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Internet Artists Commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the GIF
Inventor Steve Wilhite introduced the GIF file format (Graphics Interchange Format) on June 15, 1987. To commemorate its 25th anniversary, several noted GIF artists…
2012 Coney Island Mermaid Parade & Mermaid Parade Ball
The 30th Annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade, the largest art parade in the United States, takes place June 23, 2012 starting at 2 PM. This…
Rishikesh George, A Felt George Harrison by Felt Mistress
“Creature creator, textile artist and tea drinking scamp” Felt Mistress has made Rishikesh George, a wonderful handcrafted felt George Harrison that comes complete with a…
An Early Roger Rabbit Pencil Test Voiced by Pee-wee Herman
In this clip, listen as Paul Reubens (aka Pee-wee Herman) voices Roger and Jessica Rabbit in this pencil test for 1988 animated film Who Framed…
Rev. Ivan Stang Retires from The Church of the SubGenius
In a news release dated June 15, 2012, Rev. Ivan Stang announced his retirement from The Church of the SubGenius “citing his ill demeanor and…
Deep-Fried Breakfast Cereal Debuted at San Diego County Fair
Deep-fried Trix photo by Shauntel Lowe for Imperial Beach Patch In 2011, fair food vendor “Chicken” Charlie Boghosian launched his deep-fried Kool-Aid balls at the…
Jimmy Kimmel Hooks a Sweet Kid Up to a Fake Lie Detector Machine
In this funny clip, Jimmy Kimmel plays a “Lie Detective” and hooks a sweet kid named Blake up to a fake Lie Detector machine. He…
Jack McBrayer & Triumph the Insult Dog Take On The Weiner’s Circle
Actor and all-around nice guy Jack McBrayer of 30 Rock visited The Weiners Circle, a Chicago hot dog stand known for the staff verbally abusing…
Come to London!, A Fun Look at Life in London in 1966
British Pathé brings us this clip from Come to London!, a short documentary that is a fun look at life in London in 1966. Watch…
Unflattering Portraits
The Unflattering Portraits project by Reverend Aitor of The Misanthrope Specialty Company aims “to lovingly commit everyone’s oft-ignored flaws to paper.” All portraits were done…