Five entertaining blogs to fight your boredom
Posted by The Skyliner on April 22nd, 2009Kellan Mayfield
Staff Writer
Summer is nearly upon us, and for those of us who have no jobs, no classes and (dare I say it) no friends, vacation days can get pretty boring. But luckily, there is always the proven time-devouring Internet, and blogging’s recent rise in popularity has given way to some pretty great ways to stay entertained. Here are five of the best blogs to make you smile while you’re trying to stay cool this summer.
Cake Wrecks
The Web site describes a cake wreck as “any cake that is unintentionally sad, silly, creepy or inappropriate.” But aside from finding pictures of cakes that have gone hilariously wrong, Cake Wrecks also displays some of the most amazing and professional-looking pastries you won’t find at your local Bi-Lo. Blog author Jen Yates (a cake designer herself) was inspired by a cake made for a friend that had a word misspelled in the icing, and so she created Cake Wrecks to show more bakery mishaps. Not only are the pictures of the cakes funny in themselves, but Yates’ captions are equally as humorous.
FAIL Blog
One of my favorite blogs, FAIL Blog gathers the funniest and most cringe-inducing pictures and videos from users and the internet, all with one common theme: epic failure. FAIL Blog is updated on a daily basis and includes pictures and videos from around the globe of people, signs, animals, restaurants, products, etc. that in some way have screwed up in a hilarious way. Users can also send in their own “fail” pictures and vote on their favorites. And if some of the jokes seem a little too inappropriate, viewers have the option of implementing a filter that shows only G-rated pictures and movies.
Picture Is Unrelated
A miniature pony wearing scuba diving gear? Check. Darth Vader filtering his drinking water on the beach? Check. Pictureisunrelated.com allows users to upload pictures of peculiar, ridiculous and bizarre human behavior. Most of the pictures make absolutely no sense, so a unique sense of humor probably goes far with most of the site’s content. The blog’s author proclaims, “We strive to find the strange moments of human life captured in photographic form and showcase them on our site as a testament to the absurdity of life.” I guess sometimes funny doesn’t have to make sense.
Pigeon Blog
As you may have already guessed, Pigeon Blog is a blog… updated by a pigeon. Hailing from London, Brian Pigeon is the self-proclaimed “premier blogging pigeon,” and has been maintaining his site for nearly four years. In his blog, he discusses the day’s adventures, complete with pictures and witty commentary. Brian Pigeon even has his own Facebook and Twitter (@brianpigeon), and the site includes links to some YouTube videos featuring pigeons. Also, be sure to check out the merch section where you can get Pigeon Blog shirts, mugs and messenger bags.
Ask a Ninja
In 2005, Kent Nichols and Doug Sarine created Ask a Ninja, a video blog about a mysterious ninja who answers viewer e-mails. The ninja makes hilarious commentary on everything pop culture—from global warming to Pirates of the Caribbean to ninja poetry. Part of what makes Ask a Ninja so entertaining is the actor who plays him, as well as the erratic film editing that makes the ninja’s wildly overemphasized movements that much more hilarious. Serious fans can also download Ask a Ninja podcasts on the go.