From Texts from TNG.
Monday, December 09, 2013
The Swedish Chef vs. Gordon Ramsay
The Muppets' Swedish Chef is serving up his Swéédéé Méétéé Bøøls at a Food Truck Festival when celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay shows up. A challenge? It's a food fight! At least Ramsay does his own bleeps in this -after all, it is the Muppets! (via Boing Boing)
Miss Cellania's Links
Bambi’s Jewish Roots. Before Disney got hold of the story, Bambi was a successful novel by Zionist novelist Felix Salten. (via Metafilter)
The Firefighter as Arsonist. (via Digg)
50 Weirdest Christmas Gifts Under $15.
Velvet Underdogs: The Paintings the Art World Loves to Hate.
Cinerama: "The Next Big Thing That Was."
21 Ways To Keep Santa Real For Your Kids. I did the separate wrapping paper and handwriting, and believe me, they noticed.
Arsenic: The Near-Perfect Murder Weapon. Many cases weren't even considered murder until the arsenic angle was investigated.
Teen Pregnancies Drop a Whopping 52 Percent in Two Decades. Most of the change is attributed to decisions made by teenagers themselves.
States are running out of drugs for executions by lethal injection. Alternatives have been tried, but is there any good way to kill someone?
Blowing Bubbles
Ted and Mary in Manitoba made a video to show us what it's like blowing bubbles at -45 degrees. When it's all said and done, that's the least impressive part of the video. What's really impressive is: Goodness, that woman isn't wearing gloves in this weather! What? The guy doesn't even have a coat on! And -oops- he gets water on his shirt. At -45 degrees. And doesn't even react except to laugh at himself! They are altogether delightful. "Just keep blown' those bubbles, Honey." (via Viral Viral Videos)
Sunday, December 08, 2013
If Only For A Second
Cancer patients talk about how, once they received their diagnosis, they could never just forget their illness for a moment. One patient put it simply in when she said, "You know what I miss the most? Being carefree."
The Mimi Foundation invited twenty cancer patients to enjoy a makeover. They only stipulated that they keep their eyes shut until it was done. Then they gave them the most outlandish wigs and makeup you can imagine and filmed their reactions. It was in that moment that they forgot all about cancer and reveled in the moment. Photographs from the event were published in a book so that the participants can always remember that time they were truly carefree. (via Viral Viral Videos)
Mouse Decorates Christmas Tree
Brösel the mouse decorates her Christmas tree. She is a clicker-trained mouse, but when she first saw the tiny tree and decorations, started playing with them spontaneously! It didn't take long to teach her what she was supposed to do. See more of Brösel and her buddies at Mouse Agility. (via Tastefully Offensive)
Mars Passport Pocket Notebook
Mars Passport Pocket Notebook (sold individually) $3.95
Stay organized as you travel to the edges of the solar system, or the outer reaches of the grocery store, with the Mars Passport Pocket Notebook from the NeatoShop. This handy little book features a retro image of mars, delightful travel tips, and 60 plus pages for your writing pleasure. With this notebook you will always be prepared for whatever mysteries and adventures that lie ahead.
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Skyline New York
A 1955 travelogue that takes you through a tour of New York City. This reminds me of a trip I took to New York for spring break in 1979, with a college friend who lived near the city. We went to her home before we visited my parents, and we drove the whole way, but otherwise, just the same. Well, we went to the top of the World Trade Center instead of the RCA Building. Oh, and her brother showed us around the gay bars of New York. Otherwise, it's just the same. (via Metafilter)
Taiwan Funeral
In Taiwan, you can really go out with a bang, or at least with a marching band. There are many more such videos in this YouTube channel, which may be from the company that provide this service. (via Arbroath)
Saturday, December 07, 2013
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