Long before user authentication and online validation became a thorn in the side of software pirates, copy protection techniques were a little more friendly and a little more lo-fi: packaged with Infocom's interactive fiction games, "Feelies" (primary link, click on the boxes)were assorted physical items that acted as accompanying illustrations (fake magazine covers, in-game currency, decoder slides, and even scratch-n-sniff cards for specific points during game play) to worlds made entirely from text. [more inside]
posted by Damn That Television on Aug 16, 2008 - 30 comments

Coal. Cheap, Abundant, Clean.
posted by brownpau on Jul 25, 2008 - 44 comments

He wanted his espresso iced, but the coffee shop wouldn't let him. "Hey man. What you're about to do … that’s really, really Not Okay." [more inside]
posted by brownpau on Jul 14, 2008 - 339 comments

The Laughter of Babies. That is all. [Via]
posted by homunculus on Apr 29, 2008 - 49 comments

Looking for a gift for someone special? Got everything you thought you'd ever need? Why not treat yourself to the blood of innocents?
posted by crossoverman on Apr 2, 2008 - 28 comments

Spock (nsfw) -- titled "Planet New Hampshire," part of Superhero Lonely, a 2005 exhibition of paintings by John Jacobsmeyer. [more inside]
posted by brownpau on Mar 31, 2008 - 19 comments

Take A Walk In The Woods
posted by auralcoral on Mar 27, 2008 - 21 comments

Calculated to amaze. [more inside]
posted by brownpau on Feb 8, 2008 - 88 comments

THX for the eyes. [more inside]
posted by brownpau on Jan 29, 2008 - 53 comments

Cheetah poops thru sun roof.
posted by bigmusic on Oct 24, 2007 - 42 comments

Internet Commenter Retirement Party! NSFW language, exploding captcha girl on girl action
posted by WolfDaddy on Sep 22, 2007 - 53 comments

Few things are as lethal as a human knot…
posted by Second Account For Making Jokey Comments on Sep 22, 2007 - 54 comments

Blog a Penguin Classic.
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane on Sep 21, 2007 - 58 comments

Playboy. Cowboy. Mandom. The late Charles Bronson and his perfect chest, in one of his finest early pre-Death-Wish roles. And look out for Percy Helton. Here's a shorter version with more horse. Via here. [more inside]
posted by brownpau on Sep 20, 2007 - 63 comments

lolsecretz --The meeting of two of the internet's most famous memes– the touching postsecret and the sublimely stupid LOLcats
posted by amberglow on Sep 19, 2007 - 67 comments

It's All Because. Have you ever had those days where you're wondering just why everything about your life is feeling like it's going down the toilet bowl? Oded Gross knows, and he will tell you all about it. In a song.
posted by brownpau on Jul 26, 2007 - 17 comments

Peanuts, by Charles Bukowski. via
posted by xmutex on Jul 26, 2007 - 29 comments

LOLMETAL
posted by dame on Jul 6, 2007 - 70 comments

McPwnd. Person in charge of John McCain's MySpace presence decides to use Mike Davidson's MySpace/CSS hack, but fails to credit Mike, and directly hotlinks his images. Result: "Today I announce that I have reversed my position and come out in full support of gay marriage ... particularly between passionate females." Oops. Remember, folks: hotlinks are bad.
posted by brownpau on Mar 27, 2007 - 58 comments

The effects of weightlessness are most associated with astronauts, but a more practical application can be seen in this dog.
posted by grapefruitmoon on Feb 27, 2007 - 39 comments

You missed Caturday! but you'll be prepared for the next one. "It's lolcats pix with tags! Does also peoples call it cat macros? You may also find non-lolcat pictures -- this is a treasure for you." This makes some happy. This makes others cross. Not a cat person? How about a dog person? Me either. Yes I searcheds b4 I posteds. =P
posted by ZachsMind on Feb 26, 2007 - 44 comments

Vader Dad. "I learned it by watching you!"
posted by brownpau on Dec 13, 2006 - 21 comments

Britney Spears files for divorce from husband Kevin Federline. Spears, rocketed to fame in 1998 at the age of 16 by her debut single Hit Me Baby One More Time, married backup dancer Kevin Federline in September of 2004, scarcely nine months after her first abortive Las Vegasmarriage to childhood friend Jason Alexander. After two children (and one sculpture), Britney graciously introduced her husband at the recent Teen Choice awards where Kevin played a song from his new album. It looked like nothing could stop those two lovebirds. But after a recent Letterman appearance with a hot recently pregnant Britney showed up not wearing her rings, the truth finally came out. The dream is over.
posted by Stynxno on Nov 7, 2006 - 141 comments

"And And God created man, for because I have blessed him. And Noah begat Methuselah three wives of it, and to thee nothing but dust shalt say, This is evil continually." What happens when you put a million monkeys at a million typewriters? You get the Markov Bible! After a million years, that is.
posted by tweak on May 18, 2006 - 17 comments

What Not to Crochet. Things you must never ever crochet. [via]
posted by brownpau on Dec 8, 2005 - 36 comments

thanx for letting me fuck your dad --PATTON
posted by angry modem on Oct 17, 2005 - 63 comments

Fixr photographs recreations of moments when you didn't have a camera, then sends you a photo. At last, a solution to photos not taken.
posted by brownpau on Jul 13, 2005 - 15 comments

Dear cyclists: please wear black cyling shorts. TIA.
posted by brownpau on Jun 1, 2005 - 82 comments

The Darth Side: Memoirs of a Monster. Vader blogs from under the helmet. Best read out loud in a tinny James Earl Jones voice with mechanized breathing. First post is here. (Historian's note: the blog starts shortly before Empire Strikes Back, and his current entry is written during the storming of Hoth.)
posted by brownpau on Apr 27, 2005 - 23 comments

THIS IS FUN TO MAKE A BLOG ON THE COMPUTER WEBSITE.
posted by brownpau on Apr 6, 2005 - 67 comments

Leisure Town has long been considered one of the most brilliant web 'comics' to ever exist. Authored by one of the geniuses at Jerkcity, the site is finally back after an extended hiatus. Enjoy some of the finest offensive humor ever written. [all links offensive, probably NSFW]
posted by Ryvar on Mar 9, 2005 - 22 comments

lol war kthxbye (not Iraq)
posted by esch on Nov 17, 2004 - 37 comments

DA ENGLISH-2-12-Y3AR-OLD-AOLER TRANSLA2R WIL TAEK WUT U WRIET IN IT AND TURN IT IN2 TEH MAN3R A 12-YEAR-OLD AOLER WUD WRIET IT!1!1 LOL JUST WUT U NED 2 KIK START A MONDAY!!1!!
posted by riffola on Aug 10, 2003 - 32 comments

Oolong, the rabbit well known for wearing items on his head, has died. Pour a 40oz of pancake syrup for respect.
posted by Katemonkey on Jan 8, 2003 - 81 comments

Bank Robbing Granny at Large! Germany must have a SUPERB police force, eh?
posted by kingmissile on Jan 15, 2002 - 7 comments

Gentle, Strong Woman Seeks Doormat Read about Mary, who is looking for that special somebody who can fulfill all of her needs and then some. ALL of them. Example of phone etiquette: "I have a personal preference for not being interrupted while I'm talking. So please don't step on my words. Although I appreciate the sincere intentions of listeners who are used to interjecting verbal nods such as "uh huh," "hmm hmm," or "OK" when the speaker pauses briefly between statements, please don't do so with me. I'd rather you listen silently so that I can know that you have the best chance of hearing every word that I say. Don't worry, I won't be longwinded. ;-)" Riiiight.
posted by Skot on Mar 2, 2001 - 58 comments