Vincent Van Gogh Action Figure

His name is pronounced several ways and he was one talented mental case. Yeah, I know. He cut off his left ear and painted his portrait in the mirror, but this sanitizes it a bit. [Found here, via here. Kinda related posts here.]

Hot Links on the Half Shell

Agoraphobic? This SpyCam Suit records 360° videos of your surroundings so you can walk around with your eyes closed and check out your surroundings in private later. “Watch Yo Mouth.” Nope. Not gonna play that game. Ever. [via] From the Fun Facts to Know and Tell Department: Americans say, “Van Go,” the Brits say, “Van … Continue reading “Hot Links on the Half Shell”

“Friday The 13th Comes On A Monday This Month…”

“… so we got a whole week of bad luck.” [The Friday the 13th snark was coopted from Walt Kelly’s classic comic strip Pogo. Image from here – it’s a charcoal sketch by Vincent Van Gogh captioned “Worn Out: At Eternity’s Gate.”]

Saturday Matinee: AmIdol O NOES + Animation, Danny Gatton, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Buddy Guy

When you’re an 11-year-old girl at a sleep over, watching the results of “American Idol,” some things matter A LOT. [via Woosk.] This is kinda cool, even though it’s contrived and the music drips with lameosity. Combines Picasso, Dali, Van Gogh and Escher imagery. Thanks a wad to TR Commenter Breon for reminding me of … Continue reading “Saturday Matinee: AmIdol O NOES + Animation, Danny Gatton, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Buddy Guy”