Inappropriate backgrounds

One of the features of facebook is that it allows users to post a status update accompanied by a colourful illustrated background. This can be a nice way to add a cheerful or eye-catching image to a message. However, it can also lead to amusing occasions when people accidentally select a mismatched background which doesn't quite fit with the tone of their status update.

This week the Charles Fudgemuffin blog highlights a few such examples...

1) Happy background

"What happened at Walmart? I was there at 5:11pm. Did someone die?"

"Congratulations!"

Balloons and cake! The perfect way to celebrate someone possibly dying!

Elf on the shelf quiz

If you're a fan of Elf On The Shelf, and you're also a fan of quizzes, then you're in the perfect place! That's because this week the Charles Fudgemuffin blog features a quiz based on festive rhyming variations of the Elf On The Shelf theme.

Have a look at the following pictures, and see if you can work out what each picture is. And as an added bonus, I've also included a related joke with each image.

1) Here's an easy one to start things off...

Why don't Chinese kids believe in Santa?

Because they make the toys.

Technically true

Truth seems to be going out of fashion these days, but that's a trend we intend to fight against here at the Charles Fudgemuffin blog.

That's because this week the Charles Fudgemuffin blog takes a look at answers which were perhaps not what you expected, but nevertheless, technically true.

1) Weight loss truth

To start things off, here's a rather extreme weight loss method...

"What's the fastest way you've ever lost weight?"
"Got a leg amputated."

On a similar note, many years ago when I was in Africa I caught malaria, and that also led to very fast weight loss, although not quite as fast as getting a leg amputated thankfully.

Legal disclaimer: The Charles Fudgemuffin blog strongly advices against getting your leg amputated or catching malaria as a way of losing weight. If I wanted to lose weght, I would personally try regular exercise and avoiding man-made processed foods, although that's not legal advice. That's just common sense.

Five stupid sayings (part 7)

The English language has many sayings that are wise and make a lot of sense. However, it also contains a selection of silly sayings that make no sense. From time to time, the Charles Fudgemuffin blog likes to take a look at some of these silly sayings, and this week is one such occasion.

1) I know it like the back of my hand.

"Wow! Buried treasure! I never noticed that before."

I have to admit I don't really pay much attention to the back of my hand, so for research purposes, when I was writing this I actually took the time to examine the back of my hand. And while doing so, I surprisingly noticed a small birthmark which I never knew I had!

So if I was to say, 'I know it like the back of my hand,' that would be the equivalent of saying, 'I don't know it very well at all.'

The AI Idiot Awards

I've featured the Idiot Awards on several previous occasions on the Charles Fudgemuffin blog. However, it's not just humans who can be idiots, it's AI too! In fact recently I seem to be coming across so many examples of AI acting like an idiot that I feel like AI deserves its own category of Idiot Awards.

So with that in mind, this week the Charles Fudgemuffin blog highlights a number of examples of AI acting in a rather foolish manner.

1) Hidden idiot

Here's an artistic example to start things off. As you can see, somone asked AI to make a 'Where's Waldo' picture, and this is the image that AI came up with...

Credit: imgur

"Have fun trying to spot the character!"

Hmm, that's a tricky one. I wonder where he could be. Has anyone managed to spot him?

Top tips for dogs (and their owners)

If you're a dog who's looking for some useful advice, then you've come to the right place! That's because this week the Charles Fudgemuffin blog features a round-up of top tips for dogs.

Also, if you're a dog owner, rather than a dog, then you're also in the right place, as I've also included a few top tips for dog owners, so hopefully there should be something here for everyone.

Anyway, without further ado, let's get straight on with the tips...

1) Hungry dogs. Steal a doughnut the same color as your fur and then sit really still. That way, your owners will never notice.

"If I don't move, and just stare straight ahead, then I think I'll get away with it."

2) Dog owners. Convince your dog you've invented a death machine by switching on your vacuum cleaner.

Cakes gone wrong (part 3)

Most people like cake, and that includes me. However, one thing I like even more than cake, is photos of cakes gone wrong.

This week the Charles Fudgemuffin blog features a few examples of cakes that didn't quite turn out exactly as expected.

1) Weeding cake

I love spending time in the garden, but surely ordering a cake to celebrate doing the gardening is going a bit over the top...

Credit: imgur

"Congratulations on your weeding!"

Editor's note: "Charles, I think it was supposed to say, 'Congratulations on your wedding.'"
Charles: "Oh, right. Yeah, that makes more sense. Although I have to say, it is really satisfying when you've got rid of all the weeds."