of Shins
Graph by: Mulonkey Tagged: calendar , find , foot , guards , knee , large , object , shins , stylish , usage Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Doctor Who: 50 Years of Time Travel in the TARDIS
See this brilliant interactive timeline get all wibbley-wobbley by clicking here! Submitted by: (via the BBC) Tagged: bbc , doctor who , timeline , interactive , doctor who 50th anniversary Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » whats in snapple
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: citric acid , drink , flavor , food , high fructose corn syrup , ingredients , juice , junk food , natural , snapple , tea , water Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » The Study of Ants?
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: anthropology , best of week , How People View Me , Pie Chart , reaction Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Celebribrowsers
Graph by: (via walyou) Tagged: browsers , celeb , infographic , internet Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » A Wonderfully Misspent Youth
Submitted by: (via Rick Crane) Tagged: video games , Pie Chart Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Last I Checked One Hundred Percent Meant Done
Graph by: BioBark Tagged: 100 , computers , downloading , Pie Chart Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » The T-Rex Will Know
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: coffee , dinosaurs , flow chart , work Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Pretending to Do One of These Things to Avoid You
Graph by: andime Tagged: angry birds , iphone , smart phone Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » The #Selfie Phenomenon
Submitted by: (via visual.ly) Tagged: selfie , cameras , infographic Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Also, Killing Peasants
Graph by: lolwok33 Tagged: assassins creed , games , Pie Chart , video games Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » When You See It… You'll See That It's Actually Racist
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: black people , Pie Chart , racist , when you see it Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Hey, I Was Gonna Go to That
Are you trying to say you never want to see me again?! Graph by: rvg1981 Tagged: classmates , high school , reunion , venn diagram Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Then We Wrap the Entire Thing in Bacon
Graph by: NyanNyanNyan1337 Tagged: bacon strips , Bar Graph , epic meal time , food , Pie Chart , youtube Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Reading Rainbow Made Me an English Major
True story. Graph by: PatrickRsGhost Tagged: levar burton , Pie Chart , reading rainbow , wishbone Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Replotted- Pol·i·ti·cian: A Person Who Thinks They Know What's Best for Everyone
Graph by: Tagged: church and state , Pie Chart , Politians , politics , religion Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » The Line Blurs With Beers
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: crazy , gifs , hot , how i met your mother , Line Graph Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » How Much I Want Something
LoL by: MeinHandiKatzen Tagged: buy , day , first , month , store , want Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » So, Not Kentucky Then?
Graph by: Unknown Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Whatever, Pie Has Fruit in It
Graph by: (via I Love Charts) Tagged: food , fruit , health , pie , Pie Chart Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » When Life Gives You Lemons
Graph by: Greeny Tagged: bitch , complain , facebook , lemonade , lemons , life , Pie Chart Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Nothing Can Stop These Deals!
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: convenient , storm , Bar Graph , commercials Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » They're Not Going to Check the Dates
Graph by: Reelcheeper Tagged: best of week , essays , history class , Pie Chart , school , truancy story Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Then Comes the Clean Up
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: cleaning , brownies , chocolate , food , Pie Chart Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » Classic: You're Probably the Least Funny Human I Know
I remember days when we were younger I used to say LOL and it meant something Graph by: heeeyitsjillian Tagged: chatspeak , funny , jokes , lol , Pie Chart Share on Facebook [Link]
GraphJam » My Favorite Song Comes on the Car Radio
Graph by: Unknown Tagged: radio , FAIL , song , favorite Share on Facebook [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Iowa DOT forced to remind Iowa drivers that deer crossing signs are meant for drivers, not deer, as deer can't read [Facepalm]
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Fark.com RSS » Responsible 2nd Amendment advocates sending death threats to Vegas shooting survivors [Murica]
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Futility Closet » Daddy!
In Rex Stout’s mystery novels, detective Nero Wolfe maintains that he was born in Montenegro, but the stories give conflicting evidence, and after careful study historian Bernard DeVoto concluded that he was really born in the United States sometime between 1892 and 1896, having been conceived in Montenegro between March 1891 and March 1895. Now, Sherlock Holmes had his climactic … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » A nurse comforted a dying patient by singing her her favorite song, and my god is it dusty in here [Hero]
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Fark.com RSS » I'm not quite dead yet [Creepy]
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Fark.com RSS » U.S. bishops release translation of exorcism rituals so fast that it would make your head spin [Followup]
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Fark.com RSS » And here you thought being a passenger going through airport security was a crappy experience [Stupid]
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Fark.com RSS » If you've secretly been suspecting that a forgotten level of hell in Dante's Inferno involved being stuck in a house with fifty-six poodles and cockapoos, the Florida Police would like you to know they found it on earth instead [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » Science Care is the McDonald's of the cadaver supply business. Would you like flies with that? [Creepy]
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Fark.com RSS » Marijuana sellers stressed out over software delays. If only they had some way to relax [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Vet helps free kitten from wheel, with cutest pics of my new patented 'kitten spinner' you'll ever see [Sappy]
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Fark.com RSS » The most Wisconsin thing you'll read all day: "Man locked in Kwik Trip beer cooler stays and drinks" [Silly]
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Fark.com RSS » Florida woman gets arrested for stealing pavers, threatens to sue because she hurt her back while stealing them [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » What does it mean in this era of hating Muslims when Americans are trying more Islamic food? Halal if I know [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Convicted drug dealer's movie memorabilia collection goes under the hammer. Who'll start the bidding on this Batboat? [Cool]
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Fark.com RSS » Ok, which one of you Farkers is messing with the electronic road signs in Queens? [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Do you want ghosts scaring off your tourists? Because this is how you get ghosts scaring off your tourists [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » North Carolina teenagers may or may not be in trouble for acting like their parents and grandparents [Stupid]
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Fark.com RSS » He who represents himself has a total stoner as a client. Behold the trial of NJ Weedman [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Oklahoma Supreme Court rules convenience stores can be sued for selling alcohol to intoxicated customers, cutting their business in half [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Kiss NAFTA goodbye. The U.S. negotiators are following the Trump model for negotiations: bigly bullying, complete chaos and pointless posturing [Fake]
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Fark.com RSS » Elderly couple gets unexplained Amazon packages for months. Holding a breast pump, woman says, "When you're 83 years old, that is very weird" [Silly]
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Overheard In The Office » Just a Little One
Cubicle #1: Oh no, today is Tuesday the 13th! Does that mean anything?
Cubicle #2: Umm… Today is the 12th. Tomorrow is the 13th. And humpday!
Cubicle #1: Oh no! Wednesday the 13th! Does that mean anything?
Cubicle #2: Well, it’s the day before Valentine’s Day. You got your wife something already, right?
Cubicle #1: Dang! I better think of something quick, right?
Cubicle #2: You … [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Which You've Already Done by Wearing Such a Loud Tie.
Temp: It's so silent in here.
Boss: Don't ruin the magic. East Circle Drive
East Lansing, Michigan [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Tonight on SportsChat: Wankers Talk Wanking
Designer: Gosh, I just hate when you’re watching a porn and they cut to the guy’s face. It’s always such an unfortunate time. I should write a letter of complaint.
IT guy: Yeah, if you only had a free hand. Leverington Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Overheard by: JB [Link]
Overheard In The Office » 4PM Hire New Intern
Intern: I’ve got to start looking for a job.
Secretary: Did you talk to your Placement Office about networking?
Intern: They sent me some contacts. But they were in the Pacific.
Secretary: Did you contact them?
Intern: I don’t even speak Japan. 1010 Gratiot Avenue
Saginaw, Michigan [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Fortunately Your Backup Alarm Saved My Rear Quarter Panel
Coworker, about near-collision the night before: Mark*, I swear when I looked back last night you weren't pulling out! (entire office collapses in giggles) Hailey, Idaho [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Canadian Employees Often Face This Kind Of Harassment
Female boss, demanding computer use from underling: I want your SAP! Cardiff
Wales Overheard by: Sean [Link]
Overheard In The Office » Only the Ones With Hearing Aids
Two nursing assistants were feeding old men at the home. Nursing assistant #1: Wow, you’re a really awesome chewer.
Nursing assistant #2: I bet you say that to all the guys. 694 Isaac Prugh Way
Kettering, Ohio [Link]
Overheard In The Office » I Hate This Fucking Place So Much.
Middle aged boss to flunky on last day of his internship: Hey, Chris, it'll be a shame to see you go… So tell me, is your name short for Christian or Christopher?
Flunky: My name's Craig. Public Sector Commission
Perth
Australia [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Sea otter returned to wild after acid poisoning, road trip to Coachella [Spiffy]
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Overheard In The Office » Psh, Like That's Hard to Get
Only female worker in office, to five males: Speaking of Hummers…
(everyone stops working and looks up)
Technician: You have our attention. Malvern, Pennsylvania Overheard by: Were we? [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this melee [Photoshop]
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