Web Picks – Nov 12 ‘09

I don’t know about you, but I am behind on life.   Seriously, is it possible to sustain a state of panic for this long and not lose your mind? Stay tuned next week to find out.   For now, enjoy five randomly awesome selections I found scribbled in the margins of my notebook.

http://failblog.org

A soothing parade of bad decisions, poorly-laid plans and flat-out stupidity. This is what procrastination is all about.

http://cakewrecks.com

Whenever I go to the grocery store, I secretly hope I’ll find something I can send to the fine ladies of Cake Wrecks.   Go here to be amazed by misguided creativity. And to learn the meaning of the term “carrot jockey.”

http://homestarrunner.com

Home Star Runner is the kind of hilarious comedy genius that might not have made it off the ground without the Internet. If you haven’t seen “Strongbad burninate the villagers,” you’ve missed out on a web classic.

http://myparentswereawesome.tumblr.com

This is a beautiful, poignant and sometimes funny collection of pictures of people’s parents. It’s a simple concept but these photographs say a lot. A fascinating site.

http://cuteoverload.com

Do not even tell me you are too cool for Cute Overload. Nobody can resist this level of adorable. Nobody. Stop fighting it. Click the link and witness the cuteness.

Want to share your favourite website? Send it to me at theweal@gmail.com.

2 Comments

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2 Responses to Web Picks – Nov 12 ‘09

  1. Alyssa

    LOVED the myparentsareawesome site! Just wonderful

  2. Our first blog comment! I feel like I should give you a prize.

    Thanks so much for the feedback.

    - Gaia (web producer/reporter & social media editor)

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