Consumerism, Get It? We Prank You And Then Upload The Video!

Pinky McLadybits

You really should delete all of your information before selling old phones. If you don't, you might become fodder for an artist's book. (Buzz Feed)

I mean, if scientists can discover a way to create human cartilage, then you can figure out how to work your old Razr. (IOP)

Is it just me? Am I the only one that doesn't find this prank of camping out in front of a 99 cent store for Black Friday funny? Or especially clever as a way to shove our obsession with consumerism in our faces? (Laughing Squid)

Stand Back, It's About to Get All Science-y Up in Here!

MelBivDevoe

Morning, y'all.  How's your Tuesday going?  Better now that you're on Hot Ink?  Well, aren't you sweet!

These creative, eye-catching science museum ads have me wishing I could visit the Science World museum of Vancouver.  (BuzzFeed)

Plans for the Tesla Memorial are now underway!  Are you already planning your trip?  (NY Times)

So you meant to buy apple cider but accidentally got apple juice instead?  No problem!  With just a few simple ingredients, you can turn your juice into cider in minutes. (Gothamist)

Tuesday Links... Now With More Science!

MelBivDevoe

Good morning!  This is an amazing story to start your day off with - a woman lost her ear to cancer, so her doctors grew her a new one (using her own tissue)... on her arm!  F*ck yeah, science!  (CBS)

Does sugar really make kids hyper?  I've always been suspicious of that old myth myself.  (Mind the Science Gap)

Great Godtopus!  Turns out the vampire squid may not be as fearsome as its namesake after all.  Dig these gorgeous shots of it in action!  (National Geographic)

I'm feeling the science imagery this morning.  Here's a stunning collection of photos taken of/from space this past month.  (Time)

Welcome to My Nightmare

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Image via 50shadesofray.tumblr.com

That horrifying header image comes from today's nightmare fodder, "50 Shades of Ray."  I may never have another sexual fantasy again.  Ever. 

Fans of "Community" and/or "Doctor Who" will love this video - the first episode of "Inspector Spacetime" - wait, no, due to copyright issues, it's called "Untitled Web Series About a Space Traveler Who Can Also Travel Through Time."  Whatever, it's still super nerdy and fun! (Nerd Approved)

Can you imagine a "Titanic" that starred Jeremy Sisto (of "Clueless" and "Suburgatory") instead of Leo DiCaprio??  This screen test shows what could have been - and it's just plain weird to see someone else in Leo's place.  Sisto definitely brings a different energy to the role of Jack.  (Vulture)

Ah, fashion.  There have been some strange trends in the past, like this one from the 1940's.  Why didn't the monocle veil ever catch on?  Oh, right.  Because it looks dumb.  (Neatorama)

Labor Day's Over, Back to Laboring

MelBivDevoe

Good morning!  I love these reimagined movie posters from Removies.  The basic gist - remove one letter from the title of an existing movie and boom, you've got a whole new film to illustrate.  My favorite is to the left.  (Removies)

This "Avengers" and "My Neighbor Totoro" mashup is adorable.  I've never seen a cuter Hulk!  (io9)

Let's keep the illustrations coming!  If you're a fan of Bill Hader's "Stefon" on SNL, you'll love this.  Splitsider asked some talented artists to draw the NYC hotspots Stefon describes in his Weekend Update segments.  (Splitsider)

These parents came up with a clever way of preventing any infant-induced meltdowns on a recent flight.  I love this idea, but I'd hate to think they'd have to do it EVERY TIME they fly until the kids are old enough to control themselves!  (Imgur)

He's So Hot, He's Making Me Sexist

MelBivDevoe

You know who has a fly booty?  Prince Harry.  Of course, if you're in the UK, the royal family is doing everything in their power to prevent you from knowing that.  Lucky for us (nsfw), they can't do a thing about the media that's outside of the Queen's reach.  I love how everyone is blaming Harry's handlers - like he's not a grown-ass man who should know that EVERYONE has camera phones these days!  (Celebitchy) 

In the mood for some more scandals?  The Cut has a great slideshow of the "50 Most Scandalous Dresses in History."  Ok, they're not all dresses, per se, but a lot of them were very memorable moments in fashion (and pop culture) history.  (The Cut)

This high school valedictorian isn't getting her diploma because she said "hell" in her graduation speech.  Heaven forbid!  (The Gloss)

Octopus Spurs You to Glory with Hot Links

MelBivDevoe

The US Olympians have certainly been bringing home the glory with their amazing achievements - Gabby Douglas, Missy Franklin, the Williams sisters and many others have been smashing records and making history with their wins.  But sometimes merely qualifying for the Olympics is a win in itself - just ask Oscar Pistorius of South Africa.  (HuffPo)

Also glorious?  These images from MTV's "House of Style."  You can almost hear Jon Stewart thinking "What the hell am I doing here?" in the third photo.  (Buzzfeed)

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

Pinky McLadybits

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)

Sleep, Kittified French Film, and Aaron Sorkin. Buckle In, It's Going To Be A Straaaaange Day!

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Hunter S. Thompson once said "when the going gets weird, the weird turn pro".  Well seeking out these weird (and wonderful...and sometimes disturbing) links I am now calling myself an official PRO.  I'm also going to call myself pretentious for using that quote.

Nurses have been bad asses heroes many times in my life. Turns out that’s nothing new.  Also, beware this website.  Its amazing and pretty musch impossible not to spend hours on (Shorpy)

Want to have nightmares about hotel rooms forever?  No? Then don’t read this (Yahoo)

I doubt I’m the only one that is obsessed with the awesome ways people decorate their houses.  Well, if you’re into eye candy, this house is Willy Wonka’s factory (Etsy blog)

I'm Sciencing As Fast As I Can!

Pinky McLadybits

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Sleep science! Specifically, some studies about ignoring our body clocks and relying too much on "fake clocks" of the modern world. (Telegraph)

What's better than sleep science? BEER SCIENCE! Why do Guiness bubbles fall? (The Daily Meal)

Here are 40 of the most powerful photographs ever taken. Thanks, Julie? Get your tissues ready. (Buzzfeed)

Well, this sounds terrifying. A first-person horror game from the viewpoint of a two-year old. I don't know why it sounds more frightening that way, but it does! (BoingBoing)

Reddit apparently had a thread about fan theories concerning popular movies, television shows, and even rides. Here are some of the more inventive ones. Spoilers may abound. (SuperPunch) And here too. (SuperPunch)

My Name Is M.C.A. And I Still Do As I Please.

Pinky McLadybits

I had last week's links finished before I learned of the death of Beastie Boy Adam Yauch, AKA MCA. I adore the Beastie Boys and I have listened to them since I was young and they were screaming about partying. Cancer is a piece of shit and I hate it. Check out this tribute in photos (Pajiba) and the obituary on the official Beasties page (Beastie Boys). Yauch did so much good with his time here and he will be missed by fans, friends, and family. 

Pinky's Been Watching Twilight Rifftraxs For Two Days. Can You Tell?

Kolby & Pinky

Be sure to proofread your texts, folks.  Especially if you haven't yet shut off your autocorrect function.  It's also a good idea to proofread the articles you write if you happen to be a reporter, which is especially true in this case since the writer of this particular article placed the events within in the entirely wrong state.  Eesh. (Popsci)

President Obama has switched his Facebook profile over to the no-longer-new Timeline function, which can be traced back all the way to the day a use was born.  What does the President have posted on that day?  Why, his birth certificate, of course.  Comedian-in-Chief, over here.  (Forbes)

Nuking The Fridge Has Been Scientifically Proven To Be Bullsh*t

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Let's start out with something that will either confuse you or make you feel old. Then the links can only get better from there! Check out these nearly extinct household items. (Listverse)

There, there. Here's something to brighten your mood! Eight amazing women-run businesses! (ecosalon)