Things That Make You Go Hmmm...

So let's say the Apocalypse is nigh and you only have a spoon and lots of canned food.  Well, this short tutorial will help you open a can with a spoon.  Though, someone might want to tell Abe he's opened up a can of pears and not peaches.  Things that make you go hmmm...

Cyanide and Happiness: Left Arm In

The Apartment Hunter's Guide to Classifieds Terminology

I haven't been apartment hunting in a thousand years...  But for those who read classifieds or pick up those little books at a local Denny's restaurant, here's a guide to apartment hunting with a little more honesty.  hahaha.  

Thank you Teddy Hose for sharing this.

 

Poster of the Week - Issue No. 62 - Underachievement

Continuing alphabetically, I bring you this week's poster, "Underachievement".

 These are meant to be funny, and in no way meant to be taken seriously. 

A Very Special Moment - Issue #9: Dance With My Father Again

For those who watch Ellen, you probably already know she's sent her staff to the Philippines to find young a boy by the name of Alrich Talonding.  She recently invited him to sing on her show.  

The young boy has become a YouTube sensation after a video appeared of him singing Luther Vandross's, "Dance With My Father Again".  And if you've never heard of the song, it's one of the most emotional and heart-wrenching songs you'll ever hear.  It's about a child who misses his father who passed away, and who's mother's pain embraces him. Lyrics are at the bottom. 

"Dance With My Father Again"

Back when I was a child, before life removed all the innocence

My father would lift me high and dance with my mother and me and then

Spin me around ‘til I fell asleep

Then up the stairs he would carry me

And I knew for sure I was loved

If I could get another chance, another walk, another dance with him

I’d play a song that would never, ever end

How I’d love, love, love

To dance with my father again

When I and my mother would disagree

To get my way, I would run from her to him

He’d make me laugh just to comfort me

Then finally make me do just what my mama said

Later that night when I was asleep

He left a dollar under my sheet

Never dreamed that he would be gone from me

If I could steal one final glance, one final step, one final dance with him

I’d play a song that would never, ever end

‘Cause I’d love, love, love

To dance with my father again

Sometimes I’d listen outside her door

And I’d hear how my mother cried for him

I pray for her even more than me

I pray for her even more than me

I know I’m praying for much too much

But could you send back the only man she loved

I know you don’t do it usually

But dear Lord she’s dying

To dance with my father again

Every night I fall asleep and this is all I ever dream

Crimes of the Century - No. 21 - The Versace Killing Spree, 1997

The Versace Killing Spree, 1997

Today's crime of the century was just horrible.  It was all over the news - one, because the killer was gay, two, because the victim was a famous fashion designer and three, because he started killing everyone in his path.  Can you imagine if someone tried killing Christian Dior, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein or Giorgio Armani today. 

While the article by TIME (below) gives insight into the crime, you can also  go here to read the drama as it unfolded during those awful three months in 1997.

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Dismissed by his mother as a "high class male prostitute" and defended by his father as an "altar boy," Andrew Cunanan is indelibly cast in popular memory as the drug-using gay spree killer with AIDS, even though no one is certain what drugs he was on, if any, during his murderous three month rampage in 1997 or even if he had been properly tested for HIV before or after his death. Starting out in California, he would kill five people in all: two former lovers, both in Minnesota; a rich man in Chicago from whom he stole a Lexus; a cemetery caretaker in New Jersey, from whom he took a pick-up truck, fearing that police were on to the Lexus; and, most infamously, he killed the glitzy fashion designer Gianni Versace in Miami. Cunanan, 27, finally killed himself in an unoccupied houseboat not two miles away from the scene of his last crime. From what is known of him, he liked to embellish his biography, loved to spend money he did not have and learned to deal drugs. He was fueled by envy, obsessed with status and fame. That, combined with the realization that his looks were failing — and thus his marketability to rich gay men — may have led to a panic. But only Cunanan knew for certain what his motives were. The high life can produce very low forms of existence.

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TIME Magazine posted this article online several years ago, along with a list of 24 additional notorious crimes that I have been posting and will continue to post every Saturday on my blog.  Hope you enjoy.

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To read the previous 20 crimes - click my logo below.

 

I Quote That - NO

Bad Lip Reading: The Walking Dead

I usually don't post these videos online, but I was finally dragged into it.  By THE WALKING DEAD!

LMAO.  Sorry, but since I'm a huge fan of the show, I had to post this absolutely hilarious bad lip reading of The Walking (And Talking) Dead.  

The voices are dead on perfect too!

Sing with me now, La Ba Bi Di Da Dum La Ba Bi Di Da Do.
 

Are People Really This Stupid? Issue No. 34 - My Boo Caught Me Sleepin'

Earlier this week it was a hot mess for some teenagers who posted pics of themselves online with their dead relatives in the background.  But now I'm left wondering if this was a mess at all, or Are People Really This Stupid?  Seriously?

Take a look at these geniuses as a their "Bae, Babe, Baby, Boo" take their pics while sleeping.  Ahhhhh, the joy of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.etc.  Thank God, these didn't exist when I was a teenager, LOL.

Saturday Morning Coffee Break: Different

What if things were a little "Different" and instead of gays being discriminated against, it were straight people - In our churches, schools, and our daily lives?

Justin has a secret crush on Joanne, a girl he wants to invite to the prom; Unbeknownst to him, she already has a date with another girl from school (a cover).  Meanwhile the quarterback of the football team, Bobby, thinks Justin is playing hard to get.  But the fact is, Justin is straight and in the closet.  Later, things start to get ugly when Justin gets caught sneaking a kiss from Joanne.

Today's Saturday Morning Coffee Break was the winner of the Grand Jury Prize for Student Film at the Rhode Island International Film Festival in 2004.  While I usually find myself saying to "enjoy" today's feature - not so sure about this one, but it's one that makes you look at things a little bit "Differently".

If you wish to look back at some previous issues, click my logo below and enjoy.   

 

Make sure to check out Saturday Morning Coffee Break every Saturday for another classic or current gay short film.

Laugh of the Day: Two Chips

So are you ready for a good laugh!  Omg, this is too funny.  One day, a husband decides to record his inebriated wife telling a corn chip joke and he turns the recording into short animated movie.  It's only 1-1/2 minutes, and a joy to watch.  Check it out.

Post Secret Fridays - Issue 115

PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a homemade postcard.

On Back of Card: "Even though I told you not to :( "

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Dexter's Excuses Supercut (NSFW)

Showtime released a video of Dexter's excuses over the last 7 seasons.  Can you beat them all?  Probably not, but one thing I'll definitely miss about this show is Deb's crazy cuss words.  And yes, the video is NSFW, because of the explicit language - so put some headphones or something.

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My New Shirts Came In!

As you know I'm a big supporter of our environment.  But I'm also a big supporter of anything made in the U.S.A.  

In my humble opinion, helping our country succeed should be on everyone's list.  

Check out my new "Made in the U.S.A." shirts! I got one of each color!!!!

Wow, It's so nice to be able to wear small and extra small again! :-)

The Joys of Being a Parent: I’m The Mom That Draws On Napkins

And the award for "Best Mom" goes to....

Nina Levy

You may remember, last week the award went to David Laferriere for being the best dad ever!  He earned the award because of the many drawings he creates on his kid's sandwich bags.  Well, now there's Nina Levy, who is an absolutely amazing artist.  She creates these magnificent drawings that are out of this world.  And she's been doing them every night for the past 6 years!

I have been drawing pictures on napkins for my sons' lunch boxes every night for the last six years. I usually get requests, although they are sometimes hard to fulfill- "I want Nightwing and Kid Flash blowing up the Brotherhood of Evil while Batman and Superman watch." Read More

Check these out! 

 8 More Napkins After the jump...

Kiss of the Week - Issue No. 025 - Ashley

What Would Happen If The World Lost Oxygen For 5 Seconds?

Remember what would happen if the sun were to disappear?  It wasn't a pretty outcome, was it?  Well, what would happen if the world lost oxygen for 5 seconds?  Yes, I said 5 seconds.  

At first, I'm thinking, "ah, we'll be alright." lol. But once I found out that everything in this world exists because the perfect amount of oxygen, I had a different outlook on this beautiful chemical element we so desperately need.  And the fact everyone's inner ear would explode.

From the same folks who brought you How Much Food Can You Buy For $5 Around The World?,  12 Game of Thrones House Sigils for the Internet, and What Does 2000 Calories Look Like?