This video shows the non-Newtonian properties of cornstarch mixed with water when placed on top of a subwoofer. It creates a bizarre effect that looks like the mixture is dancing. Pretty cool. This would make an AWESOME science fair project. I hear the Gorillaz in my head.... hmmm. Thanks Neatorama for the link.

I just love me some Muppets... especially when they're portrayed as art icons in works from Picasso, Munch, Van Eyck and more. Kermit, Elmo and the gang show their angst and restraint in these cool parodies. This selection includes Guernica Street by Picasso, Telly Scream by Munch, Cookieman by Magritte, Ernesto y Berta by Kahlo, THe Elmofini Marriage by Van Eyck  and the Last Supper on Sesame Street by Da Vinci. These Check out these parodies and lots more here. I really love these. I would totally hang copies of these down my hallway. Just like the Louvre... ha.

I was watching the democratic nomination drama unfold the other night on CNN and saw this clip of Anderson Cooper asking Donna Brazile to be his boo. Everyone laughs and laughs and laughs and laughs. I love watching Anderson giggle.... he's so cute when he giggles. Anyways... It made me wonder if Obama will as Hillary to be her boo. Come on Obama... just ask her already.

Photo Source: Joe Carte

I am so sad today... a dear friend and one of my all time favorite people was killed by an idiot drunk driver in front of the Art Car Museum, his workplace and workspace. Tom (T. Mitchell) Jones was a spectacular, genuine, generous, gifted person and a huge influence in my life.. more than he could imagine.

Here's a clip of him in an interview about the Art Car Museum in Houston. I'll miss you always Tom. XO. 

 

 

 

Happy St. Patrick's Day. I'm in Boston kissing the Blarney Stone so to speak... getting my Irish roots on. Okay, I'm not Irish, but I do have reddish hair! Enjoy this classic clip from the Muppets of the Swedish Chef, Animal and Beaker regaling us with their amazing rendition of "Danny Boy". It's a hoot!

Ever glanced at the television when Ellen DeGeneres' show is on and for a second thought it was Owen Wilson? If it's not the similar haircuts or the similar duds that make these two virtually indistinguishable, it's the funny, quirky personality and laid back appeal. We'll have to watch and see if these two are ever in the same place at the same time. Kinda makes you go hmmmm.

The news is so uninspiring lately with all the election hubbub and Elliot Spitzer nonsense... so I decided to do what any self-respecting blogger would do and rely on the infinite cuteness and adorable behavior of the animal kingdom. Check out this dancing walrus - Michael Jackson's got nothing on him. I love it.

Too funny! If it's not heroin... it's cocaine. I think these old advertisements and labels could make the case for a lack of medical schooling. I think Amy Winehouse would be the healthiest person on the planet back in 1885.  And to think we can't even get on board with medical marijuana. ha!

Noeling over at DeviantArt has a deviant hobby... repainting action figures to actually look like their inspiration. I always crack up when new dolls come out that are fashioned after celebrities because if their real picture wasn't on the package, I usually wouldn't have a clue who it is. Noeling scrapes off the dolls old faces and repaints them to look like the actualy celebrity. Obviously the ones here are Cher, Keira Knightly and Nicole Kidman. Nicole makes a perfect doll since the plastic doll can't move her forehead either. ha! 

What I really want to know is where did he get new dolls of Cher? I've been looking for packaged ones for years with no luck. Anyways... check out examples of everyone from Gwen Stefani to Scarlett O'Hara. Lots and lots of repaints at this link. Most examples show a before and after for the best effect. Great work!

Us Weekly is reporting that my favorite man Matthew McConaughey is coming out with a surfing line of clothes! The man with the best chest and abs in Hollywood will be covering up for his j.k.livin clothing line. I'm sure it will consist of tees and board shorts. Hopefully the shirts have built in deodorant because we all know Matthew doesn't mind a little stink on him. Actually, I'm sure I could get used to a little Matthew stink on me!

Available via his Web site, matthewmcconaughey.com, this summer, the must-haves will run the gamut from T-shirts to swimsuits to Frisbees.

“It will be a one-stop shop for every-thing you need for the beach,” a rep for the actor, who’s expecting another special delivery this summer (a baby with Brazilian model love Camila Alves, 25), tells Us.

I wonder if my husband would look like Matthew in a j.k.livin tee? I think we'll have to test the theory... stay tuned. 

Little Jack, the sometimes homeless and always moochy character from Will & Grace, has not only made good... but he's moving on up to bigger and better things. Sean Hayes has put his 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom for a paltry $8,950,000. Not bad considering he paid less than $2,000,000 way way back in 2001. The English Country manor located in Sunny LA boasts gourmet kitchen, rich wood paneled den and living room, separate guest house, stunning pool, outdoor fireplace and luxurious master suite. The house looks awfully Ethan Alleny, a little too conventional for the flamboyant  Jack McFarland, but very marketable nonetheless.

Source: RealEstalker

I have no idea why I like Jiminy Glick so much... but I just can't help myself. I have no idea how old this clip is, but I couldn't resist posting it. Jiminy (aka Martin Short on acid) does his very best Larry King impression while interviewing Mr. 360 himself, Anderson Cooper. Not much revealing information here, but we do get to see one of my favorite things, Anderson giggling. At one point, he's wiping the tears away. I think he almost got Glick a'gigglin' too... I thought I saw him crack a smile for a sec. Anyways... giggle away Andy, I love you so.

These thought bubble barettes by Melbel at Etsy are just what I've been looking for. Now you can be geeky, snarky and stylish all at the same time. Lots and lots to choose from. You can't beat the price at only $4. stock up - these make cool little gifts for your girl. Personally, I want the one that says "I like cats too! Got any recipes?" If you don't see one you like you can order a custom one for only $5. What a deal. Buy em here.

Okay, Jimmy Kimmel has pulled out all the stops to get back at his lady love Sarah Silverman and Matt Damon by making his response video heretofore known as "I'm f*cking Ben Affleck". Jimmy called in all his favors to put this little ditty together - and his friends celebrate him coming out of the closet with his beau Ben with a "We are the world" parody video. Look for Harrison Ford, Robin Williams, Joel & Benji Madden, Brad Pitt, Rebecca Romijn, Christina Applegate, Meatloaf, Pete Wentz, Cameron Diaz, Huey Lewis, Macy Gray, Joan Jett and my personal favorite guest star, Josh Groban. I lost my cookies when Josh started belting out his verse. I'm sure I missed a few cameos - but who could count em all? I think Jimmy has settled the score.... for now. I can't wait to see what's next.

If you've missed the Matt Damon vs. Jimmy Kimmel rivalry - click here to catch up. You won't regret it! 

My oh my. Imagine falling down the stairs when you're rushing downstairs in a hurry... and you trip and fall. Not only do you fall... but you land on your million-dollar violin. What are the odds? Ask David Garrett, concert violinist, he knows all too well.

Virtuoso musician David Garrett smashed a $1 million (£540,000) violin when he fell over after a concert in London over Christmas, he has revealed. "I fell down a flight of stairs and landed on my violin case," he told the BBC. "When I opened it up, it was a total mess."

The star said his accident came as he tried to make an early getaway from the Barbican Centre last year.

"I left the concert after the first half because my family was there and we wanted to grab dinner," he said. "The stairs were very slippery and I still had my concert shoes on. I had my violin over my shoulder, but I slipped and landed on my violin case. I'm not happy about it at all, but it kind of saved my life."  Source

I took violin lessons for years as a kid and played on a copy of a Stradavarius. It was about 50 years old and if I would have so much as scratched it, my mom would've killed me. I can't imagine smashing a 200+ year old nearly priceless instrument - it makes my stomach hurt. I suppose his ticket prices are about to double triple etc... to pay for his little misstep.