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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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• George Harrison’s rarely seen video for “Blow Away”… (Thingamabob)

• And The Traveling Wilburys’ “Handle With Care”… (Thingamabob)

• Don’t f*** with Keith Richards… (Thingamabob)

• “Samurai”… (Thingamabob)

• The Sound of Young America talks to the blokes behind The Knights of Prosperity… (Thingamabob)

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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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• Shortly after George Harrison lost the court case that accused him of “subconciously plagiarizing” his hit “My Sweet Lord” from The Chiffons’ “He’s So Fine,” he penned the tune “This Song” as a means of venting his frustration – and this is the video for it… (Thingamabob)

• Syncronised Swimming, courtesy of Shearer & Guest… (Thingamabob)

• How to buy a Bodega… (Thingamabob)

• First person racing… (Thingamabob)

• The fish-slapping dance, just because… (Thingamabob)

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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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• Jackson Publick & Doc Hammer commentate on the first two seasons of The Venture Bros. … (Thingamabob)

• Ever wondered what the effects of drugs and alcohol would be on a spider’s webspinning capability? Look no further… (Thingamabob)

• Explore the cyber-lair of the ultimate Iron Giant fan… (Thingamabob)

• Seasick Steve’s amazing 3-string guitar performance at Jools Holland’s Hootenanny… (Thingamabob)

• I’m in a George Harrison mood today, so here’s Harrison’s video for “Crackerbox Palace,” directed by Eric Idle and guest-starring Neil Innes… (Thingamabob)

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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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• Sneak Previews on Sesame Street, with Siskel & Ebert… (Thingamabob)

• Find out about all kinds of crap you can waste money on (with the help of SNL and Napoleon Dynamite alums) at the Home Purchasing Club… (Thingamabob)

• Why haven’t you checked out the wonderful Wings For Wheels podcast series? Go on! (Thingamabob)

• Direct from the 1950’s, it’s an episode of the Paul Winchell – Jerry Mahoney Variety Show… (Thingamabob)

• Here’s what to do with all those Christmas “Tickle Me Elmo” dolls… (Thingamabob)

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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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• Can you figure out which one is comics legend Stan Lee? (Thingamabob)

• Check out the restoration of the Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer puppets… (Thingamabob)

• It’s kind of hard to take Donald Trump seriously when he says things like this… (Thingamabob)

• Here’s how to promote your season premiere during the holiday season (Thingamabob)

• “Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel” a la South Park… (Thingamabob)

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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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• What’s Jason Mewes doing now? (Thingamabob)

• Top Cat! (Thingamabob)

• Jet Screamer, pop idol of the future… (Thingamabob)

• Go get your very own copy of the audiobook for John Hodgman’s Areas of My Expertise for free on iTunes, NOW! (Thingamabob)

• Weird Al interviews K-Fed… (Thingamabob)

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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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• Neil Cicierega escapes from the basement… (Thingamabob)

• A Terrordrome Christmas… (Thingamabob)

• “Yule Love It!” (Thingamabob)

• One of the best endings, ever. (Thingamabob)

• Very Funny Ads… (Thingamabob)

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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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• In honor of the late, great Joe Barbera, today’s Thingamabobs are dedicated to one-half of the most influential creative teams ever to shape the pop culture landscape. First up, a beautifully written piece from Mark Evanier… (Thingamabob)

• And here, a little Yogi Bear… (Thingamabob)

• Some old school Flintstones ads for you know what… (Thingamabob)

• Hong Kong Phooey, number one super guy… (Thingamabob)

• Tom & Jerry’s Cat Concerto… (Thingamabob)

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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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• Ray Harryhausen, condensed… (Thingamabob)

• Huckleberry Hound, intro’d… (Thingamabob)

• A bomb technician, screwed… (Thingamabob)

• Road block, successful… (Thingamabob)

• Ricky Gervais, live… (Thingamabob)

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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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• More wedding announcements from Kasper Hauser… (Thingamabob)

• Superman and the Mad Scientist… (Thingamabob)

• It’s a mad, mad, mad, mad trailer… (Thingamabob)

• Lasse Gjertsen’s “Amateur”… (Thingamabob)

• More Lasse, with “Hyperactive“… (Thingamabob)

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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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• Peter Boyle, you will be missed… (Thingamabob)

• Nuckin’ Futs… (Thingamabob)

• Letters, with Jimmy Carr… (Thingamabob)

• Vic Reeves on 8 Out Of 10 Cats… (Thingamabob)

• And Vic Reeves on QI… (Thingamabob)

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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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• Jonathan Coulton, live on The Sound of Young America… (Thingamabob)

• Asimo, the drunk-bot… (Thingamabob)

• More classic commercials… (Thingamabob)

• Beep it… (Thingamabob)

• Alan Davies turns the tables on Stephen Fry during a special QI Christmas… (Thingamabob)

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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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• Whither all the old sea captains? (Thingamabob)

• How not to slingshot your drunk friend… (Thingamabob)

• Genndy Tartakovsky animates Nicorette… (Thingamabob)

• Pens – will they blend? (Thingamabob)

• “Sucks Less” – Episode 5… (Thingamabob)

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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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• Jim Henson performs Kermit the Frog, accepting some special holiday tidings from Michael Eisner. (Thingamabob)

• The Fraggles celebrate the Festival of the Bells… (Thingamabob)

• “Listen, and hear what I say, for a change…” (Thingamabob)

• A Patrick Swayze Christmas… (Thingamabob)

• Robbie Williams on Ant & Dec’s Christmas Takeaway… (Thingamabob)

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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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• Watch this and blow your mind… (Thingamabob)

• Simon Amstell at Truck World… (Thingamabob)

• George Harrison performs “The Pirate Song”… (Thingamabob)

• A crowbar – Will it blend? (Thingamabob)

• Clark Kent, pitchman… (Thingamabob)

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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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• Scary Poppins… (Thingamabob)

• Okay, so, when a flying snowman wants some of your soda, you share… (Thingamabob)

• Whatever you do, stay away from Pine Oaks… (Thingamabob)

• More classic commercials… (Thingamabob)

• Tony Vs. Paul… (Thingamabob)

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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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• The Sound of Young America‘s Jesse Thorn has a new podcast. It is very funny, but currently untitled. I suggest he call it “The Life & Times of Horace Weisenblatt.” I also suggest you go listen to the funny. (Thingamabob)

• An aircraft carrier landing, from the pilot’s viewpoint (Thingamabob)

• Octopus – nature’s Houdini… (Thingamabob)

• After you see it, you’ll want to try the pepper water trick for yourself… (Thingamabob)

• Some things do not blend… (Thingamabob)

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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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• Kaspar Hauser pitch their must-have holiday catalog, Skymaul… (Thingamabob)

• Chirs Rock give Nostrodamus a run for his money… (Thingamabob)

• I can think of no more disturbing way to teach bicycle safety than this… (Thingamabob)

• Simon Amstell eviscerating Britney Spears… (Thingamabob)

• But this is Amstell as pure genius… (Thingamabob)

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