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Things That Are Awesome, Vol. 74

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The weekly roundup of awesome ways to waste your time on the interwebs:

  1. 20 Hilarious Pinterest Fails. Nailed it.
  2. ONE WEEK, people! Arrested Development Season 4 Trailer. Also, make sure to take a deep dive into Vulture’s analysis of the trailer.
  3. We all know show Robb is way better than book Robb, so this is appropriate: Crush of the Week: Game of Thrones’ Richard Madden.
  4. Incredibly detailed and oddly fascinating chart: American English Dialects.
  5. This post is a fascinating read from a man who gave up the internet for a year. I love that it goes someplace completely different than expected, and that it totally avoids the predictable “the internet is ruining us” conclusion. Very thought-provoking.
  6. 43 Things That Will Make You Feel Old. Whoever wrote this was spot-on about #1 – it is very traumatic.
  7. The Office had its ups and downs over the years, but I was still sad to see it end this week. I love this behind the scenes look at the set via Ellie Kemper.
  8. Really interesting: Inequality and New York’s Subway.
  9. I wish I had quit my last job with a resignation cake.
  10. I could not love Jon Hamm any more than I do at this moment: Jon Hamm on Sesame Street.

(Image via Vulture, perfectly summing up the brilliance of this season of Mad Men)

Things That Are Awesome, Vol. 73

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there's always money in the banana stand

The weekly rundown of internet gems:

  1. I’m planning on seeing The Great Gatsby this weekend, but regardless of whether the film is good or bad, I know one thing: its soundtrack is amazing. Seriously, listening to this on repeat got me through the last half of finals.
  2. So cringe-worthy: The 21 Most Awkward Moments in Handshake History. The Ryan Seacrest one is still one of the worst things I’ve ever seen.
  3. This video is very cute, but at the same time, every time I watch it, I’m super anxious and scared for the puppies. Is that normal? Puppies vs. Stairs: The Ultimate Supercut. Also, the pug hopping up the stairs at the end kills me.
  4. Is it too much for me to ask that this happens at Michigan’s Bell Tower? Game of Thrones Theme Played from University Bell Tower.
  5. Laughing at Ryan Lochte never gets old for me.
  6. 38 Maps You Never Knew You Needed. It’s true.
  7. Post-Oscar season, there had been a distinct shortage of awesome Jennifer Lawrence moments in my life. This week brought the remedy to that: Jennifer Lawrence Wins the Met Ball.
  8. This week, in Arrested Development news: Bluth’s Banana Stand From Arrested Development Is Now Real and Maybe Headed Your Way. If this is in New York when I’m there, I’m clearly going.
  9. Politics aside, I find the Bush family oddly endearing. Exhibit A: love letters between George and Barbara.
  10. Things like this are why we all love the internet: Ryan Gosling Won’t Eat His Cereal.

(Image via New York Magazine)

Things That Are Awesome, Vol. 72

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middle-class problems

The weekly roundup of awesomeness:

  1. As a little girl, I was obsessed with American Girl dolls – in large part because, as a history nerd in training, I loved reading the books and learning about each doll’s time period. Today, American Girls are more like oversized Barbies; that is, shallow and superficial. This article nails it: American Girls Aren’t Radical Anymore.
  2. My Arrested Development hysteria continues to mount as little tidbits about the upcoming Netflix season start to emerge. For instance: this clip and these posters. Cannot. Wait.
  3. The law geek in me loves this: What’s the Most Important Supreme Court Case No One’s Ever Heard Of? (And, for the record, I’ve heard of/read all of them except one).
  4. Europe, in 9 Walks. Want to do all of these, especially the Paris Promenade.
  5. I never did a full semester study abroad program, but I did two summer ones and this list is so true: The 50 Best Study Abroad Memes (The Jon Hamm one!!)
  6. Great moments in the playoff history of the Detroit Red Wings. I vividly, vividly remember watching #4 with my friends.
  7. These are great: 27 Middle-Class Problems. #24 and #27 killed me.
  8. Stuff like this is why France is great: French Bus Drivers to Go on Strike in Protest of Their New Uniform Because the Trousers Are Too Tight.
  9. I marathon re-watched Sex and the CIty a few months ago and realized that the show is just not holding up well with time (seriously, I’m in my 20s and my maturity level is light years ahead of the women in their late 30s and early 40s on that show). To that end, can we all agree that Carrie Bradshaw is pretty much the worst? For example: 27 Ways You Are Not Carrie Bradshaw.
  10. And in conclusion, this is why Emma Stone is the best ever.

Things That Are Awesome, Vol. 71

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lucille bluth

The weekly roundup of internet awesomeness:

  1. The creativity of people never fails to amaze me. Here are just two examples: Instagram food art and creative maps.
  2. I’ve always maintained that Lucille was my favorite character on Arrested Development, and this is a good reminder of why: 28 Ways to Live Life Like Lucille Bluth.
  3. And, my favorite Parks and Rec character would clearly be Ron Swanson, who says the best stuff.
  4. This is fascinating: Photos of Children From Around the World With Their Most Prized Possessions.
  5. You know how, if you’re a food blogger, you write a post and try to come up with a clever little introductory hook before giving the recipe? Well, everyone can stop doing that now, because nobody will ever top this: Cuban Sandwiches: Don’t Mess with the Bey.
  6. So good: professor tells student to “Get Your Sh@t Together.” Totally, totally agree with the professor here.
  7. Not even sure what to say about this: Here’s a GIF of Joe Biden Set to “Return of the Mack.” (Who else remembers this song fondly? Hello, mid-’90s!)
  8. I’ve never really understood the Lana Del Rey hype (or the Lana Del Rey hate, for that matter), but I’m loving her new song from the Gatsby soundtrack.
  9. Game of Thrones Actors Doing Normal Stuff Is So Weird. It really is.
  10. File this under “completely useless things that I don’t need, but really really want”: Arrested Development Engraved Pencil Pack.

(Image via Buzzfeed)

Things That Are Awesome, Vol. 70

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hipster daenerysHipster Daenerys is into horse meat, as well as these 10 other things that are awesome:

  1. This is a gem: The Letter Bill Clinton Wrote to Chris Webber After the Timeout Fiasco.
  2. Do you watch Nashville? The show is generally pretty great, but this moment from a few weeks ago gave me chills (and, cough cough, possibly made me cry a little). Then once you watch that, why not fall down the YouTube rabbit hole and watch their other videos? Like this and this and this.
  3. Paris, stop being so beautiful: The Quiet City.
  4. Adding the new Romeo and Juliet to my list of must-see movies.
  5. Julia Child is one of my favorite people, ever. Here’s why: Top 20 Julia Child Quotes. #8, people. #8.
  6. 11 Incredibly Important Photos of a Baby Covered in French Bulldog Puppies. Dying. Equally Important? 28 Pictures of Golden Retriever Puppies That Will Brighten Your Day.
  7. Fascinating: 15 Vintage Celebrity Passports.
  8. It seems like every website is doing weekly Mad Men recaps these days, but I think this one is possibly the best. So clever!
  9. This week was the worst, and The Onion gets it (as per usual). Also, on a related note: WTF, Senate???
  10. And, if you need a laugh after the awfulness that was this week, why not have it at Ryan Lochte’s expense? This news anchor did. Jeah!

(Image via Mashable)

Things That Are Awesome, Vol. 69

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wolverine with wolverines

In case you weren’t certain of the above photograph’s importance, let me explain: it’s Wolverine with wolverines! Oh, the cuteness. Here are 10 more things that are awesome:

  1. All of these places sound awesome and fascinating: A World of Secret Watering Holes.
  2. I love Joe Biden. That is all.
  3. This guy takes latte art to a whole new level.
  4. This is a very cool idea for a photo project: Someone Once Told Me.
  5. This video will make you a Michael Buble fan.
  6. Some, er, very unique Cake Ideas.
  7. Excellent prank: Watch This Man Dressed Like a Coffee Shop Chair Freak Out a Lot of People.
  8. Though I’ve tried (in vain) to convince people that 27 does not constitute “late twenties,” nobody believes me, so I’m trying to come to terms with it. On that note: Life in Your Early 20s Vs. Your Late 20s. Very true.
  9. As a veteran of seven years of Catholic school, I have to agree with this list: 24 Signs You Went to Catholic School.
  10. I’m still emotionally scarred from The Game on Monday night, but also really proud of our team. Here’s why: The Pain of Losing Well: Michigan’s Heartbreak. (Also, on a happier note: Spike!)

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Things That Are Awesome, Vol. 68

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game of thrones mad men

The weekly roundup of internet finds:

  1. The next time you feel sad, just remember the joy exuded by the Happiest Penguin Ever.
  2. Yes, I am well aware this is a week late, but: 21 Vintage Easter Cards That Will Totally Creep You Out.
  3. I mean this in the non-stalker-iest way possible, but…who wants to come stalk Ryan Gosling’s film set with me? Anyone?
  4. I laughed so hard at this that I probably scared my neighbors: Family Feud Fails.
  5. This guy is ridiculously talented, and this video is spot-on: Disney After Ever After.
  6. I have literally been reading Roger Ebert’s movie reviews since I was a little girl (I used to read them every Friday in our local paper), so I was sad to hear of his death. I thought about linking to one of the many tribute articles that have sprung up for him, but in the end, I think his own words are the most poignant: I Do Not Fear Death.
  7. Yep, yep, yep: Stop Instagramming Your Perfect Life. (Okay, full disclosure, I agree with everything this article says, but I will never stop Instagramming).
  8. A new Gatsby trailer, this time with a little Beyonce and Florence & the Machine thrown in for good measure. There is absolutely no way that this movie is going to live up to my insanely high expectations, but…doesn’t it look incredible?
  9. Brilliant illustrations: See Game of Thrones Reimagined As Mad Men, Seinfeld, and Arrested Development.
  10. Too cute: little Kirsten Dunst and “Joey” Gordon-Levitt on Celebrity Jeopardy. Aww!

(Image via Vulture)

Things That Are Awesome, Vol. 67

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ron swanson as batman

The weekly roundup of internet awesomeness:

  1. I hate (abhor, detest, loathe, etc.) Twilight, so naturally I love this: Reasoning with Vampires. So, so on point.
  2. Perfect for when you’re having a bad day: The 30 Happiest Facts of All Time.
  3. I waver between loving Twitter and thinking it represents humanity’s impending downfall, but whatever your position, you can’t deny the impact the site has made. Here’s a short look back at Twitter’s first 7 years.
  4. I fill out March Madness brackets and vaguely follow what’s going on, but let’s be honest – the most compelling headline generated by the tournament’s first week is this one: Florida Gulf Coast Coach, Andy Enfield, Took Maxim Model Wife, Amanda Marcum, to Taco Bell on First Date. Love it.
  5. I just saw trailers for two movies that I’m now dying to see: To the Wonder (looks beautiful) and The Place Beyond the Pines (valiantly attempting to make both Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper appear unattractive, to no avail).
  6. I cannot stop listening to this song (and the video is cool too): “Step” by Vampire Weekend.
  7. The Onion nails it, per usual: Supreme Court On Gay Marriage: ‘Sure, Who Cares.’
  8. I want to hug the illustrator who drew these: The Parks and Rec Crew As the Justice League.
  9. Pretty funny: Thug Kitchen. My favorite is this post with the avocado photo: “Nature’s butter, bitch.”
  10. The 38 Best Local News Captions of All Time. Sex for McNuggets?!

(Image via Vulture)

Things That Are Awesome, Vol. 66

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game of catsHere’s my weekly roundup of things that are awesome. Yay!

  1. Here are The Cutest 10 Questions You’ll Ever Get to Answer. They really are.
  2. This compilation was a literal LOL for me: 24 Texts You Don’t Want To Get From Your Parents. Most of them are hilarious, but for some reason #10 killed me.
  3. So interesting to think what might have been: here’s the original audition sheet for The Office. Adam Scott as Jim?
  4. Um, Martha Stewart was a model? Those pictures are unreal – you can’t even tell it’s her in a lot of them. Who knew?! Though, this does explain why she’s aging ridiculously well.
  5. Game of Cats. Totally on point.
  6. This video is nine seconds long but it’s nine of the best seconds you’ll spend today, guaranteed: Teaching Our Puppy How to Catch.
  7. What if guns in movies were replaced with thumbs ups? Thumbs and Ammo. Oddly fascinating.
  8. This is just about the only thing I’ve ever found endearing about George W. Bush: his paintings.
  9. I’ve never particularly cared about Olivia Wilde, but after seeing this clip of her explaining her Twitter war with Justin Bieber’s crazy fangirls, I’ve decided she’s awesome. So funny, in fact, that many of her jokes seemed to elude Jay Leno (who, BTW, can go away any time now).
  10. Paul Rudd, ageless wonder. This is seriously hilarious.
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Things That Are Awesome, Vol. 65

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on wednesdays we wear pinkThe weekly collection of internet stuff I love:

  1. This is how I feel every time I look at Facebook: Obnoxious Friend Won’t Stop Attaining Major Life Milestones.
  2. 40 Mean Girls Quotes That Make Everyday Life Worth Living. I love this, and I also just realized that I don’t own Mean Girls on DVD. Egregious error on my part, I know.
  3. Bleeding maize and blue, always: The 35 Ways You Know You’re a Michigan Wolverine.
  4. Every few years or so, I start to feel overwhelmed by all the clutter in my life and feel compelled to get rid of stuff. I’m feeling that way at the moment, so naturally I love this article: “Living With Less. A Lot Less.”
  5. 16 Reasons Everyone Loves Connie Britton. Number 16, y’all.
  6. The most memorable Friends quotes. There are almost too many to choose from, but I think my personal favorites are “Pivot!” and “Gum would be perfection.”
  7. Oh, to be this puppy: How to Hug a Puppy, by Tom Hardy.
  8. This is a real cool photo shoot: Photos of the Same Two Models Transformed Into Different Couples.
  9. The most random – yet awesome – Tumblr I’ve encountered in awhile: Ugly Renaissance Babies.
  10. On second thought, this might be the best Tumblr I’ve found lately: National Geographic Found. Some beautiful photography there.

(Image via Mean Girls GIFs)