What the Hell is Going On?
Please enjoy the following news story: Tracking bracelet worn by lost autistic Aurora boy malfunctioned AURORA — An 11-year-old autistic boy, who police believe left
Parenting Talks: Transitioning from High School to College
Son, this is a big time in your life. But it can be hard, too. Really hard. Like about as hard as I was when
Finish Him!
My Fatalitites If I Were a Mortal Kombat Character Shame Spiral [up + down + left + left + fierce punch] Whirling Accidental Punch While
The Kinds of Things You Say After a Dinner With Your Current’s Ex
Well. His, uh, he had some really cool shoes. That thing he said about how it’s hard to drive behind grandmas? What was that all
Helpful Snowman Radio ep. 17
Sweet Home Crapabama, Sweet Sweaty Sweat, My Sweet Buddy Steve Hawks, Roseanne Redemption. episode17
Popeye
“I’ve got a great idea for a cartoon. It’s about this guy, a sailor, named Popeye. He comes into various troubles, and he accesses super
Dads Who Stand Outside the Locker Room Waiting for a Large Group of Adolescent Boys to Get Dressed After Using the Pool
Hey buddy. I know it’s tough out there, standing in the hall. Time really slows down, huh? I bet you never thought you’d be like
Go-Go-Gadget Stuff That I Apparently Have
Go-Go-Gadget Tag Sticking Out of Shirt! Go-Go-Gadget Gyros Spindle Detector! Go-Go-Gadget Distaste for Dance Music! Go-Go-Gadget Knowledge of Turtle Biology! Go-Go-Gadget Use 1/17th of a
Pete, New Kid in Class
Hi, everyone. I know that the teacher wasn’t going to force me to introduce myself because that’s something that only happens on TV. But I
Process for Picking the Dudes Who Would Fly the Voltron Lions
Okay, this is an extremely complicated process. For some reason, instead of a giant robot with one pilot like we’d asked for, we have
Security Questions
This is an email sent because you filled out a request for password retrieval. In order to reset your password and create a new one,
Helpful Snowman Radio ep. 16
Luv questions, heartburn and burning hearts. episode16
Why It Sucks to Communicate
In-Person: Good day to you. And how are you this fine day? (Greeting, question. Makes sense.) Once Mail Was Invented: Dear Sir, How are you?
Potential Names for My In-Progress Cookbook
More Bacon Than You’d Think Necessary Down (in the basement level) Home (shitty apartment) Cookin’ (sort of) [front cover just a chart explaining
Beetle Battle
Every night, outside my apartment, beetles come out to play. They are big and brown and hit against the door hard enough that is sounds
Cooking Substitutions Chart
If you don’t have… Soy Sauce Try Using… Salt dissolved in brownish water If you don’t have… Flour Try Using… Cigarette ashes mixed with Elmer’s
Erotica as Written By My Junior High Health Teacher
“Okay, we need to get through some stuff, so let’s just get started. No laughing. If I catch you laughing it’s going to be laps,”
I Do
This is the new King Soopers in town. Pretty giant, huh? You and I both know that the number one appeal factor for grocery stores
Scumbag Test
Question: “Imagine you are taking someone that you know somewhat on a first date. What would you do?” Friend’s Answer: “Well, since it would be
Last Lines that Prove You Did Not Finish Your Book Report Book
To just say the ending would be to discount all the amazing work leading up to this ending. It would be like standing on top
Helpful Snowman Radio ep. 14
The getting to know you show. Volleyball. Lies! Dedicated to J.B. who has the heart of a lumberjack bear. episode15
The Two Ways a Horoscope Can Be Read
1. Beginning of the Day “Ah, here is what I have to look forward to. Today is going to be different, too, because I will
Pete’s New Job as Quiz Writer for Seventeen Magazine
How Many of You Does It Take to Completely Ruin the Sad, Drink-y Vibe at a Bowling Alley? Music: How Much Less Meaningful and Directed
My Wedding Plan
Pre-Wedding Photos: Instead of taking multiple photos with a bunch of idiots immediately before the wedding, I’ll just go ahead and consider EVERY PHOTO FROM
My Suggestions to Artists for Their New Album Titles
Katy Perry: These Are Noises that Emanate from Above My Breasts. Dave Matthews Band: I’ve Got One More in Me Before Total Baldness Sets in
How I Know My Mom Is a Better Person Than Me
Me, age 8: Mom, can we go into the rock store? My Mom’s Response: Okay. But just for a few minutes. What My Response as
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep. 13
Roid Rage, Mommy Blogs, and Damien Rises. episode13
Roseanne Game Home Game
Rules: Below are 5 episode descriptions from the television series Roseanne. 1 is fake, 4 are real. Your goal is to separate the actual episodes
I Have Fixed YouTube
This button will change the face of Youtube. No longer will people be unclear on whether or not Rebecca Black is a singer or Double
SNL Episode Template
Introduction: A sketch without intro to make people unsure what they are watching. At least idiots who think maybe there’s a presidential debate on a
Guard Animals
After reading this totally awesome article about guard bears, I decided it’s time to re-examine my options in terms of guard animals. Guard Rhinos Advantage:
Time for a Little Help
Howdy, This is a non-post day. For me. This is a post day for you. Share helpfulsnowman.com with someone you love. Or someone you hate.
Helpful Snowman Radio ep. 12
Cheers to adult orthodontics, acts of God, and the best Roseanne-related game of all time Helpful Snowman 12
Osama
[note: the above image was selected because it is the first thing that pops up when you google image search “osama.” The people have spoken.]
What Targeted Facebook Ads Are Saying About You
“Debt Consolidation is a Snap!” You have a shitload of debt. You’ve probably listed multiple schools on your profile, or possibly just one art institute.
Things Rock Climbers Are Thinking
For safety, the best place to harness someone is by a series of straps all along the crotch area. Nothing says safety like Load-Bearing Crotch
Helpfulsnowman Radio ep. 11
Drunken Dads, gold teeth, and a wonderful game where players decide: Shit or Site Helpful Snowman 11
Theme Cruises I Might Potentially Enjoy
Deaf Cruise the cruise attended by only deaf mute people. And me. Omega Man Cruise the cruise where everything is done for you while you
“Curious George Goes To…” Titles That Never Worked Out
Curious George Goes to the Rendering Plant Curious George Goes to the Infectious Disease Laboratory Where They Are Working on “Rage Virus” Curious George Goes
Lisa Loeb Had a Dating Show and I Was Not Informed!?
Dear Lisa Loeb, First of all, I’d like to apologize for not applying to be on your dating show in 2006 when it aired. Nobody
Something That Never Made Sense re: Master Blaster
Okay, brief history. For those who have never seen Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, this might be a waste of your time. For people who have
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep. 10 part2
Part 2, the drive home. What we thought of the movie, plus a really nice tale of foreign self-pleasure ending off with my Maron impression.
As if It Wasn’t Bad Enough
Not only do we grow these things for the pure amusement of watching their brief lives snuffed out in mere moments, faster than a goddamn
For All Those British Accent People Who Think They Are So Smart
I have one thing to say to you: Oh yeah? In the time it took me to come up with that first thing I’ve also
No Help Whatsoever
Snowman! Can you help me find the OFFICAL “Duh, Winning” Charlie Sheen t-shirt? What is the brand? Do they fit small/average/large? thanks :):):) AMS:):):) Dear
When you need somebody…Help!
Hey Snowman, Resume help for local pool store? I’m trying to get a job at a local leslies pool store, I found out I have
Heaping Helping of Helping
Dear Snowman, When do babies start learning? when do babies start learning words? my cousin told me around 10 months that they can actually comprehend
Real Good Helper, That Guy
Mr. Snowman Sir, Have you ever drank the wine “arizona stronghold”? was it good? how much did it cost? where did you purchase it also?
Helpful Snowman Radio ep. 10 part1
Part one of our first mobile car-cast! We drive down to a sneak peek at Kevin Smith’s Red State. Also, I successfully talk sports for
The Gift Who Keeps on Giving
Dear Snow, Why do us guys like looking at breast? I’m a guy and like all guys I like looking as breast but I’ve never
Helpful Snowman Can’t Stop Helping
After such a successful first day helping out, how could I not do a second? Dear Helpful, Why is it that whenever I do something
Helpful Snowman Gives Back
Readers, It’s been a tough couple weeks around here. But when things get bad, the best thing you can do is give back and wait
False Starts in My Attempt to Write a Power Ballad Based on My Own Life
What comes between K and Double-S? I do! ~ You’re a fire I’ve got heartburn. ~ Turn on the lawnmower so we can loud fuck
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep. 09
Cheers to Games! We play a trifecta of games, including the classic “Is it Racist?” Helpful Snowman 09
Reasons I Can Come Up With for Making the Hangover II
Desire by the writers to fill in the underdeveloped character of the idiot who was stuck on the roof, who was by far the most
Questions Your Dentist Can Ask, From Good to Bad
Wow, are you flossing twice a day or something? How do you keep your teeth so white? Would you say you brush, on average, twice
Joining Rec League Sports: Pros and Cons
Softball Pro: Opportunity to legitimately purchase a nice pouch of Big League Chew. Con: Going through some bizarre, vaguely satanic ritual to break in a
Comic Book Movies
Because they are coming out with a whole new slew of comic book movies, instead of answering nerd questions one by one in person, I’ll
Throwing Down the Gauntlet on Science
1. Science, you have one year to make som kind of significant progress on breast cancer. I can’t stand these terrible fun runs, parades, and
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep. 08
Cheers to Horror Movies, Eviscerated Hamsters, Dart in the Eye, and Jackhammers. NOT cheers to John Mayer. Helpful Snowman Radio 08
Fights That I Could See Having with a Spouse If I Ever Became a Father
“I just don’t think it’s right that I buy this nice, big cooler and now I have to deface it with permanent marker all over
10 Questions About Professional Soccer Based on Playing Youth Soccer
1. Do the teams have home and away jerseys? 2. If so, are they not two jerseys but one reversible jersey that players often end
Sports versus Sports Video Games
Baseball Real Life: Lots of standing around, very humiliating pants. However, hot dogs are often present. Video Game:Smaller physical toll, however the game lacks the
What I Learned About Love from the Movies
Your best bet is to put all your time and effort into someone who seems like the worst possible match for you and makes you
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep. 07
Middle Eastern Politics Take Center Stage episode07
Signs That I May Need a New Laptop Soon
1. Bald patch on my left thigh from sitting the laptop on my lap and having the extreme battery heat absorbed into my leg. 2.
Movies I’ve Never Seen
The Princess Bride Summary: Some kid is a real asshole to his grandpa, to the grandpa tells the kid a story that involves a very
What Taking a Dump is Going to Be Like Based on the Number of Hours I Slept the Previous Night
9: Fine. 8: Maybe a little rough getting started, but nothing serious. 7: Stringy. Smell and shape reminiscent of brown Funyuns. 6: Lots of effort
ED 209 Seeks Home
Well, it looks like our branch of the robotic cop project has found its endpoint. But we still need to find a home for this
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep. 06
Hoo boy. Lots of yelling on this show. Make my co-hosts apologize for that one. More bananachat, another bum story, and I defend myself for
Distance
Recently I came upon this game: Distance The controls couldn’t be simpler. Mouse clicks advance the frame, and you watch the two characters go through
Captain America and the Avengers
Thanks to my good friend Nica, I was able to enjoy this wonderful game from my childhood at home, revisit the memories, and see just
MS Office Gets Sexy
For a presentation I’m doing in a little bit, I needed a piece of clipart to represent the concept “sexy.” I did a search which
Sentient
01/20/2012 This is either the day Goodreads became sentient and started responding with emotion as opposed to search results alone: OR it is the day
Pete’s Smartphone
I decided to buy a smartphone. Partially it was because of a latenight bar discussion regarding whether or not Joesph Gordon-Leavitt was Cobra Commander in
FINISH HIM!
The other day I stayed up far too late watching Mortal Kombat finishing moves. I know. I’m sorry. When I was a kid, these were
thisiswhyimbroke.com
My little brother, in preparation for the holidays, introduced me to thisiswhyimbroke.com It’s one of those frustrating web sites that has some awesome shit, the
Lytro Camera: What’s the Point of Photography?
So this little box is the next thing that is transforming photography from the art of capturing a moment to the art of pointing a
Celebrity Doppleganger
The other night a couple friends and I were having an argument/discussion/boozefest where we all discussed celebrity look-a-likes. This happens a lot in my circle
New Oregon Trail
Today I learned that there is a new Oregon Trail game coming out for the Wii. First there was excitement. Then dysentery. Because after the
Things That Wreck Video Games to Shit: Looking for the Damn Yellow Key
You found the blue key, the red key, and you’ve killed every single thing that moves, blown up every barrel of toxic/explosive waste, and pushed
Drinkify
So it’s almost certainly just a way for people to nail down demographics (you know, I type in “Drive-By Truckers” and then “Lucero” and then
Things That Shit Up Video Games pt. [something]
I got you, you bastard. I’ve got you right in my sights. I just have to make a slight adjustment downward. Wait. Shit. I can’t
Things That Ruin Video Games pt. 3: Obstructed View
You want to see me fucking lose it? Give me a game where you can’t see what the hell you’re doing. Castlevania, hard as it
Things That Make Video Games Suck pt. 2
Water Levels Nothing ruins a fun game like a good, or a bad, or really any, water level. You’re chugging along, working your way through
Twilight Princess and Learning as You Go
This weekend I got Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess on the Wii. Something you might notice is that I pretty much stay a consistent 2
10 Things That Suck in Games, Pt. 1
There are two words that strike into my heart every damn time I play a game: Escort Mission. So many, so very many games, involve
Unfortunate Timing
I was playing the Captain America and the Avengers game the other day, and I noticed something a little strange. Iron Man looks fine. I
DC Comics READ Posters
We just got a catalogue featuring a number of different DC Comics characters reading. You know, to serve as good examples for the kids. Oh
52 Titles, 52 Tweets
So I read this ENTIRE volume. Let me first review it as an object: This thing weighs almost eight pounds. That doesn’t sound that heavy,
First Annual Robo Awards
Ah, how to describe the enjoyment that is Atomic Robo. Oh wait, there’s a fantastic solution…The 2011 Atomic Robo Awards. Winners are below. Click on
Amazing Spider-Man Catch-Up
Continuing on the goal to read every Amazing Spider-Man in existence, I’ve come across some highlights. Ah, the goddamn laundry truck strikes again! Number one
Spider-Man Gem
Here’s another $1 gem. Can I just say, I’m certainly one to throw terms around, but at least I have the restraint to not just
Aunts and Bungles
It’s been a long time since I’ve been this excited to read a a comic book, and that’s coming from a guy who gets excited
The Horror!
This book came across my desk this week, and holy crap is it a good flipper. I don’t know that it would be a good
Capable
If you’re anything like me (an awful human) you’ve often wondered how exactly one might go about drawing a handicapped gentleman. If you’re normal, you’ve