Humor Archive:
Increasingly Awesome Volcano Names
1 Jun 2010Ok, this one is pretty stupid, but I really admire the art transitions in the sky.
Abstract Art
26 May 2010Timely, as I’m going to an art festival this weekend.
Friend With Benefits: Benefit Summary
21 May 2010It’s Friday, so here’s something a bit silly. (via)
Color Color and more Color
4 May 2010XKCD performed a lovely survey of his readers on color perception.
which made mention of the below humorous comic from Doghouse Diaries.
which inspired xkcd to use the same presentation for his real-world results:
Also, Mike Lewis sent me a link to the below “Coulours in Cultures” wheel by Information is Beautiful.
Which reminded me of Cymbolism’s survey and graphs of colors and emotions:
So You Need a Typeface
16 Apr 2010A humorous look at font selection
Infographic Infographic
12 Apr 2010Hehe. Good points all. (via Joe Mako)
Nine Cliches
5 Apr 2010I usually don’t post these kinds of diagrams, but they’re all in one place and quite accurate.
Periodic Table of Periodic Tables
24 Mar 2010Roll-over popups include descriptions and links to other periodic tables.
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