Few people know the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer had an advanced understanding of modern physics, but only alluded to it in some of his works because he dare not reveal his knowledge. He lived in the mid-17th century, so if … Continue reading →
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mark a rayner | scribblings, squibs & sundry monkey joys: Shall I compare thee, in chart form, to a summer’s day
Yes, yes I shall you diminutive, lovely, and crazy person. Alltop loves a good stifle.
Continue readingmark a rayner | scribblings, squibs & sundry monkey joys: Not totally worthless: why videos go viral (on YouTube)
Factoids that stuck out for me: more than 48 hours of video uploaded to YouTube every minute the speaker, Kevin Allocca, is paid to watch this crap cats watching cats watching a cartoon cat: hilarious. Via The High Definite. Alltop … Continue reading →
Continue readingmark a rayner | scribblings, squibs & sundry monkey joys: How politicians explain the stock market
The stock market — also known as the greed-fear cycle. Alltop prefers the lust-sloth cycle.
Continue readingmark a rayner | scribblings, squibs & sundry monkey joys: Problems on the home front
Everybody knew that Mission Control was a total tramp, but nobody had the heart to tell Sad Spaceman. Alltop likes directing from the ground too.
Continue readingmark a rayner | scribblings, squibs & sundry monkey joys: In the ancient days
The Internet didn’t help this pact much either Alltop thinks it can catch light too.
Continue readingmark a rayner | scribblings, squibs & sundry monkey joys: Online surveillance satisfaction team
The best part of good customer service is anticipating problems and solving them BEFORE they happen. Alltop likes to watch.
Continue readingmark a rayner | scribblings, squibs & sundry monkey joys: New constellation discovered!
Finally, someone came out and said it! Alltop likes to gaze at the Tits of Andromeda.
Continue readingmark a rayner | scribblings, squibs & sundry monkey joys: Sad Spaceman reads too much Camus
Alltop enjoys a good void.
Continue readingmark a rayner | scribblings, squibs & sundry monkey joys: It’s a snap!
I’m not sure how the makers of this little bit of genius got permission to do it, but this is a real ad. (I’m still a little suspicious because I couldn’t see any mention of it on the college’s website … Continue reading →
Continue readingmark a rayner | scribblings, squibs & sundry monkey joys: Torpor, Ennui, the End of the Universe
That kid just bummed me out. Alltop would love a new bike.
Continue readingmark a rayner | scribblings, squibs & sundry monkey joys: Revenge of the font nerd
Alltop can’t stop looking at everyone’s leading.
Continue readingmark a rayner | scribblings, squibs & sundry monkey joys: A Merchant Banker Returns to the Farm
After the financial collapse of 2013, the Ancient Order of Merchant Bankers fell on hard times. No longer could they turn a profit using the dark magic of derivative and credit-default swaps, plus many of the “financial instruments” they had … Continue reading →
Continue readingmark a rayner | scribblings, squibs & sundry monkey joys: Mash-up apotheosis?
I believe that John Hodgman may have achieved the apotheosis of Internet-type mash-ups. The following YouTube clip is video evidence of Dana Gould, doing his impersonation of Maurice Evans, portraying Dr. Zaius, doing a scene from Hal Holbrook’s “Mark Twain … Continue reading →
Continue readingmark a rayner | scribblings, squibs & sundry monkey joys: Survival Tips for Tiny and Polite Humans
If you happen to live on one of the many planets inhabited by CEOs, you may find yourself wondering: “how do I not get eaten?” You may also wonder if there is sunblock powerful enough to prevent dermal incineration when … Continue reading →
Continue readingmark a rayner | scribblings, squibs & sundry monkey joys: The Unit Upgrade
“Mr. President, we have to talk about the unit.” “What unit, Minister?” “Remember the regiment that was forgotten in the Peltarsh Mountains?” “Right. The unit of horse archers. Did we ever figure out what to do with all those old … Continue reading →
Continue readingmark a rayner | scribblings, squibs & sundry monkey joys: The technological singularity: possible outcomes
I think I would enjoy the (bad) technological singularity a bit more if it went down like this. It’s almost sweet, a giant robot in a sundress, destroying a suburb with its laser eyes. (Or are they heat beams?)
Continue readingmark a rayner | scribblings, squibs & sundry monkey joys: Making America better, one bullet at a time
This genius premise is sick, but funny. I really liked Joel Murray on Mad Men.
Continue readingThe Skwib: Grocery Store Robots by Patton Oswalt
Patton Oswalt, making the case for not using the grocery store robot. I wouldn’t mind having one of those cool robots for myself though. Check out Patton Oswalt’s website here for touring dates and news. Alltop is a robot too, but don’t tell it, it thinks it’s human.
Continue readingThe Skwib: Joining the SOPA bandwagon
As someone who loves the web, and needs it, even with its problems, I really hope you guys in the States can stop SOPA. Here’s The Oatmeal’s take on it: Want to help in the fight against SOPA / PIPA? First, go learn about the bills. After that go contact
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