I don't know why they named this cat Wormy; maybe it means something different in Lebanese. But he was found on the street injured and infected. One leg was beyond saving, but Wormy made an amazing turnaround in a loving foster home.
Friday, March 06, 2026
Wormy
PetSmart
I'm sure you've been puzzled by the meaning of a brand name at least once in your life, and found no one to ask that could shed a light on it. You may have found more confusion among those around you, as some see it one way and others have always seen it a totally different way, and neither side has ever considered the other interpretation. Musician Ben Lapidus took a fresh look at the logo for PetSmart and saw how ambiguous it is. There's only one thing to do- write a song about it, and make it heavy metal so everyone will pay attention to this matter. Lucky for us, PetSmart saw Lapidus' video and issued a response.
Aren't you glad that's been cleared up and for all? (via Laughing Squid)
Miss Cellania's Links
A compilation of screaming kittens.
One of the Allies’ Secret Weapons Against the Nazis Was a 21-Year-Old Woman Armed With a Microphone and a Script of Lies.
Lucky Ducky gets replaced by Digital Ducky! He latest from Tom the Dancing Bug.
Original Concept Designs of Beloved Disney Characters That Almost Looked Completely Different, Part 2.
The World’s Smallest Boat? How Andrew Bedwell built his 100cm boat to sail across the Atlantic. (via Messy Nessy Chic)
The translation you've always wanted.
The Most Accurately Predicted Genocide in History. There was satellite imagery, survivor testimony, and mass graves. Still, the world looked away from Sudan. (via Damn Interesting)
If I Fits, I Sits
We know cats are liquid, as they take the shape of their container. And cats love any kind of container: boxes, dishes, shelves, closets, bags, or whatever they can get into. We might even call a cat a "container-seeking liquid." Chris Poole has recorded video of his cats Cole and Marmalade ever since they were kittens. Here is a compilation that shows how they like to try on any kind of container to see if they fit. And if they fits, they sits! (via Tastefully Offensive)
Thursday, March 05, 2026
Touche’ Mustachios
How does one inflict damage with a pencil? By drawing on your opponent. Then one duelist figures out how to make himself more intimidating, a decision that may have won the competition but that he regrets the next day. You might recall the Bent Objects series of whimsical sculptures made by Terry Border. Border is back, with his first old-fashioned stop-motion version of his signature objects. (Thanks, Terry!)
Useless Advertising
This vintage ad is pleasant enough. It has cats! But what is it advertising? A servant cat is either dressing or undressing a kitten, so... children's clothing? Laundry soap? Nannies? No, this is an ad for the White Sewing Machine Company, despite no text or illustration of the product. I ran into this a lot in radio advertising. Clients would write their own ad copy and never mention where the store was or what they sold, besides "merchandise." They assumed everyone already knew, which undercuts the very purpose of advertising. (via Undine)
Caring for a Dog with Dementia
Tanner has had a hard life. This dachshund has some jaw anomalies that aren't explained, and that make him look quite odd until you get used to him. He was rescued from his longtime home where he was neglected and possibly abused. After quite a while in a shelter, Tanner lucked out in being taken in by Hannah, who is not only a rescuer of aging dachshunds, but also a feeding specialist.
But Tanner is almost 18 years old, and has developed doggy dementia, which is a real thing.Tanner is lucky to have Hannah to help him remember how to eat and drink, and how to get out from under a chair. You can keep up with Tanner and the other dachshunds of Ancient Weenies at Instagram.
What is a Lie?
When is a lie a lie? That may seem like a simple question on the surface, but there are many factors to consider. When you say something complimentary to avoid insulting someone with your honest opinion, we call it a "white lie," but it's still a falsehood. You could say the same thing about embellishing a story for drama, or about passing along a lie that we don't know is false. How about when you word something in an ambiguous way that gives you plausible deniability? Should we define a lie by the literal words, the intent, or the perception of the listener? Linguist Dr. Erica Brozovsky explains how complicated lying is, from animals that use camouflage to criminal perjury. It's no wonder lie detectors don't work.
More Differences Between New Zealand and Australia
In a followup to his previous video on the differences between Australia and New Zealand, Jordan Watson (also known as the How-to Dad) draws more contrasts between the two. He lives in New Zealand, which he paints as a more peaceful and sensible place. This video delves deeper into the language differences of two English-speaking nations, although he does wander into the wildlife, sports, and geography a bit. (via Tastefully Offensive)
Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Unfortunate Headline
These kids probably don't even know how we used to use the word "husky." (via Bad Newspaper)
A Modern Day Fhqwhgads
Musician and Homestar Runner collaborator Rich Trott gives us a nonsensical mashup of "Tom Sawyer" by Rush and the 2003 animated song "Everybody To The Limit" by Strongbad. If you are wondering what Fhqwhgads means, it's an internet user name Trott came up with, presumably by mashing the keyboard with his fists.
Peter Tork Mouthing Everyone Else's Lines
When a ventriloquist provides a voice for his dummy, the illusion works because you are focused on the dummy delivering the lines and you're not looking at the ventriloquist. In the age of video, you can go back and focus on the ventriloquist and see his/her lips moving. That's the way you should watch this compilation- focus on Peter Tork's lips, not who is actually speaking.
Tork had a habit of mouthing lines that weren't his while shooting the sitcom The Monkees. According to comments at Metafilter, this is very common among beginning actors, because it helps with timing and catching your cue. The real trick is to learn how to keep up with memorized dialogue without moving your lips. As it is, we rarely see it because we focus on the actual speaker.
OR... was Tork actually delivering all the lines in the show, while everyone else just moved their lips? We may never know.
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