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NOW

2007-07-22T22:20:00.000+02:00

Mine just says "Hammer time!"

Tu du du du, du du can't touch this

Read A Book

2007-07-22T22:17:00.000+02:00

Sesame Street sure has changed since I last watched it.

Lifted

2007-07-22T21:47:00.000+02:00

A new ~~trailer~~ short from Pixar (thanks Fuzz for the fix).
Also, at the end - The Wilhelm Scream, and the YouTube compilation of it.

Mr. Tree

2007-07-22T21:44:00.000+02:00

Orange juice. It's freaky.

Slap The Cheek

2007-07-22T21:37:00.000+02:00

Slapping women across the face in some random mansion probably shouldn't be this much fun. Although I would have replaced the music with some Prodigy maybe.

Cults

2007-07-22T21:34:00.000+02:00

How to start you own cult. Excellent stuff.

Lemon Babies

2007-07-22T21:31:00.000+02:00

What's cuter than a bunch of babies biting into lemons? The answer, of course, is me. Right this way ladies...

Pillows

2007-06-17T13:18:00.000+02:00

Thanks Guy.

Not Dead! Just Distracted...

2007-06-05T23:25:00.000+02:00

Muse and time have both eluded me these past few months.
Anyway - I ain't dead! Just resting.

Here's an entertaining shooting game that will keep you busy for about 25 minutes.

The Last Stand

2007-04-30T09:43:00.000+02:00

Here's a nice little zombie-killing game to suck up your time.
The concept stretches beyond the usual shot-the-undead-neighbour-in-the-head-before-he-eats-your-liver gameplay : You use the daylight hours to upgrade your weapons, fix your barricade and search for other survivors that will help you go through another night.

It's not too hard once you get decent weapons, I suggest the uzi and chainsaw combo for max performance.

Giant Waterlilies

2007-04-27T18:06:00.000+02:00

Impressive time-lapse by the BBC.

Haloid

2007-04-23T10:26:00.000+02:00

I'm not sure how many of our readers are gamers but this was just too cool to pass on.

This fan-made movie attempts to settle the age-old debate -
Samus Aran vs. Master Chief: who would win a battle of the armor-suited titans?

With Matrix-style action sequences, hordes of aliens and a suprise ending, I can guarantee this one's worth the loading time.

Onslaught

2007-04-19T20:08:00.000+02:00

Yet another of the "build towers quickly for the Syrians are coming" games.

This one has some special features though, so you may wanna read the instructions.

Guy pass this on to all interested...

David Blaine - Again!

2007-04-15T22:51:00.000+02:00

Illusionist David Blaine magically re-appears into the lives of two Los Angeles men for the second time in a year (see the first time in the video right after this one). According to the men, Blaine "terrorized" them during a recent taping of one of his "Street Magic" specials, even going so far as following them into their apartment and forcing them to participate in some astonishing feats of magic!

I mentioned him before here. You can watch both videos ace of clubs.

Indestructotank

2007-04-12T22:30:00.000+02:00

Hop around the screen and destroy aircrafts.

Don't buy the Homers until the end. They've cockblocked me on my path to another plane on more than one occasion.

G2P

2007-04-12T19:42:00.000+02:00

"G2P (Google to Person) uses some crafty Google searches to help locate open directories or otherwise shared files."

I've been using its former version for years. Over the past few days I regretfully noticed it was down, but it appears it was only in order to now return in a new and improved version.

Which you can find here.

Heavy Metal Puppet Show

2007-04-11T10:28:00.000+02:00

Barbie dolls playing Motorhead's The Ace of Spades, complete with headbanging motions and audience-operated groupies. Party on, Ken!

Leaping Shampoo

2007-04-10T16:21:00.000+02:00

I kept thinking what that music was and why it sounds so familiar... then I realized it's the XP music I've heard all to many times during my numerous reinstalls of windows.

Black Sheep

2007-04-10T12:32:00.000+02:00

There are 40 million sheep in New Zealand, and they're angry!

Looks like this movie is missing only one thing. Samuel L. Jackson.

Monkey Popping Craziness

2007-04-10T09:47:00.000+02:00

Very simple and yet highly addictive.
I'm stuck at lvl 46, mental support and/or tips would be appreciated.

More!

KITT For Sale

2007-04-09T01:48:00.000+02:00

The Hasselhoff ultimate form of transportation - Knight Rider - is being put up for sale for an affordable 150,000$.

If you read the fine print you will find that: "Most of the buttons don't do anything. Nor can the car hold a conversation or drive itself."

Nevertheless, this car is so full of testosterone that I've actually sprouted a third testicle just by writing this post.

Tiny Pancake

2007-04-09T01:40:00.000+02:00

Prepare tiny pancakes, in a most inconspicuous method.

Catchphrase

2007-04-09T01:13:00.000+02:00

A funny oldie - can you guess the catchphrase?

It immediately reminded me of this from South Park.

Sexydrownwatch

2007-04-06T01:15:00.000+02:00

I haven't actually seen the Borat movie, but I would totally watch this show.
In fact, I would act in this show.

Japanese Milk Commercial

2007-04-05T09:44:00.000+02:00

No. 1 most honorable brand of mammel juice drink!

(This is probably NSFW by western standards, consult your physician before consuption.)

Homeless James Bond

2007-04-05T09:27:00.000+02:00

Homeless Bond uses his wits and garbage to stop the mastermind of the homeless underworld.

100% Pure awsome. Part 2 can be found here.

Universcale

2007-04-02T23:32:00.000+02:00

A web flash thingie that shows how things in our universe compare, size wise, to everything else in the universe.
It's cool and disorienting at the same time.

החמישיה הקאמרית

2007-04-02T12:33:00.000+02:00

אוסף קטעים זמינים ביוטוב

Sad Kermit

2007-03-30T10:43:00.000+02:00

Kermit covers NIN's Hurt. And destroys some childhood fuzzy puppet memories in the process.

If you've ever only heard Cash's version of the song, you're welcome to familiarize yourself with ~~the original~~ You can't no 'mo.

Dexter

2007-03-29T23:04:00.000+02:00

H4x0r that I am, I managed to track down this page offering direct download of the first season.
Now, it's far from being a quality show, mind you. But I find the general idea cool and it has its moments.

[Have a good Passover]

Keepon

2007-03-28T16:17:00.000+02:00

Keepon is a robot project by Marek Michalowski of Carnegie Mellon University. It's capable of detecting beats and dancing accordingly.

What it should be is arrested, 'cause it stole my damn moves!

The song is by Spoon from their album Gimme Fiction which is quite enjoyable.

Desktop Defence

2007-03-26T20:21:00.000+02:00

Yet another of the "defend thy..." themed games, only this time with a twist!
Nah, I kid I kid. It's the exact same.

As usual, skip it if you have any plans of being productive today...

#Potluck

2007-03-26T01:22:00.000+02:00

Being random is actually much more difficult than it might appear.

This is extra freaky random, and I'm basically posting this just so I can shout at my loved ones "Miguel! Miguel! Punish me with a meal!"

Trapped in The Drive-Thru

2007-03-22T00:51:00.000+01:00

Weird Al has finally released a video for his parody of R. Kelly's much maligned "Trapped In The Closet."

Go mbeannaí Dia duit

2007-03-17T16:50:00.000+01:00

Blue Whale

2007-03-15T23:09:00.000+01:00

The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society has posted a life sized picture of a Blue Whale.

I got nothing... Opera joke maybe?

Stage6

2007-03-15T20:00:00.000+01:00

Hooray! Episodes ~~and porn~~ in great quality!
Episodes of many shows are available for direct download or online viewing, all in divx quality.
You first have to install their own player, but it's quiet and unobtrusive so no trouble.

There'll probably be some catches and snags later on as this site develops, but right now it's all groovy.

Silly Molecules

2007-03-10T18:48:00.000+01:00

This is for all you chemists - Real molecules that have unusual, ridiculous or downright silly names.
Prime examples includes the world famous Moronic Acid (see above), the sexy Sexithiophene and the ring shaped Arsole.

Switzerland - No Longer Neutral

2007-03-10T18:34:00.000+01:00

This just in - The Swiss Army invaded Liechtenstein, accidentally they claim.

According to Swiss daily Blick, the 170 infantry soldiers wandered just over a mile across an unmarked border into the tiny principality early Thursday before realizing their mistake and turning back. Interior ministry spokesman Markus Amman said nobody in Liechtenstein had even noticed the soldiers, who were carrying assault rifles but no ammunition.

'One' Folding Bicycle

2007-03-07T22:37:00.000+01:00

A concept bicycle that folds into that drum looking thing on the right.

What's even more interesting is its mentioned 'power assist system'. I'm hoping a little it will be tiny running hamsters.

Auto Park

2007-03-07T07:47:00.000+01:00

Robotic parking garages seem to be quite effective and efficient.

Plus you get your car parked by a giant robot, which is freaking cool.

[Link]

Filthy Food

2007-03-06T08:08:00.000+01:00

It starts off nice enough, but then gets wrong very fast....

Not safe to be viewed by anyone, actually.

New Tag! NSFW.
That stands for "not safe for work". I'll include it in the future.

Stampa Leroy

2007-03-05T23:37:00.000+01:00

Stampa stampa
Stur ball stur ball
Cycle pumpe
Clapa hunden

Yeah yeah... but will it get me the chicks?!

Lunar Eclipse

2007-03-05T09:52:00.000+01:00

BBC News have some lovely user-submitted photographs of Saturday's eclipse.

More on Flickr.

Whoa. I know Kong Fu

2007-03-04T12:55:00.000+01:00

The Tamandua is one bad-ass anteater.

Also, I never thought of one as a pet! Now I totally want a tamandua too...

Strange Statues

2007-03-03T10:00:00.000+01:00

Strange statues from around the world.

Precious Images

2007-03-03T09:49:00.000+01:00

Precious Images is a snazzy compilation celebrating 50 years of film. It came out in 1986, won an Oscar and at one time was the most viewed short film in history.

It seems a kinda silly to me - everything flies by a bit too quickly to be interesting or nostalgic, but I suppose you can test your movie strength by watching this vast collection.

I was happy to see that I recognize most of 'em.

ATM Pooches

2007-03-02T22:03:00.000+01:00

These dogs are trained to help disabled people withdraw cash from ATMs, load up the washing machine and shop.

Where do they keep your credit card I wonder?

This Post Is Not a Bomb

2007-03-02T21:55:00.000+01:00

Things are a bit touchy in Boston now - police just blew up a traffic counting machine, which is just a faint echo of the Moonintes incident from last month.

This guy has decided to help put everyone's mind at ease.

Future Chair

2007-03-02T21:51:00.000+01:00

When I go shopping for furniture I try to get the ones that look like they might come alive in my sleep and try to maim me.

Robot Sex

2007-03-02T14:48:00.000+01:00

I love how completely useless the product of thousands (?) of hours of design turned out to be. Sure is funny though.

In other news - Dexter the robot has learned to walk and is quite bully resistant.

Magician Devlin

2007-03-02T11:49:00.000+01:00

I give you Devlin - The Rock and Roll Magician!
He also does Bar-Mitzvah's, you can contact him on his myspace page.

Bubble Base Jump

2007-03-02T11:29:00.000+01:00

Oh yeah. I'm extreme.

Spanking New Colours and Design

2007-03-02T01:07:00.000+01:00

I have a test to study for.
So I did this instead.

Happy Purim, friends and spam bots!

Kosher

2007-02-28T23:17:00.000+01:00

Cute.

Duct Tape Rose

2007-02-28T20:21:00.000+01:00

This seems like a cool thing to make, so I'm mostly posting this for myself to come back to and try when I have some time.
I have loads of duct tape at home. Problem is, it's all standard army black... They'll make a lovely, if morbid, token of my affection to that lucky someone in my life.

Palm Painting

2007-02-28T20:18:00.000+01:00

According to this there's plenty of wholesome activity you can do with your hands if you're bored.

Nkisi Project

2007-02-28T20:10:00.000+01:00

N'kisi is a captive bred, hand raised Congo African Gray Parrot. He is 4-1/2 years old, and his species has a life span similar to humans. He has received teaching in the use of language for 4 years. He is now one of the world's top "language-using" animals, with an apparent understanding and appropriate usage of over 700 words.

Apparently, it can also read your mind.
At least I think so. It was a long read. And I didn't nap today.

Chad Vader - Day Shift Manager

2007-02-25T17:16:00.000+01:00

Life is hard when you're Darth Vader's less-talented, less-charismatic younger brother and you manage a grocery store.

More episodes can be found here.

Monty Python's Spamalot Game

2007-02-25T17:00:00.000+01:00

Protect your castle in good ol' Python fashion - Using airborne poultry and cattle of course!
Apparently, this game is A promotion for a new spammy product - A Monty Python themed Spam flavor: Spam with Stinky French Garlic.

Mmm... Spam...

Protein Synthesis. Acted Out By Hippies

2007-02-24T18:39:00.000+01:00

On an open field at Stanford University in 1971, several hundred students convened to undulate and impersonate molecules undergoing protein ... all » synthesis by a ribosome. A few were trained dancers, wearing costumes and colored balloons to identify their roles; most were recruited with the promise of fun and refreshments.

Holy psychedelic protein synthesis batman...

Top Gear. Again.

2007-02-24T00:20:00.000+01:00

I enjoy this show. I really do.

This time on Top Gear:

Simon Pegg from Shaun of the Dead
Some music from A Clockwork Orange - bonus
Sending a 30 year old car into orbit

The launch actually went surprisingly well. It's the whole coming back to earth bit that proved to be somewhat problematic.
Link 6 is the one with most of the shuttle action if you're impatient.

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Free Booze!

2007-02-22T15:38:00.000+01:00

Everybody likes alcohol, espicailly when it's free!
Learn how to hustle free drinks with the help of tricks like this:

More tricks can be found here.

Simpsons #3

2007-02-20T11:51:00.000+01:00

Third trailer is out.

Skull Toaster

2007-02-20T01:17:00.000+01:00

Description made me laugh.
Not out loud though. Nor had me rolling on floor.
Just laughing.

Kid Drawings

2007-02-18T14:56:00.000+01:00

Redone by professional illustrators.

Graffiti Animation

2007-02-18T14:50:00.000+01:00

I can do the same in my notebook. Only in mine, it's one stick figure humping another stick figure.
Still art though.

Tesla Protection

2007-02-18T14:44:00.000+01:00

Get the Eye of Sauron to watch your car for you.

The Room

2007-02-16T16:50:00.000+01:00

I am somewhat of an avid gamer, so once in awhile I might post some Über video of this or that game. The gaming industry is reaching unbelievable heights of realism these days, as may be witnessed in this somewhat long video:
(it's 11mins, but the real fun stuff happens at the second room with the portals so feel free to fast-forward)

Note that this video was recorded at 2005 and quite alot has changed since then.

Boil 'em, mash 'em, stick 'em in a stew!

2007-02-14T00:24:00.000+01:00

Mutated radioactive purple Chinese potatoes are apparently the new cuisine fad.

Big Giant Drain Hole

2007-02-13T23:34:00.000+01:00

Seriously. It's big.

Top Gear Crew Gets Attacked by Rednecks

2007-02-13T10:10:00.000+01:00

I know there are some Top Gear fans around here but this seemed to me like their worst idea yet. Honestly, what did they expect would happen?

Pumix says:
Entire episode here - and it's a funny one!
I give it about 8 hours before it's deleted...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=LJwX0MfFIE4 PART 1
http://youtube.com/watch?v=VsEk6eZMPMI PART 2
http://youtube.com/watch?v=N7O3TM8nq0c PART 3
http://youtube.com/watch?v=pAHrTmzS9ec PART 4
http://youtube.com/watch?v=0fZo9tlG8AY PART 4.5
http://youtube.com/watch?v=QxjFUJJIM_U PART 5
http://youtube.com/watch?v=kegne4kqWiU PART 6
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ncPaJVneFW4 PART 7

Boxhead Zombies

2007-02-12T12:21:00.000+01:00

This game just goes to show you how far in life grenades and a shotgun will take you.
Notice the different difficulty levels and rooms - expert is excellent!

FHM Kamasutra

2007-02-10T11:34:00.000+01:00

Just in time for Valentine's, FHM is listing their favorite positions, appropriately demonstrated (there's video...) by lingerie models.

By the way, I personally invented all the ones you've never seen before.
It's true.

[FHM]

High Speed Hamster

2007-02-09T09:33:00.000+01:00

I had some videos sitting on my desktop for a while, so today will be video day I guess.

Obviously it's quite risky trying to break your own high speed record.

Galileo Was Right!

2007-02-09T09:30:00.000+01:00

Pshaw... Everybody knows this was filmed in a studio in the desert anyway...

Hands

2007-02-09T09:21:00.000+01:00

Not sure what this hand has to do with beer.
Maybe it's an Irish thing....

Kittens - The review

2007-02-08T11:14:00.000+01:00

As my current computer is abit of a junkpile, I've decided that an upgrade is in order. After some market-research regarding the current gizmos, I stumbled upon this review.

Apparently this guy decided to write a full technical review regarding his newest acquisition - a kitten.
Hilarious read, especially the Comparison and Conclusion at the bottom.

Run Pac-man Run

2007-02-08T10:51:00.000+01:00

The Go! Team's newest video feature a 1970's style Ms. Pac-Man chase scene along New York City's streets. Apparently this isn't some new notion but Go's execution is far more funny.

A word of caution for the weak hearted, the ending isn't a happy one.

Slinky Chair

2007-02-05T23:34:00.000+01:00

I kept thinking: "Yes. But would you sit on it?"
And the obvious answer is - no. Let innocent bystanders try the contraption.

Shower Methodology

2007-02-05T21:48:00.000+01:00

I remember reading the text of this years ago.
Now somebody set up us the video.

Finnish Disco

2007-02-05T00:01:00.000+01:00

It's been a while...
Goes out to Fuzz.

It also reminded me of this.

Free Software!

2007-02-03T17:16:00.000+01:00

And legally, for a change.

This site offers different software for direct download every day, for free. No registering or paying a subscription fee is needed and they guarantee it to be 100% spyware free.

I didn't find any catch so-to-say. If anybody does, please enlighten us. In the meantime, it looks like a very nice initiative.

They also have a gaming section, here.

Troop of One Hundred

2007-02-03T16:48:00.000+01:00

This is a clip from 'Troop of One Hundred', taken from a Japanese comedy/prank show, where a 100 people chase after random strangers and you see their reactions. Totally harmless but their reactions are priceless.

For a translation of what they're shouting:
- For the 1st and 2nd guys, they shout: "There's a tsunami!"
- For the 3rd guy they shout: "That's the guy!"
- Nothing for the 4th guy
- Last scene: "Watch out!"

Welcome SC

2007-01-31T21:13:00.000+01:00

In case you haven't noticed we have a new contributor to the site (he finally figured out how to log into blogger!).
This of course implies a possible rise of 100% in silliness, so all should be pleased.

And to my dear friend Spacecowboy - enjoy and relax! No one reads us anyway!

When I hear Spacecowboy I think of Woody

Americans are NOT stupid!

2007-01-31T20:53:00.000+01:00

So what if they don't know how many sides a triangle has? Or that they think Tony Blair is a skater and Star Wars was based on a true story?

It's the world that's stupid, they are just misunderstood!
or not..

Gates on the Daily Show

2007-01-31T20:26:00.000+01:00

Federline's Superbowl Commercial "leaked"

2007-01-30T09:48:00.000+01:00

I barely hate him at all now.

[Video]

Wind Robot

2007-01-29T22:35:00.000+01:00

It's an awesome wind powered modular robot thing.
Wonder how he gets it to stop.

Charlie's Script?

2007-01-29T21:50:00.000+01:00

Seems about one fourth of the people who visit this page are looking for Charlie the Unicorn's script. Whatever that's supposed to be. Ain't it strange :)?

Richard Hammond's Crash

2007-01-29T18:08:00.000+01:00

Not really all that exciting, but it is comforting that he recuperated and seems to be all right.

Edit: And it's back up!
Edit2: Nah it's not.

Richard Hammond Crash Top Gear
Uploaded by tcmagnet

Walk It Off

2007-01-28T18:52:00.000+01:00

No More Kings try to generate buzz for their newest video by appealing to your inner Karate Kid.

[Alternate]

Confused Pony

2007-01-28T18:31:00.000+01:00

I give it one year before Disney make a movie out of this.

Synth Coke

2007-01-28T18:26:00.000+01:00

Real (?) commercial from the 80's, teaching you that the ladies will do anything for some synth coke.

America by Numbers

2007-01-28T18:22:00.000+01:00

Probably says something about excessive consumption.
I can drink a full liter of milk in one sitting. Top that America!

Cats

2007-01-26T10:15:00.000+01:00

There seem to be a lot of cat videos lately. And Star Wars videos. I'll have to look if there's any correlation.

- Never give up. I like how nonchalant he looks when he makes it.

- Smart kitty. I think the cameraman got excited to the point of orgasm at the end there...

- Cat washing machine.

- When cats attack! Maybe as result of the previous video...

Backseats

2007-01-25T22:04:00.000+01:00

Tomorrow I'm filling up my backseat with bricks. It's the Smart thing to do!

When I Think About You I Touch Myself

2007-01-24T23:16:00.000+01:00

Here you can watch a presentation of the new generation of touch screens.

Here you can see it (or one very similar) being used for... something... which seems to use a lot of its capabilities, so, lucky break for the producer.

Closer Look At The iPhone

2007-01-24T15:27:00.000+01:00

Groovy.

Slide

2007-01-24T00:56:00.000+01:00

I feel mildly annoyed that I can't slide out of more buildings. Someone buy me a building slide.