When Jamie's boyfriend Tyne arranged a photo shoot for a family Christmas card, like a loyal girlfriend, she went along with the plan. But as it turned out, getting a Christmas card out of the deal was the least of Tyne's worries. He and Jamie (in the red sweaters, front row) were initially sitting in front of family members with t-shirts spelling "Merry Xmas." The family soon did a quick and quiet change-up to shirts that read "Marry Me?" When the photographer asked Jamie to look at the photo, she thought it was due to a problem with the pose. Once she saw the camera screen, she had a big reaction that let Tyne know his answer was "yes."
See a video of the creative marriage proposal here.
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This kangaroo ended up in the swimming pool at the home of the Hughes family, who live in suburban Adelaide, South Australia. As the animal can be dangerous, the family was fearful for themselves and their two dogs. They managed to get it out of the pool with a broom, but were unable to shoo it off. Eventually, after being given the advice to stay inside and leave the kangaroo alone, it left on its own, skipping off down the street. -Via Laughing Squid
Acclaimed British illustrator John Holcroft illustrates present day problems with biting satire. These illustrations borrow style from advertisements from the 1950s. Holcroft takes a look at technology used as a crutch, the practice of medicine and its relationship to profit and savings, outsourcing and instability of employment and more.
Visit Holcroft's website, Behance site and Facebook page to see more of his work.
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Screen Junkies takes on The Guardians of the Galaxy in their latest Honest Trailer, apparently after a ton of requests ("OK OK, we got it! Keep your Star pants on!") They give the film the usual treatment, stopping for a second to admit "We're really reaching here... this was a fun movie!" -Via Viral Viral Videos
A veterinarian from Enger, Germany took parts from his son's LEGO set to give this tortoise by the name of Blade his mobility back. Dr. Carsten Plischke pieced together a temporary “wheelchair” for Blade, who lost strength in his legs from a growth disorder. With his new wheels, Blade is able to maneuver while his legs are able to heal. Eventually Blade will be able to walk again.
Dr. Plischke said in an interview with the Daily Mail that options for animals with mobility issues are, sadly, limited.
"For people there are walkers, rollators or prostheses but for animals there are no companies that produce something like that," Plischke said.
LEGO to the rescue! Read more on this story and see additional pictures at the Daily Mail.
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In situations that call for people to be creative, it's amazing what they come up with. One example is homemade Christmas cards. This is a collection of funny cards made by people who wanted to do something different than the usual, store-bought, boxed cards. Some star their children or their pets, or just themselves and an amusing concept. But as the headline says, they are anything but boring.
See the entire collection of unique, homemade Christmas cards here.
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A father is left alone with a baby, and facial hair ensues. But baby doesn't seem to mind... in fact, it looks like she loves it! -Via Tastefully Offensive
Are you a fan of all things that have a spicy kick? If so, you might like Oregon-based brewery Rogue Ales' new creation: Sriracha Hot Stout Beer. The product is made with “Huy Fong original hot chili sauce." The maker says the beer is well matched with popular foods such as pizza, hotdogs and hamburgers. Visit the Rogue Ales website to learn more or purchase this item. -Via Design Taxi
This Pandyland comic seems to have a handle on those Instagram posts that portray daily life in a manner that seems too good to be true. Wouldn't it be interesting if everyone could see the true backstories behind such Instagram and Facebook posts? -Via Geeks are Sexy
A four-year-old boy named Carson was fascinated by the UPS driver who delivered packages to his home. Carson wanted to emulate him, to the point he eventually would answer the door dressed in a UPS uniform. UPS decided to grant Carson's wish for a day, providing him with a mini UPS truck with which to deliver packages to his neighbors. Yes, it's essentially a commercial, but it's also the documentation of a sweet little boy's wish come true. -Via Tastefully Offensive
After years in development, a big-screen version of Stephen King’s It is set to start production in the spring. Producer Dan Lin said in an interview that It will be his next project. True Detective director Cary Fukunaga will direct the film. Lin told Vulture,
“The idea is to start official prep in March for a summer shoot. Cary likes to develop things for a while, and we’ve been with this for about three or four years, so we’re super excited that he stayed with it. You guys are gonna be really excited.”
Lin plans to make two movies; one detailing the children's lives and how they came to know Pennywise, and the other following the adults who still battle him. As of now, Fukunaga is only signed to direct the first film, Lin says they expect to close the deal soon to sign him to the second.
According to Lin, even Stephen King is happy about the plan. He said,
"The most important thing is that Stephen King gave us his blessing, We didn’t want to make this unless he felt it was the right way to go, and when we sent him the script, the response that Cary got back was, ‘Go with God, please! This is the version the studio should make.’ So that was really gratifying.”
To read a list of all Stephen King works currently in development for film and television treatments, see this article.
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We've all heard the phrase "It's the thought that counts" in the context of gifts. That saying can be true in more ways than one. Have any of you received a gift, the motivation behind which didn't seem to be good will? Sometimes a really bad gift prompts people to wonder about what the giver could have been thinking. These replies from Redditors to the question "What is the worst Christmas gift you've ever received?" is full of "what the..." answers. What is the worst gift you ever received?
See the full list of bad Christmas gifts here.
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Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew) being a wicked wookiee
These great captures of actors, directors and crew on set of popular films show them goofing around and blowing off steam in between takes. From Hannibal Lecter eating fries through his mask to the twins from The Shining caught in big smiles, some of these candids catch in-costume actors doing things that seem to be the antithesis of their characters' personalities.
See the entire collection of photos here.
Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) is fed a french fry between takes
Bill Murray resting on the set (literally)
Back to the Future shot setup
Stockholm-based graphic designer Kalle Mattsson has a Tumblr called "Buffalo Bill Gates" that exhibits his series of name and facial mashups. Any familiar face is a possibility, including celebrities, historical figures and characters from movies, television series and cartoons. Each mix is given a new moniker that cleverly blends the names of the visages used to create it. No face is too obscure, from Vanilla Ice to South Park's Cartman.
Check out the artist's odd and interesting hybrids at his Buffalo Bill Gates Tumblr.
Via Design Taxi | Images: Kalle Mattsson
Redditor Proteon posted this image of a fossilized snail turned to opal recently. Opal forms in cavities inside rocks. If a cavity is created due to a bone, shell or pine cone being buried in the sand or clay that later became the rock, and conditions are right for opal formation, then opal forms a fossilized likeness of the object. A silica-rich environment is required for opal formation. -Via Science Dump
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