One thing we can credit TIVO (and other time-shifting, commercial skipping devices) for is much greater effort on the part of commercial creators to actually make the commercials entertaining and worthwhile. Of course there have always been great commercials (Thanks VW!) and folks with brilliant vision in that vein, but the hastening of mediocre content … Continue reading My Favorite commercial – The Discovery Channel – Awesome
In my opinion, George Carlin’s peak was a few years before my time. Had I been born about 10 years earlier I think he would have been a far greater influence on me than he was. But that doesn’t mean I was not aware of and didn’t appreciate what he did… His wry observations and … Continue reading George Carlin – RIP and on Religion
You really want to take a look at this video. If you’re already a skeptic, then you will find that it nicely reinforces your thinking in an entertaining fashion.If you’re of a superstitious bent or if you tend to favor “alternative” practices or subscribe to conspiracy theories, this video probably won’t shake your faith, but … Continue reading Here Be Dragons
Continuing with my fascination for altered time and space perception (through mechanical means), I had not heard about Schlieren Photography until I saw this video on Slashdot Review over the weekend. The balloon (what is it about balloons?) was one of my favorites, but the towel was cute. The shockwaves emanating from piston shots was … Continue reading Schlieren Photography
Geez! How these countries are going to claw their way out of third-world status while they continue to indulge in superstitious idiocy such as this is hard to imagine. This gem comes from Solapur, in Maharastra, India. C’mon folks! This is the 21st century!!! We’re supposed to be flying around in little cars worried about … Continue reading OMG – Tossing Babies off a tower for good luck
If you’re so in love with “Gilligan’s Island” that you can’t stand to see it defamed, don’t watch this. If you’re a part of the real world and remember the show for what it was – a bad time waster after school when you should have been out playing with friends – then you’ll find … Continue reading I *knew* there was more to Mary Ann … “Gilligan’s Heist”
I’m pretty sure everybody’s seen this by now. I just wanted to have a pointer to this for myself. I find Sarah super attractive and she maintains an almost genuine “girly” quality while simultaneously broaching topics even *I* would stumble over. So I enjoy her work in little bits and pieces. But this I found … Continue reading Sarah Silverman’s “I’m F***ing Matt Damon”
**Update 2008 04 01** It turns out that this is probably just a lip-sync of a Will Ferrell bit. Mind you, it’s still a laugh and the kid’s doing a good job. Any Britney Spears fans can appreciate a good lip-sync… Like or hate President Bush, you have to admit this is very well done. … Continue reading Kid impression of George Bush
Back in October of 2001 I had a radiator flush done by Jiffy Lube. Problem was, the geniuses there forgot to tighten the hose clamps and a couple of days later one of the radiator hoses just fell off, spewing radiator fluid everywhere! Fortunately I was near a strip mall where I could get some … Continue reading Jiffy Lube Scam and why you may be better off just driving your car into the ground
There is a real level of sophistication in the way these dolphins interact with these bubble rings. Probably it’s a matter of primate bigotry, but I’ve never really subscribed to the notion of dolphins being one of the more intelligent beings on this planet (aren’t they supposed to be 2nd or 3rd in line after … Continue reading Dolphins Play with Bubble Rings
