Category: humor

80’s McFashion

July 15th, 2009

Fellow children of the 80’s, did you happen to own anything from the McDonald’s clothing line? You can tell me. It’ll be our little secret.

I have no doubt that countless Brooklyn hipsters are itching to get their hands on these shirts. You’d be hard pressed to find better ironic retro attire.

A unique twist on country club attire…

America’s obesity epidemic in the making…

And my very favorite…the sweater series. Would men really sport a V-neck with a triumphant clown emblem to achieve the “classic look?” Truth be told, I kind of want that Grimace sweater.

More here.
Vintage Mighty Mouse

July 1st, 2009

The ever-entertaining John K posted this awesome vintage Mighty Mouse toy.

It has an off-kilter intensity that I find pretty delightful. I could never be certain if this thing were out to “save the day”…or murder me in my sleep without remorse.

Don’t you love his sparse, wind-swept eyelashes? And here’s my favorite part: the tag reading “AN IDEAL ULTRAFINE ANIMAL” (conspicuously dangling over his disturbingly defined mouse crotch).

I can always count on John K’s blog!

Note: for some reason I accidentally wrote down “Mickey Mouse” instead of “Mighty Mouse” despite the fact that I knew it was the latter…has Disney seeped that far into my subconscious??? Thanks to those who pointed this out!
Dorm Light Show

June 21st, 2009

This clip is under a minute long, and definitely worth watching. A group of college students turned their dorm into a giant light show to the tune of classic 80’s TV show Knight Rider:
Death Metal Parrot

June 18th, 2009

Just because I’m an arts and culture fiend doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate a rockin’ death metal parrot. This guy is great.

(link care of Skye)

And should you be interested in a bird dancing to the Backstreet Boys, you can see that here.
Social Networking Venn Diagram

June 18th, 2009

The psychology of social networking is a fascinating topic (I was going to include links, but there are thousands on the subject). I happen to love this shirt from Despair Wear:

So sad, so funny, so true.
The Astounding World of the Future

June 5th, 2009

This is the best parody of a mid-20th century “progress” video I’ve ever seen. Oh the glamor!

Seen on Neatorama
A Few Random Sci-Fi Covers

June 2nd, 2009

Monster Brains just featured a great collection of vintage sci-fi book cover art. I have a few favorites from the bunch.

This one definitely warrants a caption contest. What exactly is the facial expression on the giant fish creature as he drains the blood of the young boy? Is he awestruck? Terrified? Aroused?

This enormous, lush-lipped bat seems to have whole forests on its hind quarters, and possibly a castle:

And you have to commend the imagination of this psychedelic, robotic, architectural, ant infested, lupine, space-collage skull…thing:
Marshmallow Burger

May 28th, 2009

Rarely do I turn down a sweet treat. But I believe I’ve found one that is too unappealing, even for me. Meet the quarter pound Mallow Burger.

I’m fine with a quarter pound of marshmallow, but I take serious issue with the unnatural slug-like sheen of the “meat,” not to mention the fact that it appears to possess a circulatory system.

Source
Ship Ahoy!

May 23rd, 2009

This post is not for the weak. I confess that I had trouble getting through the whole thing, but it’s something you might want to experience just once.

Yes Folks, it’s Captain Hook and his band of Christian pirates, storming the high seas to spread the word of Jesus. It’s entertaining, if not mildly terrifying, to see “the captain” use this theme to manipulate young minds and bastardize your favorite fairy tales.

Little Red Riding Hood becomes an allegory of Satan, with classic Big Bad Wolf lines such as “Hey Little Red Riding Hood…let’s you and me go take some dope!” Don’t believe me? Go ahead and download for yourself, but do so at your own risk…

SHIP AHOY!

(This post makes me think I need to have a “worst thing ever” tag)

Courtesy of Schadenfreudian Therapy.
San-X Relax Bear

May 14th, 2009

It takes so little to entertain me. Does anyone else find it odd that the San-X Rilakkuma 5th Anniversary “Relax Bear” is carrying a head on a platter?

I’m sure the little victim, who seems to gaze up at the monarch imploringly, didn’t find the experience of ending up there too “relaxing.”

You can purchase one from Shop Kawaii if you’re interested.