25 Great Calvin and Hobbes Strips. Why Bill Watterson is our hero. We've re-launched Progressive Boink, friends! Our new front page is here. Hope you enjoy. Hundreds of comic strips have been published in newspapers. The majority are terrible, and almost all the rest are mediocre. And it's really a shame that it's so difficult to quantify this strip's greatness. Calvin and Hobbes ran from 1985 to 1995. "Virtue needs some cheaper thrills." © Universal Press Syndicate Calvin is an unbelievably intelligent six-year-old. It's kind of refreshing to see a strip that doesn't feel the need to have an uplifting message, or feel like it needs to point out that it's mean to whack an innocent person upside the dome with a snowball. - Jon "He's one of the old gods! One of the top classic Calvin strips. - Bill "You've taught me nothing except how to cynically manipulate the system." Pretty much the voice of Bill Watterson dictating the current state of our school systems. - Nick "We prefer your extinction to the loss of our job." - Jon - Nick
12 of Stephen Fry's Wise, Witty Quotations Stephen Fry is an actor, writer, poet, TV host, narrator, and for all I know a terrific cook -- the man is so prolific he has a Wikipedia page devoted simply to listing his works. Through all of his work he weaves threads of good humor, keen intellect, and a tremendously open attitude about his own life: the result is a tapestry of wit that is eminently quotable, and deserving of careful reading. Below, I've collected my favorite Fry quotations. 1. On Incuriosity "The only reason people do not know much is because they do not care to know. From The Fry Chronicles (Kindle Locations 1265-1266). 2. "This is the point. From Fry's Twitter account. 3. "... From The Fry Chronicles (Kindle Locations 3852-3857). 4. "What's great about them is that anybody can go into them and find a book and borrow it free of charge and read it. From Fry's March 2001 appearance on Room 101. 5. When asked his opinion about a Dream Catcher: "And astrology: most people will say of astrology, 'Well, it's harmless fun.' 6.
100 Awesome Art Lessons on YouTube Whether you’re getting your bachelor’s degree in painting, graphic design or sculpture, there’s so much to learn about art — from its lush history to materials — that it can sometimes feel overwhelming. Yet art students shouldn’t fret. There’s a whole lifetime ahead to learn and numerous resources both in the classroom and outside of it for expanding your knowledge. One great place to seek out help with becoming a better artist is on YouTube. Drawing From how to sketch parts of the body to the best materials to use, these videos will help educate you on all things drawing-related. How to Draw a Realistic Eye: Eyes have been called the window to the soul, and if you want to create a realistic portrait you have to get them just right to give your drawing the emotion it needs. Painting There are many kinds of paint, from oil to watercolor, so it can take a long time to truly become a master at any one of them, let alone multiple media. Illustration Photography Graphic Design Sculpture Comics
The Funniest Police Blotters Ever Printed from Oh, News! If there was ever a reason to save newspapers (and print media in general, I guess), it's the police blotter. Idiots keep breaking the law and someone has to keep track. (via) (via) (via) (via) (via) (via) (via) (via) (via) (via) (via) (via)
33 abandoned places. Pope Vader. SCORE 90 A ball of wood. It feels good. A well balanced diet. Let's get fat. "Ladies..." Do I smell popcorn? A day without laughter is a day wasted. 23 Brilliant Logos With Hidden Messages Big Ten Big Ten is an academic union which was founded in the year 1896. Until 1990, this union consisted of 10 universities, but in June 1990 Pennsylvania State University was added. They didn’t want to change their name, so they added the number 11 to the logo. Amazon.com This logo doesn’t seem to hide much at first sight, but it gives you a little insight in the philosophy behind the brand. Eighty-20 Eighty-20 is a small consulting firm. Fedex This is probably one of the best known logos with a hidden meaning. Continental Continental is a manufacturer of tyres. Toblerone Toblerone is a chocolate-company from Bern, Switzerland. Baskin Robins The old logo of Baskin Robbins had the number 31 with an arc above it. Sony Vaio Sony Vaio is a well known brand of laptops. Eight I really love this logo: every letter is made of the number 8. Carrefour Carrefour is one of the biggest European retailers, and it’s also French for “crossroads”. Roxy Unilever Northwest Airlines Milwaukee Brewers Hartford Whalers
Jenny vs. Spencer JENNY vs. SPENCER: SPENCER RESPONDS! I'm sure that everyone has seen Jenny quitting via dry-erase board, but now Jenny's mysterious boss has responded the same way. Your Favorite Childhood Characters Will Get You Through This Day [GIFS] If you're having a rough day, there's nothing like an old Disney movie to remind you of simpler times. Remember when you had no idea what debt was, and your biggest problem was your looming spelling test? Life was good then. If you don't have the time for a full-length animated feature, or just need more of a pep talk than a nostalgia binge, the heroes of your favorite kids movies are still there for you. Show As Gallery Image: Christophe Simon/AFP/Getty Images Molly Horan Molly Horan was an editorial intern at Mashable.
So That Happened Tonight at the supermarket I found myself behind a pretty girl in the checkout line. The universe hates me. Like this story?