So it’s just another day, and I randomly glance at the updates on my Facebook feed and think, “Wow, I know some incredibly offensive, insensitive people.” It surprises me that they are often proud of their transgressions. Are they oblivious to the fact that it advertises their complete lack of [insert positive value here]? Do [...]
I recently discovered the magic of pancake art. If only Jim, the master pancake chef wasn’t already married with children!! Some of his best work include reproductions of a ferris wheel, The Golden Gate Bridge and even a toilet (complete with chocolate chips in the bowl!). And all of it for his little girl. Let’s [...]
Kinetic Typography. Stephen Fry. Language. Amazing. (thanks @geofflee!) And while we are on the topic of language, here is Radiolab’s segment, “Words”: Our perception of reality is greatly shaped by language, which is an essential component of thought (or some would say, the only component that matters). I found it intriguing that the experimenters in [...]
I was surfing through GraphJam when I came across this video of Little Red Riding Hood presented infographics-style. Needless to say, I decided that it would only be fair if I shared it here. I would recommend watching them full-screen, by the way. And also, the video that inspired it; Röyskopp’s “Remind Me” (don’t forget [...]
Can’t believe I haven’t heard of this site till today. I find a schizophrenic Jon battling loneliness eerily attractive. I wonder what this says about me. Hmm. Garfield Minus Garfield is a site dedicated to removing Garfield from the Garfield comic strips in order to reveal the existential angst of a certain young Mr. Jon [...]
This year, fellow gamers, we should focus on the season of giving. What with the recession and all, people are probably feeling less generous with spending their hard-earned cash (that is, if they even have a job). But what is Christmas (or the holiday season, if you prefer) without the lavishing of ridiculously expensive gifts [...]
After trying out Pearltrees today, I have to say I’m incredibly impressed. It was featured on CNN.com as a possible next big thing on the web and since its beta launched on Wednesday, there has been massive scrutiny in the online world over its social-network-meets-categorized-mind-map-bookmarking style. The webhounds have definitely stirred and are barking up [...]