Archigram‘s neo-futurism was not far off the mark…
[Top images found here. 2nd image via Google Maps, 3rd previously posted in here.]
Tag: Los Angeles
Stuff I Do When I’m Bored
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California’s Big Squirt
The Pompetous of Love Hot Links
Nice tribute. This is also cool.
Dog piñata [h/t Caroline R. via FB.]
“PRESS IT! PRESS IT!” [via here.]
Letterman interviews Waits [collection via here].
THIS is what your bread does in the breadmaker when you’re not watching [via].
“It’s a bunch of privileged sanctimonious poshtwats lecturing working class people on why their living standards should be reduced even further.” Paul Joseph Watson is spot on. Watch the entire clip.
Seven British *ahem* tourists were apprehended and detained by ICE at the U.S. Border. Horrible, ya? Check out the rest of the story.
“Dear Lady Twist” made it to No. 9 in 1962, and was perhaps the first ska song to hit the U.S. charts, unless you count “My Boy Lollipop.”
“My Boy Lollipop” 1956, 1964 & 1984. Song history here:
The original song, “My Girl Lollypop”, was written by Robert Spencer of the doo-wop group The Cadillacs. Notorious record company executive Morris Levy agreed to purchase the song from Spencer. Although not involved in writing the song, Levy and alleged gangster Johnny Roberts listed themselves as the song’s authors. In an effort to avoid sharing any royalties with Spencer, Levy removed Spencer’s name from the original writing credits. Levy even claimed that Robert Spencer was his pseudonym.
A Humble Request. She’s improving, but probably won’t be able to live on her own without assistance 24/7. Thanks to all who contribute – every little bit helps.
From the Archives: 1 year ago. 5 years ago. 10 years ago.
The .Gif Friday Post No.523 – LAX ETA 5hrs 7min, Russian Airforce BS Taunts & Cat Opines
Saturday Matinee – Rain in Los Angeles, Bass Bash & The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
STORM WATCH! [via].
There’s something really wrong with bass players, and I’ve got a Rickenbacker.
Simmer down, y’all, a’cause The Mighty Mighty Bosstones be done say so.
Have a great weekend, folks, see you back here in a few.
Happy Labor Day.
[Found here.]
25% Less Fat Hot Links
Human produced CO2 is responsible for everything. Lol.
Interesting concept: an online collaborative to write stories with multiple authors in real time.
How to make a very cool simple electric train.
Fun facts to know and tell:
Bears’ closest living relatives are pinnipeds (seals, sea lions and walruses).
Pinnipeds’ closest living relatives are bears and musteloids (skunks, weasels and raccoons).
The German word for “raccoon” is Waschbär, which translates literally to “Wash Bear.”
Here’s a naked bear. Here’s a naked raccoon.
Viral video by Russel Houghton – Urban Isolation. L.A. without traffic.
Why is The Parkside Inn Motel (Bundoora, Australia) ranked No.1? Because there’s no No. 2. Interesting reviews. [via]
This is possibly The Greatest DooWop song ever recorded, by The Channels.
Your Telephone Of Tomorrow: Fairly accurate prediction from September 1956, and source of the *ahem* top image.
P.S. We get notifications of new followers from time to time, and we like to see who you are, so we stop by your blogs out of curiosity. Our readers are an eclectic mix of all ages, backgrounds, ethnicities and nationalities. We’ve known this for years, courtesy of WordPress, RevolverMaps and other sources.
That said, here’s the website of a recent follower, both disturbing and fascinating at the same time. NSFK except as a warning to those who choose to tread a similar path.
–Bunk
Oh Hi Space Shuttle! Nice To See You!
*Poof* You’re a hoagy.
[via RSM]
Hard to tell who she’s addressing with that sign while waddling in a parade of fugliness. I guess one of the other javelinas demanded a snack and Ms. Cerdita Hambrienta was having none of it, perhaps because the L.A. “We Have Vajayjays And You Don’t” protest march had yet to make it to the trough.
[Crossposted here.]
Tacky Raccoons 