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By Joanna Robinson | Posted Under Pajiba Love | Comments (14)



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Haven’t I been a good Link Wench to you? Don’t you think I deserve nice things? Then why haven’t any of you sent me a Silverback Gorilla Bling of my very own? What’s a girl gotta do? Don’t answer that. (The Awl)

You guys, it’s typography topography!!!! In my mind, this map means we’re that much closer to living inside the world of “The Phantom Tollbooth.” I’m packing my bags for Dictionopolis…right. . .now. (Axis Map)

Conan and Andy Richter have nothing on Thomas Edison when it comes to prognosticatin’. Check out his predictions for the year 2011. It’s oddly metallic and I don’t mean GWAR. (io9)

My sweet shrinking violets, don’t do as I did and shout and clutch your pearls when you first look at this website. It’s worth a scroll down, I promise you. Mildly NSFW if you work in a church or something. (Digital Bus Stop)

While these images of Olympic athletes in their skivvies pale in comparison to those photos of World Cup players in their flag undies, they are ideal if you want to play the game, “How stoned is Jonny Moseley?” And you do, friends, you do. (Nina Matsumoto)

How great is this bacon manger? According to Ron Swanson, it’s level six great. The clever incorporation of sausage might ramp it up to a five, but only Ron can say. (Jesus of the Week)

Hey, look, it’s mother nature! She’s creepier than a Stephenie Meyer book! Well, except for that last book. That last book was ridiculous. (Discover Magazine)

If I go ahead and get that Sharktopus tattoo on my bum, I’m going to need something to cuddle. What? Everyone knows that cuddling eases pain. It’s science. (Suzannah Ashley)

Here’s another treasure that’s new to me but possibly not to you. This video shows some of the digital magic behind the creation of 2010’s greatest cinematic monster, The Dreaded Winklevii. (Sony Pictures)

My darling little wolf pack, I did you a disservice last week by not linking to this story of how the music of Creed saved a Norwegian boy’s life. I didn’t post this story because I, myself, am all out of bile for Scott Stapp and his leather-panted hijinks. But I forget about you, dear Pajibans, for whom the river of disdain never runs dry. (Sly Oyster)

Sometimes I look at the programming that kids today watch and I sort of scratch my head in puzzlement. What do you mean a kitchen sponge lives under the sea? What kind of crack monkeys write “Adventure Time”? How are Pokemon still popular?! Then I remember that I used to follow the adventures of pizza-loving mutant turtles…who were ninjas? And named for famous Italian artists? And loved pizza?!? And lived in the sewer? And did I mention the pizza? Anyway, check out this neat-o short film of an updated vision of the TMNT. Heroes in a half shell! Fight the foot!

And just in case the title of today’s P. Love got a certain Vanilla jam stuck in your head, here’s the video to help exercise the demon. ENOUGH WITH THE PELVIS, ICE.

Joanna Robinson is gonna rock and roll this place with the power of the ninja turtle bass. If you know the secret of the ooze, won’t you please send it to godtopuswept@gmail.com









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Comments

Thank God for Norwegian teens because you just know a US teen upon seeing a pack of wolves would say "does any of you know Bella? I think she's hot"

Posted by: PaddyDog at January 24, 2011 1:19 PM

That first video was awesome. I really think that a live action version of TMNT needs to happen. the grunge look works well.

Posted by: Lordninja at January 24, 2011 1:21 PM

Adventure Time is amazing. That is all.

Posted by: wonderbreadhead at January 24, 2011 1:44 PM

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles kicks Sponge Bob's ass. Literally. If there was ever a reason why the turtles would have to fight the sponge and any of the other idiotic creatures from the show, the turtles would win hands down, and then one of them would kick Sponge Bob squarely in the ass. It would only be a mediocre TMNT episode but it would be the best SB episode of all time.

Posted by: Morgan LaFai at January 24, 2011 1:59 PM

Two big things happened in 2000:
1. I read The Phantom Tollbooth
2. My parents let me fill out our family census form

So: when I was ten, I wanted to be a census taker more than anything. I was somehow convinced that I would get to fill out lots of forms (which seemed cool) and have super-strength-smelling. Later, I became more realistic, and decided that Tollbooth Operator would be a better profession. That way I would be sure to know if there were any magic portals around. Probably I would be living in Digitopolis now if I hadn't been disillusioned by the world's most expensive deathtrap (sometimes called the New Jersey Turnpike).

Posted by: esme at January 24, 2011 2:50 PM

Esme, that's fantastic.

As a fellow young fan of The Phantom Tollbooth, I, more than anything wanted to be a part of a Dictionopolis dinner, hosted by the King of course, and had practiced my speech just in case.

Posted by: Ruby at January 24, 2011 3:17 PM

Oh, Link Wench. Must you and The High Definite have so many common links? My daily linkage has been severely cut in the last few weeks....

Posted by: Kate at June at January 24, 2011 3:58 PM

Bossa Nova!

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Chevy Nova?

Posted by: Lucas at January 24, 2011 6:20 PM

Morgan is so right.

Posted by: Nicolae at January 24, 2011 8:45 PM

That Digital Bus Stop link is fabulous! I'm going to have to check out David Jablow's flickr now and see what other interesting variations he can come up with.

Posted by: MelBivDevoe at January 24, 2011 8:51 PM

All the love for The Phantom Tollbooth makes me as happy as can be.

Posted by: Three-nineteen at January 24, 2011 8:52 PM

ah... so Edison was an isane dick. Got it.

Posted by: firedmyass at January 24, 2011 9:43 PM

I really enjoyed the doodle yourself WereSquirrel drawing, it's just so random and awesome.

Posted by: Even Stevens at January 25, 2011 12:44 AM

There are certain words that get stuck in my head and make me repeat them to myself over and over. "Winklevii" is one of them.

Posted by: Lauren at January 25, 2011 1:34 AM