Dark archive at The Internet Now In Handy Book Form! David McCandless’ spoof of the web

I’m writing something about internet virals. So I’ve been looking through ‘the classics’, from 1997 to present day. I’ve been doing it in batches because that much lo-res banality really gets to a man after a while. But I’ll be posting the ones that still make me chuckle over the next couple of weeks. Here’s one to start.

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Published at November 3, 2008 in clever, Video, Satire, Dark and Funny (elsewhere). 0 Comments

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Gonna need more than a bud…

They could’ve cut it at 1:32. But still, scorching.

The original Wassup for comparison.

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Published at October 26, 2008 in clever, Video, Dark and Funny (elsewhere). 0 Comments

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Yeah baby

[Via Loopable]

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Published at October 14, 2008 in star wars, visual, Geek humour and Dark. 0 Comments

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Safe For Work Porn

Snark. Probably not safe for work, actually.

http://www.sfw-porn.com/

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Published at August 29, 2008 in Photoshop, clever, Dark, Rude and Funny (elsewhere). 1 Comment

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Clever, funny, fishy

Exceptional poster from designer and illustrator Klas Herbert.

You can see a zoomed in detail version here.

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Published at July 7, 2008 in Political, clever, Dark and Funny (elsewhere). 1 Comment

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Picture Of The Year: Jesus Switch

I keep seeing this so I have to post it. I know it’s only April but nothing will beat this in 2008.

Jesus Switch

[via Why That’s Delightful]

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Published at April 18, 2008 in Shocker, Dark, Rude and Funny (elsewhere). 3 Comments

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Laugh or cry?

Holy crap. Super creepy video of the latest from the robotics world. The “Bigdog” even comes with a horrible noise to make it even more scary. Recommended: watch on the toilet so you can shit yourself comfortably.

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Published at March 19, 2008 in Shocker, Video, Dark and Funny (elsewhere). 0 Comments

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Beyond Satire?

Latest Yes Men stunt. Could be funnier. But really sticks the knife in. I mean, they are going to get sued to fuck.

http://www.beyond-petrol.com

[via We Make Money Not Art]

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Published at March 13, 2008 in bastards!, clever, Satire, Web spoof and Dark. 0 Comments

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Rotation Of Earth Plunges Entire North American Continent Into Darkness

NEW YORK—Millions of eyewitnesses watched in stunned horror Tuesday as light emptied from the sky, plunging the U.S. and neighboring countries into darkness. As the hours progressed, conditions only worsened. More.

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Published at February 19, 2008 in Satire, Dark, Funny (elsewhere) and Announcements. 0 Comments

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Remember: If You Encounter A Mountain Lion…

(Sorry. I can’t remember where I found this).

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Published at January 7, 2008 in Dark. 1 Comment

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Porn How Girls Would Like It (SFW)

This is probably the funniest thing I’ve ever done. Top five, at least. Porn For Girls By Girls. Show this to any nearby lady and she will laugh. That’s guaranteed.

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Published at December 13, 2007 in Observational, clever, Web spoof, Dark, Rude and Funny (here). 0 Comments

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Evil Bunny

Found on the internets:

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Published at November 12, 2007 in Dark and Funny (elsewhere). 0 Comments

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Amasszone.com - Online shopping for books you don’t need

My parody of Amazon, featuring some of the worst-selling books of all time.

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Published at October 30, 2007 in Satire, Observational, Dark, Rude, Funny (here) and Announcements. 0 Comments

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Mr Pink Whistle

So wrong. So disturbing. Thanks a lot Pete.

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Published at October 17, 2007 in Shocker and Dark. 0 Comments

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If Drugs Were Legal…

How would our friends, the multi-national pharmaceutical corporations, market them?

Big thanks to Phil South, Benkai and BilboBarneyBobs for their contributions.

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Published at October 11, 2007 in Satire, Dark and Funny (here). 0 Comments

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“I think I know how to feed a dog”

Did not expect that to happen. A great clip from Nick Frost’s comedy show, Man Stroke Woman.

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Published at September 27, 2007 in Shocker, Video, Dark and Funny (elsewhere). 0 Comments

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Crackbook - a spoof of Facebook

Crackbook is an addictive social networking utility that gives you the impression that you’re connecting with people when actually you’re just not.

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Published at September 25, 2007 in Geek humour, Satire, Web spoof, Dark and Funny (here). 0 Comments

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Poormatch.com - The World’s Worst Dating Site

Looking for love online? You could do better than visit Poormatch.com, officially the worst online personals service on the planet. Now with over 16 members!