Robin Hood of Intellectual Property

I'll return to you, blog. I promise.

2011-05-03T18:31:00.001-04:00

Delicious!

2010-11-05T11:31:00.001-04:00

Also this one:

Married to the Sea

Thanks, Andrew!

Jesus on a snail

2010-11-05T11:25:00.002-04:00

Currently loving this blog:

James Ward: I Like Boring Things

Found via @dianainheaven

Hipster Hitler

2010-10-26T09:53:00.003-04:00

I find Hitler humor to be comedic gold. I'm not 100% sure why, but it's probably because it should be taboo but isn't.

This new comic, Hipster Hitler, is no exception. Check it out.

Thanks, John!

KANYE WEST LOVES THIS PAGE

2010-10-22T10:16:00.003-04:00

SERIOUSLY. HE WOULD LOVE THIS SHIT. CHECK IT OUT AND GET READY TO CELEBRAAAATE!!!!

CAPS LOCK DAY BITCHEZZZZ

THANKS TOMMY

Cat Lovers - Whatta bunch of bananas!

2010-10-19T20:30:00.002-04:00

I can make more banana jokes than the average person due to my father's love of the fruit. When he taught, his classroom was covered in bananas. It was just like a THING that seemed a bit creepy eventually. But like... he would call his students bananas and bop them over the head with stuffed bananas.

SEE? Creepy. But the 6th graders thought it was like the funniest thing. We have loads of banana Christmas ornaments from them. I think they're great, but my mother rolls her eyes at them and tells us to put them at the back of the tree. What a hater.

SPARE MY LIFE!

2010-10-13T13:50:00.001-04:00

Thumbs up, Wendy's!

2010-10-12T20:50:00.003-04:00

The Soviet Union was good for something. Fodder for somewhat bigoted advertising!

Thanks, Matt!

Explosions in the Sky - Your Hand in Mine

2010-10-07T10:51:00.000-04:00

My blog is an island.

2010-10-06T13:13:00.001-04:00

Looks about right...

xkcd's take on online communities part II

Camel!!

2010-09-28T21:02:00.002-04:00

There's no embed code for this, so I encourage you to go on over to College Humor for an adorable animal.

Literal Harry Potter Trailer

2010-09-27T22:10:00.001-04:00

Japandroids - "Young Hearts Spark Fire"

2010-09-27T21:06:00.001-04:00

OMG IT'S SO TRUE

2010-08-31T18:07:00.001-04:00

No, seriously.

MGMT -- well -- okay so I haven't listened to their newest album. I liked the singles off the last one. Thought the album as a whole wasn't as good as everyone said it was. Still agree they've matured past two gangly teenagers opening for Of Montreal. Fine.

But their videos.

They're like past absurd to the point where they just aren't entertaining anymore?

Maybe I'm just not doing enough drugs.

Anyway, an intervention!

Thanks, Callaghan!

Who knew owls were such alcoholics?

2010-08-25T18:45:00.002-04:00

I always just thought that owls had a tendency to blink during photographs, but this website purports that they are actually hungover. Crazy but... I can see it.

Hungover Owls

Thanks, Nadia!

Why are all the cute ones mass murdering dictators?

2010-08-19T09:44:00.002-04:00

Guys, Stalin was totally hot. Too bad he turned out to be such a jackass. Aren't most hipsters, though?

Seriously though, look at this photo.

Human Bicycle

2010-08-17T12:20:00.001-04:00

So, like, you know how in America, sports players aren't really allowed to celebrate? Like a quick fist pump and a jump in the stands, but that's about it? Maybe if they were this creative, it'd be more acceptable.

Golly. I guess this makes sense.

2010-08-16T21:52:00.000-04:00

DOUBLE RAINBOW OMG

2010-08-04T11:21:00.002-04:00

Everyone's seen the Double Rainbow video by now blahblahblah.

I like Blippy's use of it, though. Click the unicorn. Please.

It's a 404!

WWII / Now

2010-08-03T10:05:00.003-04:00

This series of photographs takes historic photos of World War II and superimposes them on modern shots. Using careful Photoshop skills, Sergey Larenkov has created new images that are not only visually stunning but also thought provoking. It's almost disturbing to watch people going about their lives where not even a hundred years ago, one of the wars that has most affected today's society raged.

Definitely worth the click.

The Ghosts of World War II

Do it.

2010-07-31T17:05:00.001-04:00

Yeah, so THIS happened.

2010-07-18T13:06:00.001-04:00

Existential Brody?

2010-07-16T08:56:00.000-04:00

Thanks, Abby!

Chutes & Ladders is so Protestant.

2010-06-30T21:33:00.003-04:00

I get kind of sick of comedians trashing religion just for the sake of trashing religion (it's so easy and . . . rude), so I find this highly amusing. I think you'll find it funny, even if you aren't Catholic. You may have to have the sense of humor of an older person, though... Maybe not. Whatever. I like it.

Thanks, Aunt Toni!

BZZZZZZZZZ

2010-06-30T21:21:00.003-04:00

I've always loved the vuvuzela (you know, since I first heard about its existence like a month ago...), and now I do even more! This is a good take on Twilight.

(I know I have some readers who like Twilight, so I guess I'm sorry? But not really.)

Evil Owl

2010-06-22T19:59:00.002-04:00

I haven't listened to this with sound cos I'm in class but this owl is hilaaaaarious. Check it.

Oh hi...

2010-06-15T21:50:00.002-04:00

Hi ignored blog! I kind of . . . didn't forget about you . . . I promise.

To make up being gone for almost a month, I present to you two items today, both having to do with animals.

The first is a link to a series of photos involving lions and soccer balls. Yes. Adorable, I know.

Lions Heart Soccer

The second is a video of a baby and a dog. Awesome, I know. Watch it until the end.

Enjoy!

(Thanks to Corey and Amanda for linking to these on Facebook and Twitter, respectively!)

SHEEP GO BOOM

2010-05-17T19:50:00.001-04:00

While this has apparently made the rounds (Sam's mother loves it and has for a while now), I had not seen these sheep do their dancing with the LEDs. They are cute and clever (okay so the sheep aren't clever, but the shepherds and the dogs are) and fabulous. Enjoy!

And you don't even need quarters!

2010-05-17T06:32:00.002-04:00

This series of photographs of coin-operated rides in New York was liked to by @odessabegay. There's something both magical and frightening about the photos, kind of like pieces from a cheesy horror film. The colors, though, are fantastic. Take a look!

Street Animals in NYC

MEOW!

2010-05-13T22:25:00.001-04:00

OH GOD OH GOD OH GOD THIS IS ADORABLE.

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

WHNP

2010-04-23T09:05:00.002-04:00

I have no idea what's happening in this video, but Abby said I had to post it, so here it is.

Shake that healthy butt, Gilbert. You too, Sullivan.

2010-04-13T14:57:00.002-04:00

I would recommend watching this around 2 in the morning.

Thanks for sending me this like two weeks ago, Jon!

Ben Folds has a good sense of humor.

2010-04-11T22:01:00.002-04:00

Colleen sent me this forever ago. I forgot to post it. Enjoy.

Don't cut off the applause.

2010-03-21T18:43:00.003-04:00

I've been gone for a while, but I feel like this is a triumphant return.

Old guys are creepy as shit.

This guy lives next door to you.

He's also your grandfather.

He's any old guy with a computer and too much time on his hands.

Ring ding dong - ringa ding ding ding dong

2010-02-22T22:54:00.002-05:00

I admittedly used to hate talking on the phone - especially when I had to call someone. You never knew who was going to pick up, how to address people, if they were scary, etc. For this reason - and for the many long long long never ending conversations with my mother [which I wouldn't give back for the world but you know...] - I truly appreciate this comic.

Ten Reasons to Avoid Talking on the Phone

Thanks, Nadia!

Hockey god

2010-02-22T14:03:00.002-05:00

So who watched the Canada-USA game yesterday?

Yes? No? Doesn't matter - check out this highlight:

Amen.

And this one:

[Shitty quality, but you get the point.]

Sir, you're missing some teeth...

2010-02-20T11:56:00.003-05:00

Sports advertising is SO much better not in the US.

I love this commercial loads. And I like that the pub looks like the one I used to frequent in London.

And I always kind of embarrassingly like Savage Garden. Shhhh don't tell anyone!

See more funny videos and TBT Videos at Today's Big Thing.

The Downfall of an American's Life.

2010-02-19T21:07:00.001-05:00

No. Explanation. Needed.

OLL RAIGTH!

2010-02-17T09:37:00.005-05:00

Today I was exploring someone's Facebook, and I came across this video. It's supposed to emulate how foreigners hear English - it's all in gibberish, but it does sound convincing at times.

Not only is it interesting from that perspective, but it's also a great video and fun song.

It's Italian, it's from a couple decades ago, and it'll make you want to dance.

See more funny videos and Music Videos at Today's Big Thing.

Archives all over yr life.

2010-02-16T19:54:00.003-05:00

For my fellow archivists:

Thanks, Abe!

Juan Pablo Amigo

2010-02-13T19:50:00.002-05:00

Maybe it's because I'm Catholic, but something does not feel right about this video... The lounge music... The pope licking on the Virgin's ladybits... You know, the whole bit. I would also encourage you to check out this woman's other videos at YouTube. They're pretty classic - and trippy.

Hey laaaadies...

2010-02-05T21:15:00.003-05:00

Rugby players have the best bodies. Seriously. They're built like fucking houses - but not in a scary sort of way?

Adidas (NZ) realized that and created probably the most genius marketing campaign ever.

Because, really, isn't the jersey swap everyone's favorite part of any game?

Jersey Swap

A friend does bring up a good point, though:
"i guess it's supposed to attract the ladies/gays??? to buy jerseys...?"
Alright, maybe 'genius' wasn't exactly the word I was looking for earlier.

Thanks, Xavie!

Oh Kermie!

2010-01-30T10:19:00.001-05:00

Turns out Christian Bale and Kermit the Frog are the same being. Others reached this conclusion a while ago, but I just found out today. Want proof? Here:

ONTD's Epic Post

Tonight

2010-01-28T19:10:00.001-05:00

Retribution Gospel Choir

Oooo baby...

2010-01-20T17:13:00.002-05:00

As Nadia says, Massachusetts's new slogan should be something along the lines of "we'll embarrass you in public," especially after yesterday's election.

A local weatherman proves this to be true. This is all information I wanted to know and definitely believe:

(via Universal Hub)

GINGERS ARE PEOPLE TOO OKAY?!

2010-01-18T14:20:00.001-05:00

I feel like maybe this whole making fun of redhead kids thing has gone too far. This poor kid has contemplated SUICIDE because of South Park.

He's so upset, he made a crappy YouTube video complaining about how sad he is.

Maybe he's really sad cos he lives in a shitty neighborhood in a town with shitty weather.

Just saying.

Something New!

2010-01-17T15:55:00.002-05:00

I've decided to do something new from now on. Every day that I go to a concert, I will post a video or two of the band I'm going to see. YouTube is acting up for me today, though, so you don't get much excitement. Feel free to explore on your own.

The Cribs

2010-01-13T20:51:00.004-05:00

Everyone knows how I feel about people being friends with their parents and children on Facebook (You don't? Oh. I THINK IT'S DUMB AS SHIT.) This website seems to agree with me. There are many other examples of people being fucking idiots on Facebook, as well.

I present to you the cleverly (::rolls eyes::) named Failbooking

Thanks, Lauren!

"I can't control the kittens. Too many whiskers! Too many whiskers!"

2010-01-09T00:30:00.002-05:00

This is why I love the Internet. It allows us to transcribe and remember forev- wait, for as long as we archive the website the idiotic and hilarious things our loved ones do.

This is true love - a wife has written down the extremely random musings of her sleeping husband in the Sleep Talkin' Man blog. He seems to dream mostly of anger and cuddly animals with rather interesting results.

Sleep Talkin' Man

Thanks, Corinne!

This website will last about 60 seconds...

2010-01-06T12:56:00.002-05:00

Oh, Nicholas Cage. You are so sad. You have no money.

Maybe you can profit off this site that uses your visage?

Nic Cage as Everyone

"I feel good tonight... Ay mamacita!"

2010-01-06T11:47:00.002-05:00

Okay, here's the deal. If you make a middling fake commercial for some class in college, spare us and don't put it on YouTube. We then all see it and then anytime we see you in real life, we'll roll our eyeballs and try to hide our smile when we think of you rubbing yourself because you feel good... because of the perfume you're wearing.

Think I'm being a little too harsh towards those who are unable to act/create sets/etc.?

Think again.

AHHH PRAIRIE DOGS

2010-01-05T18:52:00.000-05:00

I think I'm a little late on this, but still.

Move... bitch... No, really, move you dog.

2009-12-21T16:19:00.002-05:00

Let's go over what is wrong with this video of a cat and dog "playing:"

1. There is a Roomba.

2. There is a cat on said Roomba.

3. The cat swipes at the dog on multiple occasions.

4. The dog is wearing a sweater.

5. With one big argyle print on it.

6. The soundtrack is Ludacris.

7. The older white woman taking the video appears to be referencing it during the "fun."

See what I mean:

Ye Olde Laptop

2009-12-14T01:22:00.003-05:00

Man, pulling an all-nighter makes one find all sorts of things funny, but I think this might actually be funny in a non-sleep deprived state.

I guess this is why no one uses laptops anymore, right? They're just not practical for college?

Video in the link!

Kid brings old typewriter to class

Again, thanks Abe!

SEX SEX SEX

2009-12-13T23:07:00.001-05:00

This might be the best best man prank ever.

Cos who doesn't want to know how many times their best friend had sex on their wedding night?

Newlywed Sex Tweets

Thanks, Abe!

Beast v. Batman

2009-12-12T09:44:00.003-05:00

I may have been one of the only people I know who really enjoyed Where the Wild Things Are - and everyone else can suck it, quite simply. Admission: I cried through the entire thing. It was one of those movies.

However, I can see why some people might feel that it could have used some more badassery. The people who created the following clip seem to have gotten that right.

What if Max got a Batman costume instead of the one he did?

Thanks, Raph!

Sketchy Santas

2009-12-08T10:54:00.001-05:00

Yeah, I now know why those kids always cry when they meet Santa.

Take a look.

Sketchy Santas

Fine fine...

2009-12-06T16:28:00.001-05:00

I'll put something on here about the whole Tiger Woods debacle...

Thanks, Abby!

Black Box Recorder

2009-12-02T10:44:00.000-05:00

Here - have some music:

If I were the sun, you'd be the world I'd shine onto

2009-11-30T18:43:00.003-05:00

(via someone's sappy xanga that's making me alternately thrilled and discouraged with humanity)

TURKEY WEDDING OMG

2009-11-30T16:08:00.002-05:00

Seriously, this might be one of the most absurd weddings ever.

A late Thanksgiving present:

LIFE's A Plucky Bride

Thanks, Colleen!

HATAAAAA

2009-11-30T15:21:00.000-05:00

Haters gonna hate.

Thanks, Tracy!

Yr so [not] hooooood...

2009-11-23T20:38:00.001-05:00

As the guys from HurtYouBad simply say:

Your Ghetto Is Nothing

Thanks, Tommy!

Worst Birthday Ever?

2009-11-22T20:59:00.000-05:00

Joseph Ducreux is B.A.

2009-11-22T20:34:00.003-05:00

I feel like sometimes we forget that there have been badass gangstas forever. The Internet remembers sometimes, though. And the brilliant people who have created the memes around Joseph Ducreux's fabulous portrait from 1793 have done a wonderful job of it.

Joseph Ducreux Memes

Thanks, Aaron!

Birthday Songs - Feel free to draw inspiration.

2009-11-21T16:41:00.003-05:00

Yesterday was my birthday - the big 2-5 dun dun dun - and I got loads of great videos on my Facebook wall, and I thought it'd be fun to compile them all here. So, without further ado, please enjoy!

- From Leah

- From Xavie

- From Justine

- From Tracy

- My own contribution

And, finally, because I cannot embed it, please click to see Abby's contribution:
Birthday Sex

Raisin Brahms

2009-11-12T20:57:00.000-05:00

Love. It. So. Much.

I like mean people.

2009-11-10T16:26:00.003-05:00

No, really.

I feel like this site could be 100% guido, but no - they mix it up. Bring all sorts of idiots who like to make the duckface.

What, you may ask, is a duckface?

Oh, my goodness. That is why I am here.

Here are all KINDS of duckfaces!

This isn't funny.

2009-11-10T14:48:00.004-05:00

Sometimes I feel like maybe I worry too much about drunk people who take the subway alone. I no longer feel that way.

Where were her friends? Just those two old dudes to protect her - thank God for them. And why the hell was she smoking in the station?

This isn't funny and, therefore, doesn't really belong here, but goddammit it makes me mad.

OH GOD

2009-11-09T08:43:00.000-05:00

THIS IS TERRIFYING.

Archives Stuff on Twitter

2009-11-08T13:26:00.004-05:00

Time for some shameless self-promotion!

I've created list on Twitter focusing on archives. The only criteria to be added to the list is that the ... tweeter? ... talk about archives related topics about 75% of the time. If you are interested, you should follow it and learn all about what's going on around the world in archives.

Also, I'm always looking for suggestions on who should be added to the list!

"He's coming... he's coming... he's coming..."

2009-11-07T21:02:00.002-05:00

Mind you, I've only read a few of the comics on Overcompensating, but this one commemorating Columbus Day is amazing. If you don't laugh, get the hell outta here.

Or you know - just hang around until the next post and see if you like it better.

Aaah...

2009-11-03T14:17:00.001-05:00

I got a mangina!!!

2009-10-30T16:51:00.002-04:00

This might only be interesting if you watch The Mighty Boosh. I'm going as Vince for Halloween. Abby's going as Old Gregg. You can hear here how she has to talk all night.

The Ghost of You Lingers

2009-10-30T16:29:00.003-04:00

I have nothing really significant to contribute to this right now (unless you want an account of my mood swings? no? that's cool...), so instead I give you the song that's getting me through right now.

Miranda. The Navy Cat.

2009-10-27T17:33:00.003-04:00

see more Lolcats and funny pictures

A Twitter friend (@brothermagneto) created this of his cat, and I found it hilarious. Thought you might as well.

No MySpace Shots

2009-10-27T17:24:00.002-04:00

WTF Retro Pictures

Despite the fact that a couple of these are photoshopped and one is a legitimate photo of an African tribe, most of these photos will remind you that taking crazy photos is not a new phenomenon. Most of them are funny and a couple are just strange or sad or whatever. They'll almost all make you raise an eyebrow, though.

Nothing Could Go Wrong

2009-10-25T09:31:00.001-04:00

Amy Annelle - The Birds Start Talking English

Horse Pop!

2009-10-25T09:11:00.001-04:00

The perfect video for your Sunday morning.

Shut Up Woman, Get on My Horse

It's touching

Warpaint

2009-10-24T15:28:00.004-04:00

You should probably by Warpaint's album Exquisite Corpse. It's ethereal but not. Sweet but not. Danceable but not. Singable but not.

"Listen to the girl..."

2009-10-23T19:56:00.004-04:00

I'm exhausted and don't feel good, so instead of going to the two parties I was supposed to be attending tonight, I'm doing this:

And this:

Leo

2009-10-23T18:01:00.001-04:00

I laughed and cried...

2009-10-20T17:25:00.004-04:00

Notes on the following video:

When watching, Lauren and I laughed and screamed so loudly that everyone walking by become alarmed, and one professor emerged from his office to make sure that we were not being murdered. And the super hot guy walked past twice. Awesome.

And the MUSIC!

Thanks, Colleen!

Know how to sing on the beach?

2009-10-20T16:59:00.002-04:00

In honor of the new Kings of Convenience album, I'll share this little gem of "HOW DID THIS EVER HAPPEN?"

TRex

2009-10-20T13:05:00.001-04:00

"GOLLY!" you might say to yourself, "I love dinosaurs so much I want to marry one!"

I would discourage you from this for many reasons. Mingle2 gives you nine more reasons not to do so:

9 Reasons Not to Date a Tyrannosaurus

Oops please don't do it again...

2009-10-20T10:29:00.000-04:00

Hilarious.

As Colleen asked, "Why is x factor so much better than american idol?"

Mew

2009-10-18T12:39:00.001-04:00

The rockstar I'm most in love with.

Jonas from Mew.

They're coming back to Boston in December. Joy and joyness.

Crazy Hockey Goal

2009-10-15T13:14:00.001-04:00

Hooooly shit guys!

babycakes

2009-10-14T18:56:00.002-04:00

I humbly request that you listen to this remix of "Powder Blue" by Andy Votel. It's hard to remix Elbow songs. I think this Andy character has hit upon something very good, though.

Elbow's "Powder Blue" redone by Andy Votel

Crazy kids.

2009-10-06T13:50:00.002-04:00

Dear Blog,

I'm sorry I've been ignoring you. To make up for it, I give you a video of some crazy Canadian kids.

Also, this video of this crazy stunt dude, which I can't embed, so you'll have to head to Facebbok to check it out.

CSS

2009-10-03T12:58:00.003-04:00

No, not the CSS I'm studying in school right now.

OKAY - So, I know that this song is nowhere close to being new (shut it, Mr. Topolski.), but I've been listening to it compulsively the last couple days.

And the video never fails to make me smile.

CSS - Let's Make Love and Listen to Death from Above

Lisztomania

2009-10-01T20:45:00.001-04:00

Sky Art

2009-09-30T11:35:00.002-04:00

I just kept going - "OH MAN OH MAN OH MAN HOW IS HE DOING THAT HOW HOW HOW????"

Seriously. Innovation. Taking it to the next fuckin level.

A Peanut Duck!

2009-09-29T09:15:00.003-04:00

Normally I post websites with things that look like penises or the like.

And I guess this still has the word "nuts" in it, so it's not entirely different...

Anyway - here's a website dedicated to items that look like ducks. DUCKS! Adorable!!! Peanuts, cucumbers, etc.!

This Peanut Looks like a Duck

...This got weirdly more sexual than I anticipated...

Thanks, Abby!

Who's got the spirit now?

2009-09-27T16:54:00.002-04:00

It's a rainy day, and I'm in the library.

But it's also a Sunday during football season.

I BILLieve, even if play is already spotty in the first half.

"Blood..."

2009-09-24T23:52:00.001-04:00

This is a true story.

No, really.

Most reliable news source on the planet.

Thanks, Aaron!

Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele

2009-09-23T22:54:00.001-04:00

"Magnificent" is not an understatement.

I feel like most of us have heard "Meet Me in the Garden" by this point, but "Howard" isn't played quite as much. And the video is way funnier. So, I present to you - "Howard" by Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele

9/11

2009-09-23T13:06:00.003-04:00

A warning - this article is about 9/11, specifically the photograph of the Falling Man, which was in newspapers on 9/12 but pretty much disappeared after that.

Esquire considers it one of its best articles ever. I would have to agree.

If you don't want to cry by the end of it, I'll be seriously surprised.

The Falling Man by Tom Junod

Justin James Reed

2009-09-23T12:21:00.003-04:00

Photography is kind of my kick right now. So, here we have a photographer named Justin James Reed. His "Paradise" series sucked me right in, especially "Southampton, New Jersey," 2008.

You can see some of his work here at his website.

More insight can be found at his blog.

Teen Girl Squad would love Mayer Hawthorne

2009-09-23T10:32:00.004-04:00

This morning I'm listening to this Mayer Hawthorne song on repeat. When I say "on repeat," I mean I've listened to it about seven times already...

Also, I've been reminded that I do have a crush on EVERY BOY!!! High school/early college throwback!
(This is actually a true statement 95% of the time...)