This Month Is So Many Things

Pinky McLadybits

Does anyone else have 99% of their Christmas shopping done? Just me? Does Kwanzaa have shopping? I can't remember. What? Inappropriate? Let's just move on.

Boobs. How much do you really know about them? It's not like they come with an owner's manual. UNTIL NOW! (Rookie)

You may already know that it is Movember and that is why Boba Fett here has that magnificent bastard of a mustache. Did you also know that it is NaNoWriMo? That's National Novel Writing Month. Enjoy this tale of a shitty Dan Brown ripoff and feel better about whatever you choose to write. (The Awl)

What's better than growing a bitchin' 'stache while attempting to write a novel this month? Red Lentil and Sriracha Soup. Or so I would guess. (The Hairpin)

Retro Love + Internet = Good Idea or The Best Idea Ever?

                            Park

                                                          

In case you were wondering, the answer is "The Best Idea".  Partly because woot, woot, it's silly and fun, and partly because politics makes me need the distraction.

"Why it can't be that bad" you say. "It's not like women are being told publicly to get back in the kitchen, right?"  Well, you're right.  It's not that, it's that and much more.  Much, much depressingly more (Angry Black Lady)

Hey, I'm not above a little retail therapy (especially after reading the above).  Shana logic has a ton of adorable stuff AND that stuff is on sale.  I don’t want to say a must look, but…okay, of course I want to say a must look.  Its delightful (Shana Logic)

Ever wanted to know what a Mean Girls and Downtown Abbey mashup would look like?  Well I bet you do now...and here it is. (Fanpop) 

From "Awwww" to "What tha...?" A Study In Link Contrasts

Park

Let's start this off with some warming of the ol' heart.  Yes, here's Bill Clinton and his namesake Bill Clinton.

Is this the sweetest thing I've ever seen? Possibly.  Is Clinton once again proving himself to be one of the most loveable former Presidents? Um, hell yes!

That was lovely, wasn't it?  Okay, now that you're feeling suitably happy, I want to give you a warning about the internet.  You know how everybody's Mom (aka my Mom) always talks about how anyone can get anything you ever put on the internet and you tell her that she's overreacting and being silly? Sorry Mom (Gawker)

Could We All Agree Something Is Awful And Leave Politics Out?

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I am not getting into a whole gun debate here. I just want to say that disturbed individuals do disturbing things and blaming our movies for things like this is idiotic to say the least. Batman has always been against guns and killing. (Wired)

Let us now move on to the awesome cosplay from Comic Con. (Ain't It Cool)

Just as nerdy is this Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle bra. Hand painted! (etsy)

Keeping the geek going, here are the reading lists of your favorite fictional characters. (Flavorwire)

I think we should get sciencey! After a baby gorilla was caught in a jerk's trap, these juvenile gorillas were caught on film dismantling a similar trap. Awesome. (National Geographic)

Did you know that scientists use a solution to change specimens transparent in order to more easily study their internal structures? Read all about it! (Discover Magazine)

Happy Geek Pride Day! Don't Forget Your Towel!

Pinky McLadybits

Did you know that every May 25th is Geek Pride Day? Did you know that it is also Towel Day? Visit those links if you are interested in the why of the date because I'm interested in inundating you with geekery that I hold dear to my geeky little heart!

10 Sexiest Movie Superheroes

MelBivDevoe

We're pretty excited for the upcoming release of "The Avengers" this weekend, so we figured what better time for a superhero themed Hump Day list?  

(And before you nitpick, the choices were narrowed down to comic book heroes, only - so just relax and enjoy!)

Yay! It's....Wednesday. Nevermind.

 Kolby

There, there.  The work week is sort of almost nearly over.  Today's links are sure to help you power through.  Enjoy, lovelies.

Nevada just became the first state to authorize driverless vehicles.  This is good new for Vegas gamblers - it's dangerous to drive when you're broke and sobbing.  (MSNBC Bottomline)

In case you're wondering if you've got enough to worry about as a woman, the answer is no.  Go ahead and add painless heart attacks to that list.  (The Age)

Well, this is excellent news for you soon-to-be new car buyers out there.  Unless driving a lemon is your thing.(AP)

None Of These Speak Of Presidents. Or Pickles.

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Have you ever read the hilarity of David Thorne? I especially like the pranks he pulls on co-worker Simon. I laughed so I hard I cried. This post about a permission slip from the school to allow his child to see a religious program is pretty amazing as well. (27b/6)

Do you like animation and accents? How about video games? Actually, you don't need to like video games to enjoy this review of Batman: Arkham City. NSFW. (The Escapist)

I enjoy first date stories, especially when they sound horrific but the couple ends up together. These stories will make you giggle and possibly say, "AW!". (Persephone Magazine)

Hot Links: For The Record, My Husband's Favorite Color Is Purple.

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Let's start with something heartwarming and altogether uplifting, shall we? (Mohandas Gandhi)

Is it dusty where you are too? Let me just wipe my eyes. Ahem. Let's cleanse the palette with 10 Makeovers From Teen Movies and What They Mean.  (The Frisky)

Just yesterday I was telling someone that my silence could be bought for the low, low price of a pony. Then today, I see this Pony Creator. COINCIDENCE? Likely. But clearly the Universe thinks I am owed a pony. (via Boing Boing)

Placebos are commonplace in drug testing. That's boring. How can I make placebos work for me in my daily life? I want to get buzzed off a virgin strawberry daquiri like Maebe Funke! Accomplishing goals through placebo mind hacks would be good too. (Lifehacker)

Pinky's Gimme List: What To Buy For The Geek Woman In Your Life

Pinky McLadybits

We thought we would put together lists of gifts we would each love to receive for Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Ramadan, or whatever you celebrate. I'm sure you know someone like me, or like Metric Jenn, or Figgy, or Lainey, or any of us. And for that reason, we present our individual gift guides. I hope they help you out during your particular holiday season. HERE WE GO!

You know me. I'm a little cheap (but only because my husband has forced me to be), I love Batman, movies, books, and lots of other things. I love expensive things but I so rarely get them unless they are gifts. As such, I ask for expensive gifts. Mostly of the nerd/geek variety.

Hot Links: Kittens, Sexy Men, and Miss Piggy

Pinky McLadybits

In honor of Arrested Development's imminent return to my television, I am cross-stitching The Family Love Sampler from STEOTCH for MetricJenn. Also because she bought me the pattern. SPLITTING HAIRS, PEOPLE.

Miss Piggy has always been a fashion icon for her porcine-admiring fans. The Fug Girls take a look at the Pork Diva's style evolution.

Oh, ThinkGeek, maybe you could send me this 8-Bit LED Holiday Wreath to review? Pretty please??

The Batman and Bane. I just picked up Knightfall from the library yesterday so I could see what aspects of that storyline are in The Dark Knight when I see it.