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Friday fun: if you can't beat 'em, tax 'em

Well, it's late January, so there's probably a Super Bowl game scheduled some time soon. Unless the conflict is resolved through diplomacy. We can only hope!

Unhappy Hipsters - Excellent work. This is how I like my Bergman - a series of stills against a backdrop of cold, modern architecture.

Frederick Pohl blogs about Isaac Asimov

Why should you wear sunscreen? Ladies and gentlemen, I present Exhibit A.

Twitter quote of the week:

I think it's called Pound Cake because "Why Don't You Just Eat Your Feelings & Maybe Four Sticks of Butter" doesn't look as nice on a menu.

Barry has a master plan. Which Arnold probably approves of.

Mr. Peanut tries on glasses at Lenscrafters

My dear boy, I am looking for frames that bespeak my populism, whilst also matching my white gloves and high-top leather shoes. I don't suppose you carry anything in ivory, do you? No? Shame. Ah yes, now that's a smart pair isn't it? Yes my friend, hints of Jung and Joyce in those, I'd say.

Scariest TV logos from our childhood - were they? Please leave a comment below.

Thorsday

This is our new response to those deluded souls who want to put the "Christ" back in Christmas:

More good works at the ever-inappropriate Chain Bear. (via Reddit)

Friday fun: where did the week go?

Hey, I updated this blog with a "share" button that appears at the bottom of each blog entry. Refresh the page if you don't see it yet. And please share this blog entry with your less fortunate friends. kthx! Now, on with this week's finds.

First up: a free 2010 calendar, designed with a vintage proofing press using wood and lead type, courtesy of Something's Hiding in Here. Clearly I need to print myself about eight or ten 2010 calendars and, like, paste them to the sleeves of my coats, because I'm quite surprised & perturbed that it's Friday again already.

Speaking of cool design: typographic playing cards [thx Karen]

Jacket + bookmark = awesome

Just Fucking Google It - a public service announcement for the Internet Age

Mystery Google - er, now called "Mystery Seeker" - is a site that will take your pedantic little Google query and THRILL YOU with the search results of the daredevil ahead of you. Of course, his search results will probably be NSFW, so use caution. 

Cocktail cost calculator

The one thing the internet cant ignore

And finally .............

Pop quiz: Which is weirder? (Show your work.)

a) @mytoaster

b) the origins of @mytoaster

c) the fact that @mytoaster has over 300 followers on Twitter

d) me being jealous a toaster has more Twitter followers than I do

Friday fun: have you heard the one about

Today's Fark photoshop challenge: drop superheroes into different franchises. They had me at Hello Spock.

Clement Freud tells his funniest joke. (mildly NSFW, as most of the best jokes are, let's face it.)

The greatest movies, summed up as infographics

Speaking of infographics, I could relate to the one about the morning routine.

Um, I know why church pews are outfitted with kneelers, but why is this necessary for a toilet? Guys, help us out. On second thought, guys, just keep it to yourselves.

It's a rug! No, it's a slipper farm!

And, in response to this week's amazingly boring non-news story: Conan actually has it made. Now can we drop it?

The Zombiepocalypse will be broadcast on Twitter

Per Ricky, all of us need to strive to get ourselves posted on Failbooking.

Friday fun: playing catch-up

Five seasons of 'Lost' in eight minutes - really. And since the sixth and final season starts in February, let the keveling commence.

I found what's eating the comics [comic]

Was that photoshopped? [another comic]

Irony at its best [pics galore]

Chair socks

Muppet Mania continues. Is it just me, or are the Muppets suddenly being treated like they're hot property again? Did Disney launch some kind of stealth promotion? Hey Disney, you own the Muppets AND you own ABC. If you really want to pimp out the Muppets, have them act out the last five seasons of 'Lost.'

"Yes, Jackie, I will marry you. But I am keeping Claire's baby! It is mine! Mine all mine! HAIIII-YAH!"

His hair looks more likely here

My new favorite blog: Nic Cage as Everyone

BTW: Happy New Year! So far, I've spent the entire decade on the couch, sick with a monstrous cold. And how are you?