Pb outperforms Au in 2009.

Gingerbread Houses to Dunk into Your Tea

http://you-talking-to-me.com Maybe you shouldn't click this link. more inside

Puss-in-Boots gets fat in next Shrek movie. 2010 is shaping up to be the year of the fat cat. (pun intended)

Get with the game, monkeys . Don't make me play this by myself, kids.

This is why cats hate Christmas... and why they hate their owners.

A Special Christmas Message for everyone trying to keep the Holidays Holy
yes, I know I'm going to Hell for this, or at least get permanent placement on Santa's Naughty List

Monkey's Christmas Message Merry Monkeymas to All!

English sewer grates excite police action at the mere thought that they might actually be photographed. What is it about these orifices that excite such fear and awe? Canadian examples are so beautiful that some have been enshrined in a museum. Japanese manhole covers are graced with colorful reliefs and traditional motifs. more inside

Pee and Sympathy, a NYC nurse's true Christmas story. These true hospital stories are both funny and touching. Be sure to have a hanky nearby.

Nerdstock 2009: Christmas for rationalists Verily, the geeks will inherit the Earth. more inside

A site dedicated to overweight cats. Check out the cat...in overalls!

AVclub's The Year In Band Names
Editorializing: among the dozens of 'year end list' rituals, this is one of my favorites.
Previously: 2008 2007 2006

Stereotypes of readers by author [via flashboy]

Hitman Monkey , or how a LOLcat photo leads to a hit comic.

Attention Australians: There's no need to send 'Care Packagee' of Tim Tams to friends and relatives in 'the States'.
Pepperidge Farms (makers of the popular Milano cookies) is now importing them to the US (through March, promising return in October, Chocolate Creme & Caramel in many stores, Classic Dark exclusive to Target). Natalie Imbruglia shows Graham Norton how to do the Tim Tam Slam. And if you want to hide your Tim Tams away, P.Farms provides a Holiday Disguise (pdf).

Taekwondo monkeys attack trainer.

Know Your Meme: Om Nom Nom Nom. [Via]

"Their circular life" shows five scenes from Northern Italy (with background sounds) which are animated for a 24 hour period by turning a dial. more inside

Auschwitz sign "Arbeit macht frei" stolen