June 2008
“Think about the nerdiest thing you can… and then put glasses on it.”
– Jeff Canata describing Dungeons and Dragons
“I’m pretty sure this would be easier if this was an action movie”
– Nigel Alberts on trying to find out some girl’s password. He wants to get a kvte account on all websites, but some girl named Kelly beat him to it on YouTube.
Tumblr Survey →
Kind of wish it had more questions. I’d like to know why people follow certain people.
theipodguru:
joelaz:
If you use Tumblr, please take a minute to fill out Amit’s unofficial survey. He’s going to share the results with everyone in a week or two.
I did it, and you should too.
I Bet You Didn't Know
I have one dimple and it’s on my right cheek.
I Hope I'm Not Alone
I never ever know what to put as the subject line in an email. Anyone else have this issue? I typically just go “Dear SUBJECT’S NAME,” and then the email.
(I lie a little. If it’s business stuff I know what to put in the subject line.)
Common Mistake (IYMI Original) →
I made a realization yesterday
Socializing at Wal-Mart is like socializing in Medieval Times. Back then people would be like “I am Tim Albendale from Crowmurrow” to introduce themselves or address someone. Wal-Mart’s exactly like that. “What’d you do on your lunch?” “Oh, I hung out with Jason from Furniture, and Richard from Electronics.” “Sweet blah blah blah…”
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I AM ANGRY ABOUT →
Grr.
Internet Integrity
Lol like you mean it, not like you mean to mean it. Why do people still say ‘lol’ when they’re not actually laughing out loud? That’s so not Web 2.0.
Yearbook Messages
“Cherish your memories because Alzheimers will destroy them.” “Don’t worry if you’re ugly, Logan can be pretty enough for both of you.” “Don’t let people tell you you’re short. This is what platform shoes are for.” “When life gives you dragons, start a power metal band!”
“That is the closest I’ve ever been to becoming a Captain Planet villain.”
– http://www.yelp.com/biz/south-bass-island-state-park-put-in-bay#hrid:o6qt66z0FMOSk1gae3IcyA
“Take a look at this and let me know if I got everything in there that you...”
– Email to my boss, which I’m sure to regret soon. (via evansteiner)