Monday, August 17, 2015
Black Cat Appreciation Day
August 17th is Black Cat Appreciation Day! Black cats often get passed over for adoption, possibly because it’s hard to see their sweet expressions. I will have to give my cat Gogo some extra TLC which she is entitled to at 16 years old. You are invited to post pictures of your black cat here in the comments, at the Black Cat Appreciation Page at Facebook, and at Furball Fables, the folks who made the above video.
Their Money's Worth
A couple, both age 76, went to a sex therapist's office. The doctor asked, "What can I do for you?"The man said, "Will you watch us have sexual intercourse?" The doctor looked puzzled, but agreed.
When the couple finished, the doctor said, "There's nothing wrong with the way you have intercourse," and charged them $50. This happened several weeks in a row. The couple would make an appointment, have intercourse with no problems, pay the doctor, then leave.
Finally, the doctor asked, "Just exactly what are you trying to find out?"
The old man said, "We're not trying to find out anything. She's married and we can't go to her house, I'm married and we can't go to my house. The Holiday Inn charges $90; the Hilton charges $108. We do it here for $50 and I get $43 back from Medicare."
(via It Occurred to Me)
Sunday, August 16, 2015
Ring Bearer Steals the Show
The ring bearer enters the wedding procession with the flower girl. Her job is more fun than his, so he joins in scattering flower petals, with the aim of emptying the basket as quickly and efficiently as possible, as if it’s a competition.
Success! All the petals are gone and we’re only half way there! He knows how to celebrate, too, with a jump and holler and a few high fives for strangers in the crowd. (via Daily Picks and Flicks)
Laurel & Hardy Dance to The Rolling Stones
The dance sequence is from Laurel and Hardy’s 1935 film Bonnie Scotland. Stan and Ollie break out of jail, travel to Scotland, and accidentally join a Scottish regiment of the British Army which ships them off to India, where they pick up trash. It’s no wonder they can’t get no satisfaction. (via Bits and Pieces)
Saturday, August 15, 2015
Annoying Seven-hour Road Trip
You may recall how annoying your sibling can be when you’re stuck in a car together for long periods of time. I certainly do. That apparently continues after after you grow up.
White Rhino went on a seven-hour road trip with his sister. He enjoys lip-synching to whatever is on the radio, and he throws extra mustard on his performance. She is not at all impressed. Stay with it -there’s a punchline at the end. (via Viral Viral Videos)
Friday, August 14, 2015
Kitten Chaos Collection
Simon’s Cat did not take easily to the addition of a new kitten to the household. This video has several of Simon Tofield’s animations about that adjustment. You may have to pause it to laugh at certain spots.
Flight Attendant Pantomime
Flight safety instructions are the same every time, so it’s a bright spot on your trip when an attendant tries to dress it up a bit. If he’s just pantomiming along with a recording, it takes real skill to make everyone laugh. This guy does it. (via Neatorama)
12 Odd Facts and Stories About Armadillos
Armadillos are small New World mammals often called speed bumps for
their habit of crossing roads too slowly, and they carry their own suits
of armor around with them. And that's just the beginning of what makes
these animals really, really interesting. Read more in an article I wrote for mental_floss.
Miss Cellania's Links
The Struggle to Change Your Gender While Keeping Your Job.
The Real Housewives of Ancient Egypt Had 8-Foot-Long Prenups.
Anita Pointer: Civil-Rights Activist, Pop Star, and Serious Collector of Black Memorabilia. These include racist caricatures of the Jim Crow era.
A Brief History of Practical Effects in Cinema in 10 Movies. A timeline covering 113 years.
This Guy Used Science To Get An 86% Bigger Burrito At Chipotle. Optimizing your options for maximum munchies -until corporate reads his data.
Fishermen Aid Struggling Whale Who Came To Them For Help. He just needed someone with opposable thumbs to get that trash off his head.
Will Smith Is Developing a “Present Day” Fresh Prince Reboot. I wouldn’t be surprised to find Smith in the role of Uncle Phil.
The Chilling Human Remains of Peru’s Ancient Chauchilla Cemetery. Dry desert air gives us thousand-year-old mummies.
The Lasting Gifts of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Their stonework may be displayed at a park near you.
Jumping Kittens
This is what we did for entertainment before TV and the internet, although we didn’t have these fancy automated cat toys. Cupcake, Scooter, Benji, and Jett are having a great time with it. (via Daily Picks and Flicks)
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