I was heart crushed to learn from my brother-in-law (of all people) that the “Stella Awards” that I passed on to you last week are… well… fake news. Though the Stella Liebeck case that they are based on is real, there is no organization presently giving out awards for amazingly ridiculous litigation results. There should be, because there are plenty of stupendously stupid adjudications. Alas, there isn’t. Maybe one day I’ll find the time to promote a verifiable version of the Stella Awards. In the meantime, we’ll have to be satisfied with the fake ones.

There’s no end to human creativity. JM sent these images of a new trend in street art: painted stairs.

In Philadelphia…

In Tokyo, Japan…

In Poznan, Poland…

In Seoul, South Korea…

This homeless ex-marine can still tickle the ivories…

I am not a connoisseur of beat boxing, but this good old boy seems to have the knack…

Same guy, this time as someone’s grandfather performing in the hood…

From Wikipedia: Beatboxing (also beat boxing or boxing) is a form of vocal percussion primarily involving the art of mimicking drum machines… using one’s mouth, lips, tongue, and voice. It may also involve vocal imitation of turntablism, and other musical instruments. Beatboxing today is connected with hip-hop culture, often referred to as “the fifth element” of hip-hop, although it is not limited to hip-hop music. The term “beatboxing” is sometimes used to refer to vocal percussion in general.

Is this racism?

If you’ve played competitive half-court basketball, you’ll know, as this guy does, that it is not. The problem is that some guys are wimps and sore losers.

Amazing new discovery for improving cognitive performance…

Interesting Maps: #4 

The biggest non-government employer in each state…

I get into clapping along with the music now and then, but this man brings that kind of clapping to a whole, new level…

Funny!