Helpful Figures is a dynamite series of bogus infographics. I just went through every graphic on the site from start to finish, because they were so entertaining.
Have a look through the archives for some comic gems!
Tag: humor
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Here are a few delicacies, courtesy of Cake Wrecks to start (or finish) your day off right. Enjoy these turkey cakes (and I use the word “turkey in the loosest possible sense).
This one is either a football in disguise or some sort of Frankenturkey whose stitches are not healing very well:
Is it really hip to be square?
Nope. Not even close:
Holidays can be stressful. This fellow either drank too much schnapps and plummeted off the table, or he has seen terrible things he cannot un-see. Some things are best left unsolved.
And if you prefer to dine on Admiral Ackbar:
Don’t believe me? Viola!
May all the US reader out there have a wonderful holiday with much to be thankful for!
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I would absolutely show up at a holiday dinner wearing this Turkey Hat.
I would just say I’m doing my best impression of stuffing. Little blond girl flavor.
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Let’s see what’s clogging up my desktop thanks to my itchy trigger (a.k.a “right click”) finger this week…
I’m guessing I got these from Golden Age Comic Book Stories. Here’s a nice little head on a platter to whet your holiday appetite.
I’ve made a bunch of unique snow globes as gifts over the years, so even though Urban Outfitters chose a trendy object (other options could have included cupcakes, bacon and ninjas), I applaud unusual snow globes.
Halloween is over, but there is no excuse NOT to show this costume:
Atypik has some great geek treats…like these Rorschach coasters:
Could this really make me…a CHAMPION?
AMAZING photo by Lori Nix:
A gift fit for a president:
When I glanced at this photo, I really wished the queen were making a bold fashion statement. Turns out she was watching a 3D science presentation (which is arguably still pretty neat):
This doll by Sheri DeBow reminds me of my slightly goth days in college (I would have had solid black under that lace though…modest thing that I am).
Oh, and while we’re on the subject, how about a Robert Smith embroidered pillow?
I love the color and composition of this photo:
I saw this a few weeks ago at a baby’s first birthday party (not in a house, in a church rec room). At first I was calling him “Composite Jesus” because he is actually composed out of little pieces of religious scenery. But he could also be known as “Kenny Loggins Jesus.”
Now Kenny Loggins Jesus and I bid you adieu…
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This fictional museum has a very elusive online presence. I saw one image from the lot, and figured I would find a plethora of articles, photos and information. After all, The Museum of Unnatural History is a sensational concept.
I could only find this site, which does not even list authors or contact info. I’m intrigued. I want more.
The collection boasts one of the finest arrays of fictional charts, specimens, and products I’ve cast my eyes on.
For my dear cynics and nihilists:
The simple re-branding of everyday objects is genius.
This one makes my geek senses tingle with delight:
Why are there no links to buy these products?
I highly recommend the rest of the collection.
[EDIT] Because I have such awesome readers, there is now more info in the comments. Here is an article about the brick and mortar store. Scan the comments for a series of links about the purpose and history, courtesy of Rich. Thanks, guys!
This place has officially been added to my “destinations” list!
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Now that Halloween is over, let’s exchange those murderous knives for…airbrush guns?
Yes, this is an actual book cover. Though it looks like a bio on Freddy Krueger’s snazzy, artistic cousin.
Everyone watch out…there is danger of looking fierce.
There is also a series of very odd Jack-O-Lanterns at the source.
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It’s almost time for me to leave town, so…cleaning off the desktop to make room for the hundreds of things that will undoubtedly accrue by the time I return.
I’ve never thought to do a pumpkin like this, but it looks great:
An antique bat sketch. Simple. Classy.
And as package design…
And…wrapped in pink…
Continuing with the results of my antique search (though this can be horrifying for multiple holidays):
Witch illustration:
I’d like to construct a replica of this game, because I doubt I’ll ever be able to find it:
Hot…
This horrid, HORRID thing came up in a search for “antique Halloween.” Most people who know me are aware that I have a general aversion to the human foot. A creation like this is entirely uncalled for. But I suppose this “lantern” qualifies as something I consider frightening.
Pardon me while I wash my eyes with bleach.
Let’s end on a romantic note, shall we?
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Great find, Mark’s Scrapbook of Oddities & Treasures!
If anyone ever finds a copy of this…may I buy it?
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Target gets some great Halloween items, but someone really dropped the ball on this costume (pun intended, I guess).
This is either a female baseball player outfit or a cheerleader costume, with the worst letter spacing I’ve ever seen. I’m sure “adult” costumes are full of bad puns, but come on…Target is a family store.
The phrase HOME RUN, which somehow became a sartorial abbreviation for “This is a baseball costume” (though I’m not even sure this IS a baseball costume) is improvidently divided into a glittering “HO” “ME”. Is this bastard creation rife with perverted undertones, or is ignorance to blame?
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Okay, here are two totally unrelated things I just came across. If you really use your imagination, they fit right into the Halloween Countdown.
First, look at this fruit bat. Check out that tubular nose! This guy is a cut above your generic Halloween bat in terms of personality. I’m constantly tempted to imitate how (my twisted brain believes) he talks:
Next, the anatomically correct Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from Jason Freeny.
On the flip side, we have this extremely INCORRECT rendition of pumpkin anatomy, featured on The Surfing Pizza. This toy was placed in the perfect category of “Not Really Evil, But Kind of a Jerk.”
Never thought you’d get to see a rubber, rabbit-faced, four-limbed, lanky, pumpkin-headed creature, riding upright on a bike with more than a healthy dose of road rage despite the gigantic lollipop on board? VIOLA! Thanks, Pizza!
Now, the Claws Will Tear Us Apart shirt. A favorite animal, a favorite album, a clever image:
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