word: overload definition: When something is so immensely cute, overload encompasses the object that is cute and the feeling of cute. The viewer becomes completely whelmed, thus one’s feelings goes on overload. And the object of cuteness is an overload…
Mary Fons has one of the best blogs in the world. Last week she wrote about enjoying sandwiches with Peace on Wheat. You should really read it. Here’s my comment on her blog post: The next best thing to Peace…
If a company with the word “solar” in their name, would they have issues with the recent x-class solar flares? Or would they get inquiries about solar flares? Like, maybe the are behind it or something. If your company is…
Does anyone know of any chicago-related playlists on youtube/vimeo of short films done by Chicagoans? or even films about chicago? I also asked this question on Chicago Magazine’s Google Plus.
word: weekstart definition: The start of the work week. Typically Monday. People say “have a happy weekend” on Fridays. On Mondays people greet each other with a happy weekstart. example: It’s Monday, happy weekstart! tags: monday, time, day, week, weekend,…
Do you find it hard to read on a Kindle or iPad, because you are easily distracted? Read my debate with author Marco Buscaglia on my syndication blog at www.mattmaldre.com.
Dear Google, You are fantastic, but can you seriously chill out on siphoning bandwidth from me? On an average day my server dishes out 6 GB of traffic (mostly from spudart.org and some from unlikelymoose.com). But today you have hit…
word: cohog definition: Two people who take up all the space on the couch. example: Hey, why can’t you make room for me on the couch!? You two are such cohogs! tags: hogs, rude, inconsiderate, couch, manners, polite, bad-mannered, barbarian,…
Definition: The type of poop that doesn’t flush down the toilet on the first try. Example: I don’t understand how people don’t watch to see if their poopies go down. Sometimes they are very buoyant poop. Tags: poop, crap, poo,…
I’m really looking forward to the new tech coworking space named 1871 in the Merchandise Mart. — 50,000 square feet — 100 reserved and 220 shared desks — 22 conference rooms — three auditorium-sized classrooms hosting a series of workshops…
If you search for thesaurus in the thesaurus, would that make the thesaurus explode in a self-referential infinite loop? Try this potentially dangerous search and the thesaurus will calmly return this result: Main Entry: thesaurus [thi-sawr-uhs] Part of Speech: noun…
word: WHOAAAAMAZING definition: Combination of whoa and amazing. When something surprises you at first. And then you sit down and admire it’s amazing character. example: WHOAAAAMAZING! Look at all those fireflies! I have never seen such a sight. tags: whoa,…
If I was famous I would sign my name with crazy shapes. Squares. Triangles. I’d draw borders around the card. In fact, at stores I’m gonna start doing crazy things with my signature. I was doing a circle around my…
I found a childhood friend because of eBay. I told my brother about how I was bidding on a Huffer transformer toy. Erik wondered if we had that toy or Marty our friend down the block did. I’ve tried googling…
Ill. nuclear reactor loses power, venting steam not from within the nuclear reactor itself, “officials said.” Normally we put quotes around what people say. But what if we put quotes around the person’s name? It puts into question the person’s…
word: whodda whadda howdda? definition: Another way of saying “who?! what?! how?!” Usually spoken in shock. example: Your cat is not vegetarian? Whodda whadda howdda? tags: who, what, how, interjection, surprise, shock, unbelieveable, awe, confusion, excitement, hysteria, jolt, stupor, whammy…
The source of my quote “sizes are only for people at home depot” Matt Maldre: You need a gallery at work Erik Maldre: i do have a gallery at work. i’ll measure it’s size Erik Maldre: 23.5″ wide, 12.5″ high,…
Make a pledge to Corner Bakery and get a free combo! My pledge for the Corner Bakery: 1) I will not eat as many Milk Chocolate Covered Mint Espresso Beans, even though I’m totally stuffing my face with them now.…
word: putemup definition: The interjection one yells while one’s fists are raised and is requesting that the other person engage in a brawl. Short for “put em up.” example: You just ate all my milk chocolate covered toffee popcorn!? Putemup!…
I’m looking for paper companies to like on Facebook, so I do a search for paper. It’s pretty funny that the top pages are not paper companies, but silly things like, “Paper cuts: so small, but so evil.” and “I…
Is Google Plus worth using? Most people respond, “I already have Facebook.” Yes, but consider you can use Google Plus as a complement to Facebook without going into social media overload. Facebook is a place to share what you are…
What makes you joyful? Not just happiness. But joy. The comfort and pleasure of joy. We set out to answer that question a couple years ago in my bible study group. We were to write about what brings us joy.…
word: lll definition: laughing laughing laughing. Not just a short laugh. Not just a laugh out loud. But a prolonged laugh of good length. example: Did you see that potato? lll tags: laugh, laughing, long, extended, length, happy, funny, hilarious,…
Dick Durbin is selling American flags for a mere additional $4.05, you can have your flag flown above the U.S. Capitol. Pretty rad. However, you have to PRINT out a pdf, and MAIL it in with a CHECK. What’s a…
Spotify. Why use Spotify? “Millions of tracks, any time you like. Just search for it in Spotify, then play it. Just help yourself to whatever you want, whenever you want it.” Here’s my reasons why you need to sign up…
