
socio-asthetic
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people are beautiful. and strange. and funny.
A sociological double-take list.


"Wouldn't it be nice to base your decision on information rather than scare tactics and superstition?"
posted by Irishman
Courtesy of Neatorama http://www.neatorama.com/2007/05/28/toddler-terrorized-monks/ You'd think they would put up some proper fencing or something... or perhaps these are the worst parents in the world?
posted by Krupo
The remains of twelve US servicemen whose Blackhawk helicopter was shot down and destroyed in Iraq are interred in a single casket during a poignant ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia.
posted by calvados

This is from a Dutch tv program, but Meg speaks in english, and the pieces you see from her performance need no words. I am going to try a series of clips of awesome contemporary (european) performance... continue reading
posted by lavoll
"Researchers found that after spending several weeks with QRIO the robot, toddlers treated him more like each other than a simple toy..." From http://technology.newscientist.com/article/dn12879-giggling-robot-becomes-... continue reading
posted by ant
you can actually see the outline of the baby's body as she moves. You can tell the foot from the leg from the arms as she moves. Short and strange, but fascinating!
posted by smibbo
from infancy to mid-twenties, asian male
posted by smibbo
One of the most touching videos youll ever see showing the love that a father has for his son. Dick Hoyt is a father in Massachusetts who competes in marathons, triathlons, and other athletic endeavors... continue reading
posted by dw1117
(1min 31sec)
posted by twiddles
"This is Tranquility Base, the Eagle has landed. Jesus H Christ, we are on the f*cking moon." The R-rated version of the Moon-Earth comms during the Moon landing.
posted by pyrex
Satire for a good cause. http://www.worldvision.com.au/40hourfamine/ http://www.30hourfamine.org/
posted by Fletch
Ron Mueck is an Australian artist. Based in London, he is renowned for his ultra-realism. He is also noted for his work in the film industry, particularly in Labyrinth.
posted by therealblankman
Cute. Can someone translate the names for the positions?
posted by persephone


For those who don't know, PostSecret.com is a website, started by a man named Frank, where people can mail in secrets they've never told anyone. The site is updated every Sunday with new secrets, and... continue reading
posted by arvana
Rodney Carrington had a bad day the day his wife met his girlfriend. NSFW for language or slang, though it's pretty tame really. Post by arvana earlier reminded me of this old classic. From the Bob and... continue reading
posted by drattus