TFL - Tabbed for Later

Alex Symonds over at Pajamarama has created a brand new acronym, TFL. She describes it as such:

TFL (tabbed for later), which you say when someone sends you a link to something and you don’t have time to look at it right then, but you’re opening it in another tab (or have already come across it and opened it in a tab) with the intent of checking it out when you can.  

There is an element of the social contract to TFL: it implies a promise to discuss the link in question once you’ve gotten around to it. TFL is for friends and lovers.

And a new acronym is born! Use it, enjoy it, and spread the word of this glorious internet language throughout the land.

Or, if don't have time to read this post right now, just TFL and let me know when you get to it, ok? Thanks!

Muppets 1, Fox News 0

There was no reason for the Muppets to respond to Fox News' absurd allegation that Muppets are socialist brainwashers hell-bent on promoting a liberal agenda.

But, they did, and it's as awesome and you knew it would be.



[via /Film]

New Web Comic: T-Rex Trying

Oh man, I am a sucker for web comics, especially ones involving dinosaurs and sight gags - T-Rex Trying features both in ongoing saga of a T-Rex attempting to do normal, daily activities with its tiny, tiny arms.

You're going to love it. Deal with it.

[via Neatorama]

Political Link Round-Up

Here are a few newsy-politicsy based articles I found interesting today:

91% of Western Voters Say Protecting Public Lands is 'Essential' to the Economy, ThinkProgress

And who said middle America wasn't filled with a bunch of nature-loving conservationists? Ok, I don't know who did, but the Republicans certainly believe they don't. Looks like they're way off.

What's a Fair Minimum Wage, Gawker

This article is strong reminder of how numbers that seem harmless, like raising the minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $8.50 an hour, can have a huge impact on people's lives. Conversely, it also shows how little of a safety we give to our lowest-paid workers. That raising the minimum wage to $8.50 would still only allow a low-paid worker to average $17,000 annually.

Outside Ad Buys Up 1,600%, Politico

Just another reminder of the disgusting amount of "legal" money the Citizen's United ruling has led to in this election.

Plaintiffs Challenging Affordable Care Act in the Supreme Court Admit the Law is Constitutional, ThinkProgress

A brush-up on constitutional law (always fascinating) and how easily lawyers can lawyer-speak their way into holes - for once, though, this may work out in our favor.

More Puppy Bowl Pictures!

If you aren't excited enough about Puppy Bowl VIII, Gothamist's backstage photos from the taping in October will sure "bark" your interest (get it? Spark! I also could have gone with "Sparky")!

Don't miss out on Buzzfeed's too-cute behind-the-scenes shots from the kitten half-time show.

Enjoy!

[via Videogum]

Ten Silent Sequences in Sound Movies

To honor the Oscar nomination for "The Artist," Flavorwire posted their ten picks for the best silent sequences in sound movies.

Naturally, my favorites are the segments from "Up" and "WALL-E," but I hadn't heard of a few of the other moments. Check 'em out and bask in the beauty of visual storytelling.

Herd, Rabbit, Herd!

This video is WAY too long for what it is, but if you want to see five minutes of an adorable bunny herding sheep - this is it!



[via Neatorama]