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Undead Horned Equines
Undead Horned Equines
The Zombie My Little Pony Will Change Your Childhood Memories
Back in the 1980s, Hasbro created a line of immensely cute and colorful toys that many remember fondly; however, that may change with the release of the Zombie My Little Pony collection. Despite... MORE
Profane Prehistoric Karaoke
Profane Prehistoric Karaoke
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‘The Motherf*cking Pterodactyl’ video is one of the most explicitly entertaining music videos to hit the Internet in a long time. The video is featured on the quirky website Oatmeal.... MORE
Child Star Street Art
Child Star Street Art
Italy-Based Zibe Tso Paints Graffiti Images of Gary Coleman
Simply known as Zibe Tso, the artist, who is a self-proclaimed vandal, has painted numerous images of Gary Coleman throughout the streets of Italy. You can spot giant images of Gary’s smiling... MORE
Nintendo Timekeepers
Nintendo Timekeepers
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Recycled Record Wine Racks
Recycled Record Wine Racks
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If you are old enough to have experienced the raw sound quality of the classic vinyl record, then you will without a doubt appreciate this handmade wine rack created by Karen Dengler. This wine rack,... MORE
Spray Can Artwork
Spray Can Artwork
Chris Brett Renders Images on Bottles
Spray paint cans are often used for graffiti throughout urban environments, but Canadian mixed-media artist Chris Brett has decided to do something different with them. Instead of throwing them away,... MORE
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Rap Remix Blogs
The Hip-Hop Humor Tumblr Fuses Everyday Objects with Music Icons
The Hip-Hop Humor tumblr features hilarious adjustments to rap lyrics and icons. The tumblr presents a humorous take on Tyga’s ‘Rack City,’ as it’s changed to ‘Snack... MORE
Child Superhero Comics
Child Superhero Comics
The Little League Tumblr Takes Viewers Back in Time
If you ever wondered what Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Green Lantern and a handful of other DC Comic characters were like as kids, the independent comic book artist Yale Stewart of... MORE
Iconic Figure Mobile Protectors
Iconic Figure Mobile Protectors
The Chuck Norris Smartphone Cases are Hilarious
These Chuck Norris smartphone cases are badass and hilarious. For those who don’t know this iconic figure, Norris appeared alongside Bruce Lee in the film Way of the Dragon, and he starred... MORE
Comic Book Bras
Comic Book Bras
Etsy User Megan Elizabeth Presents Nerdy Lingerie
If you’re a girl and love comic books, then you may want to consider buying yourself one of these bold bras, courtesy of Megan Elizabeth. Megan’s Sweet Meets Geek Etsy shop profile... MORE