Absurdity

Get walking directions from the Shire to Mordor. When using any walking directions or map, it is a good idea to stop at an inn or hostelry and inquire about news from abroad. Find out whether any wars are brewing, and if so, whether agents of the enemy are pursuing you. This is … [Read more...] about Hoom! Maps

Lisa has just sent me to Tiny Ninja Theater, which presents the tragedies of Shakespeare (among other things) as performed by vending machine ninjas. "I had noticed that there were these tiny plastic ninjas in vending machines all across the city," says Weinstein, "but no … [Read more...] about Tiny Ninja Theater

"I Should Not Be Allowed To Say the Following Things About America" deserves to be printed in mainstream newspapers, but once again it's the Onion that pulls through with the responsible journalism. (via Making Light) … [Read more...] about Shut your mouth

Two universities are having some fun with their home pages today: Valparaiso and Monmouth. ThinkGeek has some lovely items, including the Shrinter (combination printer and shredder). And last but funniest of all (if you're a web designer), Safari to drop table support in next … [Read more...] about April fools

I guess we should all feel a little safer now that Optimus Prime is on his way to Iraq. … [Read more...] about More than meets the eye?

I am William Gibson. (via Making Light) … [Read more...] about Jack me in

The Wall Street Journal has a hilarious article on profiling by computers—or, what to do when your TiVo thinks you're gay. I think by now we've all seen Amazon's recommendations for "clean underwear" (would you buy any other kind?) from its new clothing store. The bane of … [Read more...] about Profilers

Here's the place to buy all your plush Cthulhu and Monty Python toys. And here's what happens when you bring the stuffed Cthulhu home. … [Read more...] about Get your stuffed Cthulhu here