'Reply All' is the 7th circle of Hell

Below is the thread of an actual email I was actually copied on.  It is real, and it is spectacular.

Subject: scheduling changes

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Dear All,

Please note the following scheduling changes below. A new confidential workplan has been posted to the ftp site.

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From: CY

i think this email was sent to me in error.

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From: HM

me too- ?

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From: SB

Dear All:

I think this email was sent to me in error, too.

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From: ED

me too?

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From: JK

Me as well.

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From: MM

Me as well

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From: NH

I think you are probably looking for N. 

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From: CS

and me

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From: NJ

Me too....

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From: KK

Me too!

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From: EG

ditto

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From: GP

and me

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From: HE

I think this was sent to me in error as well. 

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From: WH

Me too...

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From: TG

I am not quite sure if this message was intended for me.

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From: CB

I think this was sent to me in error also.

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From: SL

And me as well.

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From: JS

Me too.

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From: SE

and me

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From: JL

Me too!

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From: SN

Me too.

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From: JT

This has been sent to us in error, also.

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From: TW

Me too

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From: AB

I think I'm on this email by mistake.

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From: CC

To me too...

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From: ST

me, too

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From: LK

STOP REPLYING ALL

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From: SH

me too

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From: SW

me too?

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From: AP

me too

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From: DS

I think I got this in error.

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From: DW 

Hi, I think this may have been sent to me in error as well.

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From: MM

I'll join the list also. Wrong person?...

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From: AM

And me….

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From: SS

Understood... Please stop responding!!!

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From: LO

I erroneously received it as well.

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From: PS

This email was sent to me in error.

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From: AS

..and me

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From: MC

CAN YOU GUYS STOP REPLYING TO ALL. Now instead of having this email once I have it 25 times. Just write back to the person who sent it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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From: NL

ME TOO!!! How odd...

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From: SW

And me.

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From: SN

Me too.

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From: KG

me too

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From: CC

Me too. 

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From: KA

All,

Apparently there was an error in sending and most of us shouldn’t have received this. Can we kindly stop hitting “reply all”, however?

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From: AR

If you received this email in error. DO NOT reply to all. Reply only to A.

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From: MWG

Can we please all stop REPLYING ALL. You are crashing my inbox!

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From: AM

Same here.

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From: AC

Same here!

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From: LM

Me too

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From: BM

But for one brief moment, we've all been brought together by this. Can't you feel the love? 

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From: KZ

and me

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From: JF

Here too!

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From: SW

LOL...

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From: AB

Ditto

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From: LD

Yup, me 2.

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From: TM

I feel like I need to take a shower.

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From: MK

Same here. 

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From: AS

This has made our day.

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From: CE

...and me.

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From: ZM

This gave me a good laugh.

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From: JJ

..and me too.

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From: HG

me too..

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From: WS

Look out its an worldwide e-mail-valanche!

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From: JB

and that was the book of the never ending story

FIN 

Col. Tigh approves this message

YEAAAAHHHH!!!

But Starbuck is stunned she didn't make the cut.



via io9

You're bossy.  And short.

The human race isn't going to save itself

This is just a different cut of an earlier trailer, but now with the sucktastic goodness of a Steven Tyler power ballad!

You are all my witnesses ... if Ben Affleck gets CGI'd into this thing, there will be cutting.



Previously on wax|wendy

via io9

David Hall - A Remembrance

I've been composing this in my head for weeks.  It seemed impossible to condense a life into just a few paragraphs.  Where do you even begin? There are so many stories to tell, because Dad was someone who was always up for an adventure.  When his Uncle Harry would say, "C'mon Joe, let's go", Dad never asked where. It didn't matter.

In that spirit of adventure, he was always on the lookout for hidden treasure.  Coming through Newport News on Thursday, it was like a greatest hits of Dad's favorite thrift stores.  He loved a bargain, and he loved to show off his latest find and ask, "How much would you pay for this stunning item?" His dumpster diving is legendary.  I had a housewarming party years ago.  Mom walked in alone, and someone asked where Dad was. I jokingly said, "He's checking out the dumpster." Point of fact - he was. A neighbor was moving out of her apartment, and he was happily loading up the truck with gems she no longer wanted. They were still perfectly good.

He was a member of the NRA and the ACLU.  Dad believed in personal freedom.  He also never missed an opportunity to stick it to the man.  Cars were registered not where we lived, but where the tax exposure was lowest.  This is a trait he passed down in varying degrees to his children.  Kyle worked at a little restaurant in high school, and at Christmas the owner, Hans, sent him and another kid out to buy a Christmas tree.  Dad found them in the garage looking for his small collapsible hand saw.  Kyle didn't see any reason that Hans should be out 50 bucks when Christmas trees grow free on the state right of ways.

Dad took his time.  He moved at his own, slower pace.  That was a gift that he shared with his family in so many ways.  He took time to help with science fair projects, boy scout projects, showed me how to change a tire, took us fishing, fossil hunting, biking through the Dismal Swamp, on Sunday drives, and trips to museums.  He taught Kyle and I that we were capable of doing anything, but if we needed his help, he would be there, without question.

On the day of my wedding, about an hour before we needed to leave for the church, I realized I hadn't eaten anything.  I raced into the kitchen to grab something.  Dad had been sitting at the table, reading the paper, trying to avoid the chaos.  Without saying anything, he stood up and hugged me.  He just held me, and for a moment, time stopped.

Dad's illness was difficult on all of us, but certainly hardest for a man who was happiest when he was outdoors - digging in his garden, or walking through the woods stalking the always elusive bambi.  Through it all he faced each challenge with good humor, and rarely missed an opportunity to crack a joke, or tease the nurses and therapists who helped care for him.  When he was coming out of anesthesia after his surgery, one of the residents put him through the usual cognitive drills. What day is it? What year were you born? What is your name?  To this last one, Dad answered, "Sarah Palin".  We quickly realized that we needed to warn the hospital staff of his sharp wit, and dry sense of humor, before they began worrying about his mental state or confused gender identity.

He also rarely lost his temper, or raised his voice in anger or frustration.  This may come as a surprise to many - especially those of you who remember the great lawnmower incident, when a truculent starter met a messy demise at the end of a 50-pound monster maul.  He endured it all with grace and dignity.

Dad was a big man, and his passing has left a huge hole in our lives and we mourn his loss deeply.  We knew we didn't have much time, but we thought we had more than this.  Even so, the time we did have was a gift.  We were able to enjoy and appreciate so many little moments together.  We can take comfort in a life lived and loved well.  Please hold him in your thoughts.  When you plant a seed, and watch it grow into something green and beautiful, think of him.  When you go out to dinner, order dessert.  Order two.  Ask for the corner piece of the birthday cake.  Don't be shy about inquiring if there is supplemental icing.  When you travel, if you're going by car - check your fluids.  Before you go home, buy a patch as a memento of your trip, and think of him.  When the weather turns crisp and cool, take a walk in the woods and think of him.

Though nothing can bring back the hour

Of splendor in the grass, of glory in the flower

We will grieve not, rather find

Strength in what remains behind

          Wordsworth

November 20, 1942 - September 8, 2010

British Friday - #Supernatural edition

#Supernatural Season 6: The Boys are Back

At last!  New season, new night, new(ish) show runner ...

CAN

NOT

WAIT!!

This time last year I speculated - with some concern - about the possibility of a sixth season.  Where could the show possibly go after the Apocalypse, and how would it go on without Kripke?

The answer seems to be that you don't try to top yourself.  You pull back.

Well, the trick is to not go big but go intimate. We talk about returning to a stripped-down version of the show that’s almost similar to season one, in which the mythology was just as simple as finding their father and finding something that’s really personal and meaningful to Sam and Dean. 

One of the things that’s hard about the end of the world is sometimes it’s hard to have your characters emotionally connect with it, because it’s so big. But if their emotional storyline for, say, season six is to save a loved one, then that’s something you can really understand and get behind and actually have some really emotional storytelling that takes you through a lot of the scary episodes.

Add to that Monsters of the Week that are an integrated part of the myth arc, and the capable and seasoned hand of Sera Gamble, and I am ready for the ride.

Promos after the jump, but first, get up to speed on the past five seasons courtesy of YouTuber Loki.



Here be spoilers ... Trust no one!

What would Melvil Dewey have to say?

I've been having an ongoing discussion with NoShowMo and Duchess Jane about organizing books by color.

It started with this, which Jane and I agreed we did not like.

I'm also not a fan of this, although sweet fancy do I covet the apartment.

I found this arrangement strangely appealing.  I think it has to do with the soothing symmetry of books of similar size and binding grouped together.  Also, effing hipsters.

But then Mo hit on something that just turned the whole discussion inside out.

I quote:

Not organizing books by color.  Organizing them by SURPRISE!  Spines facing in.  What shall we read today? 

I have NO IDEA!

Yes.  Brilliant.  Love it.

Geek girls represent!

EMBED-Geek and Gamer Girls Song - Watch more free videos

via Neatorama

And I can kick! I'm strong!

So apparently the beard, and the rap career, and the wacky late night TV appearances were all a part of an elaborate performance art piece.

Sometimes, the best theatre is real life.



via laughing squid

#Musicmonday: Remy Munasifi "Metro Song"

You ever ride on the Metro?

@TubularTV Guide to 2010 Fall TV

It's that time of year again, critters. Old favorites and war horses return, and new offerings are flung howler monkey-like onto the nearest wall in hopes that something might stick.

The fall season kicks off in earnest this week, and with so many options, a little planning is in order. Therese at Tubular has once again prepared a comprehensive guide to help chart the way.

Last year I was most excited for V and Flash Forward.  Sadly, Flash Forward turned out to be a flash in the pan (see what I did there)?  V let me down when it came to the lizard baby, but I'll be back for Juliet and the inspired casting choice for Anna's mother.  Nostalgia bait - you're doing it right.  I lost track of Fringe early in Season 1, but T tells me it's the best sci-fi show on TV, so I'm going to give it a go and see if I can keep up.  I might revisit Life Unexpected if I think about it.  I enjoyed the pilot, but I quickly grew weary of Baze and Cate.  I am looking forward to the big CW cross over event though.

It looks like Monday is going to be my night for new shows.  I've heard good things about Lone Star, and it features my tee-vee girlfriend, the delightful Adrianne Palicki.  It's going head-to-head with The Event, which will either be this year's Lost ... or Flash Forward.  I'm thinking the former in real time, and the latter I'll watch online.  Naturally the trifecta of Oahu, Boomer, and the Mayor of Waikiki, Daniel Dae Kim, will have me watching the Hawaii 5-0 reboot.

Of course I am already delighted with The Vampire Diaries' second season, and am giddy with anticipation for Supernatural's return.

And as Boone as my witness, I will get TVD Season 1 recapped and caught up.

Unless Daddy Likey tells me it's fashion

ModCloth calls this a "blog writer's dress".  They claim it provides $131 worth of ease and style for the active bloggess on the go.

Right.

Yeah, let's just call this what it is.  It's a house coat.



And what the hell is a texture message?

via Jezebel

Canadian Troops Disassemble, Reassemble Jeep in 3 Minutes

I'm not sure the point of this exercise, other than to demonstrate the sheer awesomeness of the Willys Jeep.

My 5-year old self approves this message.



via Neatorama

Hey, what's today date? 9-02-10 ... OMG it's #90210!

I am indebted to @TinaCharlesTV for pointing this fact out to me.   Who can forget the very special episodes, the drama, the tantrums, the unfortunate fashion, the hair?

Ahh, memories ...

NUH NUH NUH NUH, NUH NUH NUH-NUH

*punch punch*



Looking back, Brenda was kind of awesome.  TEAM BRENDA!



DONNA MARTIN GRADUATES!



You guys, you're upsetting the puppy!



And the number one, all time greatest 90210 moment ... Kelly's choice

#Musicmonday: Soul Coughing "How Many Cans?" (Katy Gunn cover)

Typography Tuesday: The answer is always Winchester

Comic-Con 2010 - Random snaps

At some point, everything starts to look sci-fi.  Do you think architects in San Diego intentionally design things to be geek bait?

Luke has three daddies.

Behold!  Bobblehead Claire with furbaby.  Clearly, this is awesome.

And I will love him and squeeze him and call him Mal.

Jayne ... the Ken-like doll they call Jayne ...

"Browncoat sold separately"

Typography Tuesday: Two weeks from everywhere

Comic-Con 2010 - #Supernatural panel

Have you ever wondered how Tatooine must feel, what with the two suns and all? Yeah, I imagine its something like this.

Don't really know how the planet feels about the cow though ...

My recap and full report from the Supernatural panel is up and live over at Tubular.  It's just like being there, only without the shortness of breath, fluttery stomach, and slight dizziness.

Did I mention that Misha waved to me?

The Smallville panel preceded Show,  and was actually really enjoyable, made even more so when a surprise guest came out on stage and took a place at the table.  Ladies and gentleman ...

John effing Schneider.

I have mad love for Bo Duke, and he was a delightful and funny addition to an already energized room.  The absolute highlight though was when he propped his drivers license up in front of him as an impromtu name tent.  The camera zoomed in on it, and he made a comment about "that's my super hero hair cut."

Executive producer Brian Peterson replied, "that's your address."  John quickly returned his license to his wallet, and said, "well, I guess I'll see you all for dinner."

Why yes, I am a national treasure, thank you for asking.

Comic-Con 2010 - Friday report

It's a trip I've wanted to make for years, and now I'm here. Wow. To say that I was overwhelmed yesterday was an understatement. This place is big. Really big. You just won't believe how vastly hugely mindbogglingly big it is. And the convention center looks like a frakking battlestar that broke atmo and crashed next to the bay.

I knew it was going to be a good day when I was picked up for the ride to the airport in cab #42. When I had a conversation about Dune with my San Diego shuttle driver, I knew I was home.

Photos and moments, after the jump ...

You can also follow my adventures in real time on the twitters @waxwendy, and at Tubular where I'm reporting on the tv panels.  Check out my recap of the Spartacus panel and more!

Typography Tuesday: Shop Smart. Shop S-mart.

British Friday - space hardware edition

Some weasel took the cork out of my lunch

Take Back Your Lunch is a movement to encourage workers bees to fly the hive and actually take a proper midday break.  Look for a meet up in your area, or organize your own and spread the word.

Now granted, while I love the concept, I don't think I'll fully embrace it until the weather cools down a bit. It's July in D.C.  You're liable to burst into flame just stepping out the front door.

Take Back Your Lunch - The Energy Project

via @Marilyn_Res

Typography Tuesday: Premature Enlightenment

#Musicmonday: Double Rainbow

All the way, yeah.  An autotune two-fer.



via @NathanFillion

Monday morning moment of autotune

via Zoomdoggle: More fun than work!

Fire the wave motion gun!

In the name of all that is good and holy, will you just release this movie in the US already?!?



According to this, the live action version of Star Blazers will be released in December.  I'll believe it when I see it.  Between this and the fabled third Riddick movie, how much longer does a girl have to wait??

via @tjcrowley

Jean Louise. Jean Louise, stand up.

A boy trudged down the sidewalk dragging a fishing pole behind him. A man stood waiting with his hands on his hips. Summertime, and his children played in the front yard with their friend, enacting a strange little drama of their own invention. It was fall, and his children fought on the sidewalk in front of Mrs. Dubose’s. . . . Fall, and his children trotted to and fro around the corner, the day’s woes and triumphs on their faces. They stopped at an oak tree, delighted, puzzled, apprehensive. Winter, and his children shivered at the front gate, silhouetted against a blazing house. Winter, and a man walked into the street, dropped his glasses, and shot a dog. Summer, and he watched his children’s heart break. Autumn again, and Boo’s children needed him. Atticus was right. One time he said you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them. Just standing on the Radley porch was enough.

Oh, how grand and new!

Christina Katerina would no doubt approve of the thoughtful and considerate analysis that Build Blog applies to the work of her fellow cardboard architects.

Cardboard fort architecture remains an underdog of the design world and its high-time we gave kudos to the fundamental DNA that helped us get where we are today.  Join us as we take a critical analysis of the architecture, methods and design philosophies of discarded appliance box re-appropriation.

They are generous in their praise, but also not afraid to offer judgement when it's warranted.   These are serious designers after all.

05. While overtly simple at first glance, we admire the “signage as architecture” idea and praise the concept of human interaction with the architecture itself. We also respect the ratio of occupants per square footage and penalize the project only for its lack of observing the manufacturers recommended orientation of install. Grade: A- 




Build Blog - Cardboard Fort Architecture: A Critical Analysis Part 1

Build Blog - Cardboard Fort Architecture: A Critical Analysis Part 2

Build Blog - Cardboard Fort Architecture: A Critical Analysis Part 3

via @Marilyn_Res

Look upon my works ye mighty and despair!

On Saturday I wrote about the blessed union of Cheerwine cherry and Krispy Kreme donutty goodness. I have only just been alerted by regular commenter, blogger extraordinaire, and my interweb lord high master Therese of the existence of this ...

My god, my god why hast thou forsaken us?!?

That's right children.  Meet the KFC Double Down Krispy Kreme Cheerwine Doughnut Sandwich.

I'm not sure what all the red is.  It's either ketchup, or this sandwich is actually weeping the tears of the damned.

For reals, yo.  That shit ain't right.

via The Consumerist

#Supernatural: The characters are the lifeblood

I am mecha excited by the news (extensively covered by @SuperWiki) that Supernatural is getting the anime treatment.

MADHOUSE will produce 22 episodes set during Seasons 1 and 2, and due for release in January 2011.  It will be a combination of canon and stories written specifically for the anime series.

I kind of love the entire concept, and I'm heartened by the fact that directors Miya Shigeyuki and Ishizuka Atsuko come across as total fanboys in a recent interview on the anime site.  Best of all, they really seem to "get" what the show is all about.

What are the highlights the Directors would impress upon?

Miya: "That's a difficult one. Like the original series that has everything, please enjoy the world of Supernatural. We're going to have fun with it too (laughs)"

Ishizuka: "Whatever the case, the characters are the lifeblood! Please enjoy watching Sam and Dean!"

I want to embroider that last bit on a pillow.  The translated text can be found here, courtesy of focaccina.

Madhouse Makes Anime Series for Warners' Supernatural TV Show (Update 2) - Anime News Network

I need two heads ...

... because how could I possibly be expected to choose just one of etsy seller Janine Basil's delicious creations?  io9 featured her comics inspired embroidered headbands several weeks ago, but her fascinators and hats are equally fun, flirty, and fantastic.

This Lynda Carter-era Wonder Woman headband may be my favorite, and would be ideal for my first foray to Comic Con.

I'm also in love with these orange bubbles.

It would almost be worth getting married again so I could wear this as my something blue.  Almost.

And I mean, come on!  Who doesn't need a glittery purple mini burlesque crown?



Janine Basil via io9

Dammit, I only have so many kidneys!

And I was saving them up to bid on a Metallicar when Supernatural wraps production.

But if you've got some spare organs or disposable income sitting around, you might consider placing a bid on one of these fabulous LOST props when they go up for auction August 21 and 22.

You can preview the items here, and begin making those tough calls - such as do you pay your rent for the next three months, or do you try and win Sawyer's copy of Watership Down?

It will look great on your bookshelf, but remember ... you can't live in a book.

There are two players.  One side is light, and one side is dark.

via io9

Typography Tuesday: This was a valued rug

It's a Stampede! Link Roundup 7/5

The Batman does not barbecue, he FORGES meat in the fires of JUSTICE.

Batman's 34 greatest tweets via @SyFy

image via wreck the tape deck

Twitter has been around longer than you might think.

April 27, 1770: Made Mead. At the assembly

If I haven't been posting much lately it's because I've been busy playing Robot Unicorn Attack.

Oh, sweet fancy moses now it's available on iPhone ...

It doesn't matter that it's July and it's 4000 degrees outside.  Put this on and know a world of cool beyond description.

taraduff via Neatorama









Give me a couple of Tesla coils and a Mansonlamps suit, and what music I can make!



via io9

Monday morning moment of run! Get to the chopper!

 

It was at around the 50 second mark that this image popped into my head, and I began wondering where Dutch and the strike team were.



I mean, come on!

via neatorama

Fire in the hole!

Happy 4th of July!  Hope your day is a little slice of heaven.

I don't know why they didn't do this sooner

As if there was any question that the U.S. is still the fattest greatest nation on Earth, BEHOLD!

The Cheerwine flavored Krispy Kreme donut.

I know, right??

For gentle readers sadly not in the know, Cheerwine is a lightly cherry flavored soda that my brother has described as "God's own sweat."

The donuts are on offer only for the month of July, and available only in North and South Carolina.  The two companies cited their close historic ties with the states in deciding to limit the run - although frankly I don't see why they couldn't have thrown a little love southeastern Virginia's way.

I anticipate a hot interstate trade in bootleg pastries springing up.

Reporters from the Salisbury Post got an advance box on Wednesday, and initial reactions were positive.  My favorite is this opinion from man on the street Jesse Davis:

Davis was asked to rate the doughnut on a scale of one to 10, asked where the doughnut fell.

”In my mouth,“ he said.

Cheerwine filled doughnuts are a hit | Salisbury, NC - Salisbury Post

Mmm... Cheerwine Filled Krispy Kreme Doughnuts - The Consumerist