Funny

December 20, 2017

Artist Overhears Ridiculous Conversations, Turns Them Into Funny Illustrations

People say the darnedest things when they think they’re having a private chat. But for those that overhear these bits and pieces of random conversations, the exchanges can be cringe-worthy, juicy, or even downright hilarious. Dreamworks Animation artist Avner Geller visually chronicles these moments in his aptly-titled series, #ThingsThatIHear. The funny illustrations include what he heard as well as colorful scenes that correspond to the content of the overheard conversations.

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December 13, 2017

Iconic Album Covers Are Absolutely Adorable When Replaced with Kittens

Is everything better with cats? We can never be completely sure, but we do know one thing—they can make anything a whole lot cuter. Alfra Martini proves this in a delightful Tumblr called The Kitten Covers. There, she transforms iconic albums by replacing the subjects on the cover—always humans—with adorable kitties. Martini finds an array of albums that span genres and generations.

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November 17, 2017

Funny Parents Turn Kid’s Drawing on Wall into Framed Work of Art at Home

Even the most angelic of cherubs can’t resist making their mark on white walls. Some children might be scolded for scribbling on their parents’ property, however this particular couple responded with an ingenious alternative approach. After coming home to find their 6-year-old son had used a green marker to draw a little house on one of their walls, instead of bestowing punishment, they decided to frame it—just like a masterpiece in a gallery.

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November 9, 2017

Photographer Exposes What Really Happens Behind the Scenes of a “Perfect” Shot

Photographers are a bit like magicians—creating picture-perfect fantasies by any means necessary. What often ends up as a stunning Instagram or Facebook photo often has a much different story if we take a step back behind the curtain. Luckily, Brazilian wedding and family photographer Gilmar Silva lets us into his creative process with images that expose how far he'll go to get the perfect shot.

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