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• Person Writes Elaborate Story For Craigslist Missed Connection Ad
• Little Girl Stays Up Too Late, Has a Terrible Monday Morning
• Photos of Bass Player’s Instruments Replaced With Cute Dogs
• Graft, Bioplastic Tableware That Looks Like Vegetables
• A White Walker and Other ‘Game of Thrones’ Characters as 1980s and 1990s Stereotypes
• National Geographic Interactive Feature on the Serengeti Lion
• Unusual Designer Grapes: Ones That Taste Like Cotton Candy & Super Elongated ‘Witch Fingers’
• Bad Chemistry, Chemical Diagrams Break Down Characters From ‘Breaking Bad’
• Decadent 12-Course Meal in a Can
• Her, New Spike Jonze Film Stars Joaquin Phoenix As a Man Who Falls In Love With His OS
• Spirograph World Map
• NHL Logos Redesigned Using Pokémon
• Petition Calls for San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge To Be Named After Emperor Norton
• 8-Minute Recap of ‘Breaking Bad’ Seasons 1-5
• 8-Bit Teatime, Sugar Cube Art of Space Invaders, Pac-Man, and Tetris
• Supercut of Superheroes & Villains Introducing Themselves in Movies
• Fenced-In Outdoor Catwalk That Wraps Around the Outside of a Home
• Pokemayans, Pokémon Illustrated in the Style of Mayan Art
• Cats Playing Hungry Hungry Hippos, A Parody of Dogs Playing Poker
• Titanic Gravy Boat
• Shoyu Ramen Burger, A Hamburger With a Ramen Noodle Bun
• Tennessee Man is First Person to Paddleboard from Cuba to Florida
• We Meet Again, Star Wars Parody About a Jedi Who Can’t Recall His Nemesis’ Name
• Arizona Man Launches Tongue-in-Cheek Crusade to Catch Thief Who Stole His Amazon Package
• Neil DeGrasse Tyson Explains Ten Reasons to Love Science

Person Writes Elaborate Story For Craigslist Missed Connection Ad Posted: 08 Aug 2013 09:43 AM PDT Someone wrote an elaborate story about how they and a woman sat on a subway train without speaking to one another for sixty years, living on “bags of skittles sold to us by kids raising money for their basketball teams,” for a missed connection ad on Craigslist. Read the rest here. via Dan Rollman

Little Girl Stays Up Too Late, Has a Terrible Monday Morning Posted: 08 Aug 2013 07:45 AM PDT Three-year-old Yerin Park stayed up too late playing and had a really terrible Monday morning trying to get ready for school. video via bobaepapa via oh whiskers!

Photos of Bass Player’s Instruments Replaced With Cute Dogs Posted: 08 Aug 2013 06:57 AM PDT Geddy Lee of Rush UK-based Michael M has created Bass Dogs, a Tumblr blog that features a hilarious collection of digitally manipulated photos in which bass player’s instruments are replaced with cute dogs. Gene Simmons of KISS Scott Shriner of Weezer Daft Punk Bootsy Collins Barney Boom of Sonic Boom Six images via Bass Dogs via Sad and Useless, Pleated-Jeans

Graft, Bioplastic Tableware That Looks Like Vegetables Posted: 07 Aug 2013 05:52 PM PDT Designer Qiyun Deng recently created Graft, a tableware set with a design inspired by vegetables. The eating utensils are particularly plant-like. Deng created the set as a masters project at Ecole cantonale d’art de Lausanne ECAL in Switzerland. There’s no word on whether Graft is destined for production. via TheMAG, Colossal

A White Walker and Other ‘Game of Thrones’ Characters as 1980s and 1990s Stereotypes Posted: 07 Aug 2013 05:44 PM PDT Tokyo-based graphic designer Mike Wrobel has continued his project of redesigning Game of Thrones characters as stereotypes from the 1980s and 1990s. All of the illustrations so far are available to purchase as prints, t-shirts, and iPhone cases from Wrobel’s society6 shop. Previously we’ve posted about several other installments of the project, and you can view more of the illustrations on Wrobel’s blog. images via Mike Wrobel

National Geographic Interactive Feature on the Serengeti Lion Posted: 07 Aug 2013 05:37 PM PDT National Geographic has published a fascinating interactive feature that provides incredible up close and personal photos and video of lions from the Serengeti in Africa. The remarkable imagery was captured by photographer Michael "Nick" Nichols and videographer Nathan Williamson during several trips to the Serengeti between 2011 and 2013. In addition to using traditional cameras, the duo relied on robots to get close-up photos and video.

Unusual Designer Grapes: Ones That Taste Like Cotton Candy & Super Elongated ‘Witch Fingers’ Posted: 07 Aug 2013 05:30 PM PDT Witch Fingers Redditor pocketmole recently picked up some unusually elongated grapes at a Texas grocery store. Redditor Farmertmi, a UK grape technologist who “who travels the world sourcing grapes for the major supermarkets,” commented on the grapes and said, “These grapes are called Witches fingers and are from the Californian breeding program International Fruit Genetics. Although it sounds like it could be GMO it’s not, they are made through the hybridisation process of taking pollen from one plant and brushing it onto another plant,” and furthered, ” There are quite a number of these varieties now, in different colours as well. What’s really interesting is that IFG also have a few other unusual varieties such as ‘cotton candy’ which when ripe acquires the taste of cotton candy – it’s very unusual but also delicious…” Los Angeles Times quotes California-based fruit breeder and head of research at IFG, David Cain, who states why he created these super-sweet hybrid cotton candy-flavored grapes, “We’re competing against candy bars and cookies.” Both varieties of designer grapes will be available soon in high-end U.S. supermarkets. image 1 via pocketmole, image 2 via Unique Cotton Candy Grapes: A Circus of Sweetness. via reddit

Bad Chemistry, Chemical Diagrams Break Down Characters From ‘Breaking Bad’ Posted: 07 Aug 2013 04:34 PM PDT Walter White | Tyrant The creative folks at Shutterstock have made “Bad Chemistry,” a series of chemical diagrams that break down the characteristics of individual characters from Breaking Bad. You can view more diagrams from this collection, which were created “using assets from the Shutterstock library,” at The Shutterstock Blog. Part two of Breaking Bad's final season kicks off in just a few days, and we're growing increasingly anxious, wondering where the end will take us. For four-and-a-half seasons, we've watched the characters grow and change, with no transformation as significant as Walter White's own personal journey from meek and innocent to ruthless and evil. Years of watching Breaking Bad has taught us which chemical elements combine to make meth, and now, as we await the show's denouement, we decided to break down the characters in the same way. Jesse Pinkman | Outcast Walter White Jr. | Hungry Gus Fring | Two-Faced Tyrant submitted via Laughing Squid Tips

Decadent 12-Course Meal in a Can Posted: 07 Aug 2013 04:07 PM PDT As a commentary on gimmickry in contemporary culture, designer Chris Godfrey created a 12-course meal in a can featuring such delicacies as “pickled kobe beef with charred strawberry” and “Halibut poached in truffle butter in a coconut crepe.” Yum! Contempary culture means on every trip into town; you're bombarded with gimmicks galore. Gimmicks often diminish their products to turn a profit; downgrading on the content but selling you something thats '50% more'. The All in One 12 course meal offers the average Joe; the chance to dine like royalty without the washing up. via PSFK

Her, New Spike Jonze Film Stars Joaquin Phoenix As a Man Who Falls In Love With His OS Posted: 07 Aug 2013 04:01 PM PDT Her is an upcoming comedy romance film about a “lonely writer” who “develops an unlikely relationship with his newly-purchased operating system that’s designed to meet his every need.” The film stars Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson, is directed by Spike Jonze, and is due out in theaters on November 20th, 2013 (trailer). image via We Got This Covered

Spirograph World Map Posted: 07 Aug 2013 03:47 PM PDT “Spirograph World Map” is a collage of individually colored Spirograph patterns that form a colorful map of the world. British artist Rachel Evans created the work over the course of two months (see a time-lapse here). Prints of the collage are available on Redbubble. submitted via Laughing Squid Tips

NHL Logos Redesigned Using Pokémon Posted: 07 Aug 2013 03:44 PM PDT Benjamagnus has redesigned a number of National Hockey League (NHL) logos using Pokémon. The Anaheim Ducks are now the the Anaheim Mighty Psyducks, the New Jersey Devils have become the New Jersey Devil Dogs with a Houndoom mascot, Tampa Bay Lightning’s logo is now a Pikachu tail, and the Boston Bruins bear mascot has been transformed into an Ursaring. For more, take a look at the full imgur gallery. via Unreality, Kotaku

Petition Calls for San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge To Be Named After Emperor Norton Posted: 07 Aug 2013 03:38 PM PDT San Francisco-based writer John Lumea has launched a Change.org petition to rename the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge the “Emperor Norton Bay Bridge,” after the 19th century San Francisco eccentric and self-proclaimed “Emperor of the United States,” Joshua Abraham Norton. Emperor Norton issued many imperial decrees over the years, including a rather farsighted proclamation demanding that a bridge and tunnel be built between Oakland and San Francisco (the Bay Bridge and Transbay Tube now connect the two cities). It’s not the first time someone has proposed naming the bridge after Norton—a 2004 proposal was approved by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors before fizzling. via SFist photo by Scott Beale

8-Minute Recap of ‘Breaking Bad’ Seasons 1-5 Posted: 07 Aug 2013 03:35 PM PDT “Grab a bucket of Los Pollos Hermanos and a bottle of Schraderbrau!” Benny & Rafi Fine of The Fine Brothers have created an 8-minute recap of seasons 1-5 of AMC’s hit series Breaking Bad. They created this refresher video for YouTube Geek Week and to celebrate Breaking Bad returning to AMC for its final episodes this Sunday, August 11, 2013 at 9/8c. submitted via Laughing Squid Tips

8-Bit Teatime, Sugar Cube Art of Space Invaders, Pac-Man, and Tetris Posted: 07 Aug 2013 03:13 PM PDT Russian artist and photographer Dina Belenko has created “8-Bit Teatime,” a collection of photos featuring sugar cube art of classic video games like Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Tetris. images via Dina Belenko via Neatorama

Supercut of Superheroes & Villains Introducing Themselves in Movies Posted: 07 Aug 2013 02:53 PM PDT “I’m the Juggernaut, bitch!” HitFix, an entertainment news website, released a supercut video of numerous superheroes and villains introducing themselves in movies. He’s Batman. She’s Poison Ivy. I am Iron Man. submitted via Laughing Squid Tips

Fenced-In Outdoor Catwalk That Wraps Around the Outside of a Home Posted: 07 Aug 2013 02:40 PM PDT Someone built an extensive, fenced-in catwalk around the outside of their house to let their cats go outside without being able to run away. image via reddit via reddit, RocketNews24, Nekomomo

Pokemayans, Pokémon Illustrated in the Style of Mayan Art Posted: 07 Aug 2013 02:16 PM PDT Mexico-based artist Monarobot has created Pokemayans, a series of Pokémon illustrations in the style of Mayan art. You can find more of the stylized illustrations and even commission other Pokémon at Monarobot’s Tumblr. images via Monarobot

Cats Playing Hungry Hungry Hippos, A Parody of Dogs Playing Poker Posted: 07 Aug 2013 02:06 PM PDT Matthew Inman of The Oatmeal has drawn a parody image of Dogs Playing Poker that stars a table of cats playing Hungry Hungry Hippos. Signed prints are available to purchase from The Oatmeal Shop. image via The Oatmeal

Titanic Gravy Boat Posted: 07 Aug 2013 01:57 PM PDT Inspired by the Barfing Squirrel gravy boat we posted about last year, the folks at Archie McPhee created the Titanic Gravy Boat. This ingenious boat-shaped gravy boat pours out through its hull and “acknowledges something we all know—most holiday meals are a disaster.” It’s available to purchase at their site. The Titanic Gravy Boat brings one of the most famous maritime tragedies of all time to your dinner table. This ceramic representation of the Titanic is 9″ x 4-3/4″ and holds 16 fl. oz. of gravy which can be poured through the hole in the hull. Also, it can be used to stage a historical reenactment if your relatives start talking politics. As soon as someone starts quoting radio show hosts, you just use mashed potatoes as the iceberg and peas as the life boats. David Wahl hilariously demonstrates the boat in action:

Shoyu Ramen Burger, A Hamburger With a Ramen Noodle Bun Posted: 07 Aug 2013 01:34 PM PDT Japanese blogger and chef Keizo Shimamoto has invented the Shoyu Ramen Burger which he describes as a “fresh USDA Prime Burger Maker patty glazed with a secret shoyu sauce and sandwiched between scallions, arugula, and two craftily formed buns made from Sun Noodle’s freshly cut ramen noodles…” It recently debuted at Brooklyn flea food market Smorgasburg, where it sold out very quickly. It’s being reported that this new creation is being called the “new Cronut.” image 1 via Brooklyn Flea, image 2 via Go Ramen!, image 3 via Ramen Burger Facebook page via Gothamist

Tennessee Man is First Person to Paddleboard from Cuba to Florida Posted: 07 Aug 2013 01:07 PM PDT Last Friday, Chattanooga-based musician Ben Friberg became the first person to paddleboard from Cuba to Florida, a grueling 110-mile journey that took 28 hours. Despite rough seas, Friberg stood on the board for most of the journey. photo via The Telegraph

We Meet Again, Star Wars Parody About a Jedi Who Can’t Recall His Nemesis’ Name Posted: 07 Aug 2013 12:47 PM PDT “Hold up. Are you my father? Because that would be a twist.” For YouTube Geek Week, Above Average and Chess Club Comedy have created the Star Wars parody “We Meet Again.” It’s about a Jedi named Jonas (Matt Rogers) who has a horrible time of remembering the name of his nemesis Lord Gorba (Spencer Novich). Two sides of the same coin. Forever connected in battle. What’s your name again?

Arizona Man Launches Tongue-in-Cheek Crusade to Catch Thief Who Stole His Amazon Package Posted: 07 Aug 2013 12:31 PM PDT After Phoenix resident Tim Lake had an Amazon package stolen from his front porch, he embarked on a tongue-in-cheek crusade to bring the thief to justice, complete with a sarcastic wanted poster and a mock-tearful appearance on local television. image by Tim Lake, video via CBS 5 KPHO via Slothed, Fark, Gawker

Neil DeGrasse Tyson Explains Ten Reasons to Love Science Posted: 07 Aug 2013 12:18 PM PDT Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and host of the new series Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, explains ten reasons to love science in this video made for Geek Week on YouTube. video via Alltime10s

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