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Nerdy Relationships: Healthy Vs. Unhealthy

Many nerds think dating someone with similar passions will make their relationship healthy by default, as if the mere act of hooking up with a fellow nerd is healthier than dating a non-nerd who might make them feel weird about their passions.

But nerdy relationships can be just as unhealthy as non-nerdy relationships, and if your partner is feeling unhappy, insecure or jealous they'll take it out on you just like any other unhappy partner would.

But as you can see in this comic by JHALL the secret to keeping a relationship healthy is to keep it positive, supportive and above all have fun with your partner, otherwise what's the point?

-Via Dorkly


Do You Remember These Defunct Restaurant Chains?

What is it about chain restaurants that make such a big impression on us when we're young?

Maybe it's the themed decor, the merch or names like Chi-Chi's, Sambo's or Bob's Big Boy that stick out in our minds, but one thing's for sure- it's typically not the food we remember so fondly.

However, if you ate at a Chi-Chi's Restaurant around 2003 when they closed for good you may actually remember the food- because a Hepatitis outbreak in the food suply resulted in three deaths and the death of a hilariously named restaurant chain.

Saying the name Chi-Chi's was fun, but saying the name Sambo's made anyone familiar with the racist slang term feel dirty.

Sambo's original mascot was a dark skinned South Indian boy, based on the racist "pickaninny" character Little Black Sambo, and the mascot didn't sit well with people after the Civil Rights Movement so the chain had a hard time expanding.

The controversy started to kill off Sambo's, but lawsuits, bankruptcy and health code violations finally finished the chain off in the early 80s, leaving only the original Santa Barbara location.

Bob's Big Boy restaurants got their start in California too, and after a while that big smilin' boy holding up the massive burger was synonymous with Route 66 and the American road trip.

I looked forward to taking a picture with my giant fiberglass friend and taking home a Big Boy toy when I was a kid, but Big Boy didn't bring in the dough so most of their locations outside of California closed in the 90s.

See Do You Remember These Defunct Restaurant Chains? here


Star Wars Theme Song Made Entirely Out Of Porg Noises

The adorable little Porgs are about to become the new Star Wars alien creature people either love or love to hate, and since stores are already full of Porg toys, t-shirts and other merch there will probably be more hate than love.

Perhaps we can deflect some hate and soften your opinion of those innocent imaginary Porgs a bit with this version of the Star Wars Theme Song created entirely out of Porg noises by Volpe Music.

Or, if you find you cannot stand either the song or the Porgs then please accept my apology, I'm just a sucker for a cute sci-fi critter.

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-Via Comicbook


Scare Up Smiles Wherever You Go With A Creepy Cool NeatoShop T-Shirt

You Can Dance by Punksthetic

All the candy creeps, groovy ghoulies and creatures of the night spend the entire year waiting for this brief yet wonderful season of spooky fun known as Halloweentime, a time when spirits fly free.

If you're looking to make spirits rise wherever you go then you need a NeatoShop t-shirt in your life, so you can keep the Halloweentime fun going all year long!

For some reason Halloween feels a bit weirder than usual this year

My Little Thing Spider-thing by 6amcrisis

And yet neither scary thing monster nor sewer clown shall keep us from painting the town red

IT Fiction by zerobriant

Because Halloween is a time to party with monsters instead of running away from them!

Dabbing Frankenstein by Vó Maria

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Forgotten Video Game Mascots From The 1990s

Nowadays video games can have a totally nondescript person with a normal haircut and totally normal clothes as the main character because many modern games focus on the storyline instead of the visual gimmicks.

But back in the gimmick-filled 90s video game mascots were all gunning to be the next Mario or Sonic or Crash Bandicoot, so the crazier the character and their wardrobe the better.

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And while some of those mascots succeeded in becoming part of video game history others like Rocky Rodent, Awesome Possum and Croc didn't make a very big impression with gamers so for them it was game over.

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But a few beloved 90s game mascots may still star in new games despite not making it big like Mario, such as Conker the Squirrel, Banjo Kazooie and Bubsy the Bobcat, who is coming back after 20 years so his new game The Woolies Strike Back had better not suck!

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See 15 Forgotten Video Game Mascots From The 1990s at Mental Floss


James Fridman The Photoshop Troll Strikes Again

Photoshopper James Fridman has become internet famous for giving the people who send him photos to "fix" exactly what they want- by taking the wording of their requests literally.

Ask to look more mature and James grants your wish by baldening your pate and portfolioing your arm, ask for your creepy girlfriend's creepy eyes to be closed and James will close 'em for ya but good. Wanna be taller than your dad? You got it dude!

James is also the master of using Photoshop to improve people's lives, and he gives great advice on dating- boyfriend keep doing that dumb dabbing "dance"? Dump that dumbass dabbing dude, he's dead weight!

See What Happens When You Ask The Wrong Guy For Help here


Man Pretends To Eat His Kitty's Food And Her Reaction Is Priceless

Animals tend to take their owners at face value, and since they don't understand concepts like teasing and deception the way we humans do they believe whatever their humans tell them is true.

So when the man in this video hunkered down over his cat's bowl and pretended to eat her food the poor cat couldn't help but feel like her food supply was being threatened- so she took action.

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-Via Cheezburger


Introvert Vs. Extrovert

Introversion can affect every bit of a person's life, from the way they dress to their grooming habits to the way they interact with other people, and it can make an introvert feel like they're physically different than extroverts.

But introversion and extroversion are all in our heads, and every extrovert who acts like they're so much better than the shy introvert is hiding a dark secret- they're just a meatsack full of muscles, blood and bones, just like everyone else... (Comic by Pain Train Comics)

-Via Geeks Are Sexy


Watch This Self-Propelled Chainsaw Shave A Tree Trunk Clean

Most of the tree trimmers I've hired act like they've fallen out of a tall tree one too many times, so I'm looking for a new way to trim trees that doesn't involve people charging me to mangle my trees.

This self-propelled chainsaw contraption shared on Instagram by Hand Tool Rescue seems like a step in the right direction, and devices like it may someday put tree trimmers out of business.

The video left everyone with one burning question- how does that self-propelled tree-climbing chainsaw thingie know when to stop?

-Via Sploid


Tiny Paintings Of Noble Monsters

Very few artists enjoy painting in miniature, and even fewer attempt to add just as much detail to their tiny painting as they would to a full-sized piece.

Which is why painter Chris Seaman is a rare breed of artist indeed, because he has chosen to paint portraits of noble monsters full of lifelike detail on a canvas only a few inches wide.

Chris calls his miniature paintings of noble monsters Cameo Creeps, and they're just the kind of thing you'd find inside a Bride of Frankenstein's locket or on the nightstand next to Mama Cthulhu's bed.

See more Tiny Portraits Of Noble Monsters at Bored Panda


This Little Guy's Blind Date Isn't Quite What He Expected In 'Helga'

I don't know what it is about the name Helga that conjures up images of a big, burly woman who would make male Vikings tremble in their furry boots, but I apologize to all the Helgas out there for this stigma.

And unfortunately this animated short created by Justin Sklar at the Ringling College of Art & Design isn't helping matters much, although it does have a happy ending for Helga so maybe there's hope for the name Helga after all!

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Intimate Photos Of Americans In Their Bedrooms Reveal Their Private Lives

The bedroom is the one room in your house that can be a bit of a mess even when you're entertaining guests because most people don't expect guests will go into their bedrooms so they maintain it to their own taste.

Seeing the inside of a person's bedroom can tell you things about them no other room in the house can, and observing the way they live and where they sleep also says an awful lot about who they are and their economic status.

Portland, Oregon-based photographer Barbara Peacock asked people all over the USA to let her into their homes so she can take a picture of them in their bedrooms for a series meant to reveal "the hidden and transparent complexities of who Americans are as individuals and a nation".

See 10+ Photos Of Americans In Their Bedrooms Let Us Take A Glimpse Into Their Private Lives here


Hilarious Memes To Get You In The Mood For Fall

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When the cool fall winds start to roll in and the pumpkin spice starts to flow the Halloweenies crawl out of their crypts for the first time in months so they can gather supplies for All Hallows' Eve.

So if you see someone walking around town with a pumpkin on their head just smile and wave- and keep your hands off their candy.

Now that all the Halloween stores are open it's time to prepare for the big night, but if you're looking for an original costume idea don't bother heading to the Halloween stores- unless you're looking to go as the latest "IT" ghoul.

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If you haven't started decorating for Halloween yet here's a clever life hack: just buy a drink and a pack of gum at CVS and you'll have enough receipt paper to decorate all the trees in your front yard!

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See 12 Hilarious Memes To Get You Ready For Fall here


35-Year-Old Can Of Corn Donated To Food Bank, Who Naturally Decides To Open It

Foodbanks are used to receiving really old canned food donations from the back of people's cabinets, and they often receive sealed cans well past the "eat by" date that they end up throwing away.

But when the Cardiff Foodbank received can of Green Giant Corn Niblets from 1982 they used it as a teachable moment instead of tossing it out, reminding the public that it's important to check those expiry dates before donating.

Then they decided to crack the can open to see what 35-year-old Niblets look like.

Cardiff Foodbank was also given a can of Heinz Kidney Soup from 1971, to which Heinz responded by saying: "Wow! That soup was discontinued over 35 years ago. Should be in a museum rather than a food bank! :)"

-Via The Sun


A Tiny Kitten And A Bunny Play Tag

House cats can overcome the primal urge to hunt prey animals like rodents, birds and rabbits and peacefully co-exist in the same household if you socialize them with other species when they're young.

But it's rare to see the exact moment when a kitty and a bunny become best friends, so cherish this precious moment caught on video as a tiny kitten and a little bunny play a rollicking game of tag.

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-Via Laughing Squid


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