January 2012
December 2011
Watchpopculturebrain:
Watch the Movie and TV Characters Dramatically Quit Their Jobs Supercut | Vulture
The fact that this doesn’t include That Thing You Do’s finger-snapping “I quit! I quit! I quit Mr. White“ is a vast oversight.
How to Be a New Yorker →
I can honestly say that this was one of my favorite reads in a while. A must for any New Yorker, even if you don’t feel like you can call yourself that just yet.
My top 10 of my favorite quotes/bits from the 5 page read:
In the words of Milton Glaser, 82-year New York resident and the creator of the “I Love New York” logo: “This is the place it happens. For the last 100...
All rocks go to heaven...
…Do the Presbyterians think Rocks are animals?
“Masculinity” is as damaging to men as “Femininity” is to...”
– In Which We Teach You How To Be A Woman In Any Boys’ Club
“Other places may give you a sweet and soothing sense of level; but in New York...”
– Dorothy Parker, How to Be a New Yorker
“It occurs to me that there are other towns. It occurs to me so violently that I...”
– Dorothy Parker, How to Be a New Yorker
2011 in Lego: the year's news - in pictures -... →
Unintentionally Hilarious Superhero Reinventions -...
Groovy Kung Fu Wonder Woman
Even though her creators gave her a horrible sexist superhero weakness, Wonder Woman is still a pretty big deal — if this were a list of the 10 most recognizable superheroes ever, she would not only be there, but also be the only woman.
If this were a list of the superheroes whose live action TV shows we’ve masturbated to, it would be her and Batman.
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14 High School Classmates You’ll See Over Winter... →
via coed magazine
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on SOPA/Protect IP Act
Working in the digital world, it’s hard to miss seeing the SOPA drama. Tweets, blog posts, news articles, petitions… It’s everywhere.
But I’m wondering if my friends who don’t work in the same industry have seen much about SOPA or how it could affect their lives. (Hi! Are you here friends?)
This is something I feel incredibly strongly about, so I wanted to take a...
“Social situations are not one-size-fits-all. How a man acts with his toddler son...”
– danah boyd on privacy, social contexts and more
Dear Congress: It's Not OK Not To Know How Search... →
a great piece on the SOPA debate last week, which provides some clarity on what the subcommittee is trying to do and their rationale so far. (basically, despite what they say, they’re out to get google. unfairly.)
The Importance of Being Awesome →
an awesome article written by this boy who i’m really, really into.
Odyssey Into 2012 by $techgnotic on deviantART →
no words to even describe how awesome this is
Infographic Of The Day: The Blessing And Curse Of... →
love this.
Watchthis shit is crazy! (via The Creepiest Robot Faces You’ve Ever Seen, Courtesy Of “Face Rubber” | Fast Company)