Your Ol' Pal, Craiggers...

Fine Purveyor Of Hirsute Hilarity Since 1978

[oldshowbiz]

RIP legendary illustrator Jack Davis

[darrencalvert]

People often say to me: “You draw like some kind of inhuman machine.  If I eat your brain, will I gain your power?”  The answer is yes, but there is another way. The key to precise drawing is building up muscle memory so that your arm/hand/fingers do the things you want them to do when you want them to do them.  Teaching yourself to draw a straight line or to make sweet curves is just a matter of practice and there are some exercises you can do to help improve. If you’re going to be doodling in class or during meetings anyway, why not put that time to good use?

[oldshowbiz]

[theonion]

Popular Designer Dog Breed Just Twisted Spinal Cord Attached To Collapsed Lung 

NEW YORK—Growing quickly in popularity following its official recognition by the American Kennel Club last year, the Toy Whiffle—a floppy-eared collapsed lung loosely attached to a severely twisted spinal column—is now one of the most sought-after designer dog breeds in the country, according to an AKC survey published Thursday. “This hot new breed has everything pet lovers are looking for: the adorable teacup size; the cute little labored wheeze; the permanently prolapsed anus. When people see celebrities dragging them around on TV, it’s only natural they’d want one,” said Toy Whiffle Association president Daisy Macnamara, who noted that since the breed neither requires nor has the physical ability to exercise, it makes a great apartment dog.

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[craigmahoney]

Love this. Mutts rule.

[liberlibelulaart]

Please don’t ban me from the internet.

[craigmahoney]

Whaaaaat. The. FUCK.

[todayinhistory]

February 29th 1940: Hattie McDaniel wins an Oscar

On this day in 1940, Hattie McDaniel became the first African-American to win an Academy Award. McDaniel played the role of slave-turned-maid ‘Mammy’ in the film adaptation of Margaret Mitchell’s Gone with the Wind. An epic tale of romance during the period of the Civil War and Reconstruction, Gone with the Wind has since gained notoriety for its portrayal of content slaves and celebration of the plantation culture of the Old South. However, the film was immensely popular and successful at its release in 1939, earning eight Academy Awards, including McDaniel for Best Supporting Actress. McDaniel was born in Kansas in 1895, the daughter of two former slaves, and as a child demonstrated talent at acting and singing. She performed in minstrel shows and sang on the radio, but during the Depression worked as a washroom attendant. McDaniel soon set her sights on Hollywood, and made her film debut in 1932. At this time, African-American actors and actresses were limited to roles as servants, which McDaniel accepted, playing a maid or cook in 40 films during the 1930s. For her apparent complicity in promoting racial stereotypes, McDaniel came under criticism from groups like the NAACP; McDaniel’s response was that she would rather play a maid in a film than be one in real life. Her most famous role - ‘Mammy’ - personified this debate, as, while the character was independent-minded, she also spoke nostalgically about slavery. Due to the segregation policies of the time, McDaniel and her black colleagues were banned from the premiere of Gone with the Wind. Even at the Oscars ceremony at the Ambassador Hotel, McDaniel had to sit at a separate table to her co-stars Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable. Hattie McDaniel made history as the first African-American performer to win an Oscar, and had a fascinating career until her death in 1952 aged 57. This anniversary is particularly poignant amid the current controversy surrounding the Oscars’ lack of diversity.

“My heart is too full to tell you just how I feel, and may I say thank you and God bless you” - Closing line of McDaniel’s Oscar acceptance speech

[theonion]

[craigmahoney]

I can relate, man.

[clickholeofficial]

GENIUS: This Kid Had The Perfect Response To A Question On His Science Test

Shut it down. This kid just won the internet.

When third-grader Brandon Hamill got to question five on his science test, he might not have known the right answer, but he did have the PERFECT answer. 

Check out Brandon’s genius response to a question about the water cycle

[popsci]

NASA Takes a Snapshot of the Storm Headed for the East Coast

It’s coming for you, East Coast. In case you’ve been living a blissful paradise where you missed the news that the #snowpocalypse is coming, let the above picture be a wakeup call.

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Image Credit: NASA Goddard Rapid Response

[craigmahoney]

Better stock up on beer and cigars and bookmark all my favorite porn.

[ungoliantschilde]

some full-color PinUps by Bruce Timm.

[p4u1x]

A beautiful secular sentiment to share with those who are experiencing loss.

[craigmahoney]

Amen.

[popsci]

Illustrations by Helen Green @dollychops

“If you’re sad today, just remember the world is over 4 billion years old and you somehow managed to exist at the same time as David Bowie.”  - Simon Pegg

[nerdistindustries]

Leia and Anakin are Among the Top Baby Names in the U.S.

http://nerdi.st/22GpIK5

#AnakinSkywalker, #PrincessLeia, #StarWars

[craigmahoney]

And I didn't even knock anybody up.

[ri-science]

Seeing Earth from space is an experience like no other. Four seasoned astronauts, Helen Sharman, Dan Tani, Mike Barratt and Jean-Francois Clervoy recall what it was like in our latest video.

Part of ‘A Place Called Space’, our 2015 advent calendar.

[craigmahoney]

In honor of this joyous holiday weekend, I'm offering this Han Solo painting, formerly $350, for a mere $200! Deal ends 6am Mon morning. 18" x 24" acrylic on canvas. Message me or email [email protected] #starwars #theforceawakens #hansolo #returnofthejedi #art #starwarsart

[rogerwilkerson]

Christmas Eve In Space - 1958

[craigmahoney]

I don't know how The Force Awakens can compete with this.

[craigmahoney]

#tbt 2010 and the only I time ever did any #StarWars cosplay. I'll stick with a t-shirt tonight. #theforceawakens #cosplay #slaveleia