The web. It’s a big place, full of plenty of distractions – some funny, some informative, some ludicrous, some disturbing, some inane, some profound. Each and every weekday, we present links to a few of our favorite finds…

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• If you’ve yet to experience Neil & Emmy Cicierega‘s “Potter Puppet Pals”, now’s the time to finally jump on the bandwagon with their latest adventure, as the formerly flash-animated vignettes make their transition to live action with “Potion Class.” (Thingamabob)

• Mark Evanier gives some background and introduces a clip of The Pendragons doing their legendary version of the classic magic trick “Metamorphosis.” (Thingamabob)

• Peep the tour dates for legendary raconteur, humorist, DAILY SHOW correspondent, humanitarian, and author of The Areas Of My Expertise, John Hodgman. Accompanied by cyber-troubadour Jonathan Coulton, like The Monkees before them, they could be coming to your town (Thingamabob)

• Go take a look at some of the stunning art crafted with old world skill by The Venture Bros.‘ own Doc Hammer. (Thingamabob)

• A turtle singing Robbie Williams’ cover of “Ain’t That a Kick In The Head.” A turtle named Tibby. (Thingamabob)

• Herman’s Hermits and Phyllis Diller. ‘Nuff said. (Thingamabob)