The Daily Distraction

The 9 Types of Crappy Handshakes

Mon, 4 Jan 2010 16:47:57 -0800

We all know people who have good, solid handshakes. Conversely, we all know people who have, and let's be honest here, crappy handshakes. Since the handshake is a popular and socially acceptable way to greet another person, it's important to know what not to do. And the illustrations on this site are hilarious. Enjoy!

http://theoatmeal.com/comics/handshakes

Oddly Specific

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:33:39 -0800

Every now and then, you'll run across a sign that makes you scratch your head. Oddly Specific, "the strangely particular website about peculiarly exacting signs," showcases some of the best. Enjoy!

http://oddlyspecific.com/

Christmas Hero

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:53:08 -0800

Ric Turner is my new hero. The former Disney Imagineer has combined two of the worlds greatest inventions, LED Christmas lights and Guitar Hero 3, to create a Christmas lights display of epic proportions. He used 21,268 lights, some digital light controllers, a Nintendo Wii, and Guitar Hero, to truly rock out his neighborhood. The song "Cliffs of Dover" never looked so good. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXjbMIZzAgs

Dave Barry’s Holiday Gift Guide

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 16:57:10 -0800

Another Christmas season is upon us, which means one thing: it's time to find the perfect gifts for your loved ones. And what better place to look than Dave Barry's holiday gift guide? Gems like the jerky pistol and the NFL garden gnome are the perfect way to say "I love you." Enjoy!

http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/dave-barry/story/1365659.html

Contra

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 17:24:42 -0800

I have fond memories of playing Contra as a child. Contra, in case you aren't familiar, is one of the greatest Nintendo games of all time. It had everything a great game needed: guns, enemies to shoot, and a secret code to grant you a ton of extra lives. Thanks to The Internets, you can now play the classic game of Contra, complete with pixelated graphics and the Konami code. Enjoy!

http://www.nintendo8.com/game/60/contra/