Things you don’t see anymore: curses inscribed in books to discourage their theft. “[W]idely employed … during the medieval period[,] [t]he use of book curses dates back … to pre-Christian times, when the wrath of gods was invoked to protect books and scrolls.†— https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_curse
In weird contrast to the sunny scene
♫ “Moskow Diskow”
♫ “Moskow Diskow” by Telex
Excellent ’80s synth riff and catchy bassline with mock-serious vocals.
♫ “Friday” by Capone
♫ “Friday” by Capone
Simple but classic drum & bass.
♫ “Running With The Wolves†by Korpiklaani
♫ “Running With The Wolves†by Korpiklaani
Rousing metal + accordion instrumental from Finland.
As I grow older
As I grow older,
I gain ever more power
behind my sneezes.
♫ “Happy Song”
♫ “Happy Song” by Baby’s Gang
“We can dance there, dance and eat an ice cream”
I hope it’s working for him
I hope it’s working for him, whoever he is.
If a comics adaptation of a Civil War diary appeals to you
If a comics adaptation of a Civil War diary appeals to you, then gaze upon my friend Marek Bennett‘s Kickstarter for The Civil War Diary Of Freeman Colby, Volume 2 (you can get Volume 1 bundled in at some levels). It ends this week.
♫ “Colin’s Theme†by Anders Enger Jensen
♫ “Colin’s Theme†by Anders Enger Jensen
I have a theme song! :D It has a very Eighties sound.
Wow, the video game Pikuniku looks like it came from Headville
♫ “Gimme chocolate!!” by Babymetal
♫ “Gimme chocolate!!” by Babymetal
Squeaky idol-pop mixed with heavy metal? Thanks, Japan!
♫ “Let’s Get Funky”
♫ “Let’s Get Funky” by Hound Dog Taylor & The House Rockers
If you sit still through this, schedule a checkup.
Housecleaning Chant
I MUST
I MUST
I MUST DECREASE MY DUST
♫ “Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain Polka”
♫ “Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain Polka” by The Chicago Town Polka Band