“When we are just as likely to see a photo or video of Kourtney Kardashian’s baby or Taylor Swift’s cats on Instagram as we are to see one of our actual friends’ babies or cats, the boundaries and proximities blur … Social media has opened up this more visible and public back and forth between star … and the audience in ways that let us intensify that parasocial relationship.” Pacific Standard sheds some light on your imaginary relationship with a celebrity. (Beyonce and I are gonna have a good laugh over this article.)

+ Syndicated from Kottke:
Raul Oaida built a full-sized car out of half-a-million Lego pieces that actually drives. The 256-cylinder engine is powered by compressed air. Top speed is 20 mph. This is a stunning and insanely clever achievement. My favorite part, aside from that 256-cylinder engine, is the windshield built out of two dozen tiny Lego windshields.

+ FiveThiryEight: The Three Types Of Adam Sandler Movies.