I had so much freedom yesterday I'm still scraping patriotism off my floor. I don't have any pictures, but J. Jacques' Maximum Freedom cartoon is a close facsimile.
Culture Buzz USA! USA! USA! Ignore his war-mongering nature and Uncle Sam is a total badass. He could definitely be an awesome protagonist for a Quentin Tarantino film because he's definitely death proof .
This is what freedom’s all about. Possibly not what the Founding Fathers had in mind, but I’m sure they’d endorse it.
Devin Graham made a super nifty video mashing up the kinetic nature of balls with firework explosions. (via thehighdefinite.com)
No Bothan spies cameras were injured in the making of this video.
Common sense warning: Fireworks are loud.
Alternatively titled: The 4th of July for math nerds. (via ilovecharts.tumblr.com)
Science Buzz What happens when you put fireworks in Jell-O? Or a mayonnaise jar? Now this is science I can get behind!
Culture Buzz An uber-exclusive Public Service Announcement from the cast of Hipster Shore on the dangers of having one too many microbrews this 4th of July.
Culture Buzz There are perfectly safe ways to enjoy fireworks, but what's the fun in that? Seriously though, stay safe.
Food Buzz Cakes are a staple of pretty much any celebration. The 4th of July is no different. Here are some people who got their 4th of July cakes right, and some who got them very, very wrong.
Culture Buzz In honor of the 4th of July, here are some pets who aren't ashamed to show everyone just how much they love America. Too bad they can't pledge allegiance to different owners.
Here are some fireworks safety tips to help ensure that you have a safe, happy and hilarious 4th of July.
Culture Buzz A group of patriotic children offer a historically accurate rendition of our forefather's fight for freedom This is the reason for the season. (The season being the long July 4th weekend.)
Culture Buzz It's that time of the year, when people drive up to Canada to buy illegal fireworks, and then set them off in inadvisable and irresponsible ways.