The Internet is a funny creature. Sometimes it helps us find a clown. Sometimes it allows us to feel superior to outraged hamburger-eaters. Mostly, though, it just shows us unicorns copulating. Consider yourself warned.
Stuff on My Cat
Oh dear. Cats wearing plungers, cats forced to don undergarments, cats snuggling with Urkel action figures...this is just criminal. Where are PETA and the ASPCA when they're needed?
Clowns of America International
Hey, being a clown is serious business. In addition to the clown code of ethics (in which one must pledge not to get drunk prior to, or during, a performance), clowns have conventions, carry insurance, and elect ambassadors to carry the code of clowndom throughout the world. If that ain't enough to draw you to this site, may I also mention the "find-a-clown" feature?
Scopitones
What is a Scopitone, you ask? Perhaps a precursor to the music video, perhaps the most logical progression from the jukebox--however you describe it, it was created in France in the 1960s and was derided by Time magazine for being a "monstrous new machine" that "floods the premises with delirious color and hi-fi scooby-ooby-doo." Still don't get it? Maybe the best thing is just to look (and listen!): includes faves like Nancy Sinatra and Petula Clark, as well as lots of wild and free French '60s pop.
Food 911
Audio file of a crazed burger lover calling 911 to complain about poor service at her local Burger King. One hopes this is a hoax...but even Snopes isn't sure.
Brilliant Axe Guitarist Video
Brilliant? Well, you be the judge. He does have great hair, but the comments left by viewers are almost better than the video.
Bitch Spray
"Keeps unwanted boyfriends at bay." If that's true, why can't we create a version for humans? Preferably one to be sprayed directly on the dudes--oh wait, that's called "pepper spray," isn't it?
Freddie Mercury Memorial
In a magical place called the Swiss Riviera one can enjoy the beauty of Lake Geneva, attend the legendary Montreux Jazz Festival, tour nearby vineyards...and pay a visit to the Freddy Mercury memorial. For those who can't afford the trip: you can get a downloadable postcard.
The Unicorn Orgy
You know, there comes a time in the life of every Blast of Hot Air editor when the veil of innocence is lifted from one's eyes, and one becomes...sullied. Not for the kiddies.
Paper Toys
Genius. Legions of printable cutouts that can be easily crafted into Bruce Lee paper dolls, replicas of Angkor Wat, the Sydney Opera House, or Shakespeare's Globe Theater. The all-purpose tiara, party hat and party bugle are good too.
Lucky Kazoo
A man has a deeply affecting pas de deux with a piece of heavy machinery. What would JG Ballard think?
This month's links were sent in by Rebecca Lewis, Rich Hazelton, Listener Mike, PGB, Hatch, Listener Miles, Irwin Chusid, Stefan, Brian Turner, Lou, and the editor.
Stuff on My Cat looks like a ripoff of Oolong.
Posted by: Jen | August 03, 2005 at 12:11 AM