Early Muppets Say "Drink Wilkins Cofffee. Or Else."

Hard to believe that Jim Henson, the man behind Elmo and Big Bird, also created these violent (in an "Itchy & Scratchy" kind of way) TV commercials for Wilkins Coffee. Apparently the late Fifties were a more brutal time, at least when it came to the consequences of brand preference.

Of course, there were some freaks on The Muppet Show. And Jim had that whole "Dark Crystal" phase, but still ...


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The Story of Little Red Riding Hood, No Words Required

If you've ever flown in a commercial airliner and either out of fear or boredom have looked at the safety instructions "located in the seat pocket in front of you," you've seen "informational design." It's concerned not with style, but with communicating information as clearly as possible, often without words so that language isn't an issue. While that information usually isn't a fairy tale, in this case, it is—the story of Little Red Riding Hood. If you dig this, you'll want to check out the music video for "Remind Me" by Royksopp, which obviously inspired it.


Slagsmålsklubben - Sponsored by destiny from Tomas Nilsson on Vimeo.

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Help Us Obama Wan, You're Our Only Hope

The website that's featuring this is all Japanese, so I have no idea what it's really all about. Other than it's awesome.

If you visit the site and endure a long load time (at least as of this writing), you'll be rewarded with other poses, including a little something I like to refer to as "Ninjobama."



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Daddy, Where Do Jam Band Fans Come From?

Reagan Always Looked Better Than Gorbachev

Want more evidence of just how much the world has changed? Imagine trying to explain this image (including the politics and technology behind it) to someone who had just awoken from a coma after 20 years.

Robocop On A Unicorn: Why The Internet Was Invented

Sure, the Internet is responsible for billions of dollars in e-commerce. It also allows the near instantaneous dissemination of important news and critical knowledge. Big deal.

You know the DARPA uber-nerds who invented the Internet back in the day would be even more excited about this: Robocop on a unicorn. One man's ... obsession? Fantasy? Cultural commentary?

Tinkerbell: Male, Straight, Israeli, and Heavily Armed

Not much of an update after a whole week, but it is a bizarre photo you can have fun making up your own story for.

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Charles Bronson's Mandom Is Random

Apparently back in the day, Charles Bronson's evenings consist of hanging out at a piano bar, driving home very fast in a big sedan, grabbing a pipe, removing his shirt, and then dousing himself with some kind of what I assume is a scented talcum powder.

I kept waiting for some winsome lass to show up, but no. It must all just be part of Chuck's "me time."



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The Shortest Western You'll Ever See

Meanwhile, at Lollypop Ranch ...



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What Is It About Clowns?

They can make even Mr. Rogers and harmless mask seem evil. Well, dropping his voice a few octaves also helps.



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A Walk In The Park Wherever You Go

Love the feel of grass between your toes? With grass flip flops, you can enjoy that feeling everywhere you go. Well, everywhere you can get away with wearing flip flops made of grass. Unlikely footwear innovator Krispy Kreme is offering them in the UK as part of their "Share The Summer Magic" campaign.

Seems like a very Krameresque idea to me ("It's a cologne that smells like the beach!").

Via The Presurfer

Jesco White: The Dancing Outlaw

It's a pleasure to once again make the acquaintance of Jesco White of Boone County, West Virginia. I first saw this documentary on a VHS that had been reverently passed from friend to friend. Now, thanks to the miracle of the Internets, it's available to all.

The Dancing Outlaw is at once a simple man, and an enigma. As his beloved wife Norma Jean says: "Jesse can be three people: he's Jesse, he is Jesco, and he is Elvis."

And you know all the stereotypes we're not supposed to have about Appalachia? This will do absolutely nothing to dispel those.

First of four parts is here, double-click on the video to go to the original YouTube page where you'll see links to the other three parts.

When Baked Goods Go Bad

Sometimes, despite the best of intentions, cakes go wrong. These are their stories. DUM-DUM!

A blog called Cake Wrecks brings together the very "best" of these ill advised and/or poorly executed confections. Be warned, a few are in very poor taste (and I'm not talking sugar content), and some involve naughty words (though often unintentionally). Others may contain nuts or nut byproducts. With those cautions out of the way, dig in!

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Well That Should Be A Short Ceremony

Should be quite an event. In case this is being read by any little people in the Steel City, here's the Craigslist link. And since, my tiny friend, you'll end up being "ordained," I'll definitely be keeping you in mind should my wife and I renew our vows.


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Via April Winchell.