Drag Your Feet

And I bid you a very grateful farewell...

2009-12-10T00:19:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone. This will be my last post....at least for awhile. Who knows what htis blog will become in the future. Maybe I'll pick it up years from now and continue finding awesomely amazing, wierd shit online. I leave you with this amazing sand art video. It is indescribably beautiful and emotional. Ch Ch Check it out!!!

NAKED BIKE RIDE.

2009-12-10T00:17:00.001-08:00

Yes, it just happened. It was odd, cold, and ridiculous; everything I had hoped for. Congratulations to all UVM students who participated!

My Last Post

2009-12-04T16:05:00.000-08:00

I have been wondering what will become of Drag your feet as the semester winds down. Think of the possibilities, maybe Drag Your Feet 802 will be stumbled upone by some great blogger who will in turn pay Megan Josh and I for the name and all of its contents. Wishful thinking huh? Well no matter what happens it has been fun for me to find things that will keep people occupied. And in a way I was able to procrastinate for homework. For now though, I think I will put the power-blogging on hold. At least until I have time to update one regulalry, so long for now..

Blirpit UVM

2009-12-04T16:01:00.001-08:00

Ever find yourself waiting at the bus stop for what seems like forever. Oh, and of course it is snowing, raining, or is unbearably windy. Ever catch yourself thinking, maybe it would be faster if I just walked? Well now you will know with UVM's Blirpit, follow the instructions below to be on your way to happy bus-riding.

Innovative Art

2009-12-04T15:48:00.000-08:00

Heres another one for the records, you start again with a toliet paper role. Cut it very precisely...

and wha-la you are decoration for your home or patio.

It starts with a roll of toliet paper, and is transformed into...

A piece of art. I know you are thinking wait there is no way that is possible. But with patience, innovation and some artistic skill, these faces are created.

More Google Suggestions

2009-12-04T11:17:00.001-08:00

I type "Is it safe to"

Google Says: travel to mexico

drink milk after its expiration date

eat peanut butter

dye your hair while pregnant

I type "Why Do"

Google Says: men have nipples

cats purr

men cheat

we celebrate St. Patricks Day

I type "Am I"

Google Says: a vampire

a good kisser

a loser

a democrat or republican

I type "Why do I"

Good Says: fart so much

indians smell

sweat so much

have no friends

Revenge Is Oh So Sweet

2009-12-04T11:13:00.001-08:00

This photo along with many others here was not created using photoshop or any other photo editing program. It is an allusion of the eye, by simply using depth and camera angles. The photos on this website will provide you with humor and sometimes leave you asking, how did they do that?

Stop Smoking Ads

2009-12-04T11:08:00.001-08:00

People smoke and people drink. There is not much you can do about that, however these advertisments are creative and inticing. Looking through them, one has to wonder what these drugs will do to their body and how they will affect their health and the rest of their lives. click here for more!

DInner Crashers

2009-12-01T17:48:00.000-08:00

Last week, a couple, some how, got past security at the State Dinner in Washington and had quite an evening! They mingled amongst some of the most powerful people in the country. But how exactly did they get in? Should they be criminally charged? Did they do anything wrong? I guess it all depends on who you ask. Thoughts...

Here's an article from CNN that thinks they aren't crashers. I think I have to agree. They didn't really DO anything. It's the secret service people should be worrying about.

36 rules of life...

2009-12-01T14:59:00.000-08:00

Some of these are priceless and very fitting... to my life at least.

1. Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.

2. Don’t worry about what people think, they don’t do it very often.

3. Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian anymore than standing in a garage makes you a car.

4. Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.

5. If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you’ve never tried before.

6. My idea of housework is to sweep the room with a glance.

7. Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious.

8. A person who is nice to you but rude to the waiter, is not a nice person.

9. For every action, there is an equal and opposite government program.

10. If you look like your passport picture, you probably need the trip.

11. Bills travel through the mail at twice the speed of checks.

12. A conscience is what hurts when all of your other parts feel so good.

13. Eat well, stay fit, die anyway.

1 4. Men are from earth. Woman are from earth. Deal with it.

15. No man has ever been shot while doing the dishes.

16. A balanced diet is a muffin in each hand.

17. Middle age is when broadness of the mind and narrowness of the waist change places.

18. Opportunities always look bigger going than coming.

19. Junk is something you’ve kept for years and throw away three weeks before you need it.

20. There is always one more imbecile than you counted on.

21. Experience is a wonderful thing. It enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again.

22. By the time you can make ends meet, they move the ends.

23. Thou shalt not weigh more than thy refrigerator.

24. Someone who thinks logically provides nice contrast to the real world .

25. It ain’t the jeans that make your butt look fat.

26. If you had to identify in one word the reason why the human race has not achieved it’s full potential, that word would be ‘meetings’.

27. There is a very fine line between ‘hobby’ and ‘mental illness.’

28. People who want to share their religious views with you almost never want you to share yours with them.

29. You should not confuse your career with your life.

30. Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance.

31. Never lick a steak knife.

32. The most destructive force in the universe is gossip.

33. You will never find anybody who can give you a clear and compelling reason why we observe daylight savings time.

34. You should never say anything to a woman that even remotely suggests that you think she’s pregnant unless you can see an actual baby emerging from her at that moment.

35. The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion, economic status or ethnic background, is that deep down inside we ALL believe we are good drivers.

36. Your friends love you anyway.

Enough said!

English Majors!

2009-12-01T14:56:00.001-08:00

Since most of us are English majors, I think we can all appreciate all the weird ways the english language works. Here are 10 sentences that use the same words, but pronounced and obviously used differently in the same sentence.

1. The bandage was wound around the wound.

2. The farm was used to produce produce.

3. The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse.

4. We must polish the Polish furniture.

5. He could lead if he would get the lead out.

6. The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert.

7. Since there is no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the present.

8. A bass was painted on the head of the bass drum.

9. When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes.

10. I did not object to the object.

Heres the link to read more.

I've given in to the fad...

2009-12-01T09:36:00.001-08:00

I don't know why, but I told myself I was going to open a book from the Twilight series. At the risk of being totally sucked in, like every other teenage girl right now in the country, I didn't see myself enjoying books like that. However, I am a sucker for Harry Potter. Over Thanksgiving break, a group of my friends, all of whom have either already seen the first movie, or read the books, decided it would be funny to take me to see the most recent installment. Mind you, I haven't read the books, nor have I seen the first film. They dragged me kicking and screaming into the theater, fuming at the fact I had just spend eight bucks on something I had told myself to stay away from. I bite my tongue for saying this, but I actually enjoyed it! If I don't over analyze the concept of it all, which by the way is totally creepy and weird, I'm rather sucked in! I hate giving into fads, but I think over break I'm going to have to lock myself in a room and buck up and read the books. And for all you die hard fans who will know what I'm talking about, I'm officially a member of Team Jacob!

Is there a Captain in you?

2009-12-01T09:23:00.002-08:00

OK, my friend sent me a link to this table, comparing "Famous Captains". I couldn't help but laugh to myself. Quite clever right??!!

Famous Boat Captains Compared

Mock Elections Come True

2009-12-01T09:23:00.001-08:00

Funny how my Senior Mock Elections are true, here are the status's of the winners..

RJ: { ! } Bitch Ugh Its 2 Early 4 You 2 Even Be Talking 2 Me. Fuck On ' { ! }

-Most Dramatic

BM: has class ALL day then library ALL night. Almost done with one semester. 17 days until relaxation. Oh wait, nevermind, I will be working.

-Biggest Complainer

MS: 150$ and 3 months probation! yep, I'm thinkin' magistrate millmore was lovin' me today :)

-Most Likely to be on Real World

GC: At the salon from 12-5. :)

-Best Hair

TR: Proud To Spartan. They had to make it interesting in the end like they always do but a victory over michigan is a victory over michigan no matter how you draw it up. GO GREEN

-Most Athletic

SH: Happy thanksgiving!! :D

-Mrs. Congeniality

Renew Yourself: Males

2009-12-01T09:16:00.000-08:00

As promised I am going to write some tips for males to "renew" themselves. I called my brother for this one because being a female I have absolutely no idea what the males in this world do to relax. My brother being a very vague and shy phone talker surprisingly gave me some decent ideas...

1. Play Xbox live

2. Eat, eat, and eat more

3. Sleep just as much as you eat

4. Organize your wallet (this one surprised me)

5. Get some shots up (he is not legal yet and was talking about basketball)

6. Listen to Coldplay

Again I am no expert in this topic, so do you all agree or disagree with this list? Comment with your relaxing techniques!

Future Marketers of America

2009-12-01T09:10:00.000-08:00

Before I became an English major, I thought seriously about being a marketing major. Advertising methods and the creation of ads intrigued me very much. Lets face it, the people who make some of the crazy commercials out there are pretty good at what they do. They know exactly how to get our attention and furthermore, go out and buy their product from watching or seeing it. Here are some ads that were designed by students. Some of them are very clever in my mind and companies should talk to their marketing team and take a few pages out of the students' books.

I'm in debt from paying my light bill!

2009-12-01T09:00:00.000-08:00

Its always entertaining driving around neighborhoods this time of year and looking at the various exterior decorations on people's houses. My family has never been too wild and crazy when it comes to decorating, just a few lights in the windows and wreaths outside. I've thought that simplicity is best, and there is no need to over do it. My sister on the other hand, constantly battles with my parents, trying to get them to branch out and put up more decorations outside. They always pull the light bill card, "You just don't understand. Our light bill will go through the roof! Its not worth it. What we have is fine." And quite honestly it is. Check out some of these houses. Have they over done it a bit? Or is my family just plain and boring?

The Miracle that is the Energy Shot.

2009-12-01T08:47:00.000-08:00

As I wrote this post, I am operating on zero hours of sleep. Earlier today I had my last math tast and to put it frankly, I'm about as good at math as Amy Winehouse is at not doing drugs. I spent Alllllllllll last night studying and I owe it all to one friend: the Five-Hour Energy Shot. I know it's unhealthy and while I may be having some difficulties typing now due to my jittery hands, it was completely worth it. I was able to fully prepare myself for my test and still feel alert. I'm sure at about 2 P.M. later today I will collapse faster than David Hasselhoff drunkenly on a cheeseburger. That's not the point though. I find it interesting, as well as semi-frightening, that some company has concocted a substance that gives my body a false sense of alertness. The side effects might not be worth it though. Maybe next time I'll just try speed....

SHE STRIKES AGAIN!!!

2009-12-01T08:41:00.000-08:00

I know we post videos of this girl constantly, but we just can't get enough of her! I can be in the worst mood and then I watch these videos and realize....well, people have bigger problems apparently. I'm no singer, but I'm pretty sure this extra-terrestrial can create some of the most ungodly sounds imaginable. Ch Ch Check out this video of her butchering the already idiotic song "Telephone" by Lady Gaga.

The Best Ideas (While You're High)

2009-11-17T14:30:00.000-08:00

Now everyone knows UVM is pegged as a stoner school.... and rightfully so. I won't go into detail about the countless times I've passed by a group that reeks of the (ahem) illegal substance. Check out Highdeas.com, a website devoted to sharing some of the most brilliant deductions made by people "under the influence".

Here are some personal favorites:

"a gateway drug, but if you switch the A and the E, you get a get-away drug"

"If you say 'beer can' in a British accent, you're saying 'bacon' in a Jamaican accent....mind officially blown."

"How Do You Jump Up AND Down??? You Can Jump UP Or Jump DOWN. You Cant Jump Up And Down."

"okay before we ever excited, we technically were little sperm right? it was us, and all of the other sperm cells competing to get the the egg first, and whoever did was created into a human being and the other sperms died off. so technically we are all the winning sperms! WE ARE ALL WINNERS!"

Just Because....

2009-11-16T09:31:00.000-08:00

WTF is this?...

Great for any occasion! Graduations, grocery shopping, funerals! YOU NAME IT. Keep on strokin', America.

Outdoor Living

2009-11-12T12:28:00.000-08:00

City living is terribly expensive, and most apartments simply aren’t worth the exorbitant expense. So, if you love the outdoors and hate paying rent, you can get creative like these guys. Let me know what you think. Do you think the possibility of falling to your death is worth saving a a ton of money? Hey, it looks nicer than the Holiday Inn at least....

New World "Records"

2009-11-12T12:16:00.000-08:00

Getting into the Guinness Book of World Records isn’t as much of a challenge as it used to be. You just have to be creative…
Everyone has a weird trait… like this guy with the most elastic skin.

If you lack talents or genetic advantages, join a crowd.

Create a World Record and a YouTube sensation simultaneously with the largest simultaneous Diet Coke and Mentos geyser.

See, Books Aren't Just for Reading!

2009-11-12T12:06:00.000-08:00

Check out this crazy art, created entirely out of books. It's hard to believe that some of these images aren't photoshopped, but the website insists they're 100% real. I'm not gonna lie, it'd be pretty awesome to have one of these pieces lying around my house. Check out more HERE.

BallDroppings' Music Experiment

2009-11-12T11:59:00.000-08:00

Click HERE to begin. Crank up the volume and draw lines to listen to the crazy sounds you can make by bouncing the balls.

Call me cold and hearless... but COME ON Taylor!

2009-11-12T08:58:00.000-08:00

OK, so I consider myself to be a big country music fan. I find that I can relate to a lot of the songs and the artists have, overall, have excellent voices and great stage presence. Needless to say, last night, the Country Music Awards were aired. Braid Paisley, whom I saw in concert this summer and is one of my favorite country singers and performers, had seven nominations. More than any other artist! And at the end of the night he only took home two. Country fans, myself included, predicted that he would have taken home at least more than two. But the focus of the night was clearly on Taylor Swift. After the VMAs at the beginning of the fall, and her minor confrontation with Kanye, she has since been in the spotlight. I for one, do not like Taylor as a country artist. Its great that shes only 19...yeah yeah and shes been so successful. But come on! Because the CMAs are based largely on the votes from the public, I can't help but think her winning the Entertainer of the Year (arguably the biggest honor) was because of her recent presence in the public eye and the fact so many people felt bad for her. I'm not trying to downplay what she has done, I just find it frustrating that there are plenty more country artists who have been successful in different ways this past year, and didn't get recognized because Kanye didn't interrupt them. Kanye I blame you!

Supposedly This is Considered Avant Garde....

2009-11-11T10:40:00.000-08:00

Call me crazy, but Yoko Ono makes shit music. Just because she was married to one of the greatest musicians of all times (John Lennon, for you slow learners out there) DOESN'T mean that any of his talent rubbed off on her. There is one category that Ono always hits the nail on the head: craziness. If Cartman was a skinny, asian, old lady, I bet he'd sound prettttty close to this...

HOKAY, so, this is the earth...

2009-11-02T11:06:00.000-08:00

This movie was all the rage long about my senior year in high school. I don't even know why its so funny! Something about the accent of the narrator or just the general concept I think is hilarious! Please tell me I'm not the only one who thinks so...

Advertising DOs and DON'Ts

2009-11-02T11:01:00.000-08:00

Before becoming an English Major, I was a business major. I was and still am very interested the ideas behind advertising and marketing for various products. In marketing classes that I took, it fascinated me about how much thought is put into creating an ad, whether it be on TV, in the newspaper or in a magazine, and on the internet. This advertising web site gives an interesting insight about strategies that people in marketing departments think about and use when they are trying to sell their product. Boy they will do just about anything!

Water!

2009-11-02T10:40:00.000-08:00

When I was a kid, and I went swimming, I would always try and cup as much water in my hand and then throw it into the air and watch it come back down and hit the water. It always amazed me how when thrown into the air, the water looked so solid. These pictures don't quite illustrate what I'm talking about, but these waves are a true testament to the fact that water can be very mysterious and quite fascinating!

Crazy Weather

2009-11-02T10:34:00.001-08:00

Weather is one of my FAVORITE things. Especially watching sever weather and how fast is can move through the sky, and how quickly it can inflict so much damage. (not that I'm wishing that on anyone nor, do I think its cool! Just the science behind it.) Secretly I aspire to be a storm chaser on the Weather Channel. That and ESPN are the two most watched station in my suite. I found this site with cool extreme weather pictures. Check it out!

The Eyeballing Game

2009-11-02T10:27:00.000-08:00

How good are you at eyeballing things? My mother, being the math freak that she is, sent me this link to the Eyeballing game. The goal is to get the lowest accuracy score. Its harder than you think!

The Eyeballing Game

Should I delete my Facebook? ...that is the question..

2009-11-02T10:15:00.000-08:00

Recently I have been trying to limit the time I spend on Facebook. My goal is to only log on no more than 4 times a day. When I sat down and thought about it, I usually log on about 4 times and hour. How scary is that! And when one of my suite mates this past weekend decided that he was going to delete his Facebook account, I shuttered at the thought. When told us that he was going to make this drastic move, I instantly doubted him. How can anyone delete their Facebook? Personally it is a way for me to keep in contact with some of my friends that are in other countries, and family in other parts of the world that are hard to keep in touch with otherwise. I could NEVER think about life with out Facebook. How pathetic am I? Do other people feel this way? However, at the same time, as I think about how much time out of my day is consumed by Facebook it honestly makes me sick. I wonder about how much homework I could have been doing, or other, more productive things. For now I think I'll keep it, but I'm really going to crack down on how many times I log in a day. I challenge you to do the same!

Bouncing Bear

2009-11-02T10:12:00.000-08:00

I know we're all trying to steer away from the YouTube videos, but I couldn't help but post this video I came across in my web surfing the other day:

THE easiest way to wast time...

2009-11-02T10:04:00.001-08:00

Ok, so I have a confession to make. I am obsessed with Snood. Has anyone ever heard of it? If you have then I think you can relate to my problem, if you haven't you MUST download it and see what I'm talking about.

Whenever I don't feel like doing anything or just feel like having an excuse to be on my computer, I play snood. I don't know why its so addicting! Quite honestly its not that great of a game. The object is just to group three or more of the same funny looking faces to ultimately get rid of them all in a certain amount of time. I've become so addicted, I have to delete it from my computer for a period of time, and then re-download it when I'm sure I can't live without it any more. Pathetic I know... Follow this link to maybe become addicted yourself. This is your warning though!

Renew Yourself

2009-11-01T14:53:00.000-08:00

As the weather turns cold, we all find ourselves stuck in our dorm rooms feeling old and washed up. You find yourself feeling gross and worn out. Here are a 5 things to do once this happens to find yourself refreshed and relieved, at least for females.

1. Go through your closet, and get rid of things you don't wear anymore. Hey maybe even take your old cloths to Platos Closet and get money back for them.

2. Take a good look at your desk and throw away items that just take up space, my mother always told me less is more, and man was she right.

3. Take a half hour to read cosmo, every girls bible.

4. Clean your room, I know its a pain, but put on your tunes and clean away. There is nothing better than waking up to a dust-free room.

5. Wash your face, even if it is mid-day, a clean face gives way for a clear mind.

Cure Your Boredom With UVM

2009-11-01T14:40:00.000-08:00

If you are a student here at UVM I can almost assure you that you have seen the T-shirt I will be talking about in this article. The one that says uvm.edu/bored on the back. I have seen it many times and whenever I see it, I always tell myself to check it out. But I never have until now, and let me tell you the website is fully loaded with things to do right here at UVM. There is a full list of athletic events, music events, movie show times on campus, and hilarious comedy. Now its your turn, you are already at your computer and here is the link. So what's stopping you.

Piano Stairs?

2009-10-29T10:52:00.000-07:00

If you have not noticed America is obese.

We lead the world in number of obese citizens.

There is even an organization for the obese society,

and a conference was held this past year.

To help this cause, these piano stairs have started

to pop up everywhere in hopes to increase stair use.

Taking the stairs for a total of just two minutes,

five days a week, gives you the same calorie-burning

results as a 20-minute walk. Burns 100-140.

I. LOVE. WALMART.

2009-10-27T22:55:00.000-07:00

-Let’s face it; we all have seen the people who obviously don’t have mirrors and/or family and friends to lock them in a basement, and they all seem to congregate at Walmart. It’s not everywhere that you can shop for milk at 10 a.m. next to a 400lb mother of 6 wearing a pink tube top, leopard tights, and hooker heels. Where else can one go to pick up underwear at 3 O’clock in the afternoon and spot the greatest mullet of all time paired with a mustard stained wife beater (which only accents the extreme amount of body hair) and camo pants that were actually used in Vietnam. And if you haven’t run into the 6’2” beast with a shaved head, rockin a wonder bra, flannel cutoff shirt, and jean shorts at 2 a.m. when you’re there to pick up frozen pizza, chips, and cookies, then you can get the f*ck out right now.

-Ch Ch Check out peopleofwalmart.com. I personally have nothing against Walmart. I, along with most of America, shop at Walmart for nearly everything we need. This site is simply a satirical social commentary of the extraordinary sights found at America’s favorite store. The website also justifies its outrageous photos in a fairly articulate and respectable manner. 'We are trying to have some fun here and there is a difference between someone who is mentally challenged and a person who has a fu Manchu and is still rocking MC Hammer pants". Walmart is Americana baby, ENJOY IT!
Here are a few personal favorites...

If Procrastination had a God, This Would Be It.

2009-10-22T13:42:00.000-07:00

StumbleUpon is an Internet community that allows its users to discover and rate Web pages, photos, and videos. It is a personalized recommendation engine which uses peer and social-networking principles. In simpler terms, it kicks ass. So stop reading this and start Stumblin'.

My Hat and Glasses

2009-10-21T11:59:00.000-07:00

This kid has been all over Michigan campus, primarily michigan state, central michigan, and western michigan. His main goal: get as many people as he can to take a picture with his hat and his glasses. The group was started April 25th and it just for fun and totally random. As of today he is at 3,560 pictures, all of them mainly of intoxicated students at house parties or tailgates. I found two of my friends while clicking through the pictures, it was weird but hilarious. Check them out for yourself.. My Hat and Glasses

Controversial Photographer, Sally Mann

2009-10-20T16:44:00.001-07:00

The following was called Candy Cigarettes, please note that this is note a real cigarette in her child's hand.

The following photos were all taken by Sally Mann, and they are all of her children. Sally Mann adjusted exposure so that all of her photos were black and white. Also, another interesting fact about the photographer is that she uses a 5x7 camera that used to be her fathers. I am still debating how I feel about these and they have been quite a controversial topic over the years. Critics are uneasy about these photographs as well, however, Mann states that the photos seem natural through the eyes of a mother, and that she has seen her children in every state. Feel free to leave comments on your opinion... does Mann cross the line, or is this art?

The Downfall of Intelligence

2009-10-18T22:20:00.000-07:00

Liu Bolin: The Invisible Man

2009-10-18T21:39:00.000-07:00

Liu Bolin, from Shandong, China, manages to camouflage himself in any surroundings, no matter how difficult they might be.

Liu works on a single photo for up to 10 hours at a time, to make sure he gets it just right, but he achieves the right effect: sometimes passers-by don’t even realize he is there until he moves.

Bolin says his art is a protest against the actions of the Government, who shut down his art studio in 2005 and persecutes artists. It’s about not fitting into modern society. Despite problems with Chinese authorities, Liu’s works are appreciated at an international level. Basically, he's a total badass.

The last one is particularly epic.

Bathroom Pranks

2009-10-15T14:27:00.001-07:00

I can openly admit that I love pulling innocent public bathroom pranks. Number one, public bathrooms are just awkward in general and number two, you most likely will never see those people again so who cares what they think of you. Heres a few of my favorites...

1.Lights Out

After someone has gone into a public restroom and sat down on the toilet in a stall, turn off all the lights and walk out of there.

-Its easy, effective, and has a quick escape

2.Out of Order Stall

Write "Out Of Order" on a sticker note or piece of paper and tape it to the outside of a bathroom stall. Some people will think there is something wrong with the toilet and avoid using it.

-Just for pure humor.

3. The Cell Phone

Sit in a stall and wait for someone to enter the bathroom. You are going to act as though you are on your cell phone. Wait for them to get situated in their stall. Strike up a conversation by saying hey. Ask them what they are up to, from their keep the conversation going with the question how was your day. After about 30 seconds of conversation you simply say "Sorry can you hold on a minute, the idiot in the stall next to me thinks I'm talking to him/her" then proceed as though you are talking on your cell phone.

-They feel like an idiot, you get a great laugh.

4.Under The Stall Tug

Wait until your victim goes into a public restroom stall. As soon as he sits on toilet and starts his business, go underneath the stall and start tugging on his pants. If you can try to take his shoes off.

-I have done this to people I know, however doing it to a stranger.. eh not so sure

Dove Campaign For Real Beauty

2009-10-15T14:12:00.000-07:00

Over the past 5 years Dove has recently launched a campaign called the campaign for real beauty that celebrates natural women and their real beauty. The women that are advertised in these campaigns resemble the average woman. They are not 5'10" weighing in at 115 pounds, because lets get serious, no one naturally looks like that. Men, I'm sorry this probably isn't very interesting for you. But this is a serious problem that our generation and the generation below is is facing. You see women in these advertisements who look perfect, well the truth is, that perfection is fake and near impossible. Check out this video, men you might find this interesting as well...

Hilarious Headlines

2009-10-15T08:36:00.000-07:00

I less often than I should, read the news paper. And when I do pick it up to read, I usually only skim over articles. The only way that will get me to actually consider reading the whole thing, is if the title catches my eye. Below are some article headlines that are unintentionally humorous (and for the record, these titles would make me want to read on):

Many Antiques At Senior Citizens' Sale

Goldfish Is Saved From Drowning

Thieves Steal Burglar Alarm

Robber's Description: Man, Possibly A Woman, Definitely Ugly

Voluntary Workers Strike For Higher Pay

Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers

...and the list goes on and on. For more Hilarious Headlines click here and I promise you will waste plenty of time.

See, This is Why You Shouldn't Play World of Warcraft...

2009-10-14T17:45:00.000-07:00

Back at my home in Massachusetts, I guarantee you my brother is playing World of Warcraft. He plays at all day, all night. Basically, every waking moment of his life.

In the video below, a boy's mother deletes his World of Warcraft account. The boy's reaction is absolutely hysterical. His little brother sets up a video camera to record his reaction. I like to think if I was in the same situation, I would be clever enough to do the same thing. This video is indescribably wierd, but SO FUNNY.

How Many of Me?

2009-10-14T10:56:00.000-07:00

There are 44,481 people named John Smith in the United States. There are 967 people named James Bond, 102 people named Harry Potter , 433 people named George Bush, and 31 people named Emily Dickinson. However, Johnny Cash (32 people) songs aside there are, statistically speaking, very few boys named Sue.

What about you? How many people share your name? Enter it HERE and find out how many of you there are.

This Art Is Cah-Razy

2009-10-13T12:03:00.000-07:00

Who doesn't love weird art? This table by John Nouanesing stands on its own very creepily. The dripping blood masks, or actually are, the table legs. He named the table "Paint or Die, But Love Me". Here are some of my other favorite odd pieces I recently stumbled upon.

If you don't think about how gross this concept is, it's actually pretty cool. Check out more HERE

Who'da thunk that watermelon could be a medium of art. More watermelon art HERE

Pregnancy Art. NO JOKE. More HERE.

From paper to reality- more HERE

Hipster (def.): Someone who is so noncomformist that they are just like the rest of the people that are noncomformists

2009-10-07T19:16:00.000-07:00

When we were given the task of thinking of a topic for our manifestos, I played around with a few ideas. Somehow, I decided writing about hipsters. My friend Ben showed me the most epic website ever to jog my memory on the topic: latfh.com. The acronym stands for (L)ook (At) (T)his (F)*cking (H)ipster. So put on your V-Neck T-shirt, crank up some Animal Collective and bask in all your hipster glory...Beware though, this post is so unoriginal and mainstream.

"It's Really Difficult to Open Mayoniase When Your Fingers are Covered in Your Own Blood"

2009-10-07T17:42:00.000-07:00

We've all seen those dreaded informercials. The bright camera lights shine on the obnoxiously clean, fully equiped studio kitchen. Cheeky hosts greet viewers with permanent smiles. Check out this MADTV skit parodying these commercials....except in this situation the "three-minute meal" turns into an epic distaster.

Texts From Last Night

2009-10-07T10:28:00.000-07:00

If you're over the age of thirty and/or have been living under a rock for the past 6 months, than you probably have not heard of the website TextsFromLastNight.com. The texts are sent in by people who wake in the morning "to find regrettable messages sent to or from their cell phones". The receiver then sends the discovered text into the website. The copies of the messages do not show the phone numbers, but only area codes. The texts are often sexual, random, and/or involve drug use. While TFLN has many "blackout drinking, sex, and vomit stories", there is also an extended discussion taking place about morality. The texts show how humans "interact with drugs and alcohol". "We see the cause and effect of last night’s party, and we can see a real-time weighing of these actions." However, there is concern that peoples' actions and texts will be affected by the existence of the website. But rather than overanalyze it, just enjoy the sheer ridiculousness of the site.

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

2009-10-05T23:15:00.000-07:00

It is very rare for a man to see faces of Afghan girls mainly because they are well-covered, Thus photographer Steve McCurry seized the opportunity when she showed her face for a few moments.

Pictures capture moments of life that are worth remembering. By having a snapshot of a moment in life, a whole list of memories surrounding the situation can be jogged. Ch Ch Check out Photosthatchangedtheworld.com. The site contains images and descriptions of significant moments in the history of the human race. The pictures vary from the dark times of starving children in South Africa to the joyous moment where Nelson Mandela was let free from his imprisonment. Whether the image is depressing or happy, the emotions as a result are undeniable powerful.

drag your feet, while wearing t-way customs.

2009-10-01T08:37:00.000-07:00

Tyler Way, a kid from my small hometown, who has made it big. His designs are like nothing you've seen before, completely custom and extremely expensive. But still its nice to look and be astonished by what he is able to do with a pair of sneakers.

These sneakers, made for Lebron James for his 2008-2009 MVP season

To check out more of T Ways custom shoes check his website at:
http://www.twaycustoms.net/multimedia.html

I promise it will be worth it for you sneakerheads.

Looking to Drag your Feet?

2009-10-01T04:59:00.000-07:00

Looking to drag your feet? The Never Ending Level Game has provided me with hours and hours of procrastinating, addiction, frustration and success. Weird combination, right? Check it out for yourself

http://www.levelgame.net/

Note: all answers can be found on a fellow bloggers website:
http://theflashgames.blogspot.com/2008/03/never-ending-level-game-walkthrough-and_02.html

Moving Essay Final

2009-10-01T04:56:00.001-07:00

My Final Moving Essay, enjoy as you watch, the evolution of sneakers.

ps. my voice-over isn't loud enough, sorrryy

Looking for some inspiration?

2009-10-01T04:53:00.000-07:00

Failure sucks, we can all admit to that. But what you do with the failure is what matters and what will separate you from the rest. The following is a video clip, one that I live my life by. "If you haven't failed, you haven't lived."

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=524502243&ref=ts#/video/video.php?v=198400150523

Google needs to get its mind out of the gutter...

2009-10-01T04:15:00.000-07:00

I always find it amusing what Google can come up with as it trys to complete my search with the most popular answer. Here are a few that I was shocked about and some that I found hilarious.

I type in "How to", the top 4 searches include
1.how to tie a tie
2.how to kiss
3.how to get pregnant
4.how to lose weight

I type in "How do you," the top 3 searches include
1.how to know you know if a guy likes you
2.how do you know if a girl likes you
3.how do you get pregnant
and my favorite, 4. how do you solve a problem like maria.

I type in "100 ways," the top searches include
1. 100 ways to die
2.100 ways to say i love you
3.100 ways to annoy people
4.100 ways to get kicked out of walmart.

The Classics.

2009-10-01T04:10:00.000-07:00

Everybody has a youtube video that they always e-mail their friends, or just watch when they are feeling down. I introduce to you Bon Qui Qui, my classic you tube video that never seems to fail me.

Final Draft of Moving Essay

2009-09-30T20:01:00.000-07:00

Here it is! I would love to go back and maybe tweak and add things to it in the future. Although this is a "final" draft, I still view this as a work in progress. Enjoy!

Forget match.com...

2009-09-30T17:59:00.000-07:00

So this is what people did in the 80s, before the creation of online dating... could you imagine how creepy it would be if people still did this? WEIRDDD!

The Power of Music...and Probably Drugs

2009-09-30T17:57:00.000-07:00

During musician Santigold's set at the Sasquatch Musical Festival, fans seemed to really be digging her set...especially this one guy. Watch is this guy, probably under the influence of one or many drugs, as he starts his very own dance party. Whether people pity this guy or genuinely enjoy his dancing, there is no denying the beauty of this concept: Strangers spontaneously connecting in a joyous celebration. Ch ch check it out...

The Moustache Hall o' Fame

2009-09-30T17:36:00.000-07:00

Due to my Swedish, Polish, and Lithuanian background, I have never been able to successfully grow a beard. I have blonde hair, so when it grows long enough, my face looks out of focus, rather than rugged. Anyways, check out this link and take a look at these guys who've had much more success than me in their beard growing ways. Some of these 'staches are RIDICULOUS.

Here's my personal favorite...
The "Octo-beard"

Losing My Wisdom

2009-09-29T10:51:00.000-07:00

Having my wisdom teeth taken out was possibly one of the worst experiences of my life. My lower two teeth were growing horizontally, my top two were so far impacted the doctor punctured my nasal canal while taking them out. Not a pretty picture. And I'm sure it wasn't pleasant for any of you who have had them out either. Not to mention my mother was a drill sargent about icing and what to eat. Quite honestly I am glad she was like that. To put it all in perspective, I've brought back the infamous Taylor Swift singer to tell us about her wisdom removal experience. What is so entertaining about this girl anyway?

THE worst singer in the world

2009-09-29T10:46:00.000-07:00

I will flat out tell you that although I am a country fan, I am not a fan of Taylor Swift. I do feel bad for what happened to her at the VMAs, but that doesn't make me want to listen to her music. And this girl is just the icing on the cake for me...

Oh wait... It just gets better!

Laughing Babies...

2009-09-28T18:18:00.000-07:00

I don't know why, but watching these make me laugh SO hard... and I think you will too.

I have to say I didn't find these on my own... many thanks to the person who sent them to me :)

Moving Essay. Rough Draft

2009-09-24T20:37:00.000-07:00

Note: No voice over, still making changes & adjustment, but here it what I have so far =)

Draft of Moving Essay

2009-09-24T08:52:00.000-07:00

I don't have any voice over yet, but here it is...

WHY WOULD ADVERTISEMENTS LIE TO ME???

2009-09-23T23:14:00.000-07:00

We've all stared at a fast food commercial, mouth watering, as a delicious, juicy cheeseburger flies across the screen, complete with all the fixings: crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, melting cheese, and a juicy burger, hugged by two plump, fresh buns. Enveloped with sudden hunger, we get in our cars and mindlessly drive to the nearest McDonald's. After passing through the drive-through window and collecting our steaming bag of food, we speed home, narrowly dodging other cars and the occasional child. After running inside, we unwrap the burger to discover a puny, wilted excuse of a meal. After reluctantly eating the food, we remind ourselves to never eat fast food again EVER...or at least until the next commercial.

Click HERE to view a collection of food advertisements paired with the actual offers given. It's not very shocking, but still a good laugh!

So Bad, They're Good: Worst Music Videos Ever

2009-09-23T22:47:00.000-07:00

I was skimming through channels the other day and I came across MTVU, a music video channel. While my musical preferences aren't usually aligned with the Gods of MTV, I came across a particularly terrible music video. The name and band slipped my mind, but seriously, some of the things that people consider avant garde nowadays are completely idiotic. Anyways, enough of my ranting. The music video made me wonder about other terrible concepts for videos. After a quick Google search of "worst music video ever", I stumbled upon this gem and I was NOT disappointed. The music is hokey, the clothes are hilarious, and the graphics are ridiculously dated. The dancing is pretty fly though. Beyonce and her single ladies better watch their backs. Ch Ch Check it out

Here are few of my personally favorite TERRIBLE music videos as well...
CLICK THE TITLES TO VIEW.
David Bowie and Mick Jagger- Dancing in the Streets
-At one point they sing face to face. You'd have to cut through all the sexual tension in that scene with a chainsaw. Also, nice Reebok aerobic shoes, Mick.

Heidi Montag- Higher
-Heidi Montag is the star of an MTV reality show. She's got plenty of cash. There is no reason this video should be as horrid as it is. Anyone reading this could recreate this video using a moderately hot chick and a Rent-A-Center video camera. Once you have that in place, just read the video camera instruction manual up to the "make people look like they're moving all herky-jerky like the monsters in The Grudge" section and your job is done. What a naturally beautiful voice she has!

Jan Terri- Losing You
Jan worked as a limo driver in Chicago and would give copies of the videos to her clients in an attempt to drum up interest in her fledgling singing career. A copy of the video eventually made its way to rocker Marilyn Manson, who was intrigued. He had Terri perform at one of his parties, and was impressed enough with her sincerity to allow her to open for one of his concerts. She actually makes better music than Manson sadly.

Can You Believe We Live in this State...

2009-09-23T22:37:00.000-07:00

Ch Ch Check out www.dumblaws.com for, you guessed it, DUMB LAWS.
Here are some ridiculous and true laws from the past and present for the good ol' state of Vermont that we call home.

-Women must obtain written permission from their husbands to wear false teeth.

-At one time it was illegal to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole.

-It is illegal to deny the existence of God.

Also, in city laws, all citizens must bath every Saturday night in Barre, VT.

Click on your home state to find more crazy laws!

Face Your Fears, Ya'll

2009-09-23T10:10:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, October 13th is "National Face Your Fears Day". In preparation for this special day, I want all of you to think of something that is holding you back. The focus of National Face Your Fears Day are the most common fears that plague Americans today. The purpose of this event is to encourage people to discover more about themselves, their fears and what they can do about both. Yeah, whatever....just be glad you're not this girl

Thanks to reader laurax for sharing this video with us!!!

Confessions of a VTer...

2009-09-21T10:29:00.000-07:00

Being a Vermonter myself (pronounced ver-MON-er), there are many activities that I enjoy with my Vermont friends, that I have a hard time admitting to out of staters. Some people just don't get the idea of going out on a 4-wheeler and drive through as many mud puddles as you can find. This image above is an actual picture from one of my muddin' experiences. I, for the record, was a passenger in the tow truck. I may be hard core, but not enough to drive! I'll save that for the boys.

One of my second favorite things to watch is tractor pulls and demolition derbys. Imagine sitting at the county fair in 85 degree heat (which I did this summer) and watching tractors blow smoke and make loud noises.... ahhhhh music to a redneck's ears! (Not that I'm a redneck, cuse I'm not i swear!) A few of my friends have really gotten me into it, weird i know. Some of these pictures are actually them pulling. And the third picture is a shot from the demolition derby, another one of my guilty pleasures. I encourage all you non-Vermonters to get out and experience some of these crazy activities! And did I mention all the crazy people that are there as well...

Kanye West: The "Voice" of Our Generation

2009-09-20T18:33:00.000-07:00

Ok, I know that most of us are sick and tired of talking about Kanye, but there has to be one last acknowledgement of the funnies being generated. This is a perfect example of how no press is the only form of bad press. While there has been significant backlash against Kanye, his album sales are up this week, so technically the jokes on us. Ch Ch Check out some of the best (and more than often, distasteful) jokes involving this narcissistic idiot.

Also, there is audio footage of our president commenting on the situation. Obama states, “I thought that was really inappropriate,” adding, “He’s a jackass.”
I'm glad we have a president so passionate about the arts! (sarcasm)

These Dramatics Are Enough to Make Shakespeare Roll in His Grave

2009-09-20T18:05:00.000-07:00

Everyone's been through a painful breakup. After a serious relationship ends, both people involved accept the grieving process in different ways. Some may pity themselves while others express their dismay by lashing out at others unnecessarily. The ultimate, and most vicious, form or grieving is through vengeance. Below is a video by a man, recently separated from his girlfriend. The title "A Dramatic Reading of a Break-Up Letter" speaks for itself. Watch as this guy insults his girlfriend's intelligence simply by exaggerating her pathetic attempts at insults.

The Bright and Shining Future of America.

2009-09-15T20:08:00.000-07:00

I have a confession to make. Every time I've stayed home sick from school I partake in a despicable pastime. Laying in a Nyquil-induced coma on the couch, I am forced to watch the pathetic excuse of entertainment that is daytime television. I won't watch Soap Operas or listen to Tyra Banks explain to me why I should always get a high-class weave. However, I am obsessed with out-of-control talk shows like Maury and Jerry Springer. Show titles like Who's My Baby's Daddy, Irrational Phobias and I Was Ugly...Now I'm Hot grab my attention faster than Maury can say "you ARE the father". Despite the seemingly compassionate attitude of Maury Povich toward his guests, The Maury Show is often accused by critics of exploiting dysfunctional families, minorities, and the poor, and for embracing and sensationalizing some of the worst stereotypes of American society and behavior.

Check out this ridiculous clip from one of Maury's "Out-of-Control Children" shows. It's a bit hard to believe this as credible, but you can say a little prayer before you watch it, if it makes you feel any better.

If you thought this first clip was hilarious, watch the remix below. It's so catchy, by the end of it you'll be singing, "If I can't afford my baby, I guess I'm gonna sell it"!

He's a Very Handsome Woman.

2009-09-15T19:42:00.000-07:00

"Baby don't waste your time, I know what's on your mind. I may be qaulified for a one-night-stand but I could never take the place of your man".-an ACTUAL quote from a Prince song.

The other day my friend Eliza showed me the most ridiculous website. It's called menwholooklikelesbians.blogspot.com and it's about....well, men who look like old lesbians. Before anyone starts hating, this link is simply for comedic value. I fully support the LGBT community. Plus, Eliza supports this blog post with her supreme lesbian wisdom. Ch Ch Check it out.

Adorable, yet creepy.

2009-09-13T14:59:00.000-07:00

Anne Geddes, a, australian born photographer who calls herself a "baby freak." The woman has an amazing eye for photography. Her creativity, originality, and photo-editing skills are one of a kind. But is there a limit to these characteristics? Is it possible to cross the line and enter into the characteristics known as creepy and weird? Take a look for yourself...

There is no denying that the babies in these photos are adorable. Anne is really able to capture their personalities. But there is also no denying that these pictures are incredibly creepy.

Two Interesting Music Concepts.

2009-09-10T23:23:00.000-07:00

First, check out inbflat.net. Start out by playing a few videos, then play other videos whenever you feel like it to create a unique sound. No matter what time you start a new video, a melody always emerges. Ch Ch Check it out.

Secondly, watch this youtube video created by Jarbas Agnelli. He explains that while "reading a newspaper, I saw a picture of birds on the electric wires. I cut out the photo and decided to make a song, using the exact location of the birds as notes (no Photoshop edit). I knew it wasn't the most original idea in the universe. I was just curious to hear what melody the birds were creating."

Below is the short video made with the photo, the music and the score (composed by the birds).

Kids These Days...

2009-09-10T22:22:00.000-07:00

I'm sure all of us have painfully sat through some nauseatingly boring program while babysitting a sibling, a cousin, or some random kid you stole from the park.

A Youtube video titled "Adventure Time" borders the line of being one of those idiotic shows you're forced to sit through. Surprisingly, it's enjoyable in a weird way. The ever trustworthy source of pointless information that is Wikipedia explains that "Adventure Time focuses on the strange adventures undertaken by two close friends: Finn (a kid with a strange white hat) and Jake (a wise dog with magical powers) that dwell in the Land of Ooo". If that isn't nonsensical enough the series includes many silly or mathematical outbursts, such as "Rhombus!" and "Algebraic!"

Apparently, execs over at Cartoon Network are so gun-ho on the short clip that it has been greenlighted for a series on the channel is slated for an early 2010 premiere.

Children, stoners, and fans of odd humor prepare yourself for the random, nonsensical, colorful, fun and strange "Adventure Time".

This is Why You're Fat.

2009-09-09T14:14:00.000-07:00

The nutritional contradictions of capitalism, where the ability to consume is the ultimate goal, has led to Super-size meals at McDonald's and a staggering obesity epidemic.

Numbers posted by the National Center for Health Statistics show that more than 34 percent of Americans are obese, compared to 32.7 percent who are overweight. It said just under 6 percent are "extremely" obese.

Is anyone shocked by these statistics? We live in a deep-fried, candy-coated society covered in sprinkles and chocolate syrup. Check out thisiswhyyourefat.com. You'll be amazed and probably repulsed by many of the disgusting things some people consider "food".

You Life Could Be Worse.

2009-09-09T05:22:00.000-07:00

Ever see a video and think to yourself, I am so happy that is not me. As you watch the videos below, please note that the typical human will always have the same reaction. You watch, waiting for something to happen. Your jaw drops, this soon transforms to laughter. You hit the play button, to observe the pain again. Mark where the climax of the fall is, and repeatedly replay it. Enjoy the following and remember, your life could be worse.

Well that's awkward

2009-09-08T21:55:00.000-07:00

Ever look back on a picture of yourself 5 years ago and wonder what the hell you were thinking? Your haircut is ridiculous, your clothes severely out-dated, and the forced smile on your face is fooling no one. Awkwardfamilyphotos.com serves as an online scrapbook of shameless internet users and their gawky photo-ops.
It all started over lunch. Childhood friends Mike and Doug were swapping typically cringe-worthy stories about their relatives when it dawned on them: there's something universal about the awkwardness of family. In an interview with TIME magazine, Mike recalled thinking, "What better way to show that than through the family photo, something everyone can relate to." So the men trekked back to Mike's house and began Googling in earnest. "Doug found the one with the family on the tree. That was it," Mike wrote in an e-mail from his Los Angeles abode. "It was so beautifully awkward ... That was the moment we realized there might be something here."
Check out a few of my personal favorite photos below!

When you're madly head-over-heels in love, why not shout it from the rooftops???

A reminder to all of us that if you're holding a monkey, you must own it.

This father was so relieved when he found out he was going to be Eeyore.

Chatting with strangers online is always a fun and safe idea!

2009-09-08T19:50:00.000-07:00

In a world where parents worry about their children's 5-minute walk home from the school bus in their quiet suburban neighborhood, there emerges a frightening concept: talking to strangers online. www.omegle.com provides an outlet for strangers to anonymously chat with other strangers. You never know if you'll end up being offered drugs from Canada or having an hour long discussion with a 50-year-old from Brazil about life. Omegle is the ultimate time waster. It's funny, ridiculous, awkward, frightening, but always entertaining. An Internet safety blog reviewed Omegle and the author cited that "on my first chat I was offered Crack and then cursed at with plenty of F’s showing up". No need to feel nervous though, whenever you feel uncomfortable or just plain bored with the conversation, you can click the "DISCONNECT" button in the corner and start a new conversation.
Still, there's something mildly compelling about Omegle. If you have sensitive sensibilities, you're probably best to steer clear until some level of control is exerted over user behavior, but if you're immune to the ugliest your online brethren have to offer, have at it. Ch-Ch-Check it out.

The Voice of an Angel

2009-09-08T11:17:00.000-07:00

Out of every decade emerges a new voice. James Brown dominated in the 1950's. The 60's had Aretha Fraklin and Bob Dylan. Freddie Mercury of Queen lead the pack in the 80's with his dramatic and soaring vocals. The 90's introduced us to the angry voice of Alanis Morissette. In our current decade, we've seen the use of computer and distortion effects take over the music industry. Nowadays, anyone can have perfect pitch with the right technology.
Then there's this girl. She shines without even trying. Like a gift from God, she blesses us with her beautiful gift of song.
WARNING: THESE ARE PAINFULLY HILARIOUS

pick up your feet! ...or don't.

2009-09-07T17:40:00.000-07:00

Drag Your Feet, something we all have done many times in our lives as college kids. Finally we are away from the primary naggers in our lives and can really be lazy without being bothered. We, M, M & J, are here to provide you with an avenue to wander down when you need a good distraction. The purpose of this blog is to entertain you. And if we don't succeed in doing that, we want to know what we can do to make our blog better for you!

Until next time,

M, M & J

Drum roll please...!!!

2009-09-03T08:59:00.000-07:00

Hello readers!

This is our first post with many more to come! In this blog we will share eclectic, and entertaining things pertaining to the randomness of the internet and community. Come visit us when you don't feel like doing the 50 pages of History reading for tomorrow, or writing that eight page English paper and drag your feet!

Cheers,
M, M and J.