Cartoonist Jim Benton explains what’s going through God’s mind…

Step 3: Profit!

»a to z« by susan porteous

an alphabet book created by altering a standard dictionary. each section is cut into a silhouette of an object that begins with its respective letter, for example, a is for apple, b is for bell, c is for cat, and so on.

How’d we get so lucky? It used to be we got one or two great animated features every few years, but it looks as if 2015 will be different. In addition to Inside Out, The Good Dinosaur and Minions, Hotel Transylvania 2 is another great feature we have to look forward to. The first one was a major surprise, proving that despite Adam Sandler’s involvement, it was actually pretty great.

The sequel looks every bit as good as the first, maybe even better. Whereas the first movie didn’t quite feel like it was sure of itself, the second (at least based on these trailers) feels confident, assured. And the jokes, albeit a little predictable, are so great.

Below is the movie’s official synopsis:

Now that Dracula (Adam Sandler) has opened the Hotel Transylvania’s doors to humans, things are changing for the better; however, Drac is secretly worried that his half-human grandson, Dennis, isn’t showing his vampire side. So, while Mavis and Johnny are away, Drac enlists his friends to help him put the boy through a “monster-in-training” boot camp. But things really get batty when Drac’s cantankerous, old-school dad (Mel Brooks) pays an unexpected visit.

Based on that synopsis, you can bet a lot of shenanigans will take place. I’m guessing the movie will wind up focusing on Adam Sandler’s character more than anything else, and not necessarily his grandkid’s humanness. Either way, it looks like a winner.

Hotel Transylvania 2 will hit theaters on Sept. 25, 2015.

Source: TBMovies

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An early birthday dedication to Lisa S. — Hope you have a great birthday tomorrow, Lisa!

And here are more cat comics!

Matt Baume does an excellent job in this video explaining how “traditional marriage” has really changed over time:

This line shocked me: “Until 1993 — 1993! — it was legal for a man to rape his wife in some states. If you want to be technical, outlawing spousal rape was a radical redefinition of marriage going back thousands of years.”

There’s a great transcript of the entire video (with relevant links) here.

We should consider ourselves lucky that the definition of marriage has been so flexible over the years.

Have you ever wondered what your pets do while you’re away? Get into the sock drawer? Sleep on the couch? Maybe even chew up your favorite pair of shoes?

The makers of Despicable Me also wondered what pets do while humans are out, and the result is a charming new film called The Secret Life of Pets. And, hoo-boy, it looks absolutely delightful.

If you own (or have owned) pets, this movie will hit you right in the feels. Although this is just a teaser, the more than two minutes of footage is funnier than a lot of full-length comedies. The cat getting into the fridge and agonizing over whether or not to eat the turkey is absolutely classic.

I love how the pets all have their own unique personalities. Mel is steadfast in his commitment to guarding his owner’s apartment, while Sweat Pea likes to pretend she’s a fighter pilot. It’s hilarious and so fun.

Unfortunately, The Secret Life of Pets isn’t set to come out until next summer, so we have a long wait ahead of us. But fret not: Illumination is releasing Minions on July 10, and you already know how excited we are for that.

Source: Illumination (YouTube)

Julie Baker thought it would be a good idea to add some color to her yard by way of some solar lamps. The result was this work of beauty:

If you click on the picture, you can see the words “Love” and “Ohana” (the Hawaiian word for “family”) in the lamps. Lovely, isn’t it?

But one of her neighbors took offense to that… sending Baker this incredibly hilarious faith-based message:

Your yard is becoming Relentlessly Gay! Myself and Others in the neighborhood ask that you Tone It Down. This is a Christian area and there are Children. Keep it up and I will be Forced to call the Police on You. Your kind need to have Respect for GOD.

A Concerned Home Owner.

Yes… we must protect the children from the evil, wicked lamps! They’re relentlessly committing sodomy… or something like that.

The best part is that Baker has no plans to stop now. She started a fundraising campaign to make her yard even more relentlessly gay:

Needless to say… I need more rainbows… Many, many more rainbows….

So, I am starting this fundraiser so I can work to make my Home even More “relentlessly gay” If we go high enough, I will see if I can get a Rainbow Roof!

Because my invisible relentlessly gay rainbow dragon should live up there in style!

That’s how you battle religious ignorance: With humor, creativity, and even more goddamn rainbows.

(via Christian Nightmares. Images via Maeve Brigid on Facebook)

I know I featured this as the header of the craft compilation yesterday, but I thought this would be cool enough to split off.

Not only that though, I was mistaken on what exactly this piece is. It's actually a print that has been PRINTED on glass, not traditional stained glass as I first thought. I didn't even know you could do that! At any rate, it makes for a beautiful piece and I hope this clears up any confusion about it.

Excellent work, Cigitia!

Equestria Girls: Friendship Games has been floating around on the sidelines for a while now without any kind of release date. Buried in that SDCC Exclusive list earlier was a description revealing a possible month:

Go Team Wondercolts! My Little Pony Equestria Girls are back for a third film in October, which means we’re ALL literally winners! Stop by to get your own Friendship Games button, exclusively from Shout! Factory Kids.

October fits with past releases, and we already know Fall is confirmed. I wonder how big the push will be this year?

Update: Another site actually lists it's TV release for October 13th. No official confirmation yet though.

Thanks to Andrew for pointing it out.

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khanandkittens:

PURRRASSIC WORLD: WHAT MAN HAS BUILT LET NO KITTEN TEAR ASUNDER. 

Original Jurassic Kitten post: http://khanandkittens.tumblr.com/post/83128292750/kitten-doesnt-want-to-be-fed-kitten-wants-to

Jurassic Kitten outtakes:  http://khanandkittens.tumblr.com/post/121229999776/in-honor-of-the-original-post-getting-over-225-000

Bacon Alarm Clock is Finally Happening

The “Wake’n Bacon” is finally becoming a reality. No, not this one, but it’s the next best thing. Thanks to SensorWake’s successful Kickstarter campaign, you’ll soon be able to wake up to your favorite smell in the world before you even get out of bed. SensorWake is described as “the world’s first olfactory alarm clock, invented to make your mornings happy thanks to your favorite scent!”

Created by teenage entrepreneur Guillaume Rolland, the all you have to do is simply insert the desired scent pod into the alarm clock, set it and go to bed. In the morning, the clock will release its sizzling aroma. In addition to the Bacon & Orange Juice scent, other scent cartridge options include Espresso and Chocolate Croissants, Sweet Peach and Strawberry Candy, and Ginger and Peppermint. We’d like a coffee and chocolate bacon croissant option… Or bacon cheeseburger?

SensorWake’s initial Kickstarter goal was 54K, but it has already raised $133K with more than 2 weeks to go. The SensorWake will set you back a whopping $119, not including the individual scent pods. Each pod will cost $9 and lasts for 60 days. Unlike Keurig pods, these pods are 100% recyclable. SensorWake starter packs will come with a few free scent pods.

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Bacon and “Egg” Cupcakes

These bacon and “egg” cupcakes hide a sweet surprise: they only look savory! The cupcake is also filled with a “French toast” center of brown sugar and cinnamon. With cloves, nutmeg, a yellow chocolate melt as a “yolk” and a dash of finely-ground coffee, these egg-y cupcakes only look like there’s an egg on top. Use your favorite white frosting or whip up some vanilla buttercream. These would be perfect to serve to dad on Father’s Day or at any summer brunch or bbq.

Makes about 30 cupcakes

Ingredients:

4 strips cooked bacon, chopped into small pieces
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 Tbsp. + 2 cups sugar
1/2 cup + 1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp.+ 2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. + ¾ tsp. salt
5 Tbsp. cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks

2 cups cake flour, not self-rising
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
½ tsp. cloves
½ cup bacon grease
½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
4 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
About 30 yellow chocolate melts
Your favorite white frosting recipe or use pre-made
Ground coffee (optional)

1. In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, 1 tablespoon sugar, ½ cup flour, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon salt and bacon bits.

2. Using a pastry cutter, cut in 5 tablespoons cold butter until the mixture is the size of small peas.

3. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the cupcake batter.

4. Preheat oven to 350° F. Line cupcake pans with paper liners; set aside.

5. In a large bowl, combine remaining flours, remaining sugar, baking powder, remaining cinnamon, nutmeg and remaining salt; mix with an electric mixer on low speed until combined.

6. Add butter and bacon grease until you have one cup of fat. Add to dry ingredients, mixing until just coated with flour.

7. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla. With mixer on medium speed, gradually add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Beat until ingredients are incorporated but do not overbeat.

8. Fill prepared baking cups about halfway with batter. Sprinkle about a teaspoon of the brown sugar mixture onto the batter in each cup. Bake, rotating pan halfway through, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 17 to 20 minutes.

9. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. When cupcakes are cool, frost with any white frosting of your choice. Place a yellow chocolate in the middle of each cupcake to make the egg yolk. “Pepper” with ground coffee, if desired.

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The Best Bacon of the Month Clubs

What’s that you say? A “Bacon of the Month club”? Yes, it’s true. Bacon’s popularity has resulted in the possibility of bacon being conveniently delivered to your door each month. A Bacon of the Month Club is not only an easy way to get your bacon, it’s also an ideal way to try new and different varieties of bacon and to expand your “baconary” horizons. With so many Bacon of the Month clubs available, it can be hard to choose just one. Here’s our list of the best Bacon of the Month clubs.

Bacn.com Bacon of the Month Club

Bacn.com describes itself as “bacon for the purist who simply loves quality bacon.” With a motto of “Obey the Meat,” Bacn.com promises no fancy names and a brand that is plain and simple. They believe in bringing you the best bacon that you will ever taste, and quality bacon that does not compare to grocery store bacon. Their Bacon of the Month Club also offers nitrate-free and no-pepper versions of the monthly club. A 3-month subscription is $145.95 which includes shipping, a Bac’n Logo t-shirt, and 2 packs of bacon. Varieties include hickory-smoked, applewood-smoked, and mesquite.

Baconfreak.com Bacon of the Month Club

With a name like Bacon Freak, you know it’s going to be good… Baconfreak.com has the most varieties of bacon and the widest choice and variety of Bacon of the Month Clubs. They carry 3 dozen different varieties of bacon, available in 6 different clubs. Their clubs are ideal for the bacon fan who likes trying many different types of bacon. Flavors include traditional favorites like hickory, pepper, Maplewood and BBQ to more unusual flavors like sun-dried tomato and garlic. They even offer sweet flavors like Apple Cinnamon and Maple and spicy flavors like chipotle and jalapeno. A 3-month subscription starts at $145.95 and include a Bacon is Meat Candy t-shirt, shipping and 2 packs of bacon.

Gourmetfoodclubs.com Bacon of the Month Club

Gourmet Food Clubs promises only the best gourmet bacon, delivered to your door without having to visit the butcher shop. Their dry-cured bacon won’t shrink or splatter like grocery store bacon. Available in a wide variety of flavors, members of this Bacon of the Month Club will receive 2 packs of bacon each month for $146 including shipping.

Over the past few days, we’ve all been having fun pointing and laughing at Christian embarrassment Franklin Graham for taking his money out of Wells Fargo bank for using a gay couple in its ads… and moving it to North Carolina-based BB&T bank, which just so happens to be even more supportive of LGBT rights.

Hilarious. (Seriously, just watch the last 30 seconds of this Rachel Maddow clip.)

Now, Graham says he’s totally not a hypocrite, writing in USA Today that none of this caught him by surprise at all:

It is true that a local BB&T branch in the Miami area hosted a fundraiser for a program called Legacy Couples, which recognizes same-sex couples who have been in committed relationships for 10 years or more, but the bank did not promote this program through a national advertising campaign (or we would still be looking for another bank).

Got it, everyone? His organization is only doing business with BB&T because, well, they don’t have the ability to run a national advertising campaign.

(How great would it be for BB&T to make a bold statement in support of LGBT couples? C’mon, BB&T! Use your Twitter account for more than robotic, repeated customer service messages.)

In any case, what does Graham say about the idea of his new bank being “gay friendly”?

… it may surprise some to learn that I think every business should be gay-friendly. By that I mean businesses — like individuals — should be friendly to gay customers and citizens. We should be friendly to everyone, even if or when we disagree with them.

So there you go. Graham, who believes gay people deserve to be tortured for all of eternity because his God said so, is all for being kind to gays.

Unless, you know, they want equal rights or fair treatment under the law. In that case, forget it. Kindness only goes so far.

(Image via MRCTV)

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The MLP Facebook released a short Q&A in celebration of the 100th episode. Within, some of the big wigs on the show staff team answer all sorts of interesting questions. One major one has some potentially huge "Maybe" in regards to Cadance and Shining Armor. Head on down below to check it out!

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