Bees. they have feelings, you know.

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Webcomic is Crimes Against Hugh’s Manatees.

Happy SUPER AWESOME UNICORN DAY to one and all!

UNICORNS!

Photo is the work of Myles Donaldson, found at Sniff Glue, Worship Satan.

April 29th is a holiday here in the UK. And while we fully support the concept of being paid not to go into work on a Friday in spring, we also find it slightly odd that the reason for this holiday is that a couple of complete strangers who have no impact whatsoever on my life (other than arranging this free vacation on my behalf) are getting married.

I am not one of these republicans who wants to be rid of the royal family. But neither am I a monarchist. I believe that the current system works — no need to change it — but that this functionality has little to do with the royal family. And a public holiday because a public figure is getting married seems a bit farcical.

So, for those of you who agree with me — and staunch republicans, I suppose — I propose that we declare Friday April 29th, 2011, to be Super-awesome Unicorn Day!

We will celebrate unicorns, rainbows, and everything wonderful.

Mostly, this will mean shouting “UNICORNS!”

Who is with me?

Sweaters. Aka, jumpers. For chickens.

(Mermaid by Mecuro B. Cotto)

Apparently smart people eat sweet things with their coffee. Plus, it’s Friday. Indulge!

The National Portrait Gallery has received exactly one complaint regarding an explicit nude photo on display. That complaint? About the composition.