What Frame of Mind Are You In? [COMIC]

What frame of mind are you in today? A creative one? A rosy one? Or are you maybe seeing things a bit surreally today? Orthodontist and cartoonist Grant Snider of Incidental Comics illustrated different frames of mind, using actual frames to express particular moods. So, what frame of mind are you in?  

IKEA Instructions for Real Life Situations

Are you having trouble figuring out exactly how to behave in certain situations? Have no fear, IKEA is here. Actually, Manchester-based artist James Chapman is here with a humorous, illustrated series of IKEA instructions demonstrating the dos and don’ts of handling situations in real life. Below is a sampling of what we at DashBurst have… Continue reading IKEA Instructions for Real Life Situations

The Six Types of Gamer Couples [COMIC]

If you and your significant other like to play video games together, then you probably are one of six types of gamer couples. Illustrator George Rottkamp created a comic for the fandom website Dorkly portraying those six couples, from the “Perfect Pair” who dominate the game in harmony to the “Cutthroat Couple” who fight each… Continue reading The Six Types of Gamer Couples [COMIC]

The Most Popular Halloween Costumes in the USA From 2009 to 2013

Can you guess the most popular Halloween costumes in the US? If you guessed “witch,” you are correct. From 2009 to 2013, the undisputed champion of Halloween costumes in America has been the witch. NPR’s Planet Money blog created an interactive chart ranking Halloween costumes over the past five years. If you hover over a… Continue reading The Most Popular Halloween Costumes in the USA From 2009 to 2013

What Kind of Lattes Do Pumpkins Drink? [COMIC]

It’s that time of the year again, when “everything Fall” is not only acceptable but encouraged: putting pumpkins on our doorsteps, wearing plaid shirts and vests, crunching leaves beneath our feet and those ever-so-popular pumpkin spice lattes. Yes, we just love those pumpkin lattes, but did you ever wonder what kinds of lattes pumpkins drink… Continue reading What Kind of Lattes Do Pumpkins Drink? [COMIC]

If Quotes from Andy Dwyer of ‘Parks and Recreation’ Were Inspirational Posters

Everyone knows that Parks and Recreation character Andy Dwyer, played by Chris Pratt, isn’t the sharpest tool in the shed. But his heart is made of gold, so Buzzfeed thought it a good idea to take some of his quotes and turn them into motivational posters. While some of his sayings actually seem to work… Continue reading If Quotes from Andy Dwyer of ‘Parks and Recreation’ Were Inspirational Posters

Photographing Black Dogs to Help Them Get Adopted More Often

It’s a little-known fact that dogs with black fur are less likely to get adopted. That’s why artist and photographer Fred Levy created the Black Dogs Project, a photo series of black dogs to call attention to the fact that black dogs are often passed over for adoption and perhaps help even the scales. Based… Continue reading Photographing Black Dogs to Help Them Get Adopted More Often