I’ve seen countless chocolate skulls, but this is the first I’ve come across that is cast from an actual human skull.
Yep…that’s pure chocolate. It comes in dark as well:
I think it would be rather difficult to find a more lifelike edible reproduction.
Hey Americans, did you know that today is apparently the day when some guys run until they all fall down, in hopes of moving this oddly shaped ball around?
That’s the extent of my football knowledge.
HOWEVER, one Superbowl tradition I completely get behind is the creation of completely obscene food items.
A new favorite is this collection of edible stadiums.
And this is what you’ll need to deal with Superbowl food:
Next year I’m going to a Superbowl party JUST to make a crazy food creation.
I was doing a google image search for “brain sundae” (yep, typical way to rock out with my bad self on a Saturday morning), and I came across this great photo by Bunderful:
This next photo happened to remind me of my Candy Coated Nightmares entry tag:
Note: There is a surprising shortage of decent “brain sundae” images out there. Please remedy this, Internet.
Two of my favorite things, astronomy and chocolate, come together in this beautiful Planet Chocolate Set.
Although the chocolatier responsible for this delightful creation is Japanese, Geekosystem posted some comically translated closeups.
Has anyone come across a chocolate box like this in the US?
Happy 2012, folks!
I enjoyed this vintage glimpse of New Years past as the clock wound down last night.
Followed by the smooooooth sounds of Trololo:
Here’s a nice little 2012 collage by Marko Purac:
The companion piece actually reminds me a bit more of my feelings about 2011:
Here’s another that’s been circulating, by Trevor Brown:
And this is one of my all time favorite New Years cards (date unknown). Judging from the picture, “the pace that kills” is probably about 15 miles per hour.
WordPress sent me a note chronicling my top 5 most popular posts of 2011. I was kind of hoping I could find my top 5 LEAST popular ones and list them here for the fun of it…but there’s no easy way to access that. So, in case you missed them, the “top 5″ (not necessarily written in the past year) are:
Pumpkin Megapost
Ernst Haeckel
Halloween Wedding Cakes
Owl Tattoos
Sushi Cake
Hope everyone has a lovely day today…
Here’s an oddity that’s right up my alley. A Christmas spice cake baked in 1911 was found in an abandoned closet, and now resides in Golden Valley, MN, with its current owner Pierre Girard.
The cake carried an inscription on the bottom that said “Xmas Cake Baked in Year 1911 by my Mother’s Brother Alex died December 27. Was operated on Xmas Day.”
Though petrified, the cake still carries the mild scent of cinnamon and spices.
It filled me with joy to learn that Pierre recently threw a party FOR the cake, rather than having cake at a party. Excellent move!
Behold, the Castle Grayskull igloo!
Source
I vaguely remember this special…
Aww…look at this little gentleman from Handmade Stuffs:
A little metallic minimalism:
And for those who don’t want minimalism, a giant ball of Christmas pudding:
Absolutely no comment here. This blog is a family establishment.
Hey…Santa isn’t supposed to be a rugged lumber jack! If this version of our beloved St. Nicholas showed up at my house, I’d give him yard work to do.
If Santa were a Shih Tzu:
And this one appears to have had a run-in with some pepper spray.
He sees you when you’re sleeping…
Now for some beautiful sweets, a gingerbread typewriter:
If anyone has either of these musical gems, please share!
On the other hand, please do NOT send me this album. Oh Scott Weiland…why? I gave STP quite a few spins in my adolescence, but Weiland’s crooning on this album makes me sad, uncomfortable, and a bit embarrassed for him. Go ahead and listen to some samples if you want to see why this is what the bad children should get for Christmas.
Speaking of sad, it looks like this Santa was just released from the burn unit:
One of a series of Christmas illustrations by Graham Wilson (he does some great Christmas/Halloween mashups too).
Proportion? Never heard of it. Santa is magical. He can do what he wants.
A decoration for the Trekkies!
Kitteh refuses to be your holiday prop (I love the hand on the left, presumably going to help…a little too late).
This X-ray tree by Nick Veasey (whom I could have sworn I posted about before, but is not turning up in my searches) would make a wonderful holiday card.
Or if you prefer a glow in the dark variety:
We’ll finish with this amazing Harold Lloyd Christmas tree, recently posted by my friends at Unusual Life.
My desktop is especially cluttered with treats right now, but I’ll choose a few to share…
I have a massive collection of vintage Krampus greetings, but this one (shared by my friend Kevin) was new to me this year. It is perhaps one of the most ominous holiday greetings in existence.
I suppose there’s also this:
Well, I guess THIS could happen too.
Santa, eat some cookies. This doesn’t look…natural.
Santa’s true anatomy is clearly documented here:
And here:
Hot.
Much jolly-ness…
“Have a Living Christmas Tree Ornament in the House.” Yes folks, remember that pets are nothing more than objects to adorn for your own amusement (I’ve had a few retrospectively comedic instances of people not picking up on my sarcasm, but anyone who has followed this blog knows I adore and respect pets more than most humans).
In the mid 20th century it was proper etiquette to smile during imminent danger.
Okay kids, on the count of three, smile and say FIERY HORROR!
Speaking of…
Ice cream on a tree? I like the way you think.
For some reason I really enjoy this old catalog page, despite not actually liking most of the candy in it (people choose hard candies when chocolate exists?). Points for aesthetics though.
Now for an EEEEEEVIL twist:
And from my Sinister Gift Guide:
Sorry abomindable snowman…I find you kind of adorable.
Soon I will post some holiday goodies, but let’s see what non-celebratory things we have lurking on the desktop today…
To whet your appetite, we’ll begin with this stunning scene (about which I will refrain from commenting):
And for dessert: VITAMIN DONUTS. I believe this was once an actual product.
You can wash those donuts down with a glass of Pilk. It’s deloinkful. (This comes from the parody program “Look Around You”…which is wonderful)
And while we’re on the topic of programs (I wonder if I’ll have to deal with this in my practice someday)…
Does anyone know where this comes from? I can’t place it.
Ooh…getting ideas for future projects from this 17th century secret poison case…
Perhaps I should procure some Pink Pills for Pale People.
Kind of wish I were made of cogs, gears and wires…
Someone’s documented my party habits (except I probably wouldn’t even be drunk):
This post brought to you by Mr. Mandrake Root (wish I could remember where I got this from):
Now this is what I’d like to make as a holiday gingerbread house!
Haunted Dimensions has a cookie version of Phantom Manor (Disneyland Paris’s version of the Haunted Mansion, which I did get to visit many years ago as a haunt-loving 13 year old).
Here is the Manor:
Et, viola!
Should you wish to attempt the undoubtedly time consuming but rewarding venture of making this house, Haunted Dimensions was kind enough to share the process and design templates here.
If you are a Haunted Mansion fan, it’s definitely worth browsing the 3D models, paper models and graphics on the rest of Haunted Dimensions.
