The Oatmeal is certainly the first site I think of for cards when I want to slide a note over to my secret crush at the Neatorama office. That's why the site's Valentine's Day cards are just so darn wonderful... of course, that might also be why Zeon has a restraining order against me.
Falcon Girl is artist James Hance's wonderful mash up of Princess Leia and Tank Girl. I don't know about you guys, but I kind of want to see this become a whole comic book instead of just a cool poster.
Did you know that the Daleks originated from Doctor Who's take on the Cuban Missile Crisis?
The second serial presented on Doctor Who, a six-part story called “The Daleks,” was set on a distant world where the nightmare of 1962 actually came to pass; two nations, the Thals and the Dals, had been locked in an arms race for some indeterminate period of time, finally developing nuclear weapons, resulting in a full nuclear exchange between the two and irradiating the planet Skaro. The radiation was so severe that by the time our heroes arrive, the forests are petrified and full of mummified animals. Those who survived the exchange are now drastically mutated. The Thals have mutated full-circle, becoming a handsome race devoted to peaceful coexistence. They believe the Dals are either extinct or so horribly mutated that they cannot emerge from their frozen city. Neither is completely true; the Dals have mutated horribly, to the point where they have no skeletons and are no longer capable of independent life, but they have developed tank-like travel machines, equipped with life support and a formidable weapons system. They have become the Daleks.
For more interesting Doctor Who plots that originated from real events, don't miss this great article on Mental Floss.
Let's face it, most holidays already marked on your calendar are pretty boring -Valentine's Day, Easter, Father's Day...yawn. If you really want to geek up your wall calendar and ensure you celebrate holidays more appropriate to your specific interests, don't miss io9's round up of great science holiday including Pi approximation day (July 22) and Hagfish Day (October 17). Of course, since they're all science related, certain other geek holidays are left out -after all, you can't miss out on Towel Day.
We tend to think of insects as creepy and crawly, but not so much cute. But there are some bugs that are simply precious...maybe not as much as a puppy or kitty, but definitely cute nonetheless. If you dig on six-legged cutie pies, then don't miss this great article featuring some of the most photogenic invertebrates around.
If you've seen the Jack In The Box commercials promoting the imaginary Jumbaco, then you probably already figured that someone would end up trying the item out, even if it isn't actually on the menu. Sure enough, Serious Eats has gone ahead and tried it so the rest of us wouldn't have to.
Surprisingly, the review is pretty positive other than the fact that it is so messy:
Cheeseburgers and tacos share a lot of the same core ingredients, so the flavors blended together well (with the exception of the pickle)...The shell added some texture, and the two extra slices of cheese and taco "meat" brought a touch of simulated Mexican flavor to the burger, which is pretty mono-texture and bland on its own. On the downside, you need about one napkin per bite, and under no circumstances should anyone ever look at the slimy meat paste inside the tacos.
Now that you've seen someone else eat it, would you try the Jumbaco out?
If that last post creeped you out a bit, here's a great palate cleanser for you. Of course, like many adorable animal videos, you might want to watch it on mute.
Of course, the problem here is that skin and again can be made to rhyme, so what will happen if you don't put the dishes in the dishwasher...certainly you won't get the hose again. Then again, do you really want to risk finding out what Buffalo Bill will do to you if you defy him?
JADS International has decided to release a line of perfumes based on The Avengers, including a "Yuzu, bergamot and tarragon create clean, clear top notes along with unexpected accords of water lily and nutmeg," scent that apparently reflects the scent of The Hulk. While the colognes probably don't smell anything like the real heroes would smell like, you have to admit that it's probably a lot better than the sweat, blood and testosterone scent the characters would probably have in real life.
Alex Gross takes classic Victorian pictures and then repaints them into portraits of pop culture personalities like Aquaman, Bride of Frankenstein and Godzilla. His work will be exhibited at the Jonathan Levine Gallery in LA next month, so if you're in town, stop by and support a great geek artist.
What happens when lawn gnomes get bitten in the zombie apocalypse? Apparently the gnomes get a hunger for flamingo flesh the way regular zombies start craving human brains.
Chinese steamed buns stuffed with meats or other delicious fillings are always a treat, but Japan might have just upped the ante with their new pizza buns found at the local 7-Elevens.While the reviewer at Serious Eats doesn't seem to be too fond of the actual product, I think we can all agree that the idea has a lot of great potential.
Erin and Matt are big fans of Tim Burton's Alice of Wonderland. How big? Big enough to theme their wedding after the film. Even if you weren't a big fan of the movie yourself (or if you find it strange that Alice is marrying the Hatter), it's still easy to appreciate the amazing level of details incorporated into the occasion.
Ever want to make your own sweet Cyclops visor? Well then head over to Lounge Geeks where you can learn how to make your own for less than $30. Now that's a value for some sweet style.
