One Guy and a Dream

Hudson Hongo (a contributor at McSweeney’s) began compiling Facebook reactions to articles from The Onion from people who think the stories are real:

http://literallyunbelievable.tumblr.com/

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Here’s a pair of economics videos to make up for my absence for so long.

The first of these came out over a year ago, the second is a little more recent. I’m pretty sure the creators have an Austrian bent, but entertaining nonetheless.

A Hayek vs. Keynes Rap Anthem:

And part 2:

I’m still catching up from vacation (last week, not this week…), and I forgot where I saw this. If you were the person who shared this, let me know and I can give you credit:

Fake Smithsonian Ads: Historically Hardcore PHOTOS Bostinnovation: Boston Innovation and Tech News Blog.

I don’t want to ruin it, just watch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsEbf-o83fc

I’m a few years removed from my grad school days, but not so many that I can’t appreciate this:

Journal of Universal Rejection.

(via marginalrevolution)

A pessimistic but entertaining look back at 2010. Obviously over the top, but closer to accurate than should make you feel comfortable:

The 50 Most Loathsome Americans of 2010 The Beast.

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You may have seen Marshawn Lynch’s incredible video game like run on Saturday. Jason Kottke found some examples of people taking that literally:

http://kottke.org/11/01/video-game-football

(Sorry Morin…)

I’m not sure if this is real, and I don’t care. It’s great either way:

MINA Breaking News – Sharks Wary of Drunk Serbs.

(via @petergett I think. Sorry if this is mis-attributed.)

A nice little easter egg on IMDb. Look at the number of stars:

This Is Spinal Tap 1984 – IMDb.

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Go to this link, and press “Listen”:

Google Beatbox.

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