In case you didn’t know, Brittany Murphy died yesterday of cardiac arrest.

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We found it only fitting to post a tribute to this young actress.

These works by photographer Dina Goldstein place Fairy Tale characters in modern day scenarios. In all of the images the Princess is placed in an environment that articulates her conflict. The ‘…happily ever after’ is replaced with a realistic outcome and addresses current issues.

“The project was inspired by my observation of three-year-old girls, who were developing an interest in Disney’s Fairy tales. As a new mother I have been able to get a close up look at the phenomenon of young girls fascinated with Princesses and their desire to dress up like them. The Disney versions almost always have sad beginning, with an overbearing female villain, and the end is predictably a happy one. The Prince usually saves the day and makes the victimized young beauty into a Princess.”
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As if you needed another reason to despise the family of “Balloon Boy”, this music video from the fame-seekers shows off how mom and dad taught their three sons what it means to be men. Namely, that you can’t be “pussified.” Yes, this family has their own music video from their Wife Swap days. And yes, it even has them saying “faggot” at around 2:52 — as they reenact a gay bashing murder scene. (On a side note, his Mom needs guitar lessons. WTF is with that solo?)

Hopefully the media gets tired of these repugnant attention whores quickly and moves on to something more worthwhile.

These are always pretty funny so I think we can make it our Friday tradition.

Original ad:
looking for a ride from wilmington to manhattan next wednesday, any time during the day is good. I will pay for all of your gas as compensation.

From Mike Anderson to ***********@***********.org

Hello,

I am driving to NYC for a business meeting around 10 AM on Wednesday and would be able to give you a ride. Let me know if you still need one.

Mike

From Chris ******* to Me

mike, that sounds great. where do you want to meet to pick me up? i can meet you anywhere in wilmington. also, how much do you want for gas?

chris
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There’s an app for that.
If ever an iPhone app was created for the George Costanzas of the world, it’s this one: iNap@Work simulates office sounds so you can snooze while the people around you think you’re working.

I mean, seriously, wouldn’t a 20-minute siesta be fantastic right about now? Just fire up iNap@Work, then adjust its five sound-effect sliders until they accurately reproduce the sounds that would normally come from your cubicle.

The app simulates mouse clicking, keyboard tapping, paper crumpling, stapler stapling, pencil sharpening, and tissue, um, using.

Needless to say, it’s a pretty hilarious piece of code. I’m sure it’s the rare office where you could actually put it to use (without getting caught and fired, anyway), but it’s definitely good for a laugh.