Outside the Automotive Department

Someone went shopping for a new car. I wanna know how.

[Found here.]

The Musty Aroma Of The Hot Links

If traffic wasn’t bad enough already, now we have turn clocks ahead. Crap.

Dr. Milton Friedman on tariffs & protectionism.

Dr. Thomas Sowell on tariffs & protectionism.

Want to tour a Tokyo capsule hotel? Nice amenities.

Guy put a GoPro on a conveyor in a Japanese sushi restaurant and the result was oddly fascinating (until someone or something blurred the faces). Here’s an edited version – watch it with the sound off.

See Red Octopus.

Feel Red Octopus.

Hear Red Octopus.

Touch Red Octopus [via].

Ilusión óptica en el iPhone X.

In 1966, rock power trio Cream had a hit with “I’m So Glad.” It was written and recorded in 1931 by Mississippi bluesman Nehemiah Curtis “Skip” James. Here’s James’ original version.

The Delaney & Bonnie & Clapton connection is a bit of rock history. Interesting article.

If you stop to watch one thing today, let this be it.

[Top image found here. “For God’s Sake, The Man Was Making Noises Like A Pig Rooting In Pudding!” Nice spoof. Smells like National Lampoon.]

“Don’t take life so serious, son… it ain’t no how permanent.” – Porky Pine

[Found here, via here. Related post here.]

Sandy’s Can Cars

Many sources mis-attribute these sculptures to eccentric Australian Albert (Tapper) Torney, but they’re the work of New Zealander Sandy, who sells plans and displays finished models here.

His process is brilliant, meticulous and it’s pure awesome.

[h/t Nancy H. via email]

The .Gif Friday Post No. 524 – Scissor Gear, Streetwalker & Nested Zen

[Found here, here, and here,]

Dog Farts. They make me laugh.

[Found here.]

“Um, Bob. We’re out of toner.”

“Bob, the copier’s out of toner.”
“Okay. I got it.”

“The copier is out of toner, Bob. Please take care of it.”
“Yeah. I got it.”

“Dammit, Bob, the copier needs more toner.”
“Okay, okay. I got it.”

“Bob, why is there no toner in the copier room?”
“I got it.”

Bob went to lunch and never returned.


Moral of the Story: Don’t piss off Bob, and never try to vacuum spilled toner.

[Found here via here.]

Shark Artistry

[Found here.]

Pumping In The Jet Age

[Found here.]

Have A Seat.

I think this is where bears do it.

[Found here.]