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Things That Are Funny

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    Solar panels’ deadly attraction lures some to their demise

    masterjack.roger via FlickrPV, I only have eyes for you. It really bugs us that there are (naturally) some down sides to renewable energy solutions, such as solar or wind. Which makes the news that the brilliant shine of solar panels is luring some insects to their deaths sting even more. Wasp could be worse than […]

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  • BP relief ship struck by lightning, bum luck

    Photo: MReece via FlickrNot even the Big Guy can saviour BP’s luck.There have been many, many striking things about the oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico: the carelessness of BP CEO Tony Hayward’s comments, the ridiculousness of BP’s spill-response plan, the scope and scale of the spill itself, the list of failed attempts to […]

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  • 2010’s most annoying fad: the ‘vintage’ incandescent bulb

    Some ideas are broken from the start.Photo: laszlo-photo via Flickr Apparently, the latest retro-hot-design fad revolves around inefficiency so glaring it’s blinding: a return to “vintage” light bulbs, which are energy-sucking exposed-filament copies of Edison’s original illuminating invention. Restaurant designers all over the world seem to be snatching up these antique-style bulbs that cost anywhere […]

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  • World Cup: Should U.S. team wear “BP sucks” shirts vs. England?

    Original photo: g55 via Flickr, Lame Photoshopping: the author Since the U.S. and Britain are totally BFF’s and the British Petroleum oil spill is definitely not a sore point between the two nations, we’re happy to see these tender feelings of friendship manifested in the international sports arena as the U.S. gears up to take […]

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  • Backstreet Boys and KORN boycott BP. Oil problem solved

    Backstreetboys.comPress release of the week: The Backstreet Boys join popular hard rock band KORN to boycott the purchase of BP oil. Currently on a 35+ North American tour in support of their new album, THIS IS US, BSB promises to embark on a BP free tour. “I’m devastated by what I’ve seen first hand and […]

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  • Obama to assemble expert panel on ass-kicking: A rap video

    You might have already heard that President Obama wants to find some BP “ass to kick” for the all the lameness in the Gulf right now. But you haven’t heard it quite like this: With bonus ass-kicking expert panel, featuring Chuck Norris, Jack Bauer, and the Lolly Pop Kids! ——————————————————————————————————————————————– Like what you see? Sign […]

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  • The BP coffee spill [VIDEO] [AWESOME]

    “Don’t worry … it’s a small spill on a very large table.” From the Upright Citizens Brigade: Find all the coverage we’ve spilled on the Gulf of Mexico spill here. Looking for more laughs? Check out: 1962 oil ad: Oil — enough energy to melt glaciers! [PHOTO] The BP oil spill reenacted by cats in […]

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  • The love child of a tractor and a bicycle

    Some people really put the “alternative” in alternative transportation. Just meet the Monsterbike. After a few weeks with it, and you’ll have Monsterquadriceps. Via thecityfix.com.

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  • The absolute worst thing that could happen with the oil spill, according to Michael Bay

    If blockbuster film director Michael Bay had anything to do with it, the expanding oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico would hail the Armageddon and Matt Damon would be wearing top hats and taking junk shots at Pearl Harbor. At least, according to genius webcomic xkcd. (Move over, James Cameron!) ——————————————————————————————————————————————– Like what you […]

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