"Watermelon with Mustache" by Jason Kotecki "The right to be ridiculous is something I hold dear." -- U2, I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight I recently became aware of a website called ridiculo.us, an online community dedicated to the encouragement, development, and execution of ridiculous ideas. Their most recent project is to fake a marathon. That's right. On February 2nd, people all over the world (including me and Kim) are going to be taking and sharing pictures of themselves stretching, running, and finishing a marathon. They will be decked out in official race t-shirts and bib …
Small Rebellions
Adultitis can't be taken down by government legislation, well-financed corporations, or an army of powerful tanks. Its only weakness is ordinary people instilled with the soaring spirit of childhood who rally against the rules that don’t exist and engages in ruthless, senseless acts of silliness. We call these actions small rebellions. They may be small but they are also mighty. They undermine the slavery of Adultitis and its unadventurous version of adulthood, and they have the power to change the world.
Dad Sends Son’s Train Into the Stratosphere
This is a cool story (and video) of how a dad sent his son's favorite toy train into the stratosphere. Pretty amazing what one can accomplish with a weather balloon, an HD camera, a GPS-equipped phone, and a little imagination. And after watching the video, it appears as though the train had the time of his life. Hat tip to thekidsshouldseethis.com …
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Small Rebellion #5: Pajama Run
It’s time for another official Small Rebellion (a small but mighty act of defiance against Adultitis and the rules that don’t exist)! Pajama Runs are great, because they fit into busy schedules, allow you to break a few “rules,” and for the price of a few simple ice cream cones, you get to create a memory you will never forget. The Mission: Put simply, a Pajama Run is when you surprise someone by taking them out for a late-night ice cream treat in their pajamas. In fact, EVERYONE involved needs to be wearing pajamas. Anyone can play -- you can “kidnap” your kids, grandkids, parents, or …
Small Rebellion #4: Special Op Sidewalk Chalk
A few months back, we highlighted a Denver neighborhood that had banned children’s sidewalk drawings, calling them "a distracting and offensive blight." Hopefully you don’t live in a neighborhood like that. (If you do, hopefully you’ve dutifully covered the sidewalks with chalk drawings.) Well, it’s been a while since we hosted an “official” Small Rebellion, but we figured it was time for a new mission, and sidewalk chalk is going to be the star. …
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Birthday Ninjas Kidnap Sixteen-Year-Old
It's not a real birthday unless someone gets kidnapped by ninjas. …
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17 Small Rebellions You Can Start Today
Adultitis is one of the biggest problems our world faces today. A bold statement, perhaps, especially if you've never even heard of the disease before. A condition that affects at least 75% of the world population, Adultitis creates conflict that keeps us from working together. It stamps out curiosity that could have found a better way, while plundering the laughter that helps heal wounds. And Adultitis beats down and belittles dreams that might have made a difference. A big problem, indeed. One might assume that the only way to defeat such a giant problem would be through giant …
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Man Makes Wig with Own Hair to Trick People
Guy grows his hair out for three years. He shaves it all off, and glues it into a wig. Then he poses for photos with friends and family, and when they're not looking, pulls it off so he can get their reactions on video. Why? "So I could put it on my head and trick people!" I learned about this video from Joey who said, "To hear a grown man give a reason that was that simple was pretty awesome." I couldn't agree more. "Because it's fun" is all the reason most kids need to do anything. The childlike spirit within you doesn't need a big, complicated reason to come out and play. Any …
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Denver Neighborhood Bans Children’s Sidewalk Drawings
Apparently, chalk drawings of hearts and flowers is a "distracting and offensive blight" on a Denver community. The homeowner's association in three-year-old Emerson Cohen's neighborhood has temporarily banned children from drawing on sidewalks, saying "anything that offends, disturbs or interferes with the peaceful enjoyment is not allowed on shared spaces." Yeah, because children's chalk drawings wreak all kinds of havoc on my peaceful enjoyment of pretty much anything. …
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Woman Creates Airplane Bathroom Portraits in the Flemish Style
Here's a small rebellion for you. While on a long flight, Nina Katchadourian spontaneously put a tissue paper toilet seat cover over her head and took a picture in the mirror using her cellphone. It reminded her of 15th-century Flemish portraiture. So she took more of them, using materials close at hand. I love the contrast between the serious poses and the silly concept. Proof that if you're on a long flight and find yourself bored, you're not trying hard enough. …
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Not-So-Small Rebellion: Woman Finds Fun in Losing Wallet
You lose your wallet. Doh! You retrace your steps and realize that you accidentally threw it in the recycle bin. Idiot! You discover that the trash has already been picked up for the day. You cannot be serious! It dawns on you that you now get to spend a few hours calling banks and insurance companies followed by a trip to the DMV. Son of a... How's your day going? If you're like most people, your day becomes a shame bagel with frustration frosting and anger sprinkles on top. Or. …
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