But I did tell you so. The bigfoot “discovery” was actually a fake. The somewhat suprising turn of events though is that the hoax may cost the pranksters some big money, since they’re now getting sued. That’s what you get for playing on America’s love of big, hairy things.
This news story almost made me cry…I’m such a sucker for aminals. Thanks Neatorama!
Quote of the Day:
“But what is the difference between literature and journalism?…Journalism is unreadable and literature is not read. That is all.” -Oscar Wilde
Fact of the Day:
Washington state’s Mt. Rainier is the tallest volcano in the United States, measuring nearly 14,500 feet in height. It last erupted in 1854. –Source
Today’s Holiday:
Ugly Truck Day -hick’s everywhere rejoice
Link of the Day:
Cool money origami.
Quote of the Day:
“Our incomes are like our shoes; if too small, they gall and pinch us; but if too large, they cause us to stumble and to trip.” -John Locke
Fact of the Day:
In Babylon, beer was rationed according to a person’s social standing – those high in society such as high priests, were allotted five litres of beer per day. –Source
Today’s Holiday:
The feasts of Caprotinia, a Roman celebration of female slaves. How fun!
Link of th Day:
Have some delicious and pretty Jell-O shots while punishing yourself for owning female slaves.
I am so excited! Glamorati recently held a contest for the writer who could get the most snarky gossip headlines published to their site. I won and I have to say, I’ve never had so much fun earning money. If you like being a little bitchy, go check out their site, it’s fantastic!
Quote:
“It’s a control freak thing. I wouldn’t let you understand.” -S.H. Underwood
Fact:
Subway and streetcar operators earn more than twice the salary of ambulance drivers: $47,740 versus $22,310. –Source
Today’s Holiday:
Today is the start of the “Dog Days” of summer.
Link of the day:
To celebrate the Dog Days of Summer, why not show something that’s really hot? Like the Door To Hell, pictured at right.
I love Mr. Hertzfeldt’s cartoons. You may already be familiar with “Billy’s Balloon” or “Rejected,” but now you can experience, “Ah, L’Amour.” Don’s exceptionally cluttered website can be found here.
This piece of work is too realistic, but it still has his sick and evil sense of humor pouring through it.
“I’m living so far beyond my income that we may almost be said to be living apart.” – E.E. Cummings (1894-1962)