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Adult Bookstore

Posted: 02 Oct 2016 04:00 AM PDT

There are some things that are hard to explain to children. But you can make it easy on yourself with some quick thinking. My family drove past a local store with a large sign that said “Adult Store.” My daughter was learning to read and said, “Adult store? That’s not fair!”

I said, “What do mean mean it's not fair? There’s a children’s store in the shopping center.”

We'd been to that children's store to buy clothing, so that answer satisfied her just fine. I recently reminded my now-adult daughter of that incident and she couldn’t stop laughing. This is the latest comic from Chris Hallbeck at Maximumble.

1920s London Underground Posters

Posted: 02 Oct 2016 02:00 AM PDT

Once upon a time, a long time ago, people had to be encouraged to use the subway. In the 1920s, a variety of posters urged Londoners to use the Underground. These gorgeous art deco designs reminded travelers that it’s cool down there in the summer and warm down there in the winter. You can go places! That’s all well and good, but the eye-popping art makes these posters things of beauty. See 26 posters at io9.

8-bit Cinema Presents <i>Stranger Things</i>

Posted: 02 Oct 2016 12:00 AM PDT

The Netflix show Stranger Things is a real hit, with its creepy story and its ‘80s vibe. So the folks at 8-bit Cinema saw it as as a perfect story to recreate in old-school video game style. (Yes, I know their style is 16-bit, but they chose the name.) This probably contains spoilers for season one, I don’t know.

(YouTube link)

It’s going to be a long wait for season two, but fan videos like this might help carry you through. -via Geeks Are Sexy

North Korea Accidentally Revealed Their Internet To The World

Posted: 01 Oct 2016 10:00 PM PDT

Talk about North Korean internet in conversation and people are likely to chuckle, thinking you're making some sort of ironic joke statement about the country's lack of freedom.

But North Korea actually has access to an internet of sorts, which the rest of the world was given a glimpse when "one of North Korea’s top level nameservers was accidentally configured to allow global DNS zone transfers."

The accidental unveiling was shared on a GitHub data dump, which was naturally linked to by Reddit, and the world was given a glimpse of the 28 websites which make up the North Korean Net.

There's a social media site called "Friend", a tour-booking site, the Kim Il Sung University webpage, a maritime administration page, a sports page, a spiritual guidance page and this "news" site:

As expected the sites are pretty lackluster and antiquated looking compared to the rest of the World Wide Web, and also as expected there wasn't one porn site or one site that didn't mention their Glorious Leader.

Read North Korea's Internet Only Has 28 Websites But They Sure Are Sweet here

The Slumber Party

Posted: 01 Oct 2016 08:00 PM PDT

Alex says this is a true story. His daughter had her first slumber party last night and he had to go check the weird noise twice. So he made the experience into a comic. This is just part of being a parent. You have to put on a brave face to reassure your kids, and of course, to appear the hero. I’ve put on a brave face to investigate so many bugs, spiders, random creatures, strangers, weird noises, smells, and monsters under the bed that nothing scares me anymore. Alex says the majority of his comics at Narcolepsy Inc. are drawn from real life.

The 8 Creepiest Places In <i>Fallout 4</i>

Posted: 01 Oct 2016 06:00 PM PDT

The Fallout universe is one of the most realistic post-apocalyptic worlds in all of pop culture, thanks largely to the amazing and visually appealing environments.

Part of what makes the environments in Fallout so appealing is the attention to detail and the stories told by each location, stories that give us chills while we uncover the mystery.

Fallout 4 continues the tradition of including almost too much detail to each location in the game, making it easier than ever before to miss key story elements while exploring.

So Curse Entertainment uncovered all the creepy details of places like Pickman's Gallery, The Museum Of Witchcraft and Sandy Coves Convalescent Home for us, virtual locations that will truly haunt your dreams. (NSFW due to language and gore)

(YouTube Link)

The Killer Clowns Sweeping America

Posted: 01 Oct 2016 04:00 PM PDT

From South Carolina to upstate New York, and as far west as Missouri, police are getting reports of creepy clowns trying to lure children into the woods. The spread of such stories may remind you of the flying saucer craze in the 1950s, Bigfoot in the ‘60s, or the satanic daycare stories in the ’80s. An article at Rolling Stone gives an overview of current killer clown epidemic. You’d think that people would be more skeptical of such reports, but the 21st century has something that the earlier hoaxes did not: millions of people with cameras ready to record something that might go viral on the internet. A killer clown is also an opportunity to scare someone you know with an easy prank. And a creepy tale to pass along.

Atlas Obscura tells us about Rolla, Missouri, police detective Adam Meyer, who made a thorough investigation into local reports of killer clowns. And posted his findings on Facebook. Here’s a small part.

While I was talking to the person who made the recording he introduced me to the clown who was in the video. Needless to say, I survived the encounter. He also was nice enough to let me take a picture of the mask that he was wearing in the movie. They’re both just normal guys who were playing a joke on the girls. I asked the young man where he got the mask but I already knew. Has anybody else found it somewhat of a coincidence that right as Wal-Mart and other major retailers began to sell Halloween costumes is when all of these creepy clowns started to pop up?

The full Facebook post details his investigation, which pretty much uncovers all the reasons one might see a killer clown in Rolla. Besides, you know, viral marketing for a movie about a killer clown. Or another movie. Or even a short film.

(Image credit: Rolla Police Department)

Parodies That Succeeded Because Nobody Got The Joke

Posted: 01 Oct 2016 02:00 PM PDT

Parodies are a pop culture staple, because they're a fun way for artists and creators to tip their hat to (or make fun of) other artists and creators in a way that ensures viewers are in on the joke too.

But sometimes people completely miss the reference, or just don't see it as scathing like the parodist intended, and every once in a while the parody is just so well done it takes on a life of its own.

Chuck Jones tried his hand at parody when he created Wil E. Coyote and the Roadrunner, predator and prey locked in an over-the-top battle that was supposed to make fun of Tom & Jerry.

Unfortunately for Chuck his characters were just too darn likeable, and while he was going for a "see how stupid chase cartoons are?" vibe audiences saw it as a new take on the trope and ate it up.

Ironically, Chuck would later go on to create some of the most popular Tom & Jerry cartoons of all time, and people are still unaware that Wil E. and the Roadrunner are meant to be a parody.

Read 6 Parodies That Succeeded Because Nobody Got The Joke here

Carpooling in Russia

Posted: 01 Oct 2016 12:00 PM PDT

Hmm, that car is riding a bit low. The suspension is either shot or will be by the time the car gets here. Oh, it’s got too many people in there. There’s more? Yeah, there’s always more. Where do these guys work, Ringling Brothers?

(YouTube link)

Sure, it’s staged, but the execution was perfect, and it couldn’t have been all that easy to do. The final result made me giggle. -via reddit

Be Our Guest With This Great <i>Beauty and the Beast</i> Trivia

Posted: 01 Oct 2016 10:00 AM PDT

Disney's Beauty and the Beast was a magical musical, but did you know that it was originally envisioned in 1930 as a non-musical film? And did you know that Belle's choice of a blue dress was more than just a fashion choice? And can you guess how many different animals the Beast's character design was based on? In celebration of the film's 25 anniversary release, Zimbio has collected all kinds of charming trivia bits about the movie and you can read them all here.

Angler Light - They Hate To Dine In The Dark

Posted: 01 Oct 2016 08:00 AM PDT


Angler light by Lizz Ford

Fish live in horror of being eaten by an angler fish, and yet they can't resist going towards the enticing light of its lantern whenever they see its glow coming their way. In this way the angler fish's lantern acts as a hypnotic device, holding the curious fish in place until the ever hungry angler can move in close enough to gobble up its prey. You'd think fish schools would start teaching the young ones about the danger that lantern represents, but every time they start instituting predator-based lessons an angler fish comes along and eats the teacher!

You'll make a lasting impression on people when they see you wearing this Angler Light t-shirt by Lizz Ford, it's one fish story you can prove by pointing at your chest!

Visit Lizz Ford's Facebook fan page and official website, then head on over to her NeatoShop for more wondrous designs:

Bee Queens JewelsGood Vibes Great TimesFlamingo MandalaHakuna Mandala

View more designs by Lizz Ford | More Horror T-shirts | New T-Shirts

Are you a professional illustrator or T-shirt designer? Let's chat! Sell your designs on the NeatoShop and get featured in front of tons of potential new fans on Neatorama!

American Badass Robert Smalls

Posted: 01 Oct 2016 08:00 AM PDT

Robert Smalls was good at what he did, so good that he was eventually faced with a dilemma. He could risk his life -and the lives of his family and crew- in a complicated scheme that could go wrong at any second. Or he could sit out the war and possibly spend the rest of his life as a slave. After meticulous preparations, he jumped at a sudden opportunity with no room for error.

(YouTube link)

Robert Smalls’ escapade during the Civil War is so exciting that it should’ve been made into a movie long ago, but it’s not even included in school history books. Read more about the hijacking of the Planter and Smalls’ accomplishments afterward in a previous post.

Get Dressed Up For Halloween Season With These Ghoulishly Good T-Shirts

Posted: 01 Oct 2016 06:00 AM PDT

Float Down Here by saqman

The Halloween season has begun, a time when we put up decorations, find the perfect costume, make plans for the big night and wear clothes that show our love for the spookiest holiday of the year.

If you like to wear your love of Halloween on your chest then head to the NeatoShop, where you'll find hundreds of shirt designs sure to get you in the spirit of the season!

Halloween isn't just a holiday for lil pumpkins

Jack o Treat by Vincent Trinidad

It's the one time a year when entire neighborhoods turn into scary places

The Haunted by daletheskater

As we celebrate the spooky side of life

Sons of Spooky by Boggs Nicolas

And await the day when cute little creatures show up on our doorstep begging for candy

Timmy by Dooomcat

October is the month when all sorts of creepy things come crawling out of their crypts

Halloween by Azhmodai

A month when everything becomes pumpkin flavored

Jack O Latte by perdita00

And a time for the strange and spooky to feel alive again after all those hot summer months

Killer Wheels by NibiruHybrid

October starts with the scream of a bat

Albino Vampire Bat by schwegel

And ends with a celebration of the dead

Day of the Dead by Qetza

We spend the month planning for the big night and doing fun stuff like carving pumpkins

Pumpkin King by Mandrie

And looking for the perfect costume to wear while trick-or-treating

Sam II by Chip Skelton

Our obsession with Halloween extends to the food products we eat

EVIL FLAKES by Fernando Sala

And the creepy people we fall in love with

NOUVEAU FOLK WITCH by Medusa Dollmaker

Because Halloween was made for freaks and creeps like us

The Devil's Work by Batang 9Tees

People who appreciate the creepier side of life

Made in Franken-China by Raz City

And wouldn't mind having a disembodied hand for a friend

Beware of the Thing by Vincent Trinidad

Halloweenies often have a gruesome sense of humor

YipYip Chestburster 2 by Droidloot

And often let their love of All Hallow's Eve extend through the end of the year

Trick or Christmas by Hillary White

Because even though it's one day a year for most for Halloweenies every day is Halloween!

FLANKENSTEIN by Fernando Sala

We love games that are full of monsters

Goblins n' Ghosts by LikeLikes

And discover we're different than everyone else at an early age

Tic Tac Toe by Early Kirky

When we realize our obsession with trick-or-treating is about a whole lot more than candy

Trick or treat by Typhoonic

(Although many of us will chomp on Halloween candy until our teeth rot)

The Hills Have Teeth by Artistic Dyslexia

We were born children of the night

You're All My Children Now! by Andysocial Industries

But if we're lucky we'll grow up with plenty of freaky friends and creepy pets

Creepy Dogs by ManuelDA

Get through school without losing our minds

Fighting Ghostface by Buby87

Meet someone as creepy as us so we can become a creepy couple

love beyond death by ursulalopez

And perhaps start a creepy little family of our own

Bloody Lil Horrors (multicolor) by Prime Premne

So they can grow up and keep our Halloween traditions alive and undead!

Nightmare Rock by Monsterobots

If you're passionate about Halloween then you're gonna love the NeatoShop, where you'll find hundreds of ghoulishly good designs that will make you scream with delight!

The NeatoShop has the best prints in the biz, a customer happiness guarantee, and each sale supports the independent artists who create the fang-tastic designs we adore.

So head to the NeatoShop today and get in the spooky spirit of the season for less!

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