And Quoth The Raven...

Skull & Crow - Salt & Pepper Shakers, from NeatoShop.

... Raaaawk! Salt with that? ... Yuk yuk. :-)

You know you want them. Don't deny it.

[Link to listing for salt & pepper shakers]

[via NeatoShop]

The 7 Most Terrifying Pirates From History

Ghost Ship Series: Full Moon Rising. Image Copyright 2008, George Grie.

From heart-eaters to science pirates (because there's nothing more badass than science!), the following article chronicles seven of history's most terrifying pirates. Definitely worth a read!

[Link to pirate article]

[via cracked.com]

Also check out George Grie's awesome digital artwork - see link below.

[Link to George Grie's website]

Teabag Skull

All kinds of inappropriate jokes come to mind... *ahem*... LOL

[via Laughing Squid]

Darling, Your Mandible Is Showing...

Check out more cool "vintage" pics after the jump.

[Link to additional pictures]

[via Skull-A-Day]

A Little Monday Nerd Humor...

[via Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal]

And for our Resident Zombie Fan...

misspulga, I saw this print and immediately thought of you! I found it on betwixxt's shop on Etsy. It comes in a vampiric version too, but I like this one more.

[Link to betwixxt's shop]

[via Etsy]

And For The Vampire...

Isn't this gorgeois?!? I think The Vampire needs to own it. Post haste. >:-)

[Link to Vampire Bottle]

[via Coffin Couches]

Coffin Couch - Redux!

Who's Yo Daddy? Jesse James' hideous lilac-colored coffin couch.

So you all probably remember [VonErickson's original coffin couch design] from a previous post I wrote... Very classy and elegant. Behold! It now comes in a pimpin' Jersey Shore version too (not created or endorsed by VonErickson). I can just imagine The Situation gettin' it on with a corpse... All that's missing are a few Ed Hardy emblems, and voilà! Bob's your dead uncle. If this couch had a velvet or leather interior - and if another color scheme was used, however, we *could* have ourselves a winner.

It is *très* unfortunate that both Kat Von D and Jesse James own one... I suppose we are just part of a larger Venn Diagram in which our awesome bubble is overlapping with theirs... *shudder*.

Has anyone else come across "coffin couches" they'd like to share? Do check out the link below for much nicer looking versions of the model featured in this post.

[Link to Coffin Couches website]

misspulga's Wish List: Steampunk Cell Phone

Steampunk cell phone by Polish inventor J. Redmer.

Now if only it came in an "iPhone" version... *sigh*. :-)

[Link to article on Gajitz website]

*Warning* Viewer Discretion Is Advised

"Funeral Meat" by Evan Campbell.

I am thoroughly disgusted by, yet drawn to this sculpture. I don't think I'll eat chicken for the rest of the month. Thanksgiving might be a bit difficult as well. :-S

[Link to Evan Campbell's website]

Hobo Skull Nickels

Hobo skull nickel from 1938.

The art of carving nickels dates back to the 18th century. It was popularized during the Depression era, as it gave unemployed artists something to do. This art form survives today, and even has it's own society: the OHNS (Original Hobo Nickel Society). You'll mainly see folk art depicted on these nickels, however I came across some that are decidedly macabre... and of course had to share. Check out the first link to see more examples.

[Link to Hobo Skull Nickels]

[Link to Original Hobo Nickel Society]

[via Colossal Art & Design]

Who needs Post-It Notes when...

Chalkboard skulls, in true teal and jet black.

...you can have a Chalkboard Skull on which to write your notes and reminders!! These gorgeous and functional pieces are created by Chicago-based artists Sarah and Joseph Belknap (known as iamhome on Etsy). Check out their shop; these skulls come in all sorts of fun and fashionable colours! Wicked home decor, right?

[Link to iamhome's Shop]

[via Etsy]

From the Vampire's Sketchbook: Poes

A collection of Poes in Kakariko Graveyard, Hyrule, outside the entrance to the Spirit Temple

Poes are "ghosts" in the video game series The Legend of Zelda. Unfriendly in general, they always seem to be seeking revenge. They inhabit graveyards, temples, and dark places such as caves. Each poe carries a lantern with it that contains its soul. Above is a sketch of three different poes, the two on the left from Twilight Princess and the one on the right from Ocarina of Time. They come in many other forms too. Credit to Shigeru Miyamoto and the Nintendo team for imagining such fancy-looking spirits!

Also, Happy 25th Anniversary, Zelda!

[Link to Nintendo's website]

[Link to Zelda 25th Anniversary website]

A misspulga Favorite: The Smashing Pumpkins

This song and video are so nostalgic for me... and not to mention *epically* steampunk! Ahhhhh. Viva los '90s! :-)

A Vampire Favourite: My Chemical Romance

Helena Live (MTV Studio session)

I wanted to post about this band for a long time - My Chemical Romance. They've been a favourite of mine since 2004. They come from New Jersey, their music is awesome, and the storyline for the music video for their hit single Helena is about the most EPIC funeral ever!

Above is a video for a live version of the song they did for MTV (I want Gerard's "Revenge" bracelet!!!), and below I've posted a link to the official music video (because MCR doesn't allow embedding of their official media). Check it out!!! I've also posted a link to the band's website. All rights for everything go to MCR. Love them!

[Link to Helena - Official Video]

[Link to My Chemical Romance's Official Website]