Season of discontent

Well done if not difficult to believe passive-aggressive Christmas light display in Brighton, England.

And what your Christmas tree says about you.

"If the truth were self evident, eloquence would be unnecessary." - Cicero

Macquest

Nice and well done vid called The Legend of Digital Zelda is a computer-hopping adventure that might as well be an Apple advert.

And at my age, this real-time simulation to visualize U.S. births and deaths is just a little unnerving. [Gizmodo]

"A man's errors are his portals of discovery." - James Joyce

Frig Newton

With balls that roll uphill and blocks that climb ladders, this Rube Goldberg machine apparently defies the laws of physics for its one-minute run. [Gizmodo]

Also in a change of pace, Africans unite to donate radiators to less fortunate Norwegians so they don't die of frostbite. Satirical philanthropy is indeed uncharted territory.

"We've put more effort into helping folks reach old age than into helping them enjoy it." - Frank Howard Clark

Saxy lady

Might Beyonce's "Single Ladies" possibly improved through Benny Hill-ification in this mashup with Yakety Sax...?

And random combinations in Nietzsche Cats, an automated Tumblr experiment that adds Nietzsche quotes to pictures of cats.

"The only valid censorship of ideas is the right of people not to listen." - Tommy Smothers

Perspective

The Rubik's Cube that isn't and other things your brain makes up in these amazing anamorphic illusions. [NPR]

And these shots of planned cities seen from space yield some unexpected macro-art.

"I have noticed even people who claim everything is predestined, and that we can do nothing to change it, look before they cross the road." - Stephen Hawking

Don't follow

Science sinks to a new low as man dupes real birds into tweeting on Twitter.

And a collection called "Thanks, Textbooks" showcases the very best from the world's academic writing.

"Bureaucracy defends the status quo long past the time when the quo has lost its status." - Laurence J. Peter

Pet peeve

Highly amusing video "Cat-Friend vs. Dog-Friend" completely nails the popular stereotypes of the pet world. [Mashable]

And some bad taxidermy photos that actually are quite good.

"Being right too soon is socially unacceptable." - Robert A. Heinlein

Morphing addict

A vase? A fish? A hat? All three??? But what is it? And what would you do with it?

And even if you're not a math nerd, these animated factorization diagrams are just a little mesmerizing.

"Change brings opportunity." - Nido Qubein

McTiny

Interesting demonstration — you can skip through to the end once you get the idea — of creating a tiny-but-edible fast food meal by combining some powder packets and water.

And a compendium of home arts and crafts failures when the less capable among us attempt to recreate the items they saw on the interwebs.

"The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you're willing to work." - Oprah Winfrey

Variety show

In a musical talent tour de force, Mia brilliantly cranks out about 57 varieties of the Stanley Steemer jingle in a multitude of styles.

And however you want to use it, choose the right apple with this flow chart to aid in your pomaceous decision-making.

"Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest." - Mark Twain

Night and day

Novel variation on the time lapse riff — splicing day shots and night shots into the same frame for an interesting effect. Seeing people walk past sun-lit buildings while cars drive by at night is a little visually confusing. [Gizmodo]

And in case the Mayans were right about December 21st, Clockalypse is a countdown clock that suggests ways to make the most of your remaining time on Earth.

"Worry doesn't help tomorrow's troubles, but it does ruin today's happiness." - Gary A. Freedman