A worker leaps over stacked sacks of paddy at a wholesale grain market in the northern Indian city of Chandigarh October 13, 2011
Friday’s links talk unlikely sitcom stars and even more unlikely rappers.
Sheeple: Hipsters. What is, in fact, their deal? Does the science behind wanting to be different end up backfiring? (Wired)
Green Thumbs: Speaking of hipsters, being a “locavore” sounds so very charming. But growing kale in your backyard isn’t going to solve hunger in America. (TIME Ideas)
They Don’t Make ‘Em Like They Used To: See classic photos of music icon Ray Charles doing what he does best. (LIFE)
Seriously, This Is Real: Fred Durst has signed on to star in a new sitcom. Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit fame. No, really. (The Daily What)
It’s Not Even Gold-Plated: Ridiculously expensive fashion isn’t just a stateside phenomenon. This Hermès sari sells in India for $8,000. (Divanee)
Visual or Musical: Katy Perry is going on tour, and you know what that means — costumes so ridiculous that they rival Lady Gaga. (Go Fug Yourself)
Old People Rapping: Betty White raps in a new music video with a British pop singer. It’s not good, really, but it’s Betty White, so the Internet will watch it. (Viral Viral Videos)
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