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.
posted on Aug 16, 2008 - View this thread

Coal. Cheap, Abundant, Clean.
posted on Jul 25, 2008 - View this thread

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."
posted on Jul 14, 2008 - View this thread

The Laughter of Babies. That is all. [Via]
posted on Apr 29, 2008 - View this thread

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 on Apr 2, 2008 - View this thread

Spock (nsfw) -- titled "Planet New Hampshire," part of Superhero Lonely, a 2005 exhibition of paintings by John Jacobsmeyer.
posted on Mar 31, 2008 - View this thread

Take A Walk In The Woods
posted on Mar 27, 2008 - View this thread

Calculated to amaze.
posted on Feb 8, 2008 - View this thread

THX for the eyes.
posted on Jan 29, 2008 - View this thread

Cheetah poops thru sun roof.
posted on Oct 24, 2007 - View this thread

Internet Commenter Retirement Party! NSFW language, exploding captcha girl on girl action
posted on Sep 22, 2007 - View this thread

Few things are as lethal as a human knot…
posted on Sep 22, 2007 - View this thread

Blog a Penguin Classic.
posted on Sep 21, 2007 - View this thread

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.
posted on Sep 20, 2007 - View this thread

lolsecretz --The meeting of two of the internet's most famous memes– the touching postsecret and the sublimely stupid LOLcats
posted on Sep 19, 2007 - View this thread

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 on Jul 26, 2007 - View this thread

Peanuts, by Charles Bukowski. via
posted on Jul 26, 2007 - View this thread

LOLMETAL
posted on Jul 6, 2007 - View this thread

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 on Mar 27, 2007 - View this thread

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

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 on Feb 26, 2007 - View this thread

Vader Dad. "I learned it by watching you!"
posted on Dec 13, 2006 - View this thread

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 on Nov 7, 2006 - View this thread

"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 on May 18, 2006 - View this thread

What Not to Crochet. Things you must never ever crochet. [via]
posted on Dec 8, 2005 - View this thread

thanx for letting me fuck your dad --PATTON
posted on Oct 17, 2005 - View this thread

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 on Jul 13, 2005 - View this thread

Dear cyclists: please wear black cyling shorts. TIA.
posted on Jun 1, 2005 - View this thread

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 on Apr 27, 2005 - View this thread

THIS IS FUN TO MAKE A BLOG ON THE COMPUTER WEBSITE.
posted on Apr 6, 2005 - View this thread

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 on Mar 9, 2005 - View this thread

lol war kthxbye (not Iraq)
posted on Nov 17, 2004 - View this thread

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 on Aug 10, 2003 - View this thread

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

Bank Robbing Granny at Large! Germany must have a SUPERB police force, eh?
posted on Jan 15, 2002 - View this thread

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 on Mar 2, 2001 - View this thread