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1. Funny Place Names News!

Are North Americans are nutty? Well, judging from these daffy, delectable, or downright distinctive town names like Dildo (Newfoundland & Labrador) and Humptulips (Washington), not to mention Frog Suck (Wyoming) or its sister city Toadsuck (Arkansas), we'll let you draw your own conclusions. Fr...
Travel & Places - Mon, 07 May 2012 16:41:44

2. Weird Words News!

Welcome to a lighthearted look at lexicography. The English language is full of weird words (be they new or old) that are oddly amusing and even a tad confusing at times. This loopy lens is dedicated to creating an awareness of old, obscure, and perhaps outlandish words plus some nifty new ones ...
Entertainment & Media - Mon, 07 May 2012 16:37:53

3. What's On Your Bucket List? News!

Are you ready to answer that big, bold, and breathtaking question, What's on your bucket list? Well, you've certainly come to the right spot, (especially if you haven't got a clue what I'm talking about, or seen the movie by the same name). All of which means that you've probably never taken the...
Entertainment & Media - Mon, 07 May 2012 16:35:33

4. Latin for Laughs News!

When it comes to Latin, most Americans think of the "Roman Empire", "Toga Parties", "Caesar" Salad", or perhaps how to place a bet on the "chariot races". However, those frightfully boring but better-educated Brits from across the pond love all things old...including the Latin language. In fact,...
Entertainment & Media - Mon, 07 May 2012 16:47:47

5. Strange Street Names News!

Ever wondered who lives on Fanny Hands Lane, Butts Wynd, Jingle Pot Road or Wino Way? When it comes to naughty or nutty nomenclature, especially odd odoynms, curiously named cul-de-sacs, or hilarious highway handles, who knows what sort of nutty names you'll find on street signs around the gl...
Travel & Places - Mon, 07 May 2012 16:50:10

6. Odd Jobs Club News!

The Odd Jobs Club connects unconventional people with unusual jobs in under- the- radar organizations. If daring to do something different is what you you really need now, go ahead and explore oodles of opportunities in the emerging field of "Cockamammie Careers" and "Oddball Occupations". Go ahe...
Business & Work - Mon, 07 May 2012 16:44:58

7. Odd Olympics

Here at "Odd Olympics" we highlight the importance of alien amusements not to mention funny fitness and silly sports -- all of which are designed to engage couch potatoes not to mention armchair athletes! So, join in our jest-in-time celebration of wit and wonk where everyone's a winner. What do...
Sports & Recreation - Mon, 07 May 2012 17:15:42

8. Entertaining Euphemisms News!

Exactly what is a euphemism and, more importantly, why is it entertaining? In twenty-five words or less, according to a dazzling dictionary by Mr. Webster, a euphemism is a 16th century-old English noun or figure of speech meaning "the substitution of an agreeable or innoffensive expression for ...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 11 May 2012 17:24:19

9. Funny Festivities

This light-hearted lens is devoted to funny festivities, hilarious holidays and nutty national days organized all over the globe. The aim of such activities is to make people tickled pink, or at the very least, put a smile on the faces of folks with frowns. By the way, did you sign up for the "O...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sun, 06 May 2012 17:50:10

10. Funny Names Folio News!

On behalf of the Organization of Odd Or Peculiar Syntax (OOPS), welcome to the Funny Names Folio. This light-hearted lens plays tribute to the plethora of pretty unsual personal names (real ones), nonsensical nom de plumes (fake ones), patently potty proper names (simply ridiculous ones), not to...
Entertainment & Media - Mon, 07 May 2012 16:52:08

11. Titillating Taglines News!

What would the world be without all those wonderful one-liners that gob-smack you when you least expect it? This light-hearted lens is devoted to those pithy if not puckish pieces of prose that leave you with a smile on your face! So, get ready for a big box of bittersweets to brighten your day...
Business & Work - Fri, 11 May 2012 16:58:17

12. Go Fly a Kite! News!

When's the best time to tell someone to "Go Fly a Kite"? Perhaps April -- "National Kite Month" in North America. Or how about the second Sunday of October, when kite flyers from around the globe unite and fly a kite to celebrate "ONE SKY ONE WORLD". This light-hearted lens is devoted to all ma...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:37:42

13. Batty Boat Names

Well, if you've ever wanted to find a funny name to float your boat, you've definitely come to the right place. We've got oodles of hilarious handles or hooks for your scow, sloop or schooner. Why choose a boring boat name like "Susie Q", "The Great One", or "Paradise Lost" when you can choose ...
Sports & Recreation - Sun, 13 May 2012 15:59:26

14. Goddess of Gripe

Welcome to "Yelling It Like It Is!"...an ode to that great American icon, the inimitable and irreverent Goddess of Gripe and Mother of Mockery, "Maxine"! And, let's face it, "Everybody seems normal until you get to know them" (and "Maxine" is no exception!) So, it's not surprising to hear what t...
Entertainment & Media - Sun, 13 May 2012 16:42:44

15. Daffy Diseases News!

"The Dictionary of Daffy Diseases" is a lighthearted lens devoted to all manner of intriguing indispositions, mirthful maladies, and side-splitting sicknesses for which there may be no known cure. If truth be told, there are plenty of petty poxes published here to cause bedlam among the bedpans, ...
Healthy Living - Fri, 11 May 2012 16:29:44

16. God made toilet paper to roll only one way! News!

In the world of all things great and small, knowing which way to hang toilet paper is a pretty tricky business. As a matter of face, everyone seems to have an opinion on the matter. Puritantical powder-room people claim that, "God made toilet paper to roll only one way" (from the outside of the ...
Culture & Society - Mon, 07 May 2012 16:58:16

17. Funny Fitness News!

The Goddess of Girth & Giggles welcomes you to her wiggle all you want workout. Actually, if truth be told, it's just a rather fine excuse to exercise your mirth muscles, primp your pecks, or just laugh at those lusty love handles. Warning: Fitness freaks may die laughing. __________ Illustrat...
Healthy Living - Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:40:29

18. How to not take yourself so seriously News!

In a world that recognizes only a winners, know-it-alls, and experts, this light-hearted lens is dedicated to helping you discover your inner imp, find your fabulous funnybone, and tickle yourself pink! Frankly, 'tis better to make light of oneself than spend hours coiffing one's curly locks in ...
Healthy Living - Mon, 14 May 2012 18:18:50

19. Oodles of Droodles

Who says art isn't amusing? Just take a peek at all those daffy drawings by Roger Price who also came up with a nice named for them, "Droodles". What is a droodle? Well according to its creator, "A Droodle is a borkley looking sort of drawing that doesn't make any sense until you know the correc...
Arts & Design - Mon, 14 May 2012 18:33:44

20. Treehouse Treasury News!

Are you're looking for a great hangout replete with rope ladders, a trap door, and a sign that reads, "Private - Keep Out!"? If so, this light-hearted lens offers you a treasury of tips on arboreal architecture. Whether it's building humble hideaways or simple shelters in the vines, even Tarzan ...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:03:40

21. Six Word Memoirs

This light-hearted lens is devoted to a witty, whimsical and wonderful way to tell a story in six words. It is not surprising in a world enured with the KISS principle (to meet the needs of those with the attention span of a gnat), that six word memoirs and six word short stories should become s...
Entertainment & Media - Thu, 10 May 2012 17:20:54

22. 2013 Year of the Snake

This light-hearted lens is devoted to the snake, (the sixth sign in the Chinese zodiac). In Chinese astrology, the snake is associated with beauty and wisdom. At first, snakes may apear to be slow-moving, slithery, serene creatures, but they are also known to embody esoteric knowledge and spirit...
Culture & Society - Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:27:55

23. Giggling Grapes News!

Welcome to the world of laughter, lollygaggers and lots of light-hearted libations. Witty wine wonks and temperature-conscious tannin tasters will find this site appealing, (we hope). Our Giggling Grapes Guru takes pride in offering you a cellar full of cheeky chardonnays and downright cheesy cho...
Food & Cooking - Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:34:07

24. Weird Words Starting With 'A'

Have you ever wondered about little lost locutions, you know those wacky or weird words that have rarely seen the light of day? Given the fact that the English language now has more than a million words under its belt, it's not surprising that there are more than a few words that have gone missi...
Entertainment & Media - Mon, 07 May 2012 16:55:14

25. Curious Conundrums News!

Are you ready for some pithy ponderings? They're the ones that will make you scratch your head, tickle your funnybone, or oblige you to gaze into the wild blue yonder hoping for answers to life's little questions. Have we got some ridiculous if not elegant enigmas and ripsnorting riddles for yo...
Culture & Society - Sun, 13 May 2012 16:38:55

26. Cross-Dressing Comics News!

This lighthearted lens is devoted to some very irreverent if not icononic impersonators. Here is a rather fine collection of cross-dressing comics who have certainly left an indelible impression on the minds of those who appreciate a bit of wit and wonk. Clearly, when it comes to playing around...
Entertainment & Media - Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:56:43

27. 2010 Year of the Tiger

This light-hearated lens is dedicated to "2010 - The Year of the Metal/White Tiger, (which began auspiciously on February 14th when Valentine's Day is also celebrated.) So, if you want to learn more about all things tantalizingly "tiger", you've come to the right place. Grab a vine and have a go...
Holidays & Celebrations - Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:35:49

28. Vintage Vixens News!

This light-hearted lens pays tribute to titillating temptresses and playful personalities with oodles of pucker power! You know the ones we mean -- those funny floosies, hilarious hussies, moxie mavens and sassy sirens not to mention those wonderfully witty yet well-endowed wicked wenches who dr...
Entertainment & Media - Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:05:56

29. Weird Words Starting With 'C'

Are you ready to discover some wonderfully wacky words that have rarely seen the light of day? Given the fact that the English language now has more than a million words under its belt, it's not surprising that there are more than a few words that have gone missing due to lack of usage, or the f...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Wed, 09 May 2012 17:01:05

30. The Leprechaun News!

The leprechaun is a mischievous munchkin or Irish imp (whom it is said will reveal the hiding place of his treasure if captured by a homo sapien). So, whatever you do, put a big smile on your face whenever you see a cobbler or shoemaker. Who knows, perhaps that puckish personality who lives next...
Culture & Society - Wed, 16 May 2012 15:20:02

31. Amusing Alliteration

This lighthearted lens will appeal to paripatetic ponderers, parenthetical poets, and pundits of pleasingly plump prose. NOTE: Those with incredibly short-attention spans or missing funnybones would be well advised to find something all together trifling to occupy their time like twiddling their...
Culture & Society - Fri, 11 May 2012 16:26:01

32. Yarn Bombing News!

In case you're wondering what in the blazes "yarn bombing" is, you've come to the right place! "Yarn Bombing" is an amusing form of artful anarchism. It's a bit of cockammamie crocheting and granny grafitti all rolled into one! Yup, yarn bombers are definitely knotty by nature! __________ Imag...
Arts & Design - Sun, 13 May 2012 17:56:28

33. Potty Pet Names

It's rather incredible the names that people choose for their precious, precocious or pretentious pets. So, whether you're seeking a curious call-name for your canine or cat or perhaps a hilarious handle for your fish, guinea pig, or backyard beaver... have we got a super silly collection from w...
Pets & Animals - Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:35:40

34. Egads It's Eeyore! News!

Let's face it, what would the world be without "wet blankets", "worry warts", and "party-poohpers"? Let's face it, there would be nobody to cry in your beer, rain on your parade, or weep "woe is me" and snuffle in your handkerchief, that's what! "Good morning Mary Sunshine" may be on the lips o...
Culture & Society - Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:40:29

35. Weird Words Starting With 'B'

Are you ready to dig up some wacky words in the dictionary that have rarely seen the light of day? Given the fact that the English language now has more than a million words under its belt, it's not surprising that there are more than a few words that have gone missing through lack of use, or th...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 09 May 2012 17:49:50

36. World Naked Bike Ride Day

Today we are celebrating all those titillating two-wheelers and birthday-suit bikers who parade through town like the emporer without any clothes. They gently remind to enjoy a healthy natural lifestyle (which may also include some skinny-dipping)! If nothing else, it is a great way to unleash o...
Sports & Recreation - Sun, 13 May 2012 17:19:40

37. Weird Words Starting With 'K'

This light-hearted lens is devoted to some wonderful words that have rarely seen the light of day. Given the fact that the English language has evolved through many centuries and now has more than a million words under its belt, it's not surprising that there are more than a few words that have ...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 09 May 2012 00:42:53

38. Weird Words Starting With 'F'

Are you ready to discover some little lost locutions, (better known as weird words that have rarely seen the light of day)? Given the fact that the English language now has more than a million words under its belt, it's not surprising that there are more than a few words that have gone missing d...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 09 May 2012 17:15:59

39. Weird Words Starting With 'G'

This light-hearted lens is devoted to funny or forgotten words to be found in the dictionary. Given the fact that the English language now has more than a million words under its belt, it's not surprising that there are more than a few words that have gone missing due to lack of usage, or the fa...
Entertainment & Media - Thu, 10 May 2012 17:05:11

40. Whimsical Watches News!

"I'm late, I'm late for a very important date..." (from the lyrics to "Alice in Wonderland"). Just think, all that fuss could have been avoided if that rambunctious rabbit had worn a whimsical watch for pity's sake! So, without further ado, here's a rather fine collection of titillating timepiece...
Fashion & Beauty - Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:06:18

41. Weird Words Starting With 'I'

Are you ready to discover some little lost locutions in the dictionary, you know those wonderful words that have rarely seen the light of day? Given the fact that the English language now has more than a million words under its belt, it's not surprising that there are more than a few words that ...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 11 May 2012 17:42:03

42. Creepy Clowns

This ludicrious lens is devoted to clowns...mind you not any kind of clowns ... just the creepy ones! It is after all Halloween, and we need a little something spooktacular to knock the socks off adults or scare the pants off kids don't we? Besides making a fool of oneself (which few people are...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:41:34

43. Weird Words Starting With 'N'

Are you ready to discover some wonderful words in the dictionary that have rarely seen the light of day? Today we are featuring words that begin with the letter 'N'. The English lexicon is ever expanding, but as one new word comes into being, many fade away through lack of use. Perhaps it's time...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 11 May 2012 16:22:03

44. Vanishing Vocabulary

Are you ready to rediscover little-used if not long-lost words in the English language that truly deserve to see the light of day? For those who enjoy collecting curious words, the following gorgeous gems will be a valuable addition to your vintage vocabulary. For those who can't spell, can't c...
Culture & Society - Sun, 13 May 2012 17:32:43

45. Weird Words Starting With 'D'

Are you ready to dig up some wonderful words in the dictionary that have rarely seen the light of day? Given the fact that the English language now has more than a million words under its belt, it's not surprising that there are more than a few words that have gone missing due to lack of usage, ...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 09 May 2012 17:38:07

46. Weird Words Starting With 'X'

Are you ready to discover some wonderful words in the dictionary that have rarely seen the light of day? Given the fact that the English language now has more than a million words under its belt, it's not surprising that there are more than a few words that have gone missing due to lack of usage...
Entertainment & Media - Thu, 10 May 2012 17:41:21

47. Amusing Aphorisms

This light-hearted lens is devoted to another fine and sometimes funny figure of speech known as the "amusing aphorism". An aphorism is a short saying that embodies a general truth or astute observation that is attributed to someone (usually a very important personality or historical figure). S...
Culture & Society - Fri, 11 May 2012 16:41:08

48. Hilarious Hops News!

At HILARIOUS HOPS, where malt and mirth flow freely, we're sure there are more than a few brilliant beer brands that will make you smile, snicker or snort out loud. And, they're good for whatever ales you! So, without further ado, the Guru of Brew will introduce you to the lighthearted labels be...
Food & Cooking - Mon, 14 May 2012 18:21:12

49. Laughable Landmarks

Toss your troubles aside because it's time to turn your attention to those tacky tourist traps and ripsnorting roadside attractions. There are oodles of odd, off-beat and some might go so far as to say outrageous things to take your mind off the woes of the world, like a giant grasshopper, a bre...
Travel & Places - Mon, 14 May 2012 18:24:44

50. Weird Words Starting With 'E'

The English language is ever expanding, but as one new word seems to come into being, many fade away through lack of use. Perhaps it's time to dig up these archaic if not amusing little locutions and thrust them into the light of day. Or better yet, maybe these marvellous oddities comprised of o...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 09 May 2012 17:24:18

51. Zodiac Zonkers News!

Okay, so you haven't got a hot clue how to read tea leaves, tarot cards, or even explore the enigmatic entrails of extinct creatures to find out what's in store for your future. But fess up, if truth be told, every now and then, you do glance furtively at your horoscope don't you? This light-he...
Culture & Society - Sun, 06 May 2012 17:53:46

52. Weird Words Starting With 'S'

Are you ready to discover some wonderful words in the dictionary that have rarely seen the light of day? Given the fact that the English language now has more than a million words under its belt, it's not surprising that there are more than a few words that have gone missing through lack of usag...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 09 May 2012 17:43:40

53. Weird Words Starting With 'M'

The English lexicon is ever expanding, but as one new word seems to come into being, many fade away through lack of use. This light-hearted lenses is devoted to ressurecting these fascinating archaic if not amusing little gems, and thrusting them into the light of day. Or better yet, these marve...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 09 May 2012 00:44:30

54. 2012 Year of The Dragon

This light-hearted lens is devoted to the dragon, (a Yang wood animal, and the only mythical creature in the Chinese zodiac). In China, dragons are associated with strenth, vitality, harmony and good luck which is why they are placed above doors or on rooftops to banish the demons and evil spiri...
Pets & Animals - Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:46:42

55. Weird Words Starting With 'Y'

Are you ready to discover some little lost locutions or wonderfully wacky words in the dictionary? Given the fact that the English language now has more than a million words under its belt, it's not surprising that there are more than a few words that have gone missing through lack of use or jus...
Entertainment & Media - Thu, 10 May 2012 17:50:40

56. Weird Words Starting With 'J'

Are you ready to dig up some wonderful words in the dictionary that have rarely seen the light of day. Given the fact that the English language now has more than a million words under its belt, it's not surprising that there are more than a few words that have gone missing due to lack of use whi...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 11 May 2012 17:14:38

57. Golf n' Giggles

This light-hearted lens takes a look at the what makes people want to 1) whack a little white ball into wee holes on the back forty, 2) bluster and blaspheme about a blinking bunker, and 3) sweat their blessed brows -- all in the name of scoring a few blooming birdies! Frankly, this game should ...
Sports & Recreation - Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:11:52

58. Weird Words Starting With 'Z'

Are you ready to discover some wonderful words that have rarely seen the light of day? Given the fact that the English language now has more than a million words under its belt, it's not surprising that there are more than a few words that have gone missing due to lack of usage, or the fact that...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 09 May 2012 17:35:44

59. Weird Words Starting With 'H'

60. Humpty Dumpty

Humpty Dumpty is the central character and an entertaining enigmatic entity in a well-known English language nursery rhyme and riddle by the same name. It's a rather fine story about a thin-skinned thingammybob who sits precariously on a whatchamacallit but has a great fall that leaves him smash...
Culture & Society - Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:33:28

61. Senior Snickers

This light-hearted lens is devoted to a few flippant freedom-fifty fivers plus other odd bods (who are members of the outrageous over-the-hill gang). Every family has one...a demeure duchess or gorgeous granny who giggles under her breath as she announces to everyone seated quietly around the ta...
Healthy Living - Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:25:13

62. Humorous Hobbies

This light-hearted lens is devoted to humorous hobbies, peculiar pastimes, and unusual undertakings. For those who are knee-deep in the swamp fighting off the alligators, running a rat race at full speed, or trying to trounce, tame, or train a dastarly dragon, it's sometimes nice to know that yo...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:11:15

63. Droll Dictionaries News!

To most folks, dictionaries are barely browsed books used to cover wearisome walls or as a dandy device to prop open a dang-nabbed door. To wordpeckers and wordsmiths, dictionaries are time-tested tools designed to keep them on the straight and narrow path of accepted word usage, a ripsnorting re...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Fri, 11 May 2012 16:50:13

64. Weird Words Starting With 'L'

Have you ever noticed that as one new word in the English language comes into being many simply fade away through lack of use? Today it's time to ressurect these archaic if not highly amusing lost lucutions and thrust them into the light of day. Or better yet, perhaps these marvellous oddities c...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 09 May 2012 17:29:10

65. Weird Words Starting With 'P'

66. Weird Words Starting With 'R'

67. Year of the Pig - 2007

Welcome to my world of wit and wonk devoted to The Year of the Boar, Hog, and Pig!. The last one we had was in 2007 and hogs will have to wait until 2019 to have one heck of pigsty party! No doubt about it, higgledy-piggledy and hogwash are part of any sow society! So let's celebrate with some ho...
Holidays & Celebrations - Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:16:52

68. Weird Words Starting With 'T'

This light-hearted lens is devoted to strange or unusual words to be found in the dictionary. Given the fact that the English language now has more than a million words under its belt, it's not surprising that there are more than a few words that have gone missing due to lack of usage, or the fa...
Entertainment & Media - Thu, 10 May 2012 17:12:08

69. Purple People Eater News!

This loopy lens is devoted to one of my favorite funky critters, the "one-eyed, one-horned, flying purple people eater", (incidentally, one of the greatest songs of all time!) Frankly, if you haven't bumped into one lately, or even chimed in when one of those retro radio shows features this sill...
Pets & Animals - Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:10:07

70. Naughty-Sounding Words for Odd Occasions News!

The English language is full of colorful words that may sound a bit suggestive, lewd, or maybe even rude, but in actual fact are really quite harmless. This lighthearted lens is committed to preserving these promiscuous-sounding pieces of prose and using them on the odd occasion just for fun! Pe...
Culture & Society - Thu, 10 May 2012 17:09:40

71. Weird Words Starting With 'O'

Are you ready to discover a few little lost locutions? What the heck are we talking about? Weird words that have rarely seen the light of day that's what. Given the fact that the English language now has more than a million words under its belt, it's not surprising that there are more than a few...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 09 May 2012 16:56:27

72. Quipping Queen News!

Her Royal Highness Quipping Queen (HRH-QQ) bids you a warm welcome to her quirky queendom quarters! OFFICIAL TITLES: Monarch of Mirth & Merriment, Her Royal Highness, Victoria Elizabeth, The Quipping Queen & Empress of Eccentricity, Patroness of Pith & Vinegar, and, last but not least, Dazzling ...
Entertainment & Media - Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:48:15

73. Weird Words Starting With 'Q'

Are you ready to discover some wonky words that have rarely seen the light of day? Given the fact that the English language now has more than a million words under its belt, it's not surprising that there are more than a few words that have gone missing due to lack of usage, or the fact that few...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 09 May 2012 17:04:52

74. Eccentric Equestrians

Like every equestrian knows, it's not what you say to a horse that gets its attention, it's how you say it. And, as Gary Cooper once said, " Sometimes actions spoke louder than words. In Westerns you were permitted to kiss your horse, but never your girl." If you're looking for fun with friendly...
Pets & Animals - Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:20:01

75. Weird Words Starting With 'W'

Have you ever wondered where to find some very wacky words? Just take a peek in your handy-dandy dictionary. Given the fact that the English language now has more than a million words under its belt, it's not surprising that there are more than a few words that have gone missing due to lack of u...
Entertainment & Media - Thu, 10 May 2012 17:17:14

76. Weird Words Starting With 'V'

This light-hearted lens is devoted to little lost locutions, better known as weird words that have rarely seen the light of day. Given the fact that the English language now has more than a million words under its belt, it's not surprising that there are more than a few words that have gone miss...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 09 May 2012 00:40:26

77. When Life Gives You Lemons News!

This lens is all about squeezing the most out of life ... so lighten up sourpuss! Our role as lemon lovers of the world is to pass along a bit of wit, whimsy and wisdom while you try and figure out what to do with all that citrus fruit that just landed unexpectedly in your lap. If all else fails...
Culture & Society - Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:31:43

78. Save Our Words

This place in space is devoted to preserving long lost words in the English language. Saving archaic, obscure, and unusal words from extinction is a noble task no less than is the task of bringing the dodo bird, the dinosaur, or Neanderthal man back to life with the help of digital animation. A...
Entertainment & Media - Sun, 13 May 2012 18:02:14

79. Wicked Wenches News!

This spot is dedicated to the wonderful world of brash babes, devilish dames and wicked wenches. Ever since a serpent showed up in the Garden of Eden, and Adam couldn't wait to sample the low hanging fruit, Eve has been getting a bad rap! Frankly my dear, Cinderella, Snow White, and Goody-Two-S...
Entertainment & Media - Sun, 13 May 2012 17:13:08

80. Six Sentence Stories

Today we pay tribute to a rare form of literature, the six sentence snicker story. In this case, we're showcasing a curious collection of amusing if not absurd anecdotes by a wide array of wonky wordsmiths. One might ask, why focus on six ...why not not consider 10 or even 20 sentences? Well the...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Sun, 13 May 2012 17:47:28

81. 100 Funny Words In English

The English language is filled with many weird and wonderful words that may tickle you pink. Frankly, I knew I was on track with this light- hearted language lens when low and behold the security word used to register the name, "twitloop", appeared on my screen! If you doubt the veracity of thi...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 11 May 2012 16:34:20

82. Wicked Wench Wine Club News!

This light-hearted lens is your invitation to join a rather gregarious group of gals...or more to the point, "Gutsy Goddesses of the Grape". This exclusive yet entertaining coven of creatively-inclined cabernet-lovers, sassy shiraz sippers, and vintage vixens from Victoria, B.C. (Canada) is delig...
Healthy Living - Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:04:33

83. Christmas in July? News!

Welcome to Christmas In July or for that matter, anytime of year! It's a great way to celebrate the fact that we're only five months away from the biggest gift-giving season of the year and of course, far too many yuletide yuks yuks to count! At the very least, it's a great way to pass along al...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:53:03

84. Cowpoke Comics

This light-hearted lens is devoted to that great American icon, the crazy cowpoke! Frankly, anyone who can punch cows, bite dust, and kick cowpies for a living deserves to be honored. So, Wild Bill Hiccup, whatcha waitin' for? Strap on yer yellow spandex chaps and pull on yer green gumboots wit...
Culture & Society - Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:45:43

85. Best Books Never Written News!

This lens is devoted to creating an awareness of the "best books never written". Why non-existent books? Well, the short answer is, why not? Since the world's awash in balderdash and bunkum maybe it's high time we paid tribute to tangential topics such as trumped-up titles, tiny tomes without h...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Fri, 11 May 2012 16:37:04

86. Wacky Weather

Here at "Wacky Weather", we've got some nifty news about what some peculiar people talk about when they want to avoid contentious topics like politics, religion, or alternative lifestyles. So, if you want to know whether it's likely to rain cats and dogs the day you left your bumbershoot at home...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:33:52

87. 50 Ways To Retain A Healthy Level of Insanity News!

When the world's going to heck in a handbasket, there's nothing to do but go bonkers, lose your marbles, or master the art of making pigs-in-a-blanket. This light-hearted lens is devoted to discovering wonderful ways to delight your brain without the use of daffy diets, exhausting exercise, or a...
Healthy Living - Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:16:21

88. Wacky Witches

Wicked witches are feisty fairy folk who get a real kick out of flying by the seat of their pants, yodelling in a hot tub, or sizzling marshmallows with a flame-thrower! This light-hearted lens is devoted to a coven of curious creatures better known as "barmy babes", "hilarious hags", and "pucki...
Fashion & Beauty - Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:01:33

89. Eccentricities of English

This spot is devoted to the oddities, peculiarities and quirks of the English language which has become the world's foremost language. It is now spoken by more than 300 hundred million mere mortals, human beings, and homo sapiens, according to those in the know. The English language is also a s...
Entertainment & Media - Sun, 13 May 2012 17:51:47

90. Gnome Zone

This light-hearted lens is devoted to naughty and nice gnomes not to mention gnomes that roam and those that stay at home. In a world filled with big beasts and bothersome brutes, it's quite a relief to know that small species still have their place in the hearts and minds of merry men, witty wo...
Pets & Animals - Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:41:08

91. Museum of Mangled Metaphors

This lighthearted lens is devoted to a little-known institution, the Museum of Mangled Metaphors. Supported by the mischief-making efforts of the Mangled Metaphors & Miscellaneous Mugwumps Society (MMMS) (who are dedicated to preserving perfectly preposterous examples of accidental if not amusin...
Culture & Society - Thu, 10 May 2012 18:30:35

92. Princess Pink Tools

This light-hearted lens is devoted to a little known royal repair woman better known as, Princess Pink Tools. Born with a silver spoon in her mouth, Princess Pink Tools spent the first sixteen years of her life wearing a pink hard hat and steel-toed booties. This tempestuous tomboy in a teapot s...
Home & Garden - Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:06:09

93. 10 Things You Should Know About Camping

A warm welcome to this light-hearted lens devoted to an amusing activity called camping, said to be by some -- a popular outdoor pastimes.. For those who are new to this robust form of recreation, it has a lot to do with surprises be they bugs, beasts, or bouts of bad weather. In the interests ...
Sports & Recreation - Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:31:31

94. Weird Words Starting With 'U'

95. Gift of the Gab News!

This light-hearted lens is devoted to talkative types, or more specifically, mirthful motor-mouths, chortling chatterboxes, and goddesses of gab, wherever they may be. While windbags and blabber-mouths may inhabit the rarified atmosphere of ivory towers and the pithless pages of gossip magazines...
Culture & Society - Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:42:47

96. Entertaining Expletives

What would the world of wit and wonk be without a few entertaining expletives? And, even more important, what would a smart ass do without a convenient cuss word or two? Regrettably, the blaspheme-challenged will never know the joy of loosening their tongues after hitting their thumb with a hamm...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:47:03

97. I AM CANADIAN News!

This light-hearted lens is designed to answer the question, "What is a Canadian?" The easy answer might be, a Canadian is someone who suffers from an inferiority complex, someone who likes sleeping beside an elephant, or someone who loves skating on thin ice. If you've always wanted to know wha...
Travel & Places - Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:09:06

98. Nibbler's Nosh News!

This light-hearted lens is devoted to amusing aphrodisiacs (better known as fanciful foods and boisterous beverages with romantic repercussions). From ancient times to modern day, Casanovas, Lotharios, and Romeos not to mention more than a few Cleopatras, Queens of Sheba, and Naughty Ladies from...
Food & Cooking - Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:26:15

99. New Words Nook

Today we are featuring the latest in newfangled nomenclature. For those who haven't a clue what this means -- at least 2,000 new words have been added to the English language, (now made up of more than two billion words). So, whatever you do...don't forget to insert them into your tantalizing Tw...
Entertainment & Media - Sun, 13 May 2012 16:24:57

100. Quirky Quotes

I knew I was on the right track with this bit of tantalizing twaddle when the security word "twitlens" popped up after I created it. So, if you love wacky words of wisdom, then "Quirky Quotes" should be up your alley. If not, put your feet up and look all the potty pictures that come with these...
Entertainment & Media - Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:31:54

101. Wretched Writers Welcome

This light-hearted lens is a curious compendium of winning words from the annual "Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest" (which honors bad writing), and a less-well known competition, "Lyttle's Lytton", (for crazy cramped hands or fidgety-fingered fictioneers who need another golden opportunity to win a ...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Sun, 06 May 2012 17:45:20

102. Tiddlywinks

The obscure, oft-ridiculed "parlor game" of tiddlywinks may be just thing to meet the diverse needs of today's diffident dabblers, destiny-driven doodlers and die-hard dare-devils. This is an affordable yet amicable sport (whose equipment fits easily into a pocket, packsack or purse, unlike the c...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:57:51

103. Marvelous Miss Piggy

This light-hearted lens is devoted to one of my favorite delightful dames who is always on her game, none other than a marvelous (or if you prefer marvellous) muppet named Miss Piggy! She is perhaps best described as a sassy if not spunky sylph of substance if not a well-endowed winsome wench wi...
Pets & Animals - Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:34:12

104. Temple of Toothpaste News!

If you worship white, sparkling, squeaky clean cuspids and believe in the "Tooth Fairy", you'll feel right at home in the Temple of Toothpaste. On the other hand, if by any chance you're a cavorting Cavity Critter, a genuinely Germy Gingivitus, a Horrible case of Halitosis, or heaven forbid...Th...
Healthy Living - Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:28:36

105. Elephants In The Living Room

This light-hearted lens pays tributes to all sorts of elephants in the living room (no not horses in the bathroom, that's another story). The English language is full of funny idioms having to do with amusing animals, in this case some very entertaining elephants. Let's explore those "elephants...
Entertainment & Media - Sun, 08 Apr 2012 18:47:10

106. The Great Big Giggle Guide

Tired of draining swamps, duelling dragons, and dodging the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune? When was the last time you had a "Whee & Whoop-It Up Day"? Take a break; join the Wonderful World of Wit & Wonk! After all, laughter's the best medicine for what ails you and, this is one chort...
Entertainment & Media - Mon, 14 May 2012 18:14:06

107. Mirthful Mixed Metaphors

This lighthearted lens is devoted to miscellaneous musings on the mirth of mixed metaphors. It will appeal to levity-conscious language lovers, laughter-oriented lexicologists, and ludicrously-inclined logotypes. WARNING: Anguished adverbists, distressed diphthongers, and pang-filled pronounist...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 11 May 2012 17:31:27

108. Scorpio Sisterhood News!

Fabulous felines, fantastic foxes, and femme fatales are usually born between October 23 and November 21. Sassy Scorps are those who've never been admitted to "The Divine Order of the Ya Ya Sisterhood", "The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants" or the "Sisterhood of the Travelling Tea Cup" for th...
Culture & Society - Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:50:51

109. Crazy Crayon College

Who says grown-ups don't know how to play? Here at Crazy Crayon College, we encourage inner imps to come out and play, color outside the lines, and cross their i's or dot their t's whenever they please! By the way, keep your eyes peeled for the "Crayon Monster" -- 'cause he's known to pilfer an...
Arts & Design - Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:13:14

110. 2011 Year of the Rabbit

The "Year of the [Metal] Rabbit", fourth in the zodiac cycle according to Chinese astrology, began on February 3, 2011. Also known as the "Chinese New Year", "Spring Festival", or "Lunar New Year", it is the longest and most important festivity which has been celebrated for thousands of years. ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:40:06

111. BS and Balderdash News!

Today our world is awash in all manner of dazzling detritus masquerading as breathtaking balderdash and bedazzling bafflegab. This lens is meant to assist those who wish to navigate the increasingly globalized glut of empty words signifying nothing. Frankly, this light-hearted lens fills a nice ...
Culture & Society - Fri, 11 May 2012 16:44:13

112. Oodles of Ogres

This light-hearted lens is devoted to a fearsome fanciful fiend, better known as the Ogre. Quite frankly, what would Halloween be without a few frightful yet sometimes friendly folk who are likely to scare the pants off unsuspecting humans of any age? The good news is that you've landed on the ...
Pets & Animals - Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:02:21

113. Hot Air News!

Here at "Hot Air", we fly on nothing but fumes and fun! No fly-by-night outfit, we're dedicated to helping you to fly under the radar or by the seat of your pants, whichever you prefer. But, if truth be told, losing your blinking backpack in Timbuktu is what we often do! So, fasten that seatbel...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:53:24

114. Funny Money News!

This light-hearted lens is devoted to all manner of miscellaneous mirth regarding moola matters. After all, doesn't money grease the palms of politicians and make the world go round? Speaking of money, does it really grow on trees? Have you ever heard money talk? Why do some folks always want t...
Business & Work - Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:33:20

115. 2009 Year of the Ox

The last Year of the Ox was in 2009. And for those who missed this auspicious occasion, it won't return for another 12 years! This light-hearted lens is devoted to the "Ox" (also known in North America as the "Buffalo"). If you're a fan of humongous heroes, then you probably know all about Paul ...
Pets & Animals - Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:54:02

116. Monsters vs Aliens

This light-hearted lens is devoted to two fanciful, far-out and funny figments of one's imagination ... "Monsters" and "Aliens". Frankly, they've all been given a bad rap for allegedly scaring people half to death, chilling them to the bone, or making folk's hair stand on end. In an effort to e...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:19:19

117. Princess of Punctuation

This bit of bumpf is devoted to the power of proper punctuation. In a world suffering from "commatosis" not to mention that other fate worse than death, the plague of punctuation (also referred to in gravely serious grammar circles as "semi-colon cancer"), there is a place for punctilious punctu...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Sun, 13 May 2012 17:35:04

118. 2008 Year of the Rat

For those not familiar with Chinese astrology, the most recent "Year of the Rat" was 2008 and won't return until 2020. In western culture, (synonymous with the "rat race"), it's surprising indeed that the appearance of this redoubtable rodent is so unwelcome, except perhaps on Halloween. This l...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:54:45

119. Church of Chortle News!

The Church of Chortle is dedicated to the worship of wit, whimsy and wonk. Anyone amused at the thought of sharing a pew with a Goddess of Giggles and the Guru of Grin-And-Bear-It is most welcome to join in the fun and frivolity. And, in the spirit of sacred snickering and holy smoke hilarilty, ...
Culture & Society - Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:10:12

120. Canuck Country

Welcome to crazy and creative "Canuck Country". What do you mean, you haven't a clue where Canada is on the map? It's smack dab between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean, north of the 49th parallel all the way up to the North Pole! "Eh"...in case you're wondering, this light-hearted lens is devote...
Travel & Places - Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:53:47

121. Duct Tape Delights

This light-hearted lens is devoted to the handyman's helpful friend in a pinch, "duct tape" or as it is also known, "duck tape". On the other hand, for those who haven't a clue how to use a hammer, wrench, or saw -- duct tape comes in designer shades suitable for creating funky fashions without ...
Home & Garden - Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:29:56

122. Couch Potato Club

This light-hearted lens is devoted to a rare breed of animal that doesn't give a sweet tweet about calories or how to count them if truth be told. So, without further ado, raid the refrigerator, put your feet up, and turn on the boob tube -- because it's time for couch potatoes to celebrate! Mo...
Entertainment & Media - Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:10:21

123. Mirthful Math

This light-hearted lens is devoted to mirthful musings about mathematics. If truth be told, when I was growing up, arithmetic was completely alien to me (which is probably why I never figured out how to count my chickens before they hatched). In a world where "size matters", especially when it ...
Education - Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:27:15

124. Victoria's Victoria

What's in a name? How about one with cachet and charisma, or better yet, one that is used by both males and females? The name VICTORIA -- be a person, place, or product -- has a personalilty all its own. Such a majestic moniker is associated with power, prestige, and panache. This venerable venu...
Travel & Places - Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:23:27

125. Unique Unmentionables News!

Hush...shhhhh...tsk...tsk -- the all too familiar sounds associated with titillating and sometimes taboo topics. Welcome to the world of funny foundation fashion statements. Now tell me again, why are you giggling about those rather grand gluteus garments for guys n' gals? This light-hearted le...
Fashion & Beauty - Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:53:05

126. Weird Words of Wisdom

Today we are paying tribute to several peculiar proverbs and weird if not sometimes wacky words of wisdom from around the world. Most of these little gems never see the light of day because wisdom is not a commodity that is valued by bankers, coupon-clippers, or hedge fund managers. All of whic...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 11 May 2012 17:19:43

127. Dragon Training & Taming

Dragons come in all shapes and sizes, not to mention tantalizing temperments. Frankly, dragons have a bad reputation, probably because some have eyes bigger than their heads while others have enormous appetites for damsels in distress and pesky princesses with way too much time on their hands. ...
Pets & Animals - Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:48:19

128. Mirthful Motherhood

Men may have a hemorrhage, bust a gut, or simply die laughing, but mavens and mothers know to snicker, smile, and smirk at life not to mention know how tickle themselves pink in a pinch! This light-hearted lens is dedicated to females with funnybones and their families who adore them, even when ...
Parenting & Kids - Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:43:59

129. The Glorious Glossary of Snit News!

The Glorious Glossary of SNIT is dedicated to the many marvellous mavens of melodrama and misbehaved mademoiselles of mayhem who inhabit the universe. "Snit" has become synonymous with the unpredictable feisty or flummoxed behavior of all females past the age of puberty. It ranges from the milde...
Entertainment & Media - Sat, 12 May 2012 19:07:42

130. Whisky Wit and Wisdom

How about a toast to something will titillate the tastebuds if not satisfy the delicate nature of one's palate? The word "whisky" comes from the Gaelic "Uisge Beatha", or "Usquebaugh", which means "water of life." It's also been known as "aqua vitae", " spiritus frumenti", or "fire-water" (and a...
Entertainment & Media - Sun, 13 May 2012 17:15:12

131. To those who have touched my life News!

There comes a time, when one realizes that one's accomplishments and unique journey through life have been made richer by the presence of those who have touched not only one's body, but also one's mind and one's spirit. This lens is dedicated to the many gifted and gracious people who have left ...
Culture & Society - Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:07:21

132. What the hey is hogmanay?

This light-hearted lens is devoted to all things Scottish, in particular a superb celebration known as "Hogmanay"! 'Tis best to take what is written below with a heaping pinch of salt in your porridge or else a large dram of Scotch whisky which are necessary to maintain a healthy sense of humor ...
Culture & Society - Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:06:06

133. Entertaining Excuses

This light-hearted lens is devoted to an amusing array of absurd apologies and entertaining excuses. Need a jestful justification for why you're late for a very important date, why you can't come in to work today, or why you forgot someone's blinking birthday...then you've come to the right spot...
Culture & Society - Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:18:44

134. Mirth Maps

This light-hearted lens is about mirth maps, you know the ones that tickle your funnybone as well as your imagination. Frankly, anyone interested in exploring the world of wonk, shouldn't be without a cockammamie compass and a mirthful mind map -- especially if one is out hunting for heffalumps ...
Entertainment & Media - Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:50:41

135. Rhinoceros Party News!

Politics in Canada is akin to being in a zoo full of crazy Canuck critters. And, the most popular political party among the pull the wool over your eyes voting crowd is the highly entertaining Rhinoceros Party of Canada. This light-hearted lens will acquaint you with a pesky if not patently ridi...
Culture & Society - Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:53:13

136. Bizarre Books News!

On behalf of the Bizarre Book of the Month Club, I would like to welcome you to a curious collection of odds and sods. These unusual tomes can frequently be found in book bins marked "discounts", "discards", or "dead-giveaways". So, pull up a chair, strap on your spectacles, and grab a bowl of ...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Fri, 11 May 2012 16:00:32

137. Lipstick Lore

This light-hearted lens is devoted to lipstick lore, seductive smiles and wicked wenches who know how to wear it without a smudge or a stain on their teeth! Even more, it's a lovely luscious look at those who know the value of pucker power, posh panache, and plenty of pizzazz! Okay mirror mirro...
Fashion & Beauty - Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:35:00

138. Good News Network

In a world that seems to focus on gloom and doom, it's nice to know that there's one humble spot on the planet where one can find hunky-dory happenings and happy homo sapiens. The Good News Network (GNN), is devoted to delivering fascinating and festive factoids that tickle our patrons pink if n...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:22:42

139. Garden of Galoots and Galoshes

Finally there's a spot for those who haven't a clue what to do with a spade, a hoe, or a rake. Better known as green thumbless galoots, these spaced-out souls do however have several things going for them like an uncanny ability to watch grass grow, a talent for jumping into puddles in their gal...
Home & Garden - Wed, 16 May 2012 15:09:13

140. Scamps, Scoundrels & Scallywags

Let's face it, what would the world be without a few ripsnorting rascals, root n' toot n' rogues, and red-faced reprobates? ...a pretty dull place that's what! Without them, there would be no vain villains on TV, no dastardly dudes in the movies, and no raucous rakes in political office. So, wh...
Entertainment & Media - Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:03:09

141. Piffling Poetry

This lighthearted lens is devoted to delightful ditties and tantalizing trite trills and thrills that are a testament to the notion of piffling poetry. What distinguishes piffling poetry from pitiful poetry is its peculiar, perplexing, and often preposterous quality. It doesn't even pretend to b...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:06:25

142. The Lighter Side of Life

It is said by some that life is a beach...you know, the place where you can watch the ebb and flow of the tides, or just jump in and dog paddle if the spirit moves you. Speaking of spirits, it's also probably why God invented sandflies or flotsam and jetsam, just to add a little variety to blue ...
Entertainment & Media - Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:35:50

143. Here Be Trolls News!

This light-hearted lens is devoted enhancing the image of a crazy little critter and misbegotten munchkin, the troll, who's got a bad rap of late. Since the advent of computers, naughty worms not to mention pesky people with no appreciation of these titillating toys and good luck charms, the tim...
Pets & Animals - Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:48:33

144. Udderly Ridiculous!

This light-hearted lens explores the wacky world of crazy cows and delightful dairy queens. Let's face it, if you haven't got a cash cow to milk for all its worth, you don't look good in moo-moos, and bodacious bovines just don't do it for you, perhaps you need to visit a funny farm for a change...
Pets & Animals - Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:26:06

145. Yokel Yard Art

This light-hearted lens is devoted to those who do not possess either a green thumb or for that matter any sort of taste when it comes to selecting appropriate decorative additions to one's garden or green lawn. In a world full of experts, guidebooks, and manuals, this little gem focuses on the ...
Arts & Design - Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:55:14

146. Dust Bunny Appreciation Day

This light-hearted lens pays homage to the delicate if not delightful dander known as the dust bunny. More often than not, these furry or floppy forms of flotsam have a short life-span due to the presence of far too many broom-conscious busybodies, mavens of the mop and other sorts of fastidious...
Culture & Society - Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:46:22

147. Things That Go Bump In The Night

This light-hearted lens is devoted to all manner of things that go bump in the night. You know -- those crazy creatures that camp out under your bed, those weird wunderkins up in the attic, or those dastardly demons down in the cellar (who only make their appearance when it's pitch black, you fo...
Pets & Animals - Sun, 08 Apr 2012 18:58:32

148. Ode to Outhouses

'Tis the season of bugs, bears and sometimes bothersome badgers in the odiferous outhouse. On the other hand, for others who love the "call of nature" and communing with it at every opportunity, there is joy in them thar jolly jakes and johnnys on the spot. Let us not forget those bodacious bif...
Culture & Society - Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:28:05

149. Filthy Rich Folks

How the world loves kings of the castle, moneybag moguls, and more than a few lap of luxury lollygaggers who know how to avoid putting their nose to the grindstone every day like Joe the Plumber or Molly Merry Maid. This light-hearted lens is devoted to fun-loving filthy rich folks. Yes, those "...
Business & Work - Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:37:16

150. Toenail Times

This lighthearted lens is devoted to the odd if not obscure topic of toenails (or toe nails if you prefer). Frankly, in this humdrum drum world full of hunks, hussies, and hapless homo sapiens, it's not surprising that many while away the hours passionately decorating their body parts, including...
Healthy Living - Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:30:55

151. A Peek At Poo

This light-hearted lens pays tribute to a taboo table talk topic: "poo" or "poop" (in polite circles also referred to as "excrement", "voiding", or "waste"). Known by scientific synonyms such as bowel movements, discharges, or stools, not to mention entertaining euphemisms such as "my daily dump...
Entertainment & Media - Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:22:46

152. Does your chewing gum lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight? News!

There are many curious conundrums in the world that are a tad more intriguing than trying to figure out who put the overalls in Mrs. Murphy's chowder or how many fairies can dance on the head of a pin. This light-hearded lens is designed to entertain those with a passion for pondering. Mind you,...
Music - Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:16:08

153. Heffalump Headquarters

Here at Heffalump Headquarters, we pride ourselves in bringing you all you need to know about the world's most breathtakingly Perfectly Normal Beast (who has rarely if ever been seen by man let alone been captured by one). The purpose of this lens is to acquaint readers with little known facts ab...
Pets & Animals - Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:36:16

154. Crumpets Club News!

The Crazy Coots & Cockamammie Crones Crumpets Club is a very odd group of garrishly dressed gigglers who hang out for high tea and engage in hijinks whenever the spirit of spunk moves them to do so. Ability to devour a divine plate full of porous pancakes with oodles of butter and gobs of jam, h...
Healthy Living - Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:09:12

155. Hunks and Hussies

Welcome to this light-hearted lens which pays tribute to all those frisky fermented fruits that make the world of wine go round. You know the ones we mean, those canoodling cabernets, risque ross and saucy chardonnays, and not to mention those precocious paramours who flash their precious pinots...
Entertainment & Media - Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:55:13

156. Botch & Bungle News!

This light-hearted lens is devoted to funny failures, laughable losers, and entertaining "errorists". If you've lived for any length of time on planet earth, you're bound to have backed the wrong horse, barked up the wrong tree, or bit the hand that fed you. Chances are you've also c...
Culture & Society - Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:23:00

157. Little Loo Library News!

Welcome to the "Little Loo Library" (better known in North America as the "Big Bathroom Bookshelf"). Considering the fact that one will spend a good deal of time during one's life ensconced in an ablution hut, backhouse, bathroom, bog house, comfort station, duty room, earth-closet, gents room, h...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:39:24

158. Bad Hair Boutique

Let's face it, whether you're a politician, a preacher, a poet, a pop star or a plebe...you've probably experienced at least one bad hair day in your life. This light-hearted lens pays homage to funny follicles, hilarious hairstyles, and laughable locks, not to mention a few ridiculous rugs that...
Fashion & Beauty - Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:12:18

159. Birds Gone Bonkers

A funny thing happened on my way to making this light-hearted lens. After filling in all the blanks to create a new lens, I smiled rather smugly when I saw the security word, "birdgoof". What I hadn't realize however was just how true this word really was. It seems that my typing left a lot to b...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:59:33

160. Silly Signs of Life News!

In a world full of chaos, crisis, and calamity, who would have thought that one would find a peaceful place, a rowdiless refuge, and a superb sanctuary of solitude for "spoiled horses", "lost dogs", and "soiled doves"? SILLY SIGNS is devoted to all those who put their faith in funnybones, who gi...
Arts & Design - Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:59:08

161. Fired Funnybones News!

Almost everyone has been axed, dismissed, down-sized, kicked out, laid-off, pushed, sacked, stiffed, shoved out the door or been given the boot, the elbow, or the old heave-ho, not to mention their exit slips or their walking papers, perhaps even been put out on their ear or their neck (without s...
Business & Work - Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:13:47

162. For Cod's Sake, Taste It! News!

This light-hearted lens is devoted to fishy food and forgotten words. Frankly, if you hate fried fish, dislike chips with malt vinegar on top, and can't abide an acronym with more than one meaning, then you've probably come to the wrong spot. On the other hand, for those who adore piscatorial pl...
Sports & Recreation - Sun, 08 Apr 2012 18:51:31

163. Court of the Quipping Queen

Her Royal Highness Quipping Queen, Monarch of Mirth, Empress of Eccentricity, Patroness of Pith & Vinegar and Diva of Diddlysquat warmly invites you to plop yourself down in her cockamammie court of colorful characters. Affectionately known by royal family members as "Her Royal Pain in the Butt"...
Entertainment & Media - Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:55:28

164. Wayward Winds

This light-hearted lens pays tribute to a subject seldom discussed in mixed company, the notion of vulgar vagrant volatiles, fanciful if not fetid fragrance, or flatulence if you please. If you're a member of the animal kingdom, be it a cow or a comedian, you pay a price every day for being on p...
Healthy Living - Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:14:42

165. In Praise of Purple Prose

Have you caught the "Purple Prose" bug yet? If not, you're in for a big surprise! It's highly contagious, especially if you have a funnybone in need of a scratch. While sticks and stones may break one's bones, health care practitioners around the world have all managed to agree on one thing -- ...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Thu, 10 May 2012 18:10:35

166. Hilarious History

This light-hearted lens is devoted to the funny side of history (otherwise known as a pretentious perspective on the past). Who says "history is pass"? Who wouldn't want to visit a large library full of dusty dissertations about daring or dastardly dudes who are deader than a doornail, not to me...
Culture & Society - Sat, 07 Apr 2012 17:20:08

167. Things With No Names

This light-hearted lens is devoted to things without names. More to the point, in a world full of "brand names", it's just not cool to be a nameless nonentity. By creating an awareness of everyday "No Name" people, places, and things, it is hoped that folks will have a soft spot for noughts a...
Culture & Society - Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:40:06

168. Zombie Zoo

This light-hearted lens is devoted to zany zombies. You know, the ones that make you split your sides laughing. In a world of darkness, dastardly deeds, and devilish disasters, it's nice to know that there are still some delightful deader-than-a-doornail dames and dudes with funnybones. So, wit...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 16 May 2012 15:15:49

169. Amusing Absurdities

Welcome to the world of wit and wonk, where there is always a special place for colorful characters, entertaining eccentrics, and all sorts of amusing absurdities in life. So, toss your linear thinking aside for a few minutes, and open your mind to the possibility that all is not as it seems. In...
Culture & Society - Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:45:04

170. Queendom of Quirky

This light-hearted lens honors all manner of absurd amusement provided principally by a cast of colorful if not crazy characters who reside in the Queendom of Quirky. The Queendom of Quirky is ruled by a benevolent buxom babe, otherwise known as a majestic Monarch of Mirth, Patroness of Pith and...
Entertainment & Media - Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:00:49

171. University of Useless Knowledge

This light-hearted lens will be of interest to those wishing to pursue learn all manner of inutile, ineffectual, and perhaps even incomprehensible stuff. Here at the University of Useless Knowledge, we pride ourselves in being able to meet the exacting needs of nerds, nincompoops, and in many ca...
Education - Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:35:33

172. Cast-Off Couture

This light-hearted lens is devoted to cast-off couture. What's that you ask? Well, it's a funky fashion trend that's based on making garb from garbage. In this era of fast-food, fast-service, and fast-fashion, it's all about redesigning, reconstructing, and repurposing all your recyclable rags....
Fashion & Beauty - Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:52:06

173. Feast of Fools

This light-hearted lens is dedicated to the promotion of an unusual April Fool's Day event to be held in the heart of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The "Feast of Fools" is an entertaining excuse to pay tribute to class clowns, mirthful munchkins, and jest-in-time jokers who remind us all n...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:00:14

174. How To Be A Witch News!

If kissing frogs hasn't done much for your love life lately, it's a sure bet that you've been playing "Goody-Two-Shoes" far too long. So, take those ticklish tarot cards to heart honey, it's time to make a cackling career change! This light-hearted lens is devoted to providing te...
Healthy Living - Sun, 08 Apr 2012 18:54:59

175. Gadgets, Gizmos, and Giggles

Have you ever wondered what is that crazy contraption and why on earth was it ever invented? Who's the fool who came up with that idea in the first place? Probably the Guru of Gadgets or Goddess of Gizmos -- take your pick. If you like oodles of odd, outrageous, or off-the-beaten track treats, y...
Computers & Electronics - Sun, 08 Apr 2012 18:40:35

176. Funny Fears

There are all manner of unexpected things that go bump in the night that might either give one the goosebumps or the giggles. This light-hearted lens is devoted to the lexicography of funny fears that you didn't even know existed. Okay scaredy cat, you can come out from under the bedcovers now,...
Healthy Living - Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:50:49

177. Entertaining Epigrams

If air is like the air we breathe -- invisible, inescapable, indispensable and something we all take for granted, then entertaining expressions like epigrams should at least tickle the tongue if not the funnybone to read! For those who haven't got a hot clue what we're talking about, the Webster...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 11 May 2012 17:29:11

178. The Flop Fictionary

Today we pay homage to the fool, fop, or fonkin who is behind every flop, flub, or fluff that happens in the universe of all things great and small. So, if you're bored with navel gazing, exhausted twiddling your toes and thumbs, or just plain tired of waiting for Godot to show up and give you d...
Entertainment & Media - Thu, 10 May 2012 18:42:09

179. Casanova Cork Club

This light-hearted lens is devoted to an obscure male bonding group and irreverent imbibing society better known as the "Casanova Cork Club". Besides being devoted to wine, women and song in that order, it also offers a place of thoughtful reflection and quiet repose for those who truly apprecia...
Food & Cooking - Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:43:57

180. Tweedledee & Tweedledum

Welcome to "All You Ever Wanted to Know about the Dashing Duo of Dudes named Tweedledee & Tweedledum"! Surely, you've heard of them! No, they're not the "Bobbsey Twins". No, not the "Doublemint Gum Twins". Good Lord no, not the "Minnesota Twins" either. Word has they're a figment of someone's i...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:44:42

181. Marathon of Mirth

This light-hearted lens is devoted to organizing and participating in a special event called the "Feast of Fools", (usually, but not always, held on April 1st each year), or uncovering for the cure and running for a good cause in the annual "Underwear Affair". It will definitely appeal to all so...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:28:39

182. Bata Shoe Museum

Canada may be home to plenty of bears, bugs, and beavers...but, it's also home to the "The Bata Shoe Museum" located in downtown Toronto, Ontario, (affectionately called "Cabbage Town" in a province known as "God's Country"!) So, whether you're as tough as old boots, don't mind walking a mile in...
Fashion & Beauty - Sat, 07 Apr 2012 17:01:23

183. Ripsnorting Resumes

Welcome to the wonderful world of ripsnorting resumes. In this day and age when everything and everyone has a brand, a unique identity that sets them apart from the madding crowd, it's time to use a little creativity, ingenuity, and resourcefulness to come up with your own style of tickling a fu...
Business & Work - Thu, 10 May 2012 17:27:27

184. Who is "Joe"?

Have you claimed your 15 minutes of fame yet? What do you mean you don't know anyone named Joe? Where's your flipping contact list?...there's gotta be one in there somewhere! Let's see for starters there's "Joe Blow" or "Joe Bloggs" if you're British, "Joe Schmo", and "Joe Six-Pack", not to men...
Entertainment & Media - Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:20:03

185. Toadily Terrific

In this light-hearted lens we pay tribute to some toadily awesome, toadily insane, and perhaps a few toadily hilarious yet altogether amusing amphibians. So, whether you're young or old, these colorful crazy critters will undoubtedly tickle your funnybone. Pull out a toadstool, fill up a glass ...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:51:16

186. Winespeak

This light-hearted lens is designed to assist fermented fruit lovers (old and new) to find their bearings in the Wonderful World of Winespeak. It is also a tribute to a very talented British artist and satirical cartoonist by the name of Ronald Searle, (1920-2011), whose words of wit make it a g...
Food & Cooking - Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:28:43

187. Odd Ducks

This light-hearted lens is devoted to a laughable, loopy and more often than not eccentric personalities...euphemistically called "odd duck" You know the ones we mean ...the friendly foks who have difficulty getting their ducks in a row, the ones who don't know how to duck and cover, or those wh...
Entertainment & Media - Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:15:00

188. Crazy Caption Contest

If humor is the spice of life, what makes the world go round, and is the shortest distance between two people, then this light-hearted lens will appeal to all those who possess a funny bone and try to tickle it everyday. Let your inner imp come out and play! Surely you can come up with a crazy c...
Entertainment & Media - Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:58:44

189. The Gorey Bits

This light-hearted lens is a tribute to Edward Gorey, a consummate writer and iconic illustrator. Those with a gluttonous appetite for gothic giggles or mirthful morsels of the macabre, will surely get their fill of dastardly drawings and downright frightening fiction from this witty wordsmith an...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:03:52

190. Yuletide Yuk Yuks

Tis the season to be jolly, so quit complaining, crying boo hoo or yelling bah humbug (especially if it's blazing hot, the mosquitoes are biting, and you're up the creek without a paddle)! Just smack your lips, waggle your tongue, and fill your blessed boots with some Yuletide Yuk Yuks or some S...
Holidays & Celebrations - Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:54:25

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