Funny

July 19, 2017

What Happens When a Bird’s Wings Sync Up Perfectly with a Camera’s Frame Rate

Sometimes security cameras can take some strange footage, and Texan Al Brooks was in for a treat when he reviewed video from outside his home. As a bird flies by the camera, it looks to almost be floating while pausing for a moment to take in the scenery. This isn't the work of a video effects artist; it's actually a visual phenomenon known as a stroboscopic effect.

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July 10, 2017

Guy Creates Hilarious Résumé Using Google Autocomplete, Inspires Jobseekers Everywhere

Updating your resume can be a tedious and boring task, but Aaron Gilles—the mind behind the comedic Twitter account Technically Ron—just put an interesting twist on the process. Playing a 21st-century version of Mad Libs, Gilles used Google autocomplete to create his new CV, and the results are hilarious. “I needed to update my CV so I did it all through Google autocomplete and soon I will have every job,” he tweeted.

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June 13, 2017

Baby Born in Grocery Store Snuggles Up in a Shopping Basket for Fitting Photo Shoot

To most, going to the grocery store is an uneventful errand. Earlier this year, however, Nova Scotia resident Ashleigh Miller-Cross' simple shopping trip took a drastic turn when she unexpectedly gave birth to a baby boy in the bathroom. To cleverly commemorate the unconventional arrival of her son, Ezra, Miller-Cross and Jen Matchett of Branches Photography teamed up to carry out a fun and fitting grocery store-themed photo shoot.

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May 26, 2017

Japanese Woman Spotted Wearing Heels That Look Exactly Like Pigeons

We can't get enough of these hilarious pigeon-themed high heels, seen on the streets of Japan. Created by Kyoto Ohata, they actually serve a well-intended purpose. Ohata, who often passes through an area filled with pigeons, was concerned that her human presence was upsetting them. They scatter as she comes through, which prompted her DIY shoes shaped as pigeons. The end result is both fashionable and funny.

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