… I mean, a severed Russian head is a pretty dope thrift-shop come-up.

… I mean, a severed Russian head is a pretty dope thrift-shop come-up.
This is a real illustration for a real patent really filed by (and granted to) Eddie Van Halen—yes, that Eddie Van Halen of the band Van Halen, may his memory be for a blessing.
(FUN FACT: The above video has not “aged poorly”; it was exactly as offensive in 1984 as it is today. Also, still hella catchy.)
. . . I’ve gotta say, John Oliver is an absolute blessing.🦆😂
Holy shit! This story! It is extremely worth your time and attention.
“The Human Chair” by Edogawa Ranpo, translated by Allen Zhang
(source is the artist Rothmansmoker)
(not that this is my birthday; that happened ages ago. i just failed to share the goat a friend shared with me in honor of my Nativity back when she did so. i’m remedying that error now.)