GOODLINKS: a weekend round-up from across the web

• Two new female cast members join Saturday Night Live tonight! (via the New York Times)
  
  
• Artist Mark Wagner creates intricate collages, like the dragon on the right, made of real dollar bills! (via Scene 360)
  
  
• Jens Lekman covered Boyz II Men at a show this week. (via Stereogum)
  
  
• Depression-era literature, art, film, and fashion are making a comeback during the current financial crisis, according to BusinessWeek.
  
  
• Scientists have created the first ‘humanoid’ robot that can mimic the facial expressions and lip movements of a human being… specifically Keanu Reeves? (via CNet)
  
  
• The spring/fall Marc by Marc Jacobs lines are “anything but fashionable,” according to Fashion Indie (and I kind of agree after seeing Bloomingdales photos).
  
  
• Check out Brooklyn Based’s Guide to Thanksgiving Guesthood for tips on where to pick up the best food and treats for your holiday potluck.
  
  
• An interesting article about why Facebook likes smaller ads (as opposed to Myspace’s giant invasive ones) despite lower revenue. (via the New York Times)
  
  
• Ticketmaster is exploring the elimination of convenience fees— including fees in the ticket price instead, and giving all of us one less thing to complain about! (via Brooklyn Vegan)
  
  
• Don’t you hate when you’re moved by some authentic-feeling art & it turns out to be a commercial? (via Hipster Runoff)
  
  
• Crazy-lady Ruth Regina makes wigs for dogs. (via Urlesque)
  
  
  
  
• I spent some time this week creating Muppet versions of my pals with FAO Schwartz’s new Whatnot Workshop. (via BuzzFeed)
  
  
• In the last couple weeks, Barack, Obama, Michelle, Malia and Sasha have become inspirations for first and middle names across the U.S. (via the New York Times)
  
  
• YouTube is trying to catch up to Hulu.com by posting full-length shows and movies. (via PSFK)
  
  
• A video by Normann Copenhagen shows you how to make the perfect scarf knot. (via NotCouture)