John Hodgman reads 700 wonderfully evocative fantasy hobo names in this very long spoken word song poem. Here's an idea — 700 cartoonists volunteer to draw one of the 700 hoboes listed here. I'll do #134: "Yum Yum Sinclair Snowball Eater."
700 imaginary hobo names
My podcast interview with John Hodgman
I interviewed the delightful John Hodgman about some of his favorite tools, and I learned many good tips from him (especially how to reverse sear a steak). As you probably… READ THE REST
John Hodgman's outstanding Vacationland: now in paperback!
I found John Hodgman's Vacationland to be a genuinely moving and hilarious read; and it has stuck with me in the year since its hardcover release — now it's out… READ THE REST
Adam Savage and John Hodgman cosplay as 'Twobacca' at Comic-Con
"My friend John Hodgman had never cosplayed before," says Boing Boing pal Adam Savage, "So I invited him to walk the floor with me at Comic-Con as Chewbacca. (He's on… READ THE REST
Psst! Here's the secret to looking like you're really busy on work calls
TL;DR: Upgrade your desk with a powerful HP EliteDesk mini PC and dual monitors for $319.99 (reg. $399). Ever wanted to look like you're working hard on that Zoom call while you're actually… READ THE REST
Want to make new friends while traveling? Here's how!
TL;DR: Make a new friend abroad when you learn a new language with Babbel, now $179.97 (reg. $599) through October 20! You've probably heard stories of your friends and other randos making lifelong friends… READ THE REST
Love 2-in-1? Check out this 12-in-1 mini flashlight that can go with you everywhere!
TL;DR: This compact flashlight is portable, has 12 lighting modes, and comes in a two-pack for only $27.99 (reg. $69). You might think you've got everything you need in your iPhone, but let's… READ THE REST
