Ya know, I think it might be the same guy in all of these...

I would like at some point to have a Frank Zappa, a Salvador Dali and a Motorhead. Not gonna happen though, I have the facial hair of a little boy.  (Block 33 via The Daily What)

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J-Stache: Ride the Mustache
Worry About The Replicants, Not The Apes
Selleck Waterfall Sandwich

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LOST! Opening Credits (1967)
The opening credits of Lost, as a 1960s campy sci-fi action series. It must have been one of the timelines that occured when they set of Jughead. Anyway, can't wait for tonight's episode. (Link via The Zeray Gazette)



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The Muppets: Beaker's Ballad
Is he died? Beaker find out why the web is a tougher audience than a live variety show. On the other hand, Statler and Waldorf are the perfect internet commentators.

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What Else Is In The Teaches Of Peaches? Huh? What?

Beaker Is Dust In The Wind

...til Gaga said "JUST DANCE"
and tamed them with the disco stick
(reddit via BuzzFeed)

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Shel Silverstein's American History X

Queen Of The Wild Things

Two bits! (xerron via frauruhig)

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Spock, Paper, Scissors
Raise A Little Hair 

Spock And A Haricut...

If Gary Shandling came crashing through my wall, I'd be terrified, and not just because of the whole axe-wielding, homicidal maniac thing. Though that would be scary too.



This would be as, if not more, terrifying.

From Tim Heidecker's (of Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!) Garry Shandling Movie Poster Project via Paul Scheer)

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Billie Jean: Literal Video Version
It's been a long time since I've watched Michael Jackson's Bille Jean and watching this literal video reminded me of exactly how little sense it makes. (More literal videos at dascottjr)

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When I saw this pixel-tribute to the Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima photograph (Epics, from Teextile), I just figured it was the usual piece of pop culture parody, with the artist's favourite games represented. But the comments at Topless Robot revealed a deeper meaning:

Brett said:
Manny Calaveras FTW! Seriously, Grim Fandango is a classic character from adventure gaming. Does anyone not recognize the trend?
Master Chief: First-Person Shooter
Link: action-RPG
Mario: Side-scroller
Lara Croft: 3d adventure/platformer
Scorpion: Fighting
Pikachu: Handheld
Manny Calaveras: Graphic Adventure
Pac-Man: Arcade

And here I was just amused at the Pac-Man sun.

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Worst Super Bowl Party Ever
So that's it? Everybody's all friends now? So WTF did I have to hear/see/watch all that overblown late night drama for? I mean it's funny, but screw you Letterman. If I wasn't already not watching you both, I'd totally stop watching you. I assume Conan's gazillion-dollar payoff is helping him keep the rage under control.



Ha ha, guess not! (farkus, tbh via  The Daily What)

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The Super Bowl is today, or so I am told. I'm no football fan but I could be convinced if major filmmakers were allowed to direct the telecast, as Slate V imagines. (Link via FilmDrunk)

Quentin Tarantino — I expected more blood and less football. The animation was good though.
David Lynch — I would so watch that broadcast. People would be soooo angry!
Wes Anderson — I'm surprised they don't hire him. It looks like Olympic profile coverage.
Jean-Luc Godard — Isn't this how they show it in France?
Werner Herzog — Also, surprisingly watchable

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A low-energy lightsaber. Sure, it will save the environment, but can it still slice through a Sith? And the say goodbye to the soft warm glow. Such as the choices that an EcoWarrior needs to make.

The above version is from TeeFury, but only available for a few hours. But designer Rubyred has them available on his own site, so just cut out the middleman.

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Graphic designer and dedicated doodler Chris Garvey has been filling sticky notes for some time for a co-worker and has decided to turn his time-wasting hobby into an online, time-wasting hobby for the rest of us to enjoy.

Gravey has uploaded dozens of his doodles and is now updating Sticky Moments on a daily basis.

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Jack Shepherd is a jerk in whatever time line/parallel universe he's in. (Link via meltinpoint)

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When it comes to hearts, one size doesn't fit all. Some like the Grinch have a heart "two sizes too small," while others like Frankenstein's monster have one that is broken. Get They Beat The Same from shirt.woot.

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So it turns out that the Simpons vs. Family Guy bout was only a preliminary round and has already been decided: The Simpsons win and Homer went on to represent them at the Heavyweight Animation Championship Of The World. (Tip of the hat to stop the music now!!) 

Homer Simpson vs. Bugs Bunny:
As I said in my previous post, Homer can take anything that is thrown at him, he's never faced an opponent like Bugs Bunny. That rabit can not only survive gunshots and explosions, he can even make you think he's a woman. How can Homer compete.
Result: Bugs Bunny, by knockout to the tune of Barber of Seville, in the fifth.

And as a bonus, I found out who drew this: Jack Gray and Eric Wiese for Wizard Magazine. Gray explains how they did it.

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Heavyweight Animation Champion Of The World