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>>> Nov. 4, 1999 Stupid = funny The World Wide Web has a long history of documenting human stupidity; allow Networthy(TM) to guide you through. (Warning: These sites may cause cynicism in younger viewers.) * Possibly the single greatest repository of human foolishness is the Darwin Awards (www.darwinawards.com/), an archive of awards that, in the spirit of evolutionist Charles Darwin, commemorate those "who suffered idiotic and fatal misadventures, thereby dousing our gene pool with chlorine." Here you'll read about the sad demise of a group of terrorists who failed to account for daylight savings time on their car bombs and detonated themselves en route. * The Webcrawler Search Hall of Fame (www.sb.net/ksimpson/webcrawler.html/) documents some of the stupidest Webcrawler searches ever, annotated with explanations. Typical searches include "goth kennels" and "Does Fabio love me." * Ladies and germs, I give you Fat Chicks in Party Hats (www.portalofevil.com/fatchicksinpartyhats/). "Are you stuck to my back honey?" "Yes. There is a pizza here." -- Michael Citrome |
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>>> Oct. 28, 1999 Dr. Tongue's 3-D house of Web sites Ghosts and witches might form some peoples' idea of Halloween, but if your tastes veer more to Frankenstein and Count Dracula, you'll probably enjoy The Gallery of Monster Toys (http://members.aol.com/raycastile/page1.htm) where you can view monster toys dating from the '60s to the present. Break out the chewable monster vitamins! If you're in for something gorier, allow me to make one last plug for the Celebrity Morgue (http://www.celebritymorgue.com/). Part of the world-renowned bastion of poor taste that is rotten.com, Celebrity Morgue features the final portraits of such stars as Tupac Shakur, Josef Stalin and famed circus elephant Jumbo. Not for the faint of heart. Halloween is a time of candy--and, more often than not, bad candy. But before you cry over a trick-or-treat bag full of those nasty molasses things, take a gander at The Page of Bad Candy (http://www.geocities.com/NapaValley/2066/). At this site, you can view some very, very bad candy. Be sure to try Double Zout, it's particularly vile. -- Michael Citrome |
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>>> Oct. 21, 1999 Hedonism for the greater good of mankind Angry? Frustrated? Bored? Want to buy expensive objects on credit while protesting against the capitalist system in which we live? Why not join Decadent Action (http://www.underbelly.demon.co.uk/decadent/), hyper-inflationary anarchists who want to topple the world economic system by living extremely well. Learn about initiatives such as World Phone-In-Sick Day 2000. It's better than joining the Raelians, and with nicer clothes. It's a twisted bit of economic theorizing, but it just might work. Direct from the source: Why spend all your hard-earned cash at Urban Outfitters on a cost-inflated Sumo Fan, when you can get it from the source. Archie McPhee (http://www.archiemcphee.com/) has the goods and more. Where else can you get a Sarcastic 8 Ball? Hip hop lingo: The Beastie Boys may tell you to bring back the old New York rap, but why not just create your own? For definitions of all the hip hop terms you'll ever encounter, check out the Rap Dictionary (http://www.rapdict.org/) and be down with the old skool steez, yo. You'll be the mack daddy and the daddy mack. -- Michael Citrome |
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>>> Oct. 14, 1999 Happy think tank If you ever find yourself depressed and confused--and it happens to the best of us--check out The Institute of Official Cheer (www.lileks. com/institute/). Inside you'll find idealized portraits of the gods of corporate America, best-forgotten moments in the lives of stars--Bob Hope kissing men, for example, or Jerry Lewis with a wine glass inserted whole into his mouth--and more. As well, you'll get the chance to adopt a cast-off product mascot of the past. I recommend Dave the Self-Denying Fish. It will definitely cheer you up, though it may leave you confused. Marxist-Leninist cartoonist: If you ever thought Dilbert was a front for a communist plot to topple the American government, take a gander at Dilbert: Propaganda for New-Order Bolshevism (www.andrew.cmu.edu/~dmb/dilbert.html) and discover someone who agrees with you, you nut. -- Michael Citrome |
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>>> Oct. 7, 1999 Work it baby Well, this is the last Networthy(TM) from yours truly, and it's been fun. But now it's time to clean out the bookmarks, and spread some joy. Start with the Noodle (www.thenoodle.com), where you'll find a Java version of the Kevin Bacon game, and a handy little utility called Newsblip which serves up the lastest headlines, as well as being a news search engine. Swing by Bitterwaitress.com for some angry waitress stories. The most fun are the celeb run-ins. Interested in beefing up your Engrish skills? Visit www.lumine.net/engrish/index.html and learn about that sweet sweet Pocari Sweat. Looking for some light web-reading? Maybe you want to stop by Feedmag.com, for some reviews, news and festures. The latest issue is the Art Issue: Part II. Enjoy. Toss me: Mitchell Amihod |
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>>> Sep. 30, 1999 Rock 'n' roll RIP >Let's be honest: most of us plebes are never going to make it to Nine Mile, Jamaica, to visit Bob Marley's grave. Or when do you think you'll next be anywhere near Fremantle Cemetery in West Australia to pay your respects to Bon Scott? Thanks to the magic of the Internet, geography is no longer an impediment to visiting (virtually) the graves of your favourite music stars. Just drop by the Cemetery of Rock (www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Frontrow /2547/grave.html) and have a little look-see. Some of the graves you'll find include those of Roy Orbison, Elvis and Jimi Hendrix. Quality viewing:This is worth checking out, since I don't think the ad is actually airing in Canada. It's one of the original Dreamcast ads from Japan, and it's pretty slick. You'll find it at www.sega.com/console/index.shtml. Follow the link to the "Apocalypse Commercial." Toss me: Mitchell Amihod |
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>>> Sep. 23, 1999 That's a lot of zeros If you got your education reading Richie Rich comics, as I did, you probably know that a googol is a 1 followed by 100 zeros. Now get ready for Google.com, the latest and greatest of search engines (or so the creators hope). Using "sophisticated next-generation technology," Google promises a better, smarter search engine. It's got a simple and clean interface, and if you're tired of your old search engines you might want to give this one a spin. Fashionable insanity:From my Networthy Global Spy-Net comes this little site: fi.ugo.com, dedicated to comedy, parody, satire et al. The site includes the AssMaster--the anti-Ann Landers. Learn about the upcoming Gary Coleman Webathon, and check out the wicked feature on future fashions. The site will keep you clicking for at least a good 20 minutes, and you may even want to come back for more. Kiss me: Mitchell Amihod |
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>>> Sep. 16, 1999 I'm saved Finally, I've found the religion for me. I've decided to throw my lot in with the Landover Baptist Church (www.landoverbaptist.org). Preaching only to the saved, they have a great attitude and a "Godly Perspective on Local, National & World News". For example, they were the first to break the news about what kids across America are really doing with those life sized Jar Jar toys. Something unseemly, for sure. Or how about their take on the JFK Jr. death ("Satan calls another Kennedy to Hell")? While at the site, you can visit some of Landover's various ministries, or pick up some prime Landover real estate right near the church. This site is so well done that it will make you a believer, too. Keep-you-busy Department:Stop by www.theremediproject.com for some good old fashioned eye & ear candy. Nice to look at, pretty to play with. Save me: Mitchell Amihod |
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>>> Sep. 09, 1999 Daily dose Looking for some geek news satire? Drop by Polyester.net. Each day there's a different, brief Onion-esque news item which makes for a quick smile, or maybe even a little laugh. The site also contains a pretty handy Webnews page, which includes a collection of headline links culled from a whack of different news sites (real and parody) around the Web. If you're also looking for somewhere to set up Web-shop, Polyester.net offers 10megs of free Web space. Pimp daddy Po:Good news! Telebubby Fun Land is back. Taken down a few weeks ago after a threatening letter from the BBC, creator Tom Fulp has decided to put the piece back up, citing Fair Use for parody. So go check it out at www.newgrounds.com/tubby/index.html. Write me: Mitchell Amihod |
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>>> Sep. 02, 1999 He did say Carrie One has to admit there's a certain pleasure in finding all those little continuity screw-ups in popular films. Well, here comes the continuity director's nightmare: The Big List of Movie Mistakes (and Trivia) (www.movie-mistakes.com). On the site you can learn about how Mark Hamill (Luke) yelled out "Carrie" instead of "Leah" in one of the final scenes of Star Wars IV, or how Titanic's creators, for all their special effects genius, couldn't even get the species of dolphins correct (they're Pacific white-sides; the Titanic sunk in the Atlantic). Lobster fest:Live from Maine, it's Lobster Cam! Yup, you read correct. One more useless yet diversionary Web-cam has been set up, this time in a lobster trap. While not particularly exciting (the lobsters don't fight to the death), it's always fun to experience a lobster sighting: www.midcoast.com/lobcam/. Write me: Mitchell Amihod |
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>>> Aug. 26, 1999 I've got a secret When you've done something bad, sometimes it's good to get it off your chest--anonymously. When it comes to finding a confessional booth, I wouldn't know where to start, or even the proper etiquette. But wouldn't it be fun to be a fly on the confessional wall, listening to people's dirty little secrets? Welcome to the Confessor (www.theconfessor.com). There aren't a huge amount of confessions up yet, but some are worth reading, such as the Evil Twin (envy), Baaa (lust) and Mint Attack (wrath). While visiting, you can also leave your own confession. Free hate: Here's some good reading for the masses--yankthechain.com, a weekly mess of hateful humour pieces. This weeks feature tells you how to join a Persecuted Minority, helping you make an informed decision. On the site you'll also find the Mark Hamill watch, among other features. Lick me: Mitchell Amihod |
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>>> Aug. 19, 1999 Let's go to the Zoo Did you know there are all sorts of doodles and creatures hiding amongst your silicon? I know I had no idea about this until recently, and was really pleased to find the Silicon Zoo (http://www.microscopy.fsu.edu/creatures/index.html). A collection of microscopic images of actual etchings on computer chips, you'll find all sorts of neat pictures here. For example, on the PowerPC 750 chips you'll find a picture of Excalibur, about 300 microns in size. Or how about the toughest Waldo in the world to find--about 30 microns in size, hiding among the caches and buses of some circuitry. The customer is always wrong: Here's a nice little site with some good stories. I especially enjoyed "How I got fired," "Fools on the phone" and "Tales of revenge." If you actually have to deal with customers you may want to contribute some of your own stories. http://www.customerssuck.com/ Abuse me: Mitchell Amihod |
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>>> Aug. 12, 1999 KITT's on his way There's only one car I really want: KITT 2000. Unfortunately, that's obviously not going to happen. However, there is a stop-gap car I'd be willing to be seen in: megaCar. megaCar is the brainchild of Data Protect, a company specializing in IT security. Every so often, they step out of data security to work on some other project. Essentially, megaCar is a Mercedes-Benz S500 L packed with about $90,000 (U.S.) worth of computer equipment, giving you real-time videoconferencing, a fast Internet connection, a whack of multimedia equipment and a smooth ride. Check it out at www.megacar.com. And the presentation is much cooler with a Flash-enabled browser. Bleed me: Mitchell Amihod |
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>>> Aug. 05, 1999 Seal clubbing You may remember Club A Seal, which Newgrounds brought you in '96. Not one to sit on its laurels, the site (www.newgrounds.com) has expanded. Hence, Club A Seal 2, where you can play tennis using a baby seal, using Orca whales as tennis rackets. Or Bop A Seal, reminiscent of Whack A Mole. The site also features Cat Dynamics, a site devoted to building a better, stronger cat after Fluffy's been involved in an accident. And there's Beep Me Jesus, which works like a Magic 8 ball, only better, 'cuz it's Jesus answering your questions. While at Newgrounds, you may want to drop by the original Celebrity Assassin and kill some of your favourite pop icons. Unfortunately, you won't be able to see Teletubby Fun Land, which just got removed this week due to a threat by the BBC. I guess they didn't see the humour in Tinky Winky et al pimpin', whorin' and drinkin'. Use me: Mitchell Amihod |