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1. What's On Your Bucket List?  News!
What's On Your Bucket List?
This light-hearted lens is devoted to asking 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 about "the bucket list", or seen the movie by the same name). All of which means that you've pr...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:33:45
2. Funny Place Names  News!
Funny Place Names
Who says 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...
Travel & Places - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:50:39
3. Weird Words  News!
Weird Words
Welcome to a lighthearted lens on 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 - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:48:14
4. Strange Street Names  News!
Strange Street Names
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 silly names you'll find on street signs around the gl...
Travel & Places - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:38:58
5. Marvelous Miss Piggy
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 - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:42:43
6. Odd Jobs Club  News!
Odd Jobs Club
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 ahead...
Business & Work - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:52:52
7. Latin for Laughs  News!
Latin for Laughs
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, 06 Feb 2012 22:39:55
8. 2012 Year of The Dragon
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 - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:56:22
9. God made toilet paper to roll only one way!  News!
God made toilet paper to roll only one way!
In the world of all things great and small, knowing which way to hang toilet paper is pretty tricky business. Everyone has 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 dispenser naturally). On the othe...
Culture & Society - Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:56:26
10. Funny Names Folio  News!
Funny Names Folio
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 - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:07:12
11. Titillating Taglines  News!
Titillating Taglines
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 - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:12:12
12. Amusing Alliteration
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 - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:28:41
13. Giggling Grapes  News!
Giggling Grapes
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 - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:04:07
14. Entertaining Euphemisms  News!
Entertaining Euphemisms
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 - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:06:53
15. Funny Festivities
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 - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:43:21
16. Treehouse Treasury  News!
Treehouse Treasury
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 - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:02:47
17. Funny Fitness  News!
Funny Fitness
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 - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:47:47
18. Curious Conundrums  News!
Curious Conundrums
This light-hearted lens is devoted to pithy ponderings that make you scratch your head, tickle your chin, not to mention look up into the wild blue yonder hoping to catch a glimmer of a gorgeous goddess or a great guru who'll give you the answer to the following questions. Have we got some ridic...
Culture & Society - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:55:03
19. Hilarious Hops  News!
Hilarious Hops
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 - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:22:21
20. Creepy Clowns
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 - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:18:08
21. Weird Words Starting With 'B'
Weird Words Starting With 'B'
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 - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:58:57
22. 2009 Year of the Ox
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 - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:11:00
23. Year of the Pig - 2007
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 - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:42:56
24. The Low Down on Leap Year
The Low Down on Leap Year
This light-hearted lens is all about Leap Year. The last one was in 2008! It's a time when you can to some very odd, wacky, or once-in-a-blue moon things! After all, this auspcious occasion comes but once every four years. So, correct your calendars, wind up your watches, and break open the bub...
Holidays & Celebrations - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:34:27
25. Goddess of Gripe
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 - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:56:59
26. Oodles of Droodles
Oodles of Droodles
This light-hearted lens is devoted to the daffy drawings of Roger Price who coined the term "Droodle". So what exactly is it? Well, in his own words, "A Droodle is a borkley looking sort of drawing that doesn't make any sense until you know the correct title." And, for those have two left feet,...
Arts & Design - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:32:32
27. Six Word Memoirs
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 - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:44:35
28. Weird Words Starting With 'A'
Weird Words Starting With 'A'
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 - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:39:08
29. Cross-Dressing Comics  News!
Cross-Dressing Comics
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 - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:20:19
30. 2010 Year of the Tiger
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 - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:13:05
31. Weird Words Starting With 'K'
Weird Words Starting With 'K'
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 has evolved through many centuries and now has more than a million words under its belt, it's not surprising that there are mo...
Entertainment & Media - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:32:10
32. Weird Words Starting With 'T'
Weird Words Starting With 'T'
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 - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:36:09
33. Laughable Landmarks
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:48:16
34. Weird Words Starting With 'L'
Weird Words Starting With 'L'
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 - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:01:31
35. Go Fly a Kite!  News!
Go Fly a Kite!
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:50:31
36. Batty Boat Names
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 - Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:23:49
37. Weird Words Starting With 'D'
Weird Words Starting With 'D'
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 - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:10:19
38. 2008 Year of the Rat
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 - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:06:30
39. Weird Words Starting With 'P'
Weird Words Starting With 'P'
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 - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:57:59
40. Bizarre Books  News!
Bizarre Books
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, 03 Feb 2012 17:01:20
41. Amusing Aphorisms
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 - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:03:52
42. Weird Words Starting With 'E'
Weird Words Starting With 'E'
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 - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:12:13
43. Weird Words Starting With 'F'
Weird Words Starting With 'F'
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 - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:14:14
44. Purple People Eater  News!
Purple People Eater
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 - Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:53:56
45. My Funny Valentine
My Funny Valentine
Glad you decided to drop by and enjoy a gushing giggle or two, (especially if you didn't get a box of chocolates, a bouquet of roses, or even an unsigned vacuous Valentine's card this year). Frankly, when Cupid failed to deliver Prince Charming let alone return the infamous glass slipper, it's n...
Holidays & Celebrations - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:32:14
46. Egads Its Eeyore!  News!
Egads Its Eeyore!
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 - Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:39:45
47. Whimsical Watches  News!
Whimsical Watches
"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 - Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:07:05
48. Droll Dictionaries  News!
Droll Dictionaries
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 - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:13:04
49. Weird Words Starting With 'S'
Weird Words Starting With 'S'
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 - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:11:07
50. Temple of Toothpaste  News!
Temple of Toothpaste
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 - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:37:24
51. Weird Words Starting With 'C'
Weird Words Starting With 'C'
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...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:42:06
52. Weird Words Starting With 'Q'
Weird Words Starting With 'Q'
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 - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:54:11
53. Weird Words Starting With 'O'
Weird Words Starting With 'O'
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 - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:55:55
54. Weird Words Starting With 'H'
Weird Words Starting With 'H'
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 - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:37:21
55. Senior Snickers
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 - Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:01:00
56. Weird Words Starting With 'J'
Weird Words Starting With 'J'
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 - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:35:00
57. Weird Words Starting With 'G'
Weird Words Starting With 'G'
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 - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:34:05
58. Odd Olympics
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 - Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:53:06
59. Daffy Diseases  News!
Daffy Diseases
"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 - Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:42:12
60. Weird Words Starting With 'Z'
Weird Words Starting With 'Z'
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 - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:40:34
61. The Leprechaun  News!
The Leprechaun
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 - Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:14:39
62. I AM CANADIAN  News!
I AM CANADIAN
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 - Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:02:02
63. 2013 Year of the Snake
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 - Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:29:45
64. Weird Words Starting With 'R'
Weird Words Starting With 'R'
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 - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:17:25
65. Humpty Dumpty
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 - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:09:20
66. Vintage Vixens  News!
Vintage Vixens
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 - Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:12:30
67. Weird Words Starting With 'I'
Weird Words Starting With 'I'
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 - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:12:18
68. Weird Words Starting With 'N'
Weird Words Starting With 'N'
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 - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:15:52
69. Weird Words Starting With 'W'
Weird Words Starting With 'W'
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 - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:26:11
70. Best Books Never Written  News!
Best Books Never Written
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 - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:26:38
71. Vanishing Vocabulary
Vanishing Vocabulary
This lens is devoted to recovering and restoring 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, these gorgeous gems will be a valuable addition to your vintage vocabulary. For those who can't s...
Culture & Society - Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:45:51
72. Blank Book Club
Blank Book Club
When the world is awash in words, it's nice to know that there are those who still appreciate solitude, serenity, and space. Blank books offer all manner of wonderful opportunities to explore the great unknown. It's a rather fine way to contemplate the mystery of the universe as one flips throug...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:05:55
73. Weird Words Starting With 'X'
Weird Words Starting With 'X'
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 - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:49:31
74. Weird Words Starting With 'V'
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 - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:48:01
75. When Life Gives You Lemons  News!
When Life Gives You Lemons
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 - Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:05:56
76. Weird Words Starting With 'Y'
Weird Words Starting With 'Y'
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 - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:46:37
77. Crazy Crayon College
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 - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:34:18
78. Eccentric Equestrians
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." So, if you're looking for fun with frie...
Pets & Animals - Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:42:57
79. Oodles of Ogres
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 - Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:21:38
80. Good News Network
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 - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:04:12
81. 2011 Year of the Rabbit
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 - Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:46:22
82. Weird Words Starting With 'M'
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 - Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:44:35
83. How to not take yourself so seriously  News!
How to not take yourself so seriously
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 - Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:40:09
84. Weird Words Starting With 'U'
Weird Words Starting With 'U'
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 - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:44:47
85. Wicked Wench Wine Club  News!
Wicked Wench Wine Club
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, 06 Feb 2012 16:15:28
86. Mirthful Math
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 - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:56:08
87. The Glorious Glossary of Snit  News!
The Glorious Glossary of Snit
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 - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:41:02
88. Tiddlywinks
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 - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:00:34
89. Unique Unmentionables  News!
Unique Unmentionables
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 - Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:08:47
90. Udderly Ridiculous!
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 - Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:47:27
91. Save Our Words
Save Our Words
This lighthearted lens 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....
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:28:07
92. Couch Potato Club
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:56:53
93. Potty Pet Names
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 - Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:10:27
94. Ode to Outhouses
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 - Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:03:14
95. Funny Money  News!
Funny Money
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 - Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:07:32
96. Naughty-Sounding Words for Odd Occasions  News!
Naughty-Sounding Words for Odd Occasions
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 - Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:58:36
97. Here Be Trolls  News!
Here Be Trolls
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 - Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:57:20
98. Wacky Witches
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 - Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:01:27
99. Wicked Wenches  News!
Wicked Wenches
This light-hearted lens is dedicated to the wonderful world of brash babes, devilish dames and wicked wenches. Frankly my dear, Cinderella, Snow White and Goody-Two-Shoes don't stand a fat chance around these feisty felines or femme fatales for that matter!
Entertainment & Media - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:07:16
100. Lipstick Lore
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:30:38
101. Humorous Hobbies
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 - Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:45:58
102. Silly Signs of Life  News!
Silly Signs of Life
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 - Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:41:45
103. How To Be A Witch  News!
How To Be A Witch
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 - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:09:41
104. Eccentricities of English
Eccentricities of English
This light-hearted lens 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...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:54:08
105. Gnome Zone
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 - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:36:21
106. Laughable Love Letters
Laughable Love Letters
This lighthearted lens is devoted to a rare artistic art form, the laughable love letter, (also known as potty paramour prose). If happiness and love make the world go round, perhaps it's high time that we post some pucker-powered prose for people with sagging popularity ratings, deflated egos, ...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:15:17
107. Weird Words of Wisdom
Weird Words of Wisdom
This light-hearted lens is devoted to 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 which...
Entertainment & Media - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:21:05
108. To those who have touched my life  News!
To those who have touched my life
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:50:42
109. Mirthful Mixed Metaphors
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 - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:52:29
110. Golf n' Giggles
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 - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:09:54
111. Cheeky Cheapskate
Cheeky Cheapskate
While the sky may be falling and someone's raining on your parade, you can thank your lucky stars that clouds have silver linings, or, at the very least, someone who's got the biggest bargain-basement bumbershoot you've ever seen! Quit fretting, pulling your hair out, or crying in your beer beca...
Business & Work - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:48:57
112. Mirth Maps
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:46:02
113. Fired Funnybones  News!
Fired Funnybones
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:43:14
114. Entertaining Excuses
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:32:56
115. Filthy Rich Folks
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 - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:57:40
116. Entertaining Expletives
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 - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:52:12
117. Winespeak
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 cartoonist by the name of Ronald Searle, whose words of wit make it a good deal easier to swis...
Food & Cooking - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:26:19
118. Cowpoke Comics
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:39:26
119. Crumpets Club  News!
Crumpets Club
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:37:17
120. Piffling Poetry
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 - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:58:43
121. World Naked Bike Ride Day
World Naked Bike Ride Day
This light-hearted lens is devoted to a celebration of all those titillating two-wheelers and birthday-suit bikers who parade through town like the emporer without clothes -- to remind us to engage in healthy natural lifestyles (which may also include skinny-dipping)! If nothing else, it is a gr...
Sports & Recreation - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:35:17
122. Goblins Galore
Goblins Galore
This light-hearted lens is devoted to goblins -- not the grizzly sort mind you, but the ones that make you giggle, or else those handsome hobgoblins with a sense of humor that make you go weak in the knees. In a world full of things that go bump in the night, especially around Halloween, it's ni...
Culture & Society - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:55:51
123. Church of Chortle  News!
Church of Chortle
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:30:18
124. Wacky Weather
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:27:19
125. Scorpio Sisterhood  News!
Scorpio Sisterhood
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:20:07
126. What the Heck is Wassail?
What the Heck is Wassail?
Tis the season to be jolly! Just take that dreadful dump of snow in stride, forget about skating on thin ice, (the Fickle Finger of Fate is not on your side), and smile, even if Jack Frost's nipping at your door (because you've got long underwear to keep you warm!) Better yet, why not don those...
Culture & Society - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:20:06
127. 10 Things You Should Know About Camping
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:18:14
128. Cast-Off Couture
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, 08 Feb 2012 23:16:03
129. Quipping Queen  News!
Quipping Queen
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:09:09
130. For Cod's Sake, Taste It!  News!
For Cod's Sake, Taste It!
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 - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:16:36
131. Hot Air  News!
Hot Air
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 - Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:33:47
132. Little Loo Library  News!
Little Loo Library
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:04:54
133. Casanova Cork Club
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 - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:57:52
134. Tweedledee & Tweedledum
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 - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:10:19
135. Whisky Wit and Wisdom
Whisky Wit and Wisdom
This light-hearted lens toasts a little something that 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"...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:14:17
136. Zodiac Zonkers  News!
Zodiac Zonkers
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:09:36
137. Scamps, Scoundrels & Scallywags
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 - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:17:17
138. Rhinoceros Party  News!
Rhinoceros Party
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:00:38
139. In Praise of Purple Prose
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:59:56
140. Duct Tape Delights
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:57:35
141. Toenail Times
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, 03 Feb 2012 23:22:04
142. Quirky Quotes
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:50:33
143. Ripsnorting Resumes
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 - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:07:33
144. Nibbler's Nosh  News!
Nibbler's Nosh
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, 03 Feb 2012 16:39:32
145. Botch & Bungle  News!
Botch & Bungle
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 - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:53:22
146. A Peek At Poo
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 - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:36:32
147. Museum of Mangled Metaphors
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:55:29
148. The Great Big Giggle Guide
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, 06 Feb 2012 15:28:07
149. Happiness Humor
Happiness Humor
This light-hearted lens is devoted to happiness and humor. And, judging by the security word used to created this laughable lens, "goopsnug", one would have to think that there is much mirth to be had in a world that some may think has gone slightly off the rails due to unpredictable seismic eve...
Culture & Society - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:12:24
150. Wattle World  News!
Wattle World
Exactly what is a wattle? Even more important, tell me why I should give a sweet patootie about the wonderful world of wattles for pity's sake? To some it's a double chin, to others a sexy skin flap, and to a precious few wild thangs, it's what makes them delightfully distinctive!  __________ In...
Culture & Society - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:46:00
151. Yarn Bombing  News!
Yarn Bombing
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 - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:35:11
152. Dust Bunny Appreciation Day
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:43:24
153. Crackpots & Crockpots
Crackpots & Crockpots
This light-hearted lens is devoted to crazy cooks, culinary catastrophes, and ripsnorting recipes for every eccentric event and odd-duck occasion. If you have never played with your food, never tried to cook rice in a frying pan, or never dared to make "Green Eggs and Ham" without a recipe -- th...
Food & Cooking - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:05:46
154. Let's Talk Turkey
Let's Talk Turkey
In the barnyard of life there are many magical creatures. Take for example these wilderness wunderkins, pigs that can fly or how about toads who adore being kissed and turned into princes. But, there are also some fine feathered friends who are bound and determined to get involved in fowl play wh...
Culture & Society - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:20:52
155. Crazy Cupid's Corner
Crazy Cupid's Corner
Here at Crazy Cupid's Corner, you'll find something to tickle your funnybone, or at the very least tickle yourself pink when Febuary 14th, Valentine's Day, rolls around each year. If you're allergic to smarmy "candy kisses", can't swoon since your hip surgery, hesitate to croon even in the showe...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:16:25
156. Sock Talk  News!
Sock Talk
Welcome to "Sock Talk" ...home of all things silly, strange and downright stupefying about socks. Don't let those "heels" get you down! Sock it to them with a pair of the finest smiley-face socks money can buy! Better yet, pick up season's tickets to the Scottish Falsetto Puppet Theatre or, pres...
Fashion & Beauty - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:10:20
157. Mirthful Motherhood
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:07:53
158. Monsters vs Aliens
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 - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:01:44
159. Princess Pink Tools
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 - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:22:44
160. The Gorey Bits
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 - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:14:03
161. Bored Doe Club  News!
Bored Doe Club
Are you tired of domestic drudgery? Are fed up hanging out with humorless houseplants? Are you sick to death wasting your modest amount of "mad money" on stuff you really don't need? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you definitely qualify for membership in the one and only "...
Healthy Living - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:21:50
162. Gift of the Gab  News!
Gift of the Gab
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:04:54
163. Wretched Writers Welcome
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 - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:36:21
164. Bata Shoe Museum
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:00:45
165. Wayward Winds
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:00:27
166. If I Had a Million Dollars
If I Had a Million Dollars
This light-hearted lens is devoted to the magical and mirthful side of money. And, if money makes the world go round, then having masses of mazuma in one's hot little hands may be a dream come true. So, how does one acquire those buckets of bucks? Whether you're starting out on the Yellow Brick...
Business & Work - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:06:19
167. Curious Covers
Curious Covers
Welcome to Curious Covers! As the old saying goes, "never judge a book by its cover". But why not?  After all, some of them are a tad quaint perhaps even a bit quirky. While on the other hand, some are just downright questionable! This light-hearted lens is dedicated not to what is going on betwe...
Arts & Design - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:40:38
168. Funny Fears
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 - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:50:59
169. University of Useless Knowledge
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:55:15
170. Feast of Fools
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 - Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:28:49
171. Heffalump Headquarters
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 - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:19:15
172. Six Sentence Stories
Six Sentence Stories
This light-hearted lens is devoted to a rare form of literature, the six sentence smile or 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...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:51:04
173. Court of the Quipping Queen
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 - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:24:09
174. What the hey is hogmanay?
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:49:10
175. Elephants In The Living Room
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:46:12
176. Garden of Galoots and Galoshes
Garden of Galoots and Galoshes
This light-hearted lens is devoted to 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 i...
Home & Garden - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:37:34
177. Pleasingly Plump Pipes
Pleasingly Plump Pipes
In this day and age when so much attention is paid to buxum babes belting out bawdy ballads, it's a real treat to see unconventional women of substance like Susan Boyle, rise from obscurity and against all odds blow us all away with their unique voices. This lighthearated lens pays tribute to th...
Music - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:07:48
178. Zombie Zoo
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 - Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:26:56
179. Entertaining Epigrams
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 - Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:32:08
180. Toadily Terrific
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 - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:10:33
181. The Lighter Side of Life
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:43:33
182. Yuletide Yuk Yuks
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 - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:35:23
183. Hilarious History
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 - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:57:55
184. BS and Balderdash  News!
BS and Balderdash
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:02:16
185. Canuck Country
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 - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:51:36
186. New Words Nook
New Words Nook
This light-hearted lens features 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 tant...
Entertainment & Media - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:43:11
187. College of Creative Loafing
College of Creative Loafing
The College of Creative Loafing is designed to address the unmet needs of mirth-minded merry-makers, in particular those with a penchant for piffle, pranks, and patently puckish pastimes. So, toss your troubles away in a pity pot, let your Inner Imp loose, and come out and play for Pete's sake! ...
Education - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:06:54
188. Things With No Names
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 - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:38:20
189. Yokel Yard Art
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 - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:56:54
190. Queendom of Quirky
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 - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:51:49
191. Does your chewing gum lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight?  News!
Does your chewing gum lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight?
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 - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:54:38
192. Mad Money
Mad Money
"Mad Money" ...you know that wad of wampum you keep in a sock, under a mattress, or inside a purse for emergencies. Multitasking mazuma-inspired mavens know all about "mad money". They may be scrimping and saving those nickels and dimes, clipping coupons, and even making ends meet on nothing but...
Business & Work - Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:53:17
193. Dragon Training & Taming
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 - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:40:04
194. Entertaining Epitaphs
Entertaining Epitaphs
This light-hearted lens is devoted to "last laughs" and entertaining epitaphs. For the euphemistically-inclined or politically-correct people who might refer to this as "Happy Hunting Ground Humor", we offer for your reading enjoyment, a few famous last words spoken or found on tombstones. When...
Entertainment & Media - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:27:15
195. Marathon of Mirth
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:40:51
196. Christmas in July?  News!
Christmas in July?
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 - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:14:03
197. James Bay Babbler
James Bay Babbler
The James Bay Babbler is a miscellaneous mirthful missive designed to engage, entertain and enlighten all those who call James Bay, British Columbia home ...whether they live, work or play in this rather fine neighborhood. Not-your-average newsletter, this bit of wired wit, wisdom, and wonk refl...
Travel & Places - Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:29:37
198. In My Humble Opinion
In My Humble Opinion
Opinions are like belly buttons, everybody's got one. While modest folks tend to hide them beneath layers of politcally-correct clothing, others dress to impress (the more visible the button the better). Frankly my dears, what would the world be without those who never shy away from an opportun...
Culture & Society - Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:10:55
199. Bad Hair Boutique
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 - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:49:09
200. Victoria's Victoria
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 - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:30:22
201. Odd Ducks
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, 07 Feb 2012 23:47:12
202. Jest-In-Time Technology
Jest-In-Time Technology
In a world awash in all sorts of state-of-the-art something or others be they entertaining electronic gadgets, gigabyte gizmos and great gewgaws, have you ever wondered what inspired the creation of that wacky toy or that weird digital device? If the answer is yes, you've landed on the right spo...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:31:53
203. Who is "Joe"?
Who is
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 - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:30:17
204. Socratic Order of Sandboxes
Socratic Order of Sandboxes
The SOCRATIC ORDER OF SANDBOXES (S.O.S.) is open to those who take pride in thinking outside the box, letting their minds wander, or simply pondering pithy imponderables. Dedicated to those who have ever posed a simple, strange, or silly question about life, the universe, or the "Whole Sort of G...
Culture & Society - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:25:17
205. 50 Ways To Retain A Healthy Level of Insanity  News!
50 Ways To Retain A Healthy Level of Insanity
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 - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:47:57
206. Hunks and Hussies
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 - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:39:02
207. Tickety Boo Times
Tickety Boo Times
This light-hearted lens is devoted to all things tickety boo, or tickety-boo if you prefer. Haven't got a clue what we're talking about? Well then, pull up a chair, put your feet up, and see if we can tickle your funnybone so you can have a tickety boo time! ______________ Image Credit: tickety...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:45:07
208. Amusing Absurdities
Amusing Absurdities
Welcome to the world of wit and wonk, where there is always a special place for colorful characters, entertaining eccentrics, and amusing absurdities of 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 fact, in a p...
Culture & Society - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:33:49
209. Princess of Punctuation
Princess of Punctuation
This light-hearted lens 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 ...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:21:18
210. Witty Wenches
Witty Wenches
In the World of Witty Wenches, there are more than a few funny, flamboyant and feisty felines to be found! This light-hearted lens is devoted to a wonderful group of women who give the gift of levity and laughter to a weary world full of wet-blankets and worrywarts. These bodacious babes can't ...
Entertainment & Media - Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:24:44
211. Birds Gone Bonkers
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". Of course, what I didn't realize however was just how true this word really was. It seems that my spelling ha...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:30:30
212. Wonders of Wordlab
Wonders of Wordlab
Welcome to the Wonders of Wordlab. This lighthearted lens is devoted to the wonderful world of words, not to mention wordsmiths, word lovers and the wacky wunderkinds behind the very successful word naming site, "Wordlab.com". For those unfamiliar with "Wordlab", it's a rich resource of creative...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:43:10
213. Blue Bridge Brouhaha
Blue Bridge Brouhaha
This tantalizing cautionary tale about a "Blue Bridge" (aka the Johnson Street Bridge) begins 86 years ago, in a remote but charming colonial capital (on the tip of Vancouver Island in beautiful British Columbia, Canada). It takes place in Victoria (home to colourful hanging flower baskets in su...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:50:21
214. Crazy Caption Contest
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 - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:31:13
215. Oh My Gourd!
Oh My Gourd!
This lighthearted lens is devoted to Halloween humor, in particular giggles and guffaws associated with a great gourd -- better known as the pumpkin. The world may be full of scary things these days, but any pumpkin picture that can put a smile on the face of trick-or-treaters, not to mention gh...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:18:28
216. Santa-Free Zone
Santa-Free Zone
Why did Santa and his reindeer hijack Christmas? When did it happen? Who's behind the biggest the holiday heist leaving most folks penniless or maxed out on their credit cards? What happened to the Spirit of the season? Where do St. Nicholas, Kris Kringle and Sinterklaas hang out the other 36...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:13:14
217. Gee Whiz Graduate School
Gee Whiz Graduate School
An integral part of the widely acclaimed University of Useless Information, the "Gee Whiz Graduate School" is dedicated to expanding the gee whiz gene pool, removing cobwebs from cluttered minds, and tickling people pink. Our fanciful faculty are committed to helping you appreciate the utterly i...
Education - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:16:19
218. Halloween Hometowns
Halloween Hometowns
This light-hearted lens is devoted to Halloween hometowns that are likely to offer a ghastly, ghoulish experience, judging by their names. So, if you're bored and wondering what to do for that goblin getaway weekend -- why not take a peek at these spooktacular spots to try out your majestic mons...
Holidays & Celebrations - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:47:56
219. Wittiest Wench Ever
Wittiest Wench Ever
Victoria Elizabeth, HRH Quipping Queen & Empress of Eccentricity, besides being the only Monarch of Mirth in the whole wide world and the wittiest wench ever, also rules the roost with a pair of shocking pink velvet gloves and a golden rubber spatula in the Queedom of Quirky, (which is home to fa...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:22:17
220. Snow Fairy
Snow Fairy
This light-hearted if not a little loopy lens is devoted to the Snow Fairy. As curiously colorless characters go, this one is a little hard to find let alone identify with any degree of certainty. In fact, there is some evidence to suggest that this fairy appears both in male and female form an...
Culture & Society - Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:36:47
221. Things That Go Bump In The Night
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 - Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:15:14
222. Gadgets, Gizmos, and Giggles
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 - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:58:17
223. Cheeky Chicks
Cheeky Chicks
This light-hearted lens is devoted to cheeky chicks who belong to the boisterous bedeviling bird family. Behind every feathered friend likes a sly, strong, and straight-shooting sylph, whose outspoken if not outrageous personality makes her larger than life. Frankly, what would the world be wit...
Entertainment & Media - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:58:13
224. Mirth & Mistletoe
Mirth & Mistletoe
What's a holiday happening or a gathering of wild wassailers without mugs of merriment, marvellous mirth, and misbehaving munchkins everywhere? Besides, who knows what kind of magic you'll find under the mistletoe? What do you mean you've haven't a hot clue what "mistletoe" is? What planet did...
Holidays & Celebrations - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:45:44
225. Bottle Shock For Sassy Sippers Only!
Bottle Shock For Sassy Sippers Only!
For those who are enamored with the notion of "shock and awe", here's one marvellous movie that's guaranteed to wet your whistle or tickle you pink! "Bottle Shock" is a light-hearted lens for those who appreciate things like weird wine labels, chardonnay snobs and gripping grappa tales like "The...
Food & Cooking - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:34:52
226. contrariaN communicationS
contrariaN communicationS
You won't find anything conventional, humdrum or mundane in the way of words and images at contrariaN communicationS. Why, because when it comes to writing blogs, blurbs and baloney we know what we're talking about! So, if you love the spirit of spunk and aren't afraid of smiles, snickers, or sn...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:54:11
227. Leadership the Easy Way
Leadership the Easy Way
In this dog-eat-dog world, being "Head of the Pack" or "Top Dog" is a whole lot better than being "in the doghouse", wouldn't you agree? So, whether you're a carefree canine, a hungry hound, or a pesky pooch, you've come to the right spot. After all, why wouldn't a lens on leadership be called, ...
Business & Work - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:30:00
228. Glorious Glossary of Glitch
Glorious Glossary of Glitch
This light-hearted lens is devoted to little-known phenomena called a "glitch", (also known as snafu from out of the blue, a concealed speed bump on the road of life, or a rather unexpected gift from the Fuck-Up Fairy). Years of painstaking, ponderous and piffling research by Theolonius McTavish...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:19:20
229. Big Book of Bunkum
Big Book of Bunkum
In a world where wit and wisdom are in short supply, and know-it-alls reign supreme, there is still a place for dweebs, dingbats, and doodlebugs of every sort to fill in the blanks. In an effort to upstage the experts on everything from black holes to how to find your bliss, the Big Book of Bunk...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:47:36
230. Novel Noses
Novel Noses
This light-hearted lens is devoted to one noteworthy naked human body part, the nose. Have you ever noticed those funny folks with novel noses? You know -- the posh protruberence (often its red when one has consumed a wee bit too much in the way of libations), the crazy crooked one with warts on...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:36:56
231. Posh Potato
Posh Potato
Welcome to the "Posh Potato", a tribute to tame if not timid tubers, (also affectionately known as "chips" and "fries" or "spuds" and "taters"). Humanity owes a great deal to the edible "earth apple" if not sometimes highly entertaining "Potato Head" family. So, it's not surprising that in honor...
Food & Cooking - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:58:21
232. Horrible Hats
Horrible Hats
In a day and age when butt cracks and bald heads are seen more frequently than hats, maybe it's time to know your chapeau. So, for those with a keen interest in the history of haberdashery, not to mention passing the hat, holding on to one's hat, doing hat tricks, taking one's hat off to congrat...
Fashion & Beauty - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:27:25
233. Funny Fairies
Funny Fairies
This lighthearted lens is devoted to "loveworms" (the security word supplied in order to create this lens)! Actually, this ripsnorting repository is reserved for funny fairies (the kind you seldom see or hear about because most of the time they have to compete with a whole bunch of dreadful drag...
Culture & Society - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:43:17
234. Santa Baby
Santa Baby
Tis the season to be jolly, and what would the holiday be without this classic carol to warm the cockles of your heart. So, forget about roasting chestnuts on an open fire while Jack Frost's nipping at your door, waiting for visions of sugar plums to dance around in your head while maxing out yo...
Holidays & Celebrations - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:17:33
235. Ho Ho Ho Halloween
Ho Ho Ho Halloween
Some might like to celebrate Halloween with spooky or scary stuff, while others prefer to honor their long-lost relatives by paying homage to them on the Day of Dead Souls. On the other hand, if things that go bump in the night bother you, or relatives of any kind bug you, then why not focus on ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:53:10
236. Quipping Queen's Quarters
Quipping Queen's Quarters
QUIPPING QUEEN'S QUARTERS is the ripsnorting respository of all the light-hearted lenses created by H.R.H. Quipping Queen & Empress of Eccentricity, Patroness of Pith & Vinegar, and Diva of Diddlysquat! Some call it a vacuous vault of verbose vanity, others say it's a vivacious piece of vocifero...
Squidoo Community - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:21:26
237. Missing Word Museum
Missing Word Museum
The Missing Word Museum is dedicated to the wonderful world of words; not any kind of words mind you, just those that are misplaced, mislaid, or more likely lost somewhere in the cerebellum where all thoughts are collected, sorted and stored for a rainy day, or else they're stuck in reverse gear ...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:01:19
238. The Flop Fictionary
The Flop Fictionary
This light-hearted lens is pays 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 sho...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:51:10
239. Wacky Weekdays
Wacky Weekdays
This light-hearted lens is dedicated to all the dweebs, dingbats, and down-trodden dwellers of cube farms not to mention all those catatonic customer service reps camping out in the trenches of those crazy call centres. Yes, if it were not for wacky weekdays, particularly "Casual Fridays", how w...
Business & Work - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:24:34
240. Humor Headquarters
Humor Headquarters
This just might be the best place to find things that will tickle your funnybone in the Squidoo Community! These lenses are guaranteed to make you chuckle or chortle, cackle or crow, giggle or goof off, or maybe even snicker, snort or simply smile (especially if you're the shy, retiring sort). ...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:51:42
241. The Treasures of Time
The Treasures of Time
In the words of American poet, William Wordsworth, "The world is too much with us". If you're like me, we often take life for granted and don't even bother to ask what really matters until chaos, calamity or crisis befalls us. In one sense, this lens is a light-hearted look at my most valued pos...
Relationships & Family - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:02:48
242. Something Special At Sips Artisan Bistro
Something Special At Sips Artisan Bistro
Sips Artisan Bistro is a fantastic place for fanciful finger-foodies, fine fermented fruit lovers, and talented tannin-tasters to meet over a merlot! Besides, what's not like about that marvellous micro-brewed malt and morsels of mellifluous music, all in the heart of James Bay -- Victoria, Brit...
Food & Cooking - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:51:00
243. Great Pumpkin
Great Pumpkin
In a world of scary things that go bump in the night, this light-hearted lens is devoted to an interesting icon named the Great Pumpkin (who makes Halloween a happy sort of holiday for kids and grown-ups alike). As many folks know, the "Great Pumpkin" is a Halloween household name made famous by...
Holidays & Celebrations - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:07:51
244. Religulous
Religulous
This light-hearted lens is devoted to discerning debaters with faith-challenged funnybones, in particular the release of a new mockumentary by Bill Maher entitled, "Religulous". We'll leave you to be the judge of whether he has skewered enough sacred cows to satisfy your appetite for poking fun ...
Entertainment & Media - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:05:50
245. Hooray For Harold's Planet!
Hooray For Harold's Planet!
This light-hearted lens is devoted to one of my favorite far-out folks and far-flung places -- the one and only -- Harold's Planet! For those with an intriguing imagination, an appreciation of wit and wonk, and a willingness to be tickled pink by a very colorful cartoon character -- you've lande...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:32:09
246. Giggling Gargoyles
Giggling Gargoyles
This light-hearted lens is devoted to something near and dear to my heart -- giggling gargoyles. They are a constant reminder to me of two sides of life -- the grotesque and the gleeful. The neat thing is that both sides are reflected in these sometimes scary and silly sculptures. So, feel free...
Arts & Design - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:15:36
247. Coal Dust Kisses
Coal Dust Kisses
If you're anything like me, a curious Canuck, you're probably eagerly awaiting to read Will Ferguson's new book entitled, "Coal Dust Kisses". So you ask, just who the heck is Will Ferguson? And, why should I give two hoots about "Coal Dust Kisses", when I can have the real thing called "Candy Ki...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:48:51
248. Get Thee To A Punnery
Get Thee To A Punnery
This light-hearted lens is devoted to a pleasant pastime of mine in the Queendom of Quirky -- spending time in company of those who want to drink pina coladas while enjoying a pun in the sun. So wicked word-lovers, wily wordpeckers, and wacky wordsmiths, listen up. Here's your chance to let you...
Entertainment & Media - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:46:48
249. Scary Godmother
Scary Godmother
This light-hearted lens is devoted to all manner of devilish divas, goddesses of gripes n' giggles, and of course the queen of them all -- the simply sensational Scary Godmother! So, if you're looking for a hilarious, haphazard halloween, then you've probably come to the right place. If not, pul...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:17:35
250. Cloud 9 Calling
Cloud 9 Calling
This light-hearted lens is devoted to the dazzling delights of cumulonimbus (cloud) computing. Perhaps the nerds should have named this newfangled technology not-your-average nebulosity. Anyway, for those who appreciate thunderheads, mare's tails, and mackerel sky -- you've landed on the wrong ...
Computers & Electronics - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:12:49
251. Wingnuts
Wingnuts
May I offer you a very warm-hearted welcome to the wonderfully wacky world of Wingnuts! What do you meant you haven't the faintest clue what I'm talking about? Where were you born for pity's sake, on Pluto perchance?? Wingnuts can best be described as witless wonks, weird wunderkins, or wacko k...
Culture & Society - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:56:31
252. Booklouse Book Nook
Booklouse Book Nook
This lens is devoted to bodacious book reviews by an award-winning children's author, Jeremy Moray. If truth be told, although he remains out of sight, he is certainly not out of his mind! In fact, his wonderful if not witty way with words is a rather nice complement to his natural charm and sen...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:33:10
253. The Wonder of Whiffling
The Wonder of Whiffling
This light-hearted lens will introduce you to the next book I'm adding to my powder room pocketbook shelf (or little loo library if you prefer)! It's called "The Wonder of Whiffling: (and Other Extraordinary Words in the English Language)" by U.K. author, Adam Jacot de Boinod. All of whic...
Culture & Society - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:48:55
254. Brew Haha
Brew Haha
This lighthearted lens is devoted to the humor behind hops -- better known as "Brew Haha"! No, this lovely little libation lens is not a tipsy tribute to the fine art of belching, burping, and butt blasting after a few bottles of bubbly. Rather, it is an odd assortment of amusing things about b...
Food & Cooking - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:18:28
255. Silly Stocking Stuffers
Silly Stocking Stuffers
What makes the "Happy Holidays" hilarious? Well a rather fine tradition known as hanging stockings by the chimney with care, in the hopes that Saint Nicholas would soon be there. Given the fact that some folks don't have chimneys or fireplaces and don't own a pair of large winter socks -- this ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:03:01
256. Tricks or Treats
Tricks or Treats
This lighthearted lens is devoted to how to amuse, amaze, and entertain friends, family, and even foes on holiday occasions. Let's face it, the world needs to lighten up, so why not tickle people pink with your very own puppet theatre. After all, didn't Shakespeare say that all the world's a sta...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:22:11

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