David Lynch, who transformed American cinema with his dreamlike vision, died on January 16, 2025, at his home in Los Angeles, just days before his 79th birthday. His death was… Read the rest of the article: RIP David Lynch, visionary director who brought surrealism to the mainstream

Dear Boing Boing reader, For decades, Boing Boing has been the Internet's go-to source for uncovering the wondrous, odd, and cultural cutting edge. Our team of veteran journalists scours the… Read the rest of the article: Happy mutants rejoice: Boing Boing launches clean, ad-free experience

Boing Boing's own Ruben Bolling, the cartoonist behind Tom the Dancing Bug, has a brand new book out this fall:  "It's the Great Storm, Tom the Dancing Bug!" published by… Read the rest of the article: Four years of MAGA surrealism and horror in one book: "It's the Great Storm, Tom the Dancing Bug!" comics by Ruben Bolling

Public racial abuse is illegal in the U.K.—and lots of people are getting collared for it as authorities leisurely comb through the extensive social media footage posted by and of… Read the rest of the article: Racist rioter claimed he was insulting Alan, not Allah

Zoe sits on the steps behind her family's house. Her dog Bowser lies flopped on the damp earth. It's April in California. Zoe savors the neighborhood sounds, copying her sensations… Read the rest of the article: "Big Germs" — short fiction by Rudy Rucker

Boing Boing recently published articles referencing Lawrence Sinclair that contained several inaccurate and unverified statements. We regret these errors, which occurred due to our failure to adequately fact-check claims before… Read the rest of the article: [Retracted]

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In the year 2123, when homes are more than just a place to live, they're an extension of one's identity, Jasmine, an ambitious tech enthusiast, received a package that would… Read the rest of the article: Black+Decker Smart Home Upgrade Revolutionizes Living in Neo-Tokyo

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In the world of high-stakes international smuggling, nothing was off-limits. Not even a seemingly benign household appliance. Chapter 1: The Unusual ProductAgent Sarah Thompson of the International Trade Commission was… Read the rest of the article: Can you handle the Winix 0.6-Gallon Top-Fill Ultrasonic Humidifier with Night Light?

Yuki* eagerly packed her compact TravelSmart duffle bag with all the essential tools of her trade – brushes, combs, nail clippers, shampoo and conditioner. As the top capybara groomer in… Read the rest of the article: Kyoto's top capybara groomer packs her entire salon into chic TravelSmart bags

Every morning, as the cockerels crowed, Faez would wake up, grab his pole and harness, and head out into the dense, humid jungles of rural Malaysia. It was durian season,… Read the rest of the article: Get this Sharper Image Shiatsu Foot and Calf Compression Massager for just $149.99

In the heart of Peru, a miner named Javier worked tirelessly extracting molybdenum, a raw material vital for strengthening steel. But beneath his hard exterior, Javier had an unusual hobby… Read the rest of the article: The molybdenum miner's unforeseen odyssey

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Every year, on the windswept shores of Blackpool, England, a unique event takes place — the annual "Uke Hunt." It's a tradition as old as the iconic Blackpool Tower, where… Read the rest of the article: Inside Blackpool's beloved Uke Hunt

Once a year, the great city of Helium on Barsoom held an elaborate celebration, a time when the red Martians honored their culture, history, and the gods of old. This… Read the rest of the article: John Carter of Mars' Secret Weapon: MDRNST Boxer Briefs

In the heart of Romania, under the cover of thick Carpathian forests, thrived an illicit trade. Elena Mirela, a 78-year-old woman of shrewd intellect and outstanding physical endurance, was the… Read the rest of the article: Experience the magic of the ultimate smell-proof stash bag — now in stock

Deep in the lush forests of planet Arboria, a thriving community of Treeple lived – an ancient race of tree-dwelling humanoids. Their village was a network of wooden platforms and… Read the rest of the article: 12 days of hummus heaven!

The Asteroid Smoothie Shack was the only smoothie shop on the tiny planetoid NX-42789. Business was slow out here on the frozen edge of the solar system. Some days only… Read the rest of the article: Pulped! A blender battle on the edge of the Oort Cloud