A terrible last-minute Christmas gift

8 years ago

The packaging says “Durable for Sport and Travel Activities”, but I’m reading it as “The underage drinker’s best friend”. I’m…

That really happened: Pakistan International Airlines crew sacrifices goat after grounded plane re-approved for flight

8 years ago

“Please be aware that the closest goat sacrifice may be behind your row.” After one of their ATR-42 turboprop planes crashed…

Recipe of the day: “Biriyani for 800 people”

8 years ago

We’re going to need a bigger pan. (If you’re looking to serve not quite so many people, try these recipes.)…

Rebranding Darth Vader

8 years ago

He’s also handing out baseball caps that say “Make Alderaan Gravel Again”. Thanks to NewsThump, whose idea I took and…

Meanwhile, in Florida…

8 years ago

This morning’s temperatures, shown in Herr Fahrenheit’s system from the days when phlogiston was a thing. 70° F is about…

“The 2 a.m. Principle”: Jon Levy’s formula for creating adventures

8 years ago

Sometimes at South by Southwest an opportunity presents itself, and the next thing you know, you’re no longer part of…

The “War on Christmas” just got a little more subtle

8 years ago

I see what you did there. Also worth reading: This useful flowchart designed to help you deal with with greetings…

The perfect game show for these times

8 years ago

Thanks to Dave Winer for the find!

Rather unexpected: Snoop Dogg making Christmas ornaments in an ad for…Michaels?

8 years ago

And more power to Cordozar Calvin “Snoop Dogg” Broadus for doing so. After all, the gangsta rapper dream is to…