We live in a world where the online world has beaten out face to face interactions. When someone compliments
an article of clothing we’re wearing we say, “Thanks I ordered it online”. When
we wonder why we have a fever and cough we jump on WebMD and check for any
possible illnesses that might match our symptoms, and self-medicate for the worse
possible sickness on the website, rather than call our doctor. We also use the
Internet to meet new people and spark new romances. A couple of my friends made
a YouTube post which they accurately titled “Weird Dating” shining a light on
a handful of the unusual dating websites that are now available at the click
of a finger and, while I was amused, it got me wondering what other strange
websites are out there? Here’s my pick for the 10 most interesting websites I've
found so far (click the titles to experience the websites in the convenience of your home). Some are funny, some are great for killing time,
and some are just weird. This post has nothing to do with the name of my blog, sorry to disappoint.
This website allows you to explore some of the worlds greatest landmarks, including
the inside of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (my personal favorite), The White
House, even the Pyramids of Giza. You just type in the place you want to see up
close and personal and boom, you’re there!
There is an entire
website, and apparently a book, dedicated to cats in wigs. I’m not sure how to
feel about this. The cats don’t look like they are in pain, but I feel like
this is animal cruelty? Yet somehow very cute. I’m conflicted on this one.
This
is a website which anyone can add any fact to, even if they are completely made
up. They actually encourage lies. It is literally a website of wrong
information and a great way to waste time. You know when you’re talking to
someone and they assure you the information you have is wrong, so you tell them
you “read it on the internet”. Now you can make that lie into reality. You’re
welcome.
When you want to find non-touristy things to do on vacation this website has
your answers. It offers the strange and unusual things that are usually off the
beaten path and usually weird. For example, did you know there is a “Dungeon”
in San Francisco that offers visitors daily shows portraying tongue pulling and
whatever else happened in medieval dungeons? Apparently it’s in Fisherman’s
Wharf.
Ever wanted
to date a convict? There is a website dedicated to that, well, specifically for
female convicts. From what I could gather without making an account, you browse
through pictures of convicted felons, pay $4 when you find one you like and
begin chatting with them and hope it leads to romance. Their tag line is: “Become
a “ray of hope” in someone’s life. …You can make a difference.” They even let
the inmates write their own bios. I feel like this is taking the Orange is the
new Black obsession a little too far.
The name should be
pretty self-explanatory, but I’m happy to elaborate. Remember when we were kids
and we thought it was hilarious to call Mo’s to ask if their refrigerator is
running? Well, this is the same concept. You decide who you want to prank call,
choose the pre-recorded message you wish to send, enter the phone number and
the website does the rest. It is ridiculously immature but I’m pretty sure Bart
Simpson would approve.
Er, this is a website that claims to report news from the future. I’m not
really sure what else I can say about it. I’m sure they already have a blurb
about my blog on their website.
I remember in
college there was a big Zombie Apocalypse show that the Theater Department did
every year. It was a big fake fight on the quad, I think they threw water
balloons at each other or something. Well, for those of them that secretly
wished they were real zombies, or wished they could date one, they have a
website for them! That’s right, there is a website called Zombie Passions.
Online dating for Zombies.
Ever wanted to have a conversation with a robot. The Internet has you covered.
This is kind of creepy and the robot is kind of a dick. I’ll be honest; I
wasted a good 20 minutes talking to the rude robot and I might have argued with
it when it claimed to be human. I’m not even sorry.
Someone created a social media site for dogs. The entire site is about dogs.
Articles about dogs. Facts about dogs. Videos of dogs. There is even a quiz to determine which Dog breed you are the most like. Maybe I’m just a crazy
Cat lady but I just don’t see the appeal.
Do you have any sites you want to
share? I’m always looking for ways to kill more time.
PS: I was published on Thought Catalog! If you haven't read it yet, please do. J
