New cigarette packaging warning labels

Some of the 36 proposed new warning labels the FDA will require on cigarette packages. (some are pretty ghastly.) Via.

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Ben Roethlisberger action figure to come with warning stickers

Three gems courtesy of Deadspin:


Appropriate warning sticker added to Ben Roethlisberger action figure.



The Trentonian gives a shout-out to "dog killer" Michael Vick. Here's videos of some of Vick's incredible highlights from yesterday.



Video of Ohio's Rufus Bobcat repeatedly attacking Ohio State's Brutus Buckeye. The Bobcat has been punished.

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No bomb jokes, please

Sign at Manila International Airport warning against bomb jokes.

Dark Room warning sign

Dark Room warning sign via these sites.

Previously: Warning signs you want to see.

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Short horror film (link roundup)

Amock and bonus extended ending by Francois Vico, Martin Vaissie, Sarah Matuszak, and Xavier Goubin. Via.

And a few more links:

1. Sad little cigarette.

2. "Please do it at home."

3. Ben Franklin, Lord of Lightning.

*Previously: Portly Lego dragon with cigarette and lighter.

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Caution: Exposure may cause super powers (happy signs)

A whole bunch of happy signs from a Worth 1000 contest.

*Previously: No goblins allowed sign.

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Rip current death toll; spiked spider

Take a quick vacation - - enjoy this photo gallery taken on the Kalalau Trail in Kauai (yes, there's a high-res version of that armored spider).

*Previously: Chipotle parking spot warning sign.

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A valuable warning about people wearing gas masks (link roundup)

Two of the silly warning notices put up around USC. Download your own silly warning flyers courtesy of Postergasm here. Via.

And a few more links:

1. Mocktopus comics are pretty funny. Try Detective Facepuncher, or a trip through time. Via.

2. Llamas.

3. Deface money: George Washington as the Mad Hatter.

*Previously: Llama golf caddy.

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Columbo's glass eye (link roundup)

Columbo - - one of a series of tv images by Albert Exergian. Via.

And a few more link:

1. The Japanese version of the "warning, children crossing" sign is a lot more interesting than the American version.

2. Comment and win a Blanka statue.

3. Horrifying facehugger animated gif.

*Previously: Blanka sculpture.

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The dog has a gun (link roundup)

Sign says: Danger. The dog has a gun and refuses to take his medication. Via these sites. Source unknown.

And a few more links:

1. List of the Harvey Award 2009 winners.

2. Warrior on a bear.

3. Demon in a baby carriage.

*Previously: Serpent baby in a baby carriage.

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Dimethyl Sulfate warning sign (link roundup)

The hazmat warning sign for dimethyl sulfate makes it seem kind of awesome.

And a few more links:

1. Newsflash: Stores are set up to play on your emotions and convince you to buy. For example, Costco places high ticket items to get you in the mood to spend, and satisfy your urge to splurge with a more attainable DVD. Via.

2. Kraft wants to buy Cadbury because Cadbury has established a major presence in developing countries such as India. Via.

3. Dan Brown's 20 worst sentences. (I'll never understand his success. I hated the Da Vinci Code. Except for the concept at its core that Christianity was popular because it was an orgy religion, that was fun.)

*Previously: Warning Sign: Batman Crossing Ahead.

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