Try saying this tongue tangler three times fast:
"Which witch wished which wicked witch?"
"Which witch wished which wicked witch?"
October 27, 2016
What's Your Color Code?
| Your Color Code is Red |
 You are a highly independent person, and you seek power in this world, if only to have the freedom to do what you want. You are confident and action oriented. Nothing bugs you more than to be spinning your wheels when you know you could be getting stuff done. You are moved by logic and determination. You tend to have a grand vision, and you know how to get there - one step at a time. You aren't one to be subject to emotion if you can help it. Of course, feelings have their place, but you have to keep pushing through. |
October 25, 2016
October 23, 2016
TWI - Talking While Intoxicated
From the 
archives
THINGS THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO SAY WHEN YOU'RE DRUNK
Indubitably
Innovative
Preliminary
Proliferation
Cinnamon
archivesTHINGS THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO SAY WHEN YOU'RE DRUNK
Indubitably
Innovative
Preliminary
Proliferation
Cinnamon
THINGS THAT ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO SAY WHEN YOU'RE DRUNK
Specificity
British Constitution
Passive-aggressive disorder
Loquacious
Transubstantiation
THINGS THAT ARE DOWNRIGHT IMPOSSIBLE TO SAY WHEN YOU'RE DRUNK
"Thanks, but I don't want to have sex"
"Nope, no more booze for me"
"Sorry, but you're not really my type"
"Good evening officer, isn't it lovely out tonight?"
"Oh I couldn't, nobody wants to hear me sing...."
Specificity
British Constitution
Passive-aggressive disorder
Loquacious
Transubstantiation
THINGS THAT ARE DOWNRIGHT IMPOSSIBLE TO SAY WHEN YOU'RE DRUNK
"Thanks, but I don't want to have sex"
"Nope, no more booze for me"
"Sorry, but you're not really my type"
"Good evening officer, isn't it lovely out tonight?"
"Oh I couldn't, nobody wants to hear me sing...."
October 21, 2016
October 15, 2016
The "at" Symbol
The earliest known example of @ is found in the 1345 Bulgarian translation of the 12th century Manasses Chronicle, which gives a brief synopsis of the history of the world up to the end of the 11th century. In it, @ was used as the symbol for “amin” (amen).
The Smithsonian website differs in the first use, but there's some interesting information in this piece:
The Accidental History of the @ Symbol
October 14, 2016
October 13, 2016
October 12, 2016
October 11, 2016
Keep It or Toss It?
Wondering if that jar of horseradish is still good to eat? Find out at StillTasty, your ultimate shelf life guide. There's a fridge-full of other info on the site with answers to many common perishable food questions:
Can You Safely Drink Milk After the Sell-By Date?
Is it OK to Put Hot Food Directly Into the Fridge?
Are Eggs Still Safe After the Expiration Date?
(yes, yes, yes, but as for me re: the milk-ONLY after intensive sniffing and extremely cautious sipping. Personally, I would rather get slapped in the face than drink sour milk.)
Can You Safely Drink Milk After the Sell-By Date?
Is it OK to Put Hot Food Directly Into the Fridge?
Are Eggs Still Safe After the Expiration Date?
(yes, yes, yes, but as for me re: the milk-ONLY after intensive sniffing and extremely cautious sipping. Personally, I would rather get slapped in the face than drink sour milk.)
October 8, 2016
onychophagist
onychophagist Noun
(plural onychophagists)
(rare) A person who bites his or her fingernails.
Origin: From Ancient Greek ὀνυχο- (onuch), combining form of ὄνυξ (onux, “claw, nail”) + -φαγος (phagos, “eater”), from ἐφαγόν (ephagon, “I ate”).
I never met a plumber with that problem.
(rare) A person who bites his or her fingernails.
Origin: From Ancient Greek ὀνυχο- (onuch), combining form of ὄνυξ (onux, “claw, nail”) + -φαγος (phagos, “eater”), from ἐφαγόν (ephagon, “I ate”).
I never met a plumber with that problem.
October 7, 2016
October 6, 2016
Brobdingnagian
Brobdingnagian \brob-ding-NAG-ee-uhn\ , adjective;
1. Of extraordinary size; gigantic; enormous.
This is one of those fifty-cent words used when a simpler word would suffice.
"Everything's Brobdingnagian in Texas." just doesn't have the right ring to it, y'know?
1. Of extraordinary size; gigantic; enormous.
This is one of those fifty-cent words used when a simpler word would suffice.
"Everything's Brobdingnagian in Texas." just doesn't have the right ring to it, y'know?
October 5, 2016
What Make of Car Are You?
| You Are a Porsche |
 You love to win in life, and you don't need to break the rules to do it. You are never happier than when you're competing. You are a very fun person, even though you don't have a lot of free time. When you play, you really go for it. You secretly love attention and love people being envious of you. You are proud of what hard work has netted you in life. |
There's so much wrong with these results, I'm not sure where to begin. In the first place, I'm certainly not a "Type A" person. I'm also neither ambitious (pretty much the opposite) but I guess I CAN be a little aggressive at times...but not with my driving.
I have LOADS of free time - I have no life. I also do NOT love attention and if someone is envious of me, then I pity them.
I WOULD love to own a Porsche - a Boxter Spyder, to be exact.
I went back and changed some of my answers several times, and is usually the case there is one of the multiple-choice questions that determines the car you are. I changed from testing a car on the Autobahn to on a rural road and it said I was a Volkswagon. I didn't read the description for that, but it probably fits me better than this one...although I'd much rather own a Porsche than a VW.
October 1, 2016
September 29, 2016
Living in 2016
From the
archives.
archives.
YOU KNOW YOU ARE LIVING IN 2016 when...
1. You accidentally enter your PIN on the microwave.
2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years.
3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of three.
4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you.
5. Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and family is that they don't have e-mail addresses.
6. You pull up in your own driveway and use your cell phone to see if anyone is home to help you carry in the groceries...
7. Every commercial on television has a web site at the bottom of the screen.
8. Leaving the house without your cell phone, which you didn't even have the first 20 or 30 (or 60) years of your life, is now a cause for panic, and you turn around to go and get it .
10. You get up in the morning and go online before getting your coffee.
11. You start tilting your head sideways to smile. : )
12. You're reading this and nodding and laughing.
13. Even worse, you know exactly to whom you are going to forward this message.
14. You are too busy to notice there was no #9 on this list.
15. You actually scrolled back up to check that there wasn't a #9 on this list .
1. You accidentally enter your PIN on the microwave.
2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years.
3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of three.
4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you.
5. Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and family is that they don't have e-mail addresses.
6. You pull up in your own driveway and use your cell phone to see if anyone is home to help you carry in the groceries...
7. Every commercial on television has a web site at the bottom of the screen.
8. Leaving the house without your cell phone, which you didn't even have the first 20 or 30 (or 60) years of your life, is now a cause for panic, and you turn around to go and get it .
10. You get up in the morning and go online before getting your coffee.
11. You start tilting your head sideways to smile. : )
12. You're reading this and nodding and laughing.
13. Even worse, you know exactly to whom you are going to forward this message.
14. You are too busy to notice there was no #9 on this list.
15. You actually scrolled back up to check that there wasn't a #9 on this list .
September 27, 2016
What Wizard of Oz Character Are You?
| You Are the Tin Man |
 You feel like you're not compassionate enough, but you've got more heart than almost anyone else in this world. You care deeply for others, and you are extremely sensitive. You are easily moved. You find it easy to put yourself in someone else's shoes. You're very empathetic. If only you were as easy on yourself as you are on others. You don't give yourself enough credit! |
The Head of Bob
From the website:
The Ultimate Oracle: Over 1625038 Questions Answered
Of the many True Oracles, none are more profound than the Mystical Smoking Head of 'Bob'. Not even the Severed Head of Arnold Palmer can penetrate the veils of bulldada protecting the Norms from the Terrifying Truths and Puzzling Evidence.
Concentrate and ask a Yes or No Question
Oh By The Frop Of His Pipe, Grant Me Vision!
With the recent death of Arnold Palmer, I'm wondering if they'll change that particular gruesome reference. Probably not, though.
I asked Bob if I will win the lottery:
(click for larger view)
September 25, 2016
September 24, 2016
Russian Phishing
Мы ищем покупать текст ссылки,
Если у вас есть другие веб-
Если вам удобно, скажите мне,
Жду вашего ответа.
Соня
September 20, 2016
The Worm Didn't Turn
Cute 404 page on The Food Channel:
I was a little disappointed I wasn't able to find the recipe for Chicken Alfredo Soup right away, but I guess it's like real life; it's better to bite into an apple and find a worm than biting into one and finding half a worm.
How Rural Are You?
|
You Are Rural |
 You have a real yin for the quieter things in life, and as long as you're in nature, you never feel like you're missing out. You are drawn toward a slower pace - one where you can hear yourself think and see tons of stars in the sky. You have a depth that others seem to lack in these modern times. You connect deeply with people, nature, and ideas. You don't get why people are always in such a rush. You believe that life needs to be lived mindfully in order to be appreciated. |
How Rural Are You?
I believe that's "yen" instead of "yin". While "yen" is the currency of Japan, it also means "hunger".
But yes, I do have a hunger to live in the country. When I grew up miles from town, I couldn't wait to get out on my own and live in town. It didn't take long for me to realize I wished I was back in the country.
But yes, I do have a hunger to live in the country. When I grew up miles from town, I couldn't wait to get out on my own and live in town. It didn't take long for me to realize I wished I was back in the country.
September 15, 2016
Disqus 404
Got this "page not found" message on a movie site that uses Disqus for comments. It was an animated image behind the message and was cool looking, but i didn't recognize the movie or TV show from which the scene was taken. If I had to guess, what with the primitive/fur clothing and the winter landscape, that it was something from Game of Thrones (which I don't watch).
I was disappointed the link didn't work, but I didn't feel like crying like the guy in the graphic seems about to do. Then again, if it IS GoT, then the poor slob is probably about to get executed.
Anybody have a guess?
(click image for larger view) or you can view the page here.
Note: After publishing this post, I do as I always do and checked the link to make sure it worked. (this blog doesn't have a 404 page, not that I know of) I got a Batman animation with the same message, so it must rotate among different scenes.
I was trying to look up the profile of a guy who had been whining that his last post had been deleted by the moderator. That post, as well as his account, seems to have been terminated...just like the guy in the scene, I bet. Yep, winter is coming.
I was disappointed the link didn't work, but I didn't feel like crying like the guy in the graphic seems about to do. Then again, if it IS GoT, then the poor slob is probably about to get executed.
Anybody have a guess?
(click image for larger view) or you can view the page here.
Note: After publishing this post, I do as I always do and checked the link to make sure it worked. (this blog doesn't have a 404 page, not that I know of) I got a Batman animation with the same message, so it must rotate among different scenes.
I was trying to look up the profile of a guy who had been whining that his last post had been deleted by the moderator. That post, as well as his account, seems to have been terminated...just like the guy in the scene, I bet. Yep, winter is coming.
September 14, 2016
Difficult to Prove
Man, these "prove you're a human" things are getting harder and harder. I had to go find my glucose meter for this one.
September 11, 2016
September 10, 2016
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