Wednesday, September 30, 2020

FUNNY: JOKES ON AN APARTMENT SIGN

Here you go Reddit, the rest of the dad joke signs for this week from r/funny

A Redditor's father with a sense of humor was responsible for the sign for a week and came up with these gems.  

Which is your favorite?


My dad was responsible for our neighbourhood sign this week, a series from r/funny

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

UNIQUE BEVERAGE: SOUR ME UNICORN FARTS

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It seems like combining breakfast cereal with other items is a new trend and here is one that is a collaboration with DuClaw Brewing Co and Diablo Donuts.

Sour Me Unicorn Farts per the DuClaw's website:

"Glittered sour ale is brewed with fruity cereal, a trio or real fruits and finshed with a sprinkle of mineral-based edible glitter.



Monday, September 28, 2020

INTERESTING FIND: TOWN OF SOUTH PARK ATTENDS DENVER BRONCO GAME

 

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Along with 5,700 live human social distancing fans, the town of "South Park" attended the Denver Bronco's game.

The article on Yahoo New relayed:
"Fans of the series might know that creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are both Broncos supporters, having grown up in Colorado and gone to University of Colorado, Boulder, which is where they met and created what later became South Park. On the show, which is set in the titular fictional town in Colorado, the characters are also Broncos fans, and the team is often mentioned.

In addition to the over 1,800 South Park characters reported to be in the crowd, there were also 5,700 real humans in the stadium for the Bronco's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday"

The article also noted that all of them wore masks😷.

Sunday, September 27, 2020

SPACE: 3 hour Time Lapse Video of Jupiter

Screenshot from video below

Below from Reddit is a short video of a time-lapse of Jupiter taken over a period of 3 hours with an 8-inch telescope.

Jupiter - 3 hour time-lapse - taken near Jerusalem with my 8 inch telescope from r/gifs

Saturday, September 26, 2020

FOOD: KRAFT PUMPKIN SPICE MACARONI AND CHEESE

It is already in Canada and coming to America...Pumpkin Spice Macaroni and Cheese! 

Do you want to win a box of limited edition Pumpkin Spice Kraft Mac & Cheese? Of course you do! Tag us in a tweet with #PumpkinSpiceKMC + #Sweepstakes for a chance to win.

What exactly is it?  From an article on MSN.com:

"Per the brand’s description, it’s “the same cheesy Mac & Cheese Americans know and love, now with added fall flavors: hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and ginger.”

From the above Tweet from Twitter, you can enter to win a box if you enter by 9/29/20.

Friday, September 25, 2020

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

INTERESTING DESIGN: CURIOUS CAT MILK CARTONS

 

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Too bad this is not available where I live because it is adorable, although it would encourage me to overbuy on milk.

From an article by frankie magazine, an Australian publication :

"Russian design agency Depot has come up with milk cartons that feature cats strolling across the packaging. As you rotate the cartons, different pictures emerge: a curious cat playing with string, a moggie waiting to pounce or waving hello."


Tuesday, September 22, 2020

CUTE CRITTER: BARTERING SQUIRREL

Photo:  Screenshot from video

This entrepreneurial squirrel brings dried seeds to a Reddit user to trade for some nuts.   

As the squirrel allows the human counterpart to touch it, it appears to be an ongoing commerce arrangement and one of the cutest ones ever.

little guy always bring dried seed to trade for some nuts from r/aww

Monday, September 21, 2020

SEA LIFE: SALTWATER CROCODILE

 

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This is not a creature you would want to run into in the wild.

National Geographic indicates the Saltwater Crocodile is

"Earth’s largest living crocodilian—and, some say, the animal most likely to eat a human—is the saltwater or estuarine crocodile. Average-size males reach 17 feet and 1,000 pounds, but specimens 23 feet long and weighing 2,200 pounds are not uncommon."

And they are just not in the ocean as the post on National Geographic also indicates

"Saltwater crocs, or "salties," as Australians affectionately refer to them, have an enormous range, populating the brackish and freshwater regions of eastern India, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia. They are excellent swimmers and have often been spotted far out at sea.

 

Sunday, September 20, 2020

UNIQUE ART: VERSION OF "STARRY NIGHT" MADE OUT OF MELTED BEADS

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After seeing this I won't look at those "pony" plastic beads the same way ever again.

A user on sweets4ever on Craftser.org created the above by arranging plastic beads on a baking sheet and melting them to create a version of Van Goh's iconic "Starry Night" painting.

I did find a tutorial at Enjoytheviewblog.com if you want to try to make your own unique art with pony beads.

Friday, September 18, 2020

INTERESTING FIND: CEREAL SCENTED CANDLES

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If you have ever wanted your house to bring back childhood memories of eating children's breakfast cereal then you are in luck as Goose Creek Candles currently has for sale cereal scented candles.  Currently, a 16 oz jar candle is $13.99 and 3 of the 8 scents are sold out.

While I haven't tried any of these particular candles, I have been buying candles from this company for several years and although the throw has varied depending on the candle, all have been pleasant smelling.

Thursday, September 17, 2020

INTERESTING FINDS: "KAREN" PARODY DOLLS

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A current trend on social media is "Karen" shaming which usually features over-privileged and entitled middle-aged blonde women with short haircuts that expects special treatment.  

Usually, but not always, it is in a store and she demands to speak with a manager and tells an employee she will get them fired over something trivial.  To go with that trend, parody "Karen" dolls are also popping up as well.

 
This American Girl parody doll is has the American Girl doll company threatening legal action.   

I think the gun takes the parody too far; perhaps a button on her sweatshirt indicating "Take Me To Your Manager" would be more appropriate and funny.

Photo: Source

This parody is Corona Karen Barbie, but this version is pro-mask wearing that yells at people that are not wearing masks and yes, sadly, there sadly are videos of actual women saying the phrase below to people.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Unique Video: "The Scat Man" performed via AI by Gollum from "The Lord of The Rings"


   Combining Jazz and Gollum had never occurred to me, but through the magic of AI a Youtuber has is the video below using John The Scat Man's song and Gollum timed to sing the song.  

Monday, September 14, 2020

WEATHER: WATERSPOUT




Source via Reddit

CBS in Miami reported:

"Video from Don Kanal shows the large, mature waterspout coming on shore as a brief tornado near Golden Beach around 1:20 p.m.
The spray ring at the bottom turns from white to tan as the waterspout moves ashore.  Tree branches and even a power flash can be seen before the tornado dissipates a few minutes after coming ashore.
The National Weather Service confirms the waterspout went on land and became an EF-0 tornado with maximum winds reaching 85 miles per hour. NWS confirms it traveled for about a half-mile on Golden Beach heading north to County Line Road just east of A1A."

Sunday, September 13, 2020

UNIQUE PERSON: AMERICA'S OLDEST LIVING WWII VETERAN TURNED 111 YESTERDAY

Today is Lawrence Brooks 111th birthday. He is Americas oldest living WWII veteran. from r/MadeMeSmile

From the video below:
"Brooks is a New Orleanian. He was born on Sept. 12, 1909. He served in the predominantly African American Engineers Battalion. 
 When asked the secret to such a long life, his answer is simple:
"No secret. Just serve God and be nice to people," Brooks said. 

Friday, September 11, 2020

LAST IMAGES: WORLD TRADE CENTER- 9/10/2001

Last sunset from r/lastimages
It has been 19 years today since the attack on the World Trade Center that changed how we live forever.

My heart and prayers go out to the family of friends that lost loved ones in this tragedy.

Wednesday, September 9, 2020

2020: California, Oregon and Washington Wildfires Turning The Sky Orange and Red



Oregon wildfires from r/BeAmazed
CNN is reporting numerous uncontained wildfires with hundreds of homes burned down in California, Oregon, and Washington with some evacuations and others on standby for evacuations.

The fire in Eldordo, California has been traced to a gender reveal party using pyrotechnics.  The fires are turning the skies in the area an eerie orange to red in color.

Please keep the people in the affected areas and the firefighters in your thoughts and prayers.

Screenshot from video below

This video looks like it a different planet or driving through Hell.



San Francisco right now from r/BeAmazed



San Francisco looking like the apocalypse this morning. Taken at 11am from my apartment. from r/pics





Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge at 10:00am (9/9/20). California has become a hellscape. from r/BeAmazed

San Francisco, California. No filter. from r/pics



Major rail bridge on fire in Washington from r/ThatLookedExpensive




Tuesday, September 8, 2020

UNIQUE ART: FLOWER LAMPS

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I came across these functional works of art on Facebook

They are the work of EsseniaFairyLand of Dresden, Germany on Etsy and they are for sale ranging from over $200 for the chandeliers and $500-$703 for the floor lamps. 



Monday, September 7, 2020

INTERESTING FIND: JAPANESE VERSION OF THE GONG SHOW?

My childhood memories from r/funny
I stumbled across the above video on Reddit and it seems sort of like the American version of "The Gong Show" or "America's Got Talent" featuring odd, short talents, but it is interesting.

Sunday, September 6, 2020

FOOD: Best Onion To Use

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If you are planning out a certain dish that uses onions this might assist in pick out when purchasing (unless you are like me and buy what is on sale and use what is my fridge).

Friday, September 4, 2020

BACK TO SCHOOL 2020

Back to school in 2020 from r/funny
Not practical, but if you are sending you child back to school you might feel dressing them like this.

Thursday, September 3, 2020

UNIQUE ITEM: FAN-MADE TERMINATOR PIPE

I carved and gifted the "Terminator pipe" to Arnold birthday and he sent me a photo. from r/pics
Redditor Max, known as RadonLad, who is a pipe carver, sent one of his creations that is "Terminator" to Arnold Schwarzenegger for his birthday.   

Not only is the pipe amazing, but he also received a signed thank you picture of Arnold using the pipe!