The funniest thing for me is that rarely does anyone get this close, and the very unique thing that even “scientists” and educated folks can’t grasp is that Rainbows are as dynamic as tornados. Not is a sense of energy, but they move, and flow, change as they are created by the weather, and act dynamically with the weather. So I give credit to all who claim that they have seen it in person, and understand the skepticisim of the people who say it can’t happen.

It is a unique experience I will probably never have again in my life, but it was amazing to learn the dynamics of how a rainbow behaves. It lasted for about 5 minutes.

As a side note, I found it to be such a rare event and went looking for my “pot of gold” bought a lotto ticket and won $25 bucks.

~ Jason Erdkamp

I can probably speak for everyone by saying how truly amazing this snapshot is. If it weren’t for camera phones, I am willing to guess a shot of this rainbow never would have been taken.

The photo sparked a comment debate on the OC Register’s website where the photo was originally posted arguing whether or not it is even possible to see the end of a rainbow. Naysayers were obviously suggesting this photo had been manipulated. Gary Robbins, science writer-editor for the OC Register, reported that even Stefanie Sullivan, a forecaster for the National Weather Service, says she’s never seen the “end” of the rainbow, partly because there are so many buildings and other structures in Southern California.

My wife took this nice rainbow [snap] a week later with her iPhone on her commute home. While almost impossible to convey even a significant percentage of the beauty she saw with her own eyes, her photo at least captures the vantage point from which most of us are likely to see them. I mean, I honestly can’t recall now whether I have ever seen the beginning or end of a rainbow before. Have I? If I have, it certainly wasn’t like this – not this close. So this was special for me.

Many tried to debunk it with High School science lessons while others defended it by noting there clearly isn’t any pixillation in the photo. I however particularly liked the sentimental comment from Christine who added on the OC Register:

“I am really relieved to see this picture. I was driving through a very flat fenland district of East Anglia (UK) when I saw the cars ahead of me driving through the end of a rainbow. My daughter was in the car with me – we were speechless. Then we drove through the rainbow as well and for a moment the light in the interior of the car took on a kind of golden sheen. Just a couple of minutes later there was another one and we drove through that as well. We hardly spoke about it to anyone because we had always thought it was impossible to find the end of a rainbow as we have always been lead to believe they are circular (no ends). So, it is true we were not out of our minds and perhaps it is the scientists who are wrong.”

Congrats Jason on the $25 “finders fee” and thanks for sharing.

~ Thijet       

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I hope this isn’t Photoshopped because this shot cracks me up.  Maybe that’s why I like it so much because even though most of me knows it has to be a fake, a little part of me believes, “maybe this shot really is possible.”  I mean his eyes have that camera flash look and the lighting is even enough to be convincing.  But to capture that Loony Toons accent of shrapnel coming from the dog’s mouth seems a tad comedically perfect.  

I did the ol’ college try with an internet search for the truth and found another [snap] that is remarkably close.  I can only assume this is our Kung Fu Pussy in this shot as well showing off his mad skills.  But, without some additional Photoshop work, his kicking leg is at a different angle as is his paws.

You all will have to tell me.  Are either one of these for real?

~ Thijet       

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Snapper: Unknown

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I’m going to burn in hell for posting this…but here’s the story. Many years ago the little man went to daycare daily, while I worked full-time. He wasn’t yet potty-trained but would wander into their bathroom, express some interest (as the older kids used the potty) then wander out again. Usually. On this day he somehow managed to get himself stuck in the toilet. The daycare provider’s first instinct was to grab a camera and snap off a photo before helping him out. I was both appalled and amused (and felt guilty for the latter).

Btw, he was given a bath immediately afterwards and a fresh outfit and he was just fine.

~ massdistraction

I guess I could be in the minority here – that small group to the side who thinks this daycare provider made a brilliant decision. And who could blame the fella in this photo? I mean this sick daycare installed a shiny step right up into the thing. It’s like a personal invitation for curious exploration.

And try this on. Maybe he had a tike-size brownie in those shorts and was attempting to wash up on his own and thus saving embarrassment in front of his unforgiving daycare peers. Who has time to clean out THAT tub!

~ Thijet       

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Snapper: Unknown

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October, 1996

De Witt, Illinois

“My friend took this when we were on a campin’ trip a way back in 1996. I took one too, but it sucked.”

~ greefus groinks

Haven’t we all seen something in the cloud? We leaned over to our friend on the school bus and said, “Look!  Don’t those clouds look like a fire breathing dragon?”  I’m sure you can fill in the example with all kinds of things from your past’s imagination.  Rarely though do you see a cloud formation like this where it’s clear to probably 99% of those looking at it what it is.  

Even if you are seeing the Michelin Man or “Mr. Incredible,” you are still on the same page as the rest of us.  It’s an astronaut in a space suit.  Right?  Well, it certainly isn’t a tortoise or a Dyson vacuum cleaner.  And also I must say it’s clearly a nice shot by the way.  Greefus I am glad that your friend’s photo didn’t suck!

~ Thijet       

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“My Wife and I had been thinking for the past year what to do for a wedding cake. Being two Sci-Fi heads, we only wanted to do one weird thing for the wedding… hence the cake. Everything else would be normal, but the cake would be the only place we would geek out.

Problem was deciding what the cake should be. We kept going back and forth with ideas (Darth Vader Head, Tardis) and even thought of doing two cakes. Finally at the last minute we fell upon the idea of the Millennium Falcon.

We met a great woman named Cassie who owns Cassie’s Custom Cakes in Atascadero, CA. She had never done this type of cake before, but was all into it.

The final cake was a Red Velvet. Since my mother doesn’t eat chocolate, we had Cassie make a smaller white cake. This one would be the Death Star that can be seen next to the Falcon.

The cake became a massive hit and everyone enjoyed it. Some people thought it was a toy before they realized it was the wedding cake.

The entire thing was edible, but we decided to keep the satellite dish as a memento.”

~ sofos

How cool is that !? Absolutely amazing! I mean that’s not plastic – that’s like eggs and flour!

You know I actually met a woman in 1997 that was married to the ceremonial theme song at the end of “Star Wars: A New Hope” (Throne Room) – but this takes the cake! (I’m sorry. I couldn’t resist. That is a true story though)

I bet it was sad cutting into this baby. Well maybe it wasn’t. Maybe everyone was dying to have a bite and say they ate the M.F.! Thankfully with digital cameras, they knew they had these shots in the can before that first slice was handed out.  Here’s a [snap!] from the front that gives you another view.

If anyone wants a cake like this one, I am sure this Cassie’s place would love to impress again. Or better yet, see how good your local baker is by handing them this photo as a guide.

Okay husbands out there – how many of you could have gotten away with having a Millennium Falcon wedding cake?  Yeah that’s what I thought – maybe 2% of you.  And I would be willing to bet this 2% probably could only have one as long as it was their groom’s cake and not the bride’s.  I myself am more of a traditionalist when it comes to the wedding cake, but had I wanted to stray from the norm, I don’t think I had a chance in you know where of gettin’ it my way. (Consider yourself lucky sofos if you don’t already know it!)

Hmmm… I wonder if Cassie could deliver me a Jabba the Hutt one for the Superbowl this Sunday?

~ Thijet       

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Awe now come on now! Seriously… Who wouldn’t like a button-cute little kitty gettin’ licked by a big ol’ pinky-white sad lookin’ doggie!?

~ Thijet       

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Early 1960's

“my mom was a hairstylist for several years and won some competition back in the early 60’s for having her hair shaped like south carolina! that’s my dad on the right. i think it’s an added hair piece… i’ll have to ask her about that! she won a huge trophy which was like 4 feet tall and they flew her to NY.”

~ jelene

I can’t say I know squat about styling women’s hair. But I think it’s fair to say I can look at this picture and know this lady’s hair is something very special. Man I just love photos from the 60’s through the 80’s. You have to go back this far for unanimous and flagrant mistakes.

Of course back then this was hair to admire, a guaranteed spot standing next to Monty Hall on “Let’s Make a Deal.” So I guess we should deduce 50 years from now we will look back and wonder how we ever embraced Ugg Boots and the Victoria Beckham hair bob.

~ Thijet       

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After growing up in Kentucky, I have an immediate soft spot for any photo of this caliber that even hints at an origination from the Bluegrass state.  This could have been taken in Alabama for all I know – maybe Tennessee.  All I see is a hand-made redneck outboard Kentucky yacht!  Simply a floatin’ paradise.

What cracks me up is the pride this owner must have in its craftsmanship.  I mean how cool is this thing!   It’s got an up, a down, an inside and an out, a real working hammock, a fish cleaning table, and is that a beer cooler??  Did I mention… it’s got two floors!

In a time when many of us worry about how we will ever be able to afford a comfortable retirement, here’s a man that has at least found the place.

~ Thijet       

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Snapper: paolo màrgari

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09/27/2007

Soleto, Puglia

“my little pet [as almost all of them has no name,he's just him].”

~ paolo màrgari

Awwwwww!  Adorable.  But – Is this for real!?  I had to stop laughing long enough to get a close look at this guy.  Are those really his eyes or is this Photoshopped?  He looks like he’s got those plastic bug eyes we used in art class when I was a kid.  You know.  What were they called… oh um… Googly Eyes.  Yeah that sounds right.  Right?  That’s some crazy yawning action goin’ on with that little guy.  

Does anyone else’s kitty have insane looking Googly Eyes when they yawn?  

~ Thijet       

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