I'm Enthralled And Addicted

After recently purchasing Bioshock for my Bill Gates Anti-productivity Devise Mk 2, I had to go out and buy Bioshock 2. I love it just as much, if not better.

Here's the opening of Bioshock, in all of its (anti-)Randian, art deco, dystopian glory (note: it doesn't give anything of significance away):

Zombie Roommate, Demon Girlfriend, Wizard Co-worker, And Oppressed Squids

Comedy Central has a new cartoon series that can only be described as lurid, intellectual sickness. Behold the enlightened debase glory of Ugly Americans:

Ugly Americans	Weds 10:30pm / 9:30c
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Joke of the Day Stand-Up Comedy Free Online Games

I laughed until it hurt, and that felt good...

Bloody Squidmas!

I'll pass on the squiddy pudding.

Set Your DVRs To Weltschmerz

...and stock up on your Imodium: Mega Shark Vs. Giant Octopus, which I previously mentioned here, will be on the SyFylis channel Saturday night.



You know I have to watch it, and that I truly hate myself for it.

Calling Clyde Squid!

Jumbo squid invade San Diego shores, spook divers

In Protest Of The Watchmen Movie's Biggest Flaw

I must have one.

Wierder Than Squid: Siphonophorae

Siphonophorae are collections of jellyfish; the Portuguese Man O' War is an example. This one defies science fiction.

900-Pound Giant Squid Joins Cast Of 'The View'

According to fans of the show, the squid's most memorable moment thus far occurred last week, when it got a little testy during a discussion on whether teenage girls are getting "too sexy too soon" and squirted 12 gallons of ink onto Sherri Shepherd.

Set Your DVR's To "Colossal!"

Sunday night on the Discovery Channel: The Colossal Squid. Rock on!

Squid Aren't Stupid

Bumper sticker available here.

An Eye Isn't Just An Eye

When creationists argue that a complex eye couldn't have just evolved, scientists ask, "Which eye?"

This review of squid eye evolution drives the point home; our eyes are not physically or biochemically similar, yet they are functionally so. It's a great read. Creationists only excuse this data, rather than explaining how Mr. Jesus chose to be so non-redundantly redundantly stupid.

It's So Pretty!

More pictures of the colossal squid necropsy here.

I Want A Pet Octopus

I would name it Megatron. But I wouldn't feed it a Mr. Potato Head.

Where Did Our Squid Overlords Come From?

From here:
All hail the cephalopodian master races!

Where IS My Squid?

Haul Of The Kraken

You can find the strangest things walking around Southside. More info here, oddly.

International Cephalopod Awareness Day

For obvious reasons, Monday, October 8, is International Cephalopod Awareness Day. So feed your inner squid and have a nice plate of calamari. Don't feel bad: squid and octopi are cannibals.

Clyde, you'd better find someone who can crochet, and fast....

Pattern 4-pack - Cephalopods and Corals

Description
4 undersea crochet patterns in pdf format, all designed for a G hook and worsted weight yarn, written out in plain English, and emailed to you within 24 hours of your payment!

Separately, the patterns would cost $14 - but by purchasing together, you can save $3. As always, I will be happy to answer all your questions you might have while making the patterns over email or Etsy conversation.

Please note, the patterns are all designed to be worked in one set of loops only (the "back" ones, or the ones toward the outside of the work as it progresses in the spiral). See descriptions for the separate items below.

Get It Right Or Else

Squid, Squid, Burning Bright

All hail a new generation of our tasty squid overlords!