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Typography is an instructional style video about the look of language.
The animation is extremely well done, and I love the old look and feel that it has, so check it out:
For a few other typography related videos, check out Pulp Fiction (NSFW):
And Who’s on First?:
Normally, mixing a Suzuki Sidekick, beer, and a really big jump results in a lot of pain and broken Sidekick parts.
This jump, however, didn’t go according to that plan.
It’s NSFW due to language, so mute the sound and click play, because you don’t want to miss this:
[Via: Jalopnik]
The English language is by no means easy, which is why so many people butcher it so badly.
Unfortunately, even if you’re familiar with the words that are in common use, you’re probably still led astray by common misunderstandings.
To clear up some of the confusion, Cracked has put together a list of the 9 Words That Don’t Mean What You Think, and included a dick scale so you can see just how big of a dick you are if you correct people on each mistake.
Irregardless of the ironic titles, I think that for this post, I’m going to peruse the Internet until I can find something better; because it’s deceptively simple to rely on the plethora of info that’s out there.
Bemused?
Certain words in the English language carry more weight than others, and the four-letter variety are often reserved only for special occasions.
So why do we curse?
Is it because we can’t think of anything better to say?
Or is it because there isn’t anything better to say?
An interesting article in The New Republic, called “What the F****?”, delves into this mystery, and takes a look at the reasons why we curse, why we regulate it, and what we should do about it.
What do you think?
Is it fucking time to set fuck free?
[The New Republic - What The F**** - Why We Curse]
[Photo Via: NicP]
With The Politically Incorrect Alphabet, teaching the ABCs just got a bit more risqué.
Filled with subtle (and less than subtle) references to words that are “now outside of acceptable usage”, it’s an interesting look at the way we sometimes fear language, and the damage that it can cause.
Are you ready to get literate?
Regardless of being smart, sounding smart is just five easy steps away. According to The Montoya Herald, it’s just a matter of:
So if you, um, want to like, totally speak a lot more better (slumps shoulders), just read the news, according to NASA.
[The Montoya Herald - How To Sound Smart In Five Simple Steps]
