2009
The fax machine was obsolete 15 years ago. When someone says “fax it to me,” I always feel like I’m being punk’d. A fax machine is nothing more than a printer, scanner and an obsolete analog mode that work together to waste time, money, paper and electricity.
via thedailywhat:
Song Mashup of the Day: Ending the year on a euphonious note as always is DJ Earworm and his annual remix round-up of Billboard’s top 25 pop hits, “United State of Pop.”
Complete song list and MP3 can be found at http://djearworm.com/united-state-of-pop-2009-blame-it-on-the-pop.htm.
December 27, 2009
(Note from 2022 Rachel: all links are dead but for the youtube)
“Almighty-God.info is the official website of the lord, thy God. The almighty recently decided to clear up some misconceptions and decided the best way to do it would be to establish his presence on the web. This is God’s official website.” (via mixx)
Remember this? I don’t.
“HipZip was a music player created to push Iomega’s PocketZip discs.“
Source: Gizmodo - http://gizmodo.com/5431759/worst-gadgets-gallery/gallery/
Nina Matsumoto: A Rockwell Simpsons Christmas
Matsumoto (of this and that and the other) scores another insta-classic with this Norman Rockwell-style re-imagining of a familiar scene from the very first Simpsons episode, Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simpsons_Roasting_on_an_Open_Fire).
via likeneelyohara: http://likeneelyohara.tumblr.com/
“Model wearing mother-of-pearl satin gown by Balmain featuring three huge roses tucked in a shell-shaped waist.“ LIFE: Fashion Extremes
(via nonpareilofjulia )
The decade in news photographs
The decade in news photographs - The Big Picture
“Jeffrey Martin from 360Cities has spent over a month stitching together what he believes is now the world’s largest 360-degree panorama shot.” (via World’s Largest Spherical Photo)
The Devil’s Hands Are Idle Playthings
Fry: That could be my beautiful soul sitting naked on a couch. If I could just learn to play this stupid thing.
Bender: You may have to “metaphorically” make a deal with the “devil.” And by “devil,” I mean Robot Devil. And by “metaphorically,” I mean get your coat.
Via Nedroid