Terry Pratchett's Meteorite Powered Sword
After being knighted in 2009, renowned fantasy author (and literary BAMF) Terry Pratchett decided to take his title seriously.
Creepy Parental TV Guidance Ad
This ad is a total eyefuck.
Augmented Reality Cake
C++ has never tasted so good. I don't want to ruin the surprise, so click through to see what internet-traditional design Justin chose as his cake topper.
The Greatest Hits of Cop Rock
Cop Rock was a musical police drama that aired on ABC in 1990. It was canceled after 11 episodes (for some reason), won 2 Emmys, and featured some of the most inspiring song and dance numbers ever seen on television to date. Glee, eat your heart out.
What To Do When Body Parts Fall Off
Why this article is any longer than one sentence is completely beyond me. GO TO THE HOSPITAL...NOW. [CNN]
20 Pictures of Dogs in the Wind
If anyone can taste the colors of the wind, it's these adorable windswept pooches.
Boys' Choir Singer Faints
These boys are such professionals.
Sexy German Star Trek Commercial
Helllllooo, Mr. Spock ^_~ If I didn't already love Star Trek, this commercial would definitely convince me to start watching.
Real Life Calvin and Hobbes
Okay, so it's not quite Calvin and Hobbes. But it's cute enough that I'm going to let that slide.
Hurricanes From Outer Space
NASA Astronaut Douglas H. Wheelock has been posting pictures from the International Space Station as it orbits the Earth to twitter. These pictures from the most recent hurricane season are both terrifying and beautiful.
Racist Toothpaste
The only toothpaste recommended by the AKD!
10 Wacky Felt Hats
Felt Hat Day is upon us again! In honor of this most beloved holiday, here are some wacky handmade felt hats, available for purchase on Etsy. Buy your favorite ones now because these hats are going fast!
Sure-fire Birth Control
I like the thought behind this birth control patch, but since I've already thought of at least 6 different ways you could work around it, I'm not sure how effective it will be. Use a condom anyway. Just in case.
Bailey's Terrible Haircut
My parents just gave our dog the worst haircut in the world. I think it's worthy of a poor decision badge, don't you?
Stephen Colbert's Letter to Reddit
Reddit recently reached out to Stephen Colbert asking him to hold a "Restoring Truthiness" rally parodying Glenn Beck's "Restoring Honor" rally. Rather than just create a simple facebook group supporting this cause, however, Reddit asked people to donate money to DonorsChoose.org, hoping to get Colbert's attention by breaking Hilary Clinton's record of $29,945. Less than 8 hours later, Redditors obliterated Clinton's record, have since raised over $100,000 and received this fantastic response from Colbert himself. I almost had a pregnant while reading it.
Sumo Line Dancing
Happy Line Dance Week, everyone! In honor of this holiday (that we all totally knew existed before today) here are some sumo line dancers rockin' it out on the dance floor.
The Best Moments From Sunday Night's Jersey Shore (Episode 8)
Uncle Nino stole the show! Sammi and Ronnie are back together! Angelina is a whore! Situation ate a sandwich! Vinny got his heart broken!
Judge Judy at Half Speed
Everyone sounds like a drunk Bill Cosby.
Things Taste Best When They're Forbidden
This seemed like a good followup to my Pedobear post. Life's not fair kids. Don't take candy from strangers...even if it looks delicious.
Pedobear Police Warning: A Seemingly Innocent Menace
"His cute face and non-threatening appearance negate the truth of his sinister, much darker side." Thanks, police! I feel so much safer now!