Friday's F Word: Vampire Face-Lifts

In the quest to be immortal or at least look that way, the dream to be a vampire is seductive. Short of being "turned" by a bloodsucker, this life altering change won't happen. The next best thing? Vampire face-lifts. Fillers taken from your own body are nothing new but a NY doctor is now using a blood-collection system called Fibrinet, whose platelet-rich byproducts can help turn back the clock. No wonder Vlad Dracula looked so young. ;)

Friday's F Word: Happy Coffins

Who says leaving for the afterlife needs to be a somber affair?

The Lien Foundation, a Singapore philanthropic house and St Joseph's Home and Hospice, is challenging outdated taboos.

"The name 'Happy Coffins' may be like an oxymoron...(but) we seek to turn the coffin from a supreme negative symbol of death into a creative canvas for reflection and inspiration, and the positive celebration of life." (Mr Lee Poh Wah, CEO)

Rather than "gloom and doom", the dearly departed can spend eternity in a customized coffin much like the ubiquitious designer clothes and coffee he/she enjoyed in life. And just imagine the conversation starter at funerals to take loved one's mind off of grief for a bit?

Friday's F Word: Itsy Bitsy Spider...

....crawled up the Mazda vent.

Toyota recalls have become ubiquitous. Ho hum. *yawns*. But now Mazda has implemented a recall due to the possibility for clogs in the vent line to by *drumroll please* spider webs. Seriously. Wouldn't it be ironic if these insects had chosen their vehicular namesake, the Spyder? ;)

"A certain type of spider may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent line and this may cause a restriction in the line," warns the official recall notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. If a spider does weave its tangled web there, it could prevent vapors from escaping the fuel tank and "eventually result in a crack, potentially leading to fuel leakage and an increased risk of fire."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/03/mazda-recall-spiders_n_831109.html

Naughty, naughty arachnids.

While we're discussing our 8-legged friends, I found a humorous video to the tune of The Who's "Boris the Spider". Here's to hoping you don't feel something crawling up your arm!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8dSBWysmnM

Back to the final organization of the new craft room so I can finish up some new listings.

Friday's F Word: 1000 Ways to Die

Think Jackass-type stunts can't happen in real life? Wrong.

The Spike Channel's 1000 Ways to Die "...combines the science of living and the randomness of death with a dash of Darwinism." Sweet.

What happens when an overly endowed woman wears a metal bra in a lighting storm? Or when household caulk is used for butt implants? Or an overly tight corset cracks a rib and pokes a hole in the fashionista's heart? Questions like these are answered by a team of specialists which offers viewers a chance to vicariously experience a truly morbid reality styled program.

What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger. No wait. Sometimes freakish twists of fate DO invite the Grim Reaper. And in a fabulously grotesque manner.

Friday's F Word: Zombie Holiday Paper

Befuddled by what to buy for your favorite Undead for the holidays? Me, too. However, when it comes to the wrappings, your problem is solved. Just shamble over to ThinkGeek.com and bite into some cooler than cool Zombie wrapping paper.

You can also use your brains (while you still have them) to think of lots of interesting uses for this creepy paper. Perhaps line your kitchen drawers, frame for wall art, or decorate the box where you keep your zombie flicks.

Friday's F Word: Caught Dead in That

Ever feel stymied by what pithy inscription to put on your gravestone? Fret no more. The macabrely hysterical "Caught Dead in That" will provide some inspiration. Or at least a few giggles.

My personal fave? "He never killed a man that did not need killing." A logical rationale.

Friday's F Word: The Zombie Apocalypse

Take heed.

From the brilliant and twisted minds from theoatmeal.com, comes a primer that will prepare us for what we fear most: How Everything Goes to Hell During a Zombie Apocalypse.

Passing this along is my way of looking out for everyone when the undead inevitably rise up and take over. :)

Friday's F Word: Romeo & Juliet vs. The Living Dead

"What's in a name? That which we call an Undead by any other name would smell as rancid"

In this Indy flick, there are more than thumbs that are bitten. Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers face an even more deadly fate than poison. Zombies. A plague on your house if you miss this one. ;) Thanks go to Phil for sending me this link.

Friday's F Word: Find A Death

Are you a Death Hag?

We all have our obsessions. It could be chocolate, sports, and for the morbid-minded: all things related to death. Find A Death is a cheerful little site that is a clearinghouse of info and photos on celebrities who have met their demise. As a fellow cemetary explorer, I naturally stumbled upon this macabre site.

Sit back with a glass of blood red merlot and enjoy.

Friday's F Word: The Addams Family musical!

This week's installment is both freaky and funny!

A huge Addams Family fan, I couldn't wait to share the news that there is soon to be a musical based on the spooky, ooky clan. Bebe Neuwirth, with her Broadway background and dark character roles such as Lilith on Frasier, is perfectly cast as Morticia, my favorite Addams. Halloween is over but it still looks like good clean creepy fun.

Friday's F Word: Regretsy

Every product must find the perfect consumer.

Fetus kitty toy? Fish in a Taxidermy Squirrel Suit? Kitty Litter Bag Tote? Poo Soap? Condom Pillow? You know you want it.

Any crafter worth his or her salt has at least heard of Etsy, the marketplace where creative folks can list their wares. But lurking amongst the treasures are, well, bits of trash. Or at least items we can ask, as we wipe tears from our eyes and giggle hysterically, "what the bloody hell were you thinking??"

Luckily, there is a site that is dedicated to sharing these finds aptly named Regretsy. And each gem is presented with such biting sarcasm that it makes you cackle out loud. Regretsy's motto is "Handmade? It looks like you made it with your feet!" You can also follow them on Twitter.

Be careful, because like a train wreck, you can't look away.

The debut of Friday's F Word!

Just for sake of twisted entertainment value, every Friday (cos we ALL love the weekend!), the MSC Lab will be passing along an online tidbit that fits the category of either "Freaky" or "Funny". It just so happens that the inaugural selection is BOTH. :)

The Domestic Witch herself, Mrs. B., recently introduced me to the most wonderful book site ever: Quirk Books. As a lifelong avid bookworm, moi was like a kid in a candy store perusing the twisted goodies in this store. From "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" to "Crochet a Cthulhu" to "How to Tell if Your Boyfriend is Possessed by Demons." Great fun for those who embrace the strange and morbid things in life.

Now go forth and celebrate Quirktober!