George Carlin performed the voiceovers on the U.S. release of Thomas and Friends, proving himself an able childrens' storyteller. A YouTuber named JAW2 cleverly and seamlessly interposed some of Carlin's spicier comedy to create a truly surreal and striking alt-Thomas (previously at Boing Boing). Today I learn there are now seven (!) of these magical works and that they have been compiled into a single 45-minute epic for our viewing pleasure.
Complete collection of George Carlin's Thomas the Tank Engine, spiced up with his comedy
Watch: the Pointer Sisters join Metallica, Megadeth, and Blue Oyster Cult for "Master of the Neutron Dance of Destruction"
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Read the first 5 pages of Justice Warriors, Matt Bors' new Judge Dredd-esque sci-fi parody
Back in February, The Nib founder Matt Bors announced his first comic book miniseries alongside collaborator Ben Clarkson. As io9 described it at the time: Inspired by Clarkson's own animated work on the concept, Justice Warriors—the first monthly comic series either cartoonist has ever been involved in—follows two police officers, Swamp Cop and Schitt, whose beat is inside… READ THE REST
Hanging with Doctor Z is back for a second season
One of my go-to YouTube shows during the pandemic was Dana Gould's Hanging with Doctor Z. After a successful Kickstarter to fund more episodes, he's back with Season 2. In this episode, he talks about comedy with national treasure Maria Bamford (Lady Dynamite). Image: Screengrab READ THE REST
Pour Over Gooseneck Coffee Kettle will give you a pep in your morning step
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You can always start the fire with this match striker on hand
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Fully submerge yourself in your tunes with these waterproof headphones
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