Mr. Rogers Crayola factory edition

Interested in seeing inside the Moleskine factory? It's no Crayola factory with Mr. Rogers, but it ain't bad either.

Also: the making of rugs! (Yes, ok, slightly unrelated)

Dr. Deadlove, or how I learned to stop worrying and love the bite

Question: how will you survive the (clearly imminent) zombie apocalypse? Some think that the answer is to take the plunge, get yourself bit, and join the mob of the undead:

Most humans labor under the belief that being undead is a terrible curse. That the living dead are monsters, nothing more than animals. Most humans believe zombies are unhappy....Instead of fighting the zombies, instead of shooting yourself in the head to avoid turning into one of them, let yourself go. Embrace it. If enough of us willingly became zombies, we could change the world. Start a new civilization.

You guys are all welcome to take the bite. Otherwise, you can audition for Survival Team Ombreviations.

Justin Long argues for gay marriage

I'm so confused...usually I don't like Justin Long so much, but today I find him awesome:

How does this affect my beliefs about Justin Long? Crap, I guess I like him now.

Bad Ombreviations

I may have skipped writing posts in favor of watching the Lost finale. I know, bad. But hey, look at...this...bulldog who can't get up!

Hey, he has to learn to get himself upright. It's dog science. And ADORABLE.

I will break you! Son of a biscuit.

This video is dual purpose: it is hilarious, and it quells my desire to have kids. They are loud, and, in this case, super rude. I would have been in time out about 15 times during this 10 minute video if I had pulled these stunts when I was 3. Actually, I would still be in time out now.End digression, commence video!

To quote Zaylee: I will break you! If you don't watch this. Although if you watch the outtakes, you worry that this is how the Britney Spears-es and Lindsay Lohans of the world got started. First it's a Flip camera and some chocolate chips, next it's Disney stardom and rehabs. Stay strong, Zaylee!

Dead pigs + the ocean = science

Why is science so gross and so cool all at the same time?

Good morning!

Happy birthday, Dr. King

Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, fellow Americans (even those from states that have traditionally not been keen to celebrate, and, hey, non-Americans too, if you so desire).

Today we celebrate the civil rights we enjoy, and think about what we will do in the year to come to guarantee access to civil rights for all Americans. We also celebrate a day off work. See you tomorrow!

Ancient Zelda manuscripte, available in magnet form

An intrepid medievalist, going about the course of his research, has stumbled across an ancient illuminated manuscript that includes the opening scroll from The Legend of Zelda on NES. He managed to copy and upload the image to the internet without damaging the fragile page, so we can all appreciate the talent and wisdom of the ancients.

He goes on to explain some of the conventions of the form. Plus, you can buy it as a magnet.

Not kidding about kidneys

Reader-types, it is now time to listen to me push politics. Be forewarned! (Or just skip this one if you are politics averse.)

I saw this post at Alicia's blog, and wanted to add: perhaps you too should consider checking the little "please give my organs to other people once I am no longer using them" box on your license. And if you're feeling especially giving, you can give a some while alive (one kidney and a big chunk of your liver, and I think that's it).

Yes, it's a fraught subject (especially if it's a kidney), and clearly it is understandable if you have thought about it and don't want to donate, but the huge jump between the number of people who donate in countries with an opt-in system (like the US of A) and those with an opt-out (like Amsterdam or Spain) speaks to a general disinclination to check boxes, not to give organs.

Lost is coming back, thank you America

Lost is coming back in less than a month, and I think we should all appreciate it by watching everything you need to know about Lost.

Oh. Em. Gee. See you tomorrow, lady and gentle-types--Lost is just too exciting to write another post.

Parting is such sweet sorrow

Dear reader types,

I am taking what we in the business like to call "a vacation." Assume a hiatus until the 4th of 2010, unless something wonderfully hilarious just. Can't. Wait.

Peace out, tigers, and happy holidays!

Judge Judy pitches a book and a fit at the same time

I don't watch Judge Judy, but Jezebel took the plunge for me, and got this gem, in which the judge takes a piece out of someone for texting at dinner, and says:

"I wonder if anybody's ever written a book about texting etiquette."

To which her baliff said:

"If not, it's coming. It's probably online."

This lady is after my heart, with her potshots at rude texters and chats about e-books.

Cooking with Coolio is my new life

Those averse to vulgarity: maybe don't read this post (or..er...this blog?).

Remember way back in November when we learned about Cooking with Coolio? And it was awesome? Well, Jezebel does a great round up of his current cooking shenanigans. He now has a cooking show (whhaaaat) and was on the Today Show to pimp himself, where he mentioned that he recently saw Julie and Julia, which caused him to get moist in his eye:



Aw, cute, right? Now check out the first episode of his cooking show (which is so beyond NSFW and so, so necessary to watch):



As the man says, this meal will absolutely get you in the panties of a salad eating bitch. The only way this could be any better is if Samuel L. Jackson showed up to yell things about motherfucking spices.

Legos make everything possible

Have you ever felt that a good Lego-Matrix crossover was missing from your world? If so, check this out:



Keanu Reeves and his Lego counterpart actually have similar acting ranges.

Costco impresses even Eric Ripert

World famous chef Eric Ripert (whose silver hair should not be confused with Jay Manuel) was tricked into a Costco trip by food writer Alan Richman. And you know what? He loved it.

Check out the video of the trip and the subsequent meal and Costco veneration below:

May your Thanksgiving meals be as tasty and Costco-centric!

Thanksgiving is for slacking. And videos!

Hello, friends and foes (mostly friends! Foes, you know who you are). For Thanksgiving I will be gluttonous and taking a break from publishing news. Instead you'll be getting a string of videos that are awesome.*

So, when you get overloaded with family fun and grease fires and emergency room visits because someone dropped a frozen turkey on his foot, know that content is here for you during your internet and/or booze breaks (which, let's face it, you'll probably need).

The first video is kind of a softball, to get you warmed up for the day:


*Awesomeness is completely subjective. Just deal.

Goat castle

Seriously. Check it out.

Eggo shortage is a sign of the apocalypse

Over at Pimp My Novel, Kate pointed out the Eggo shortage ravaging the country. Thank goodness, Stephen Colbert has addressed the issue:

The Colbert Report	Mon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c
Eggo Waffles Shortage Alert
www.colbertnation.com
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This is yet another reason to buy a waffle iron. That, plus waffle iron pizza pockets.

Fighting Christmas creep

Bless you, Nordstrom, for this.

You know what? Maybe go crazy and hold off on Christmas decorations until December.