T-Minus 4 Days 'Til Turkey Day!

MelBivDevoe

I'm with Grumpy Cat on this one - let's put the Christmas decorating on hold until after Thanksgiving, shall we?  One holiday at a time, people!

I mean, even Black Friday is encroaching on Turkey Day, too.  Some stores are opening on Thanksgiving night as early as 8pm, so people can spend even less time with their families and more time fighting the crowds to save a 10-20% on things they don't need and will probably forget about a week after Christmas.  Retail workers, you have my sympathy!  (CNN)

FRIDAY! FRIDAY! WOOOOO!

Pinky McLadybits

Way to be a bunch of dicks, Sarasota police. Arresting a homeless man for charging his cell phone at a public charging station? Stay classy! (Herald Tribune)

Meanwhile, in Santa Cruz...surfers find a fossil on the beach. (Huffington Post)

These Seven Deadly Sins rings are quite a statement. I would totally wear the Lust ring. GIVE IT TO ME. (Neatorama)

There is a 13 year old who feels no pain. It isn't like some comic book hero of course. She severely injures herself and has no idea because she just can't feel it. Sure, tattoos would be a breeze and so would childbirth, but the constant skin-stripping burns, breaks, gashes and such would definitely outweigh those idiotic bonuses. This article is graphic. (New York Times)

Make things, Learn things, Cry. These links will make your life better. (I know it's not as catchy as "Eat, Pray, Love" but it's true)

Park

Today let's learn all the things! Okay, some of the things you won't want to know *cough* creepy Twilight baby doll *cough* but a lot of these things are guaranteed to make your life at least 82% better.  Though, seriously, did anyone actually buy that Twilight baby doll?  How did they ever sleep again with its terrifying little eyes staring at them?  Okay, sorry, got on a tangent

Creepy responses to a dating profile.  Friends of mine and I swap them like baseball cards.  But these may be some of the best I've heard. Seriously, who are the dudes that send these? (The Hairpin) 

Here’s instructions for a great homemade toy. Warning, this may be a little much if you're more of a sticking googly eyes on stuff crafter like me (Make Projects)

This Month Is So Many Things

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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)

L-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-ladies.

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It is raining like a beast where I am. I love days like this! Adding to the enjoyment is the fact that I re-watched Twilight with Rifftrax over the weekend and my brain keeps saying "How you likin' da rain, gurl!"

Let's start with a gorgeous photo of a vortex of stars in China. (Chime.In)

Here are some of the best microscope photos of 2012. (Wired)

Now for something frustrating! DRM explained and judged. And found wanting. (Attendly)

Only Two More Days Left of Election Coverage, I Promise!

MelBivDevoe

Good morning!  Today's first link provided us with that funny sign to the left.  Here are 17 more smart-ass signs for your viewing pleasure.  (Pleated Jeans)

Dude.  Disney is planning a sequel to "Boy Meets World"!  I loved that show.  I hope this means we'll get to see whatever became of Eric.  (The Gloss)

Ellen DeGeneres called out undecided voters on a recent episode of her show.  Look, I understand being indecisive sometimes - I tend to waffle when it comes to choosing, say, what to have for dinner - but how on Earth can people STILL not know who they're voting for?!?  (Crushable)

Even if you're sick of election coverage (and who isn't?), you'll agree that this is great news.  (AV Club)

It's Friday, I'm In MEH.

Pinky McLadybits

Can you believe that The Sopranos debuted in 1999? It makes me feel terribly old, along with the soon-to-be eight years old child I have and my upcoming 12 year dating anniversary with the husband. Anyway, enjoy this retrospective of the show through the words of the people that lived it. (Vanity Fair)

This is an amazingly thoughtful, loving, and funny look at gay marriage (aka marriage) by someone that labels herself Christian. Bonus brother, hee! (Persephone Magazine)

Do you need more proof that Fiona Apple is cooler than most of us will ever be? Check out her handwritten note to a high school student about a gay-straight alliance. (Vulture)

I like Twilight. I have the movies. I have all the RiffTrax to go with the movies. I went to the midnight showing of Eclipse ( I think it was that one..). But I'm not obsessed. Not like this crazy bird. (d-listed)

Hot Links: Real Disney Princesses & Fancy Nail Polish

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Jirka Vinse Jonatan Väätäinen has created realistic versions of Disney Princesses, like Tiana over there, using photo manipulation. Check out his other works on his blog.

Did you love the trailer for The Hunger Games? I cannot wait until March! Almost as good though, China Glaze is releasing Hunger Games-inspired polishes in February! I'll take one of each, please.

 Dustin, Head Honcho at Pajiba, is celebrating his birthday today. By declaring it Butthole Day. I love that man.

Want to feel really old? Me neither, but Mental Floss's list of 11 Sounds That Your Kids Have Probably Never Heard made me feel older than John McCain.

Hot Ink Deals of The Day

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Bath and Body Works is offering $1 shipping with $25 or more purchases with code WALLFLOWERS25. Other deals on the site include Buy Three Get Two Free on their Signature Collection, 4 for $15 or 6 for $20 Anti-bacterial Hand Soap, Wallflowers singles and starters 4 for $20 or 6 for $24.

Newport News has an extra 60% off clearance items, today only. 

Lids has 50% off custom embroidery 11/14 through 11/21

Cigar.com has a Stocking Stuffer Sampler and Freebies for $14.99. I don't know much about cigars, other than I like to puff on them sometimes, but this seems like a good deal. 

Bored of Hot Ink? Blasphemy!: Hot Links

Author: Metric Jenn

We all get bored from time to time, and that's when aimless internet surfing comes in real handy. And god(topussy) forbid that one should actually be productive; thus this mini-list of some links that we all find amusing.