Matt Logue's “Empty Los Angeles” photography book shows the effect of L.A. being completely people-less. The click through is worth it.
11-year-old Thomas Demming hid E.T. in his closet for weeks. He fed it Reese's Pieces so it wouldn't get hungry. Cute!
A clever little advertising concept for a divorce lawyer. Is it deliberate that they make the couple in this ad look especially hateful?
Culture Buzz Just like the Richter scale measures earthquakes, the Sneezer scale measures face-quakes. Check out the 7 definitive sneeze-styles and what they say about you.
An early morning implosion of the Amtrak Steam Plant called Drexel Shaft near 30th Street Station in Philadelphia. Never heard of it. But I like to watch things go boom. via.
If you are looking for a way to feel even more guilty about spending your money (this economy and what not!) this is definitely a good solution for you.
An 1861 letter from Abraham Lincoln has just gone up for sale. It was written on behalf of a schoolboy whose friends were mocking him because they didn't believe his claim that he shook the President's hand. Cute! “Whom it may concern, I did see and talk with master George Evans Patten, last May, at Springfield, Illinois. Respectfully, A Lincoln.”
Two strangers have a very intimate cyber-sex session at Omegle.com that is interrupted by an old friend right as things really get hot and heavy.
This philosophical poster goes way past the usual dichotomy of pessimism/optimism. I wish there were also an entry for absurdist.
For an outer-rim swamp planet, the Dagobah Board of Tourism is good at making the place seem pretty awesome. DAGO-BAM!
Culture Buzz I don't know if this is quite a parody or if it's more a Spanish language knockoff. Still, “What a visual circus!”.
Star Wars for the kitchen. (I didn't know R2D2 could also be a pepper mill)
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d'Armond Speers, a father from Minnesota, decided to only speak to his son in Klingon. For three years. I bet d'Armond will regret this decision when he's shelling out massive amounts of cash to cover the therapy his kid will need after getting pounded during recess everyday.
Whatever you do, DON'T Google your old friends, ever. Unless of course, you don't find this kind of stuff creepy.
This is like the Elizabeth Lambert soccer video, but 10 times fiercer.
Culture Buzz If you live in the San Diego area, please keep an eye out for this 70-something bank robber, who has managed to hold up five banks with an oxygen tank in tow. The FBI would appreciate your help.
A new Tumblr that all creative professionals can relate to: A collection of the stupid things the stupid clients have said. It's like Postcards From Yo Momma, but replace the cuteness with crazy-making.