Clothes Make the Man

Clothes Make the Man is an article on Philadelphia Weekly by Jonathan Valania about the president of Urban Outfitters Richard Hayne, a hippie-turned-republican.

"When PW asks Hayne about his financial support of Santorum, he initially denies it. And when presented with a computer printout of Santorum's campaign donors from the Center for Responsive Politics website--which cites a $4,650 contribution from Urban Outfitters--he responds: "I'll have to look into this. I don't think this is right." In fact, he and his wife have contributed $13,150 to Santorum and Santorum's Political Action Committee over the years."

Interesting.
(From Metafilter)

30 Best Blogs of 2009

30 Best Blogs of 2009 is a list article on Fimoculous.

One of my favorite sites is Look At This Fucking Hipster, glad to see it made the cut. I also agree with the assessment that "no site in the past year has better personified the internet in all its complex contradictions than 4chan. "

(From kottke)

Faux Friendship

Faux Friendship is an article in The Chronicle of Higher Education by William Deresiewicz about the rise of false friendship in the age of Facebook.

Very long, and interesting.

A study found that one American in four reported having no close confidants, up from one in 10 in 1985. The figures date from 2004, and there's little doubt that Facebook and texting and all the rest of it have already exacerbated the situation. The more people we know, the lonelier we get.

I can't decide if I'm one of those 1/4 people or not. The other day I commented at a party that I did not regularly have one-hour conversations (say, weekly or monthly) with friends, and I wondered if this was normal or not.
(From I forget, sorry)

Miley Cyrus - Party in the USA - ASL Song

Miley Cyrus - Party in the USA - ASL Song is a YouTube video showcasing Stephen Torrance signing along to Miley's song. This video completely changed how I feel about this song. I want to learn the whole thing. I meant to post this up MONTHS ago. MONTHS.

I <3 you, Stephen Torrance. New gay icon.
(From Adam B.)

Da Font

Da Font is a website for downloading free fonts. I'm not saying they're GOOD, but they sure are free. I have found quite a few fonts for friends on here; the site is perfect for parodying things.

And for everyone who doesn't subscribe to nifty design magazines.

(From JenK, the Interwebs)

Resolution Generator

Happy New Year! 2010, fresh start.

I said I'd start again Dec. 15th but the blog had its own idea.

Resolution Generator is a website for the person, like me, who never has any resolutions. It comes up with resolutions for you.

Except this year I've resolved to become a list person for at least 6 months.
(From buzzfeed)

Sigh

Dear Readers,
I have apparently taken an unannounced and extended hiatus. School got hard, life got busy, and my heart fell off the beaten path. I still find joy in discovering online things.

It's hard to maintain a truly daily blog by yourself. One person.

I've had one person offer to make regular contributions. A group blog might work better.

I want to return Dec. 15th. Meanwhile, I'm trying to decide if I should keep TOTI at blogspot or try a re-inacarnation as a tumblrblog. Comments below, votes on the side bar.
Love,
WEB du Blag

(From )

How To Find A Masculine Halloween Costume For Your Effeminate Son

How To Find A Masculine Halloween Costume For Your Effeminate Son is an Onion News Network video spoofing anti-gay parents' worst fears on Halloween. Lovely.


(From Guy>)

The Rent Is Too Damn High Party

The Rent Is Too Damn High Party is a political (?) party running in the upcoming General Election for the City of New York and County of New York. Hands down, it's the most awful website in the history of websites. It was made by a time-traveller from 1996, complete with bursting firework gifs. Precious.

However, what makes it awesome is their ridiculous song on loop. You can't not not not love it. A+.

(From Dave H.)

This Peanut Looks Like a Duck

This Peanut Looks Like a Duck is a website about things in the shape of a duck. If you spin and squint real hard. Love it.

The splash page is really classy, and once you get in it's really trashy. The huge ads atop, the clutter at the bottom. Still, some nice duck-looking images.

(From Kian M.)