Mr. Jaybird's Droppings http://www.mrjaybird.com Musings and amusements from some guy. Tue, 21 May 2013 02:39:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 J.D. + Turk > Your Romantic Relationship http://www.mrjaybird.com/2013/05/21/j-d-turk-your-romantic-relationship/ http://www.mrjaybird.com/2013/05/21/j-d-turk-your-romantic-relationship/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 02:39:07 +0000 mrjaybird http://www.mrjaybird.com/?p=1896 If you’ve watched Scrubs, you know that there’s nothing as powerful as the guy love between J.D. and Turk. Click the image below to relive the greatest bromance of our generation.

And they’re best friends in real life too!

]]> http://www.mrjaybird.com/2013/05/21/j-d-turk-your-romantic-relationship/feed/ 2 The Wisdom of Dr. Seuss http://www.mrjaybird.com/2013/05/08/the-wisdom-of-dr-seuss/ http://www.mrjaybird.com/2013/05/08/the-wisdom-of-dr-seuss/#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 10:40:44 +0000 mrjaybird http://www.mrjaybird.com/?p=1892 Continue reading →]]> I’m a firm believer that reading quotes from intelligent people can make you smarter by osmosis, and I base that on absolutely no evidence whatsoever. With that in mind, here are 30 quotes from Dr. Seuss that, while simple, reveal a wisdom and optimism towards life that anyone and everyone can learn from.

]]> http://www.mrjaybird.com/2013/05/08/the-wisdom-of-dr-seuss/feed/ 0 Why it’s awesome to be a nerd http://www.mrjaybird.com/2013/05/02/why-its-awesome-to-be-a-nerd/ http://www.mrjaybird.com/2013/05/02/why-its-awesome-to-be-a-nerd/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 10:43:30 +0000 mrjaybird http://www.mrjaybird.com/?p=1888 Continue reading →]]> I’m not a fan of Big Bang Theory (to me it feels like a stupid show about smart people – I’d rather watch a smart show about stupid people), but actor Wil Wheaton absolutely nails it when a fan asks him to tell her newborn girl, “Why is it awesome to be a nerd?”

Video here.

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Don’t the 20 contestants for this year’s Miss Korea beauty pageant look eerily similar? This GIF compilation has gone viral, leading to debates over the growing trend of cosmetic surgeries, the westernisation of beauty, and most importantly – which face is most deserving of the crown!

]]> http://www.mrjaybird.com/2013/04/27/miss-korea-2013-contestants/feed/ 0 TED: Two Monkeys Paid Unequally for Work http://www.mrjaybird.com/2013/04/26/ted-two-monkeys-paid-unequally-for-work/ http://www.mrjaybird.com/2013/04/26/ted-two-monkeys-paid-unequally-for-work/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:55:43 +0000 mrjaybird http://www.mrjaybird.com/?p=1881 What happens when you pay two monkeys unequally? The results are pretty telling…

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Noun
The use of obstructionist tactics, especially prolonged speechmaking, for the purpose of delaying legislative action.

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]]> http://www.mrjaybird.com/2013/04/04/infographic-fun-facts-about-beer/feed/ 0 The First Honest Cable Company http://www.mrjaybird.com/2013/03/30/the-first-honest-cable-company/ http://www.mrjaybird.com/2013/03/30/the-first-honest-cable-company/#comments Sat, 30 Mar 2013 03:21:13 +0000 mrjaybird http://www.mrjaybird.com/?p=1865 The guys at ExtremelyDecentFilms have struck gold with this clever parody of the broadband cable industry in the United States.

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]]> http://www.mrjaybird.com/2013/03/30/the-first-honest-cable-company/feed/ 0 Infographic: Consuming and Burning Calories http://www.mrjaybird.com/2013/03/30/infographic-consuming-and-burning-calories/ http://www.mrjaybird.com/2013/03/30/infographic-consuming-and-burning-calories/#comments Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:13:44 +0000 mrjaybird http://www.mrjaybird.com/?p=1862 Continue reading →]]> Did you know that chewing gum and drinking water increase your metabolic activity, helping you burn more calories? Did you know that nuts have more calories per 100g than both chocolate and chicken?

Check out this infographic for some more food factoids.

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