R2D2 DVD Projector (thanks, Tugger)

Where do Wikipedia editors find the time? By watching slightly fewer sitcoms. On how we're beginning to harness the world's cognitive surplus. Very worthwhile. Thanks, elfs.

In related commentary, ozarque notes a shift in modern sf to greater choppiness & complexity, coincident with post-MTV folks' superior handling of multiple simultaneous information ( Read more... )

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The Bush administration is from an alternate reality. This would explain a lot.

A short story by Neil Gaiman

(from gramina)

The Challenge: Assemble a superteam from your various fandoms.
(no two from the same universe, and strive for diversity of origin, preferably different media and genres)

Your team must consist of the following:

(1) Team Leader
(1) Warrior
(1) Smartypants
(1) Hottie
(1) Comic Relief

( My team: )

Where is this sign, I wonder? I like it. :)

More movie/book mashups (these are mine):

American Pi--
Four friends vow to calculate pi before prom night. "And one time, at math camp..."

Attack of the Fried Green Tomatoes--
Through battling mutant vegetables, two women develop a lasting friendship.

Like Water for the Chocolate FactoryJohnny Depp gives attractive young women a tour of his ( Read more... )

Get demographic info for your neighborhood. From 2000, anyway. Thanks, xthread.

Movie & book title mashups--Wind-up Bird Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, anyone? Thanks, elfs (yeah, trust you to come up with the three-way).

Warning Signs for Tomorrow

also, this one