Articles by Chris Baskind
Man Discovers Creepiest Clown Painting of All Time
A Memphis man accidentally discovers the creepiest clown painting of all time in his doctor’s examination room. And clown art may never be the same.
29Sep2008 | Chris Baskind | Comments | Continued
Signs of Faith: Roadside Spirituality
In the Deep South, professions of faith are as often found by the side of the road as a church pew. Here are a few of our faves, spotted by snarfd’s photographers.
18Aug2008 | Chris Baskind | Comments | ContinuedStrange Alternative Power Source: Expired Medications
Imagine a sticker on your light switch: Powered By Prozac. In what may be the weirdest alternative power scheme ever, municipalities are turning old pills into electricity.
3Aug2008 | Chris Baskind | Comments | Continued
Turning Everest’s Trash Into Art
Eco-artist Jeff Clapp takes garbage abandoned at Mount Everest and turns it into remarkable art. A Snarfd interview.
3Aug2008 | Chris Baskind | Comments | Continued
Miracle! Apparition of Robert Scoble in Grilled Cheese
Is it — or is it not? A bizarre apparition of tech blogger Robert Scoble in a grilled cheese sandwich. Judge for yourself.
20Jul2008 | Chris Baskind | Comments | Continued
Why Banner Ads on Photo Popups Aren’t a Good Idea
Repeat after me: context, context, context. Sometimes web banner advertising displays have unforeseen consequences.
24Jun2008 | Chris Baskind | Comments | Continued
New John McCain Campaign Store Features Plush Golf Gifts, Unmoderated Product Reviews
The John McCain store features a plush golf kit — and entirely unmoderated product reviews. Fun for the whole family!
9Jun2008 | Chris Baskind | Comments | ContinuedFinnish Stockboys Turn Market into a Giant Domino Train
A grocery in Finland is turned into a giant domino train.
25Mar2008 | Chris Baskind | Comments | Continued
Florida Moves to Outlaw Droopy Pants
The Florida State Senate has passed a ban on droopy pants in public schools. And habitual pants-droopers in Riviera Beach may face jail time.
19Mar2008 | Chris Baskind | Comments | Continued
Hyperlinks to Bible Bookstore Not Authorized
This Bible bookstore says links to its homepage are “not authorized.”
19Mar2008 | Chris Baskind | Comments | ContinuedCan You Handel More Ukulele Madness?
A rather unconventional ukulele arrangement of George Frideric Handel.
15Mar2008 | Chris Baskind | Comments | Continued
Undies Optional: Manly, Rugged, American-Made Utilikilts
Seattle based Utilikilts makes rugged Stateside versions of the traditional Scottish kilt. Sissies need not apply.
15Mar2008 | Chris Baskind | Comments | Continued
The Weird Epidemic of Toilet Babies Continues
An Indian baby is recovering from a premature birth after her mother gave birth in a train toilet — and dropped the child through the chute to the tracks below.
13Mar2008 | Chris Baskind | Comments | ContinuedThe Worst Exercise Machine Ever
The Hawaii Chair makes you look like an idiot while you sit. It’s supposed to be an exercise device. We’re not so sure.
12Mar2008 | Chris Baskind | Comments | Continued
The F-117 Stealth Fighter Retires
The venerable F-117 Night Hawk Stealth Fighter is retiring - to the delight of auto designers looking for fresh influences from the military-industrial complex.
12Mar2008 | Chris Baskind | Comments | Continued
