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    bookwench: Ok, does anyone remember the story about a bunch of astronauts who land on a lovely monoculture of a planet? One type of grass, one insect, one cow-li... more »
    bookwench: The Stuff gave me nightmares for years as a kid. I can still sing the damn theme song. Hate you... I was doing so well... *sob* enough is never enough! more »
    lightninglouie: Granted, it's not a food, but seeing as how many of will be spending our post-turkey time tomorrow in a tryptophan coma, here's Death Bed: The Bed... more »
    HeartBurnKid: Agent of R.O.A.C.H.: Curry Man approves of that Red Dwarf clip more »
    Klebert L. Hall: You forgot pigs. -Kle. more »
    Dr Emilio Lizardo: I need help with this. There is an old, John W Campbell era short story where a race of intelligent crustaceans try to invade earth. They attempt to... more »
    Lassus: If the Kandy Man doesn't turn out to be the approaching darkness threatening the entire universe in the Tennant finale, I'm going to be incredibly dis... more »
    Tomb: R.O.A.C.H.: Beast of burden #3 this week! Damnit io9ners.. Start to read Beast of Burden! more »
    Jassen: I do note one substantial omission: Audrey from The Little Shop of Horrors. As far as i can tell she was also the only one of these that was part of a... more »
    gorehound: jabba the hut was funny the stuff is my favorite food that eats you. more »
    bluehinter: Nice Tick reference, but surely Man Eating Cow should be up there as well. Also, I suppose you could technically include the Skrulls that were tricke... more »
    Conrad: Turkeys would be happy to eat you. more »
    queensowntalia: Note to self: eating random, unidentified things off the ground may be hazardous to my health. Welp, there goes my favorite weekend hobby... more »
    subgrenades4carrots: For those who haven't seen "The Stuff", I highly recommend. Riding on the popularity of frozen yogurt at the time, and Garrett Morris of SNL fame pla... more »
    acrobatic rabbit: huzzah to the killer pizzas!! more »
    ManchuCandidate: No Thanksgiving is complete without inviting Kanamits (but I don't know how edible they are) to Dinner. To Serve Man... more »
    scroggzilla raids again: What? No "Matango, the Fungus of Terror"? For shame, io9....for shame. more »
    Lassus: Image is going full Crisis on us? I've been out of the loop, has this happened before? I guess Grimjack will be showing up? more »
    bluehinter: Huzzawha??? Powers is now going to be released by Marvel!?!!! The same Powers that is 10% clitoris jokes, 30% monkeys having sex, and 75% dropping F... more »
    Perhaps Not: The first 50 issues of Shade are awesome. Besides Peter Milligan's psychedelic writing, you can totally watch Chris Bachalo grow as an artist. It's fa... more »
  • #triviagasm

    Tasty Foods That Would Rather Eat You for Dinner

    Thursday is Thanksgiving in the US, a time when families gather around the table and chow down on tasty treats. But, when it comes to being eaten, some foods are less agreeable than others; some would rather eat you. More »
  • #comicswecrave

    Thanksgiving Is Saved By American Madness And Eating

    Worried that you won't be able to make it through Thanksgiving without help? Comics come to your rescue this week, with timely collections celebrating America and eating, as well as something for fans of Skeet Ulrich and spoon-loving superheroes. Comics! More »
  • #triviagasm

    Adorable But Horrible: 26 Cute Critters You'll Want to Avoid

    Horror isn't always slimy and grotesque; some of the most frightening monsters come in the cutest packages. We list the fluffy, wide-eyed, and downright adorable critters that want to scare you, eat you, or enslave you for all time. More »
  • #triviagasm

    What Science Fiction Characters Wear for Halloween

    Still stumped on a Halloween costume idea? Maybe you can take your cue from these Halloween-loving characters from science fiction and fantasy. Check out what these folks wear to celebrate the season of horror. More »
  • #holidayheroes

    20 Great American Superheroes To Share Your Holiday With

    It's Independence Day here in the United States, and what better way to celebrate it than to remember the fictional men and women who drape themselves in red, white and blue and try to personify what makes the country great? More »
  • #triviagasm

    Coital Coronaries and Sexecutions [NSFW]

    Looking to do the deed with that hot alien, demon, or super-assassin, but not sure about the risks? We list scifi’s deadliest sexual encounters to ensure that your next orgasm won’t be your last. More »
  • #superheroscrewups

    Hancock Isn't The First Superhero Screw-Up