WRDBNR (formerly wordboner)
I used to loathe the “see what you missed!” e-mails from tumblr and ello and the like, but this piece by WRDBNR caught my attention while going through my morning reads.
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Mid-Century Modern: 1951 Armstrong Flooring Catalog
I’ve always had a fondness for the mid-century modern era’s ability to create an alternate “perfect reality” in their ads. Check out these delightful pictures from the 1951 Armstrong Flooring Catalog from flickr user mcudeque. A better idea for family...
Paris Lights, Eiffel Tower by C.D.K
Just browsing through Tumblr, I saw this shot of Paris lights by C.D.K. Simply gorgeous. And a much braver street photographer than I. Not sure I’m ready to risk my camera to the elements like that. But it’s clear that...
Jem Trek: To Boldly Go… Truly Outrageous!
I think The Mary Sue said it best on their Tumblr blog. OH MY GOD WE NEED THIS SHOW IMMEDIATELY Jem Trek. Seriously, someone please make this happen. As the movie was a terrible flop at the box office, this...
Yoncé: The Last Airbender
It’s already known that in addition to Beyoncé’s many talents, most notably being always on beat, and possibly also controlling the weather. But tumblr user flawlessvevo takes it one step further and re-imagines her as not just running the world,...
Neil Gaiman on political correctness
I’ve seen this quote from Neil Gaiman about “political correctness” making the rounds lately. Even though it’s from a few years ago (on Valentine’s Day, no less), it’s still pretty apt. I was reading a book (about interjections, oddly enough)...
comics: What if Peter Parker were Black?
Based off of a musing on tumblr, artist Plintoon draws four panels from a very good “What If?” idea. A lot of people talk about how it’s time for a “Black Spider-Man” while not nearly as many articles discuss why...
video: my saddle’s waiting!
Sometimes, there’s stuff I have to share, but don’t really have much comment to add. Not quite “presented without comment” but some things speak for themselves.