Chatroulette seems to be the gift that keeps on giving (to the 'nets). And it was created by a 17-year-old!
Via Reddit
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Video: If You Turn Your Head, I Win
Friday, February 26, 2010
Video: Quarantine Rapper
This dude has TB and had been quarantined in a hospital room for 63 days, so he decided to make this rap video to kill some time. Well played, sir.
Via Videogum
Video: ONN - Filming of Congressional Reality Show Disrupts Committee Meeting
Supposedly, at a later meeting, one of the representatives gets kicked off for sleeping with a member of the filming crew.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Video: White Sorority (Zeta Tau Alpha) Wins Sprite Step-Off Challenge
These girls are one some 8 Mile ish here. This gave me chills. Amazing stuff.
I love how nuts the crowd gets when they drop it towards the end.
Video: Epic Beard Man's Victim Tells His Side of the Story
What the hell? Is that even the same dude? The plot thickens...
Language NSFW
Video/Movies: Movie Bloopers from 1936
"A collection of Warner Bros. movie bloopers from 1936, featuring Humphrey Bogart, Joe E. Brown, James Cagney, Bette Davis, Kay Francis, Leslie Howard, Paul Lukas, Barton MacLane, Fredric March, Paul Muni, Pat O’Brien, Claude Rains, and more."
Monday, February 22, 2010
Video: How That Old Spice Commerical Was Shot in One Take
Very little CGI was used in that Old Spice "Look at your man, now back to me..." commercial. Interesting stuff.
Via Reddit
Video: Tom Green, The Lost Beastie Boy
Just Tom Green and Xzibit goin' off the dome.
Language NSFW
Via Reddit
Friday, February 19, 2010
Video: Michelle Trachtenberg Just Got a Whole Lot Hotter
Nicki Minaj is tearing up the rap game right now. Even Hollywood actresses are jumping on the bandwagon.
But what's Dawson doing up in the mix?
Language NSFW
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Video: Jay-Z Ain't Feelin' Benny the Bull
Don't you know Jay-Z was molested by a bull when he was 7? Too soon, Benny. Too soon.
Video: Best Man Owned By Windmill
They say if the best man gets a concussion on your wedding day it's good luck.
Movies: Badass Inglorious Basterds Posters
Check out these amazing posters for Inglorious Basterds being sold to benefit Haiti. My favorite is the tree one.
Via BuzzFeed
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Video: 67-Year-Old Man Whoops Sh*t-Talker on Bus
He was acting in self-defense. Sorry, sh*t-talker, you don't have a case. Better luck next time.
Language NSFW
Update: The guy's name is Thomas Bruso aka "Vietnam Tom." The 'nets have now dubbed him "Epic Beard Man." And apparently he's tearing sh*t up in Oakland.
Here's what happened after crazy Tom got off the bus.
And here's a video from last year of our old friend getting tazed at an A's game.
Keep fighting the good fight, Tom. We're behind you.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Video: Tim and Eric and Zach - Just 3 Boyz (Teaser)
Here's a little teaser clip from the upcoming Funny or Die HBO show.
List: 10 Reasons Why You're Not Getting Hired
"Funny, you don't look like an MMA fighter."
Even if you're not currently looking for a job, CNN.com's list of 10 Reasons Why You're Not Getting Hired provides some great insight about applying and interviewing for jobs.
Who said Preash was just a bunch of pointless bullsh*t? Oh, that's right, I did.
Via Digg
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Movies: Celebrating the Art of Cinematography
Children of Men - great movie if you haven't seen it yet
Fellow film nerds will enjoy this article, Celebrating the Art of Cinematography, which offers brief examples with video evidence of some of the finest salient features of visual filmmaking. (I came up with that sentence on my own. Hooray film school!)
Via Digg
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Video: Most Terrible Voice in the History of Voices
She still makes more sense than Sarah Palin!!!!!1!11 *high fives all around*
The Internets: Retro 3-Point Shootout Game
Kill some time with this fun and simple 3-Point Shootout Game.
List: 13 Incredibly WTF Body Modifications
One would think this chick's a little too cute to be such a dork
If you think you can stomach it, check out 13 Incredibly WTF Body Modifications.
Via Digg
Monday, February 8, 2010
Vintage Video/Music: Kanye Spits for Jay-Z in the Studio
A little background real quick. Kanye started as a producer (duh) and used to make beats for Jay-Z. He wanted to rap and nagged Jay-Z about it for a while before Jay-Z finally bit and gave him a chance.
What you're about to see is a moment in hiphop history. Kanye playing a few beats for Jay-Z, then spitting a few verses that would later show up on the tracks "Dreamkillers" and "The Bounce". Back when Kanye was only a moderately successful, cocky swab. This is amazing to watch if you're even slightly into rap. Classic behind-the-scenes stuff.
Says Jay at the end, "'Ye West. Hot. Fire. Put my money on it." And he did.
Friday, February 5, 2010
List/TV: 25 Uncomforable Talk Show Moments
You've probably seen most of these 25 Uncomfortable Talk Show Moments, but hey, maybe there's one or two that're new to you. You pompous asshole.
Via Digg
YumYums: Heinz Revamps Ketchup Packets
Are you sitting down? OK, good. I'm just gonna say it. Heinz has unveiled their badass new ketchup packets, set for release in the fall. Now squeeze OR dip. Three times as much ketchup per packet. Big things poppin.
Via Digg
List: Real Life Course Guide
College Humor's Real Life Course Guide is very funny. The first one hits a little too close to home.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Music: Die Antwoord is "Fake"
Sorry to burst your bubble, friends, but I called it from the get-go. So you were warned. Die Antwoord is "fake". Can I spots 'em or can I spots 'em?
It's still entertaining, regardless, so don't get too upset about it.
Video: New ThunderAnt Video featuring St. Vincent Performance
I love ThunderAnt blah blah blah. I'd never really listened to St. Vincent but I'm digging the sound.
Video/TV: Oceanic Flight 815 - Season 1 and Season 6 Side-by-Side Split Screen
Oh, you don't watch Lost? Then don't bother watching this. As a matter of fact, get out of my sight.
Music: How Swizz Beatz Sampled Justice for "On to the Next One"
J-Hove and Swizzy
Music heads will find this fascinating: How Swizz Beatz Sampled Justice for Jay-Z's "On to the Next One" (thanks to some prodding by Pharrell and Q-Tip).
And here's the original song, "D.A.N.C.E." by Justice, which is great in it's own right. The sampled part is at 1:56. And they're actually saying "under the spotlights."
Via @VultureBlog
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
List/Chicks: 100 of Kelly Brook's Sexiest Ever Photos
Probably NSFW
100 of Kelly Brook's Sexiest Ever Photos. *no words*
Via Gorilla Mask
Video: El Gordito Gives Spider Man Pillow a Beatdown to End All Beatdowns
Kid's got more swagger than he knows what to do with. It's good to know The Don made it out of Iraq in one piece. Play on, playa.
Via Gorilla Mask
Music: Sleigh Bells - "Crown on the Ground"
This song has been out for a while, but I keep forgetting to post it. Here's to intentional overmodulation. Your dad says this song is just a bunch of noise.
Video/Music: Van Jamming with Die Antwoord
NSFW for language and Yo-Landi Vi$$er shows part of her ass
Via Videogum
List/Chicks: 30 Pics of Hot Chicks Wearing Glasses
I'm a big fan of hot chicks with glasses, so I thoroughly enjoyed 30 Pics of Hot Chicks Wearing Glasses.
Via Gorilla Mask
Video: Mel Gibson Calls Reporter an Asshole
Mel continues to play dumb in EVERY interview, like he doesn't know what the interviewer is referring to. And it only makes it worse.
Video: The Woman Behind "That's What She Said"
Featuring Megan Mullolly and Thomas Lennon.
Language NSFW
Music: Levi's 2010 Music Watchlist
Friend and former college roommate Levi knows his stuff. He's usually ahead of the game when it comes to up-and-coming indie and alternative music. A lot of times I'll just start warming up to bands months after he's been into them. (Taking Back Sunday, Brand New, Vampire Weekend, The Cool Kids, Say Anything just to name a few.) He recently sent this e-mail out to friends. Enjoy!
Really feelin' that new Cudi
Yo - wanted send out a 2010 music watchlist. If this type of thing does not interest you, stop reading now.
Otherwise ... This year has gotten off to a strong start with Vampire Weekend and Spoon already - and it only looks to get stronger. 2010 is looking solid to quite solid.
Obviously, music is a subjective taste, and to each his own. However, I feel like most of the people on this email enjoy music and have at least some overlapping interests with me (although, some more than others) - so, I thought a listing would be nice to have. I do not play any instruments and do not claim to be some sort of music critic. This is not me trying to show-off some sort of "good-taste" in music. It is just a listing for your consideration, so cherry pick and dismiss anything that doesn't interest you (but don't rip on it). I have tried to group them into categories and offer release dates and time frames (as well as brief descriptions of newer stuff):
Without further adieu:
New sh*t in 2010 (these bands are either fairly new or I have recently got into them and am looking forward to a new album to dive into). This list will sit well with the pretentious indie/hipster/douche crowd (when they aren't smelling their own farts). Good stuff though:
- Yeasayer - kind of atmospheric, trippy, but melodic as hell (feb/mar 2010)
- Frightened Rabbit - catchy Scottish folk-rock, love what i hear so far (mar 2010). I wish I had a Scottish accent
- Surfer Blood - out now. Digging this so far - pixies/weezer-type mix. The album cover is terrifying though (title=astro coast).
- Hot chip - kind of the alt-electronica/whatever - out in the spring
- Rogue wave - didn't quite get into their last album, but really liked a couple songs (feb/mar 2010)
- The soft pack - distorted, catchy rock - looking fwd to this one (spring 2010)
- Mumford & sons - heard a song recently, sounded like Irish/folk, but they're British apparently. Don't know much else, intrigued nonetheless (spring)
- LCD Soundsysytem - been around forever, never really gotten into more than a couple songs, but been liking more recently
Bands who I have been into at least one album and look fwd to a new one, definite release dates early in 2010:
- Drive by truckers
- Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
- Alkaline Trio
- Gorillaz
- Spoon (already out, awesome)
- Vampire Weekend (see Spoon)
- K-OS (confused as to whether this is out yet or not, but I threw it on anyway - solid)
Old faves with potential new albums later in 2010 - no release dates yet (I tried to group in order of anticipation, but really, they are all high)
- Modest Mouse
- The National
- Against Me!
- Beasties
- Tool
- The Roots
- Blink
- Arcade Fire
- Band of Horses
- Kid Cudi
- Deftones
- Also, MGMT, the Hold Steady and the Cool Kids have potential albums out in 2010, didn't have a category for them - but looking forward to them. Ghostland Observatory too, maybe?
- Levi
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Music/The Internets: Further Down the Die Antwoord Rabbit Hole
You can listen to the entire upcoming album (called $O$, comes out this month), preview various media and try to make sense of it all at DieAntwoord.com. Good luck. (Be sure to spend some time clicking around in the Secret Chamber. "If you don't like funerals, don't kick sand in Ninja's face.")
BTW, got the following text today from a buddy: "I love Die Antwoord. I cant tell if that chick is hot but extremely entertaining."
Via @VultureBlog
Stuff: States Ranked by Religiousness
Sh*t, I knew I shouldn't have trusted that scalper.
This color-coded chart of States Ranked by Religiousness also includes data like average IQ, percentage of population impoverished, divorce rate, and health and contentment ranking. (Also contains sources for the skeptics.)
Via Digg
Music Video: Die Antwoord - "Enter the Ninja"
Another bizarre music video from Die Antwoord to get your day started.
Language NSFW
Monday, February 1, 2010
Music: Ryan Adams Covers Oasis' Wonderwall
This isn't new. But it's really, really good. Oasis' version is one of my all-time favorite songs. This is a damn good take on it.
Video/TV: Jersey Shore Cast on The Today Show
Season 2 won't be shot on the Jersey Shore? MTV's going for a fish out of water thing? I dunno about that. Also, it's clearly a little too early for Vinny. Wake up, buddy.
Via Videogum
Now let me add that I'm glad the gang wised up and signed on for a second season. $10k/episode each. No signing bonus. They did the right thing. MTV could have easily replaced any one of them with even more over-the-top (but less genuine) "guidos and guidettes". And if there's one thing you can say about this group, it's that they are who they are. None of them come as phonies (RIP JDS) and that's why we grew to love them. I started watching the show, as all of you did, to laugh at and ridicule these people. But now I can honestly say I care about them and what they do. Weird, right?
It'll be interesting to see what changes in the next season now that they've achieved all the fame and notoriety. The haters on the boardwalk are gonna be hating harder than ever, which means cast security will be beefed up and the cast may come off more as a spectacle when they're out and about than just regular folks in the mix. That could be bad for the "reality" factor. Part of the magic of the first season was that, at times, they were able to just blend in and you felt like the exact same thing you were watching would be going on if the cameras weren't there. Grenades and all. More fame means more high-caliber chicks for the dudes, which just isn't as fun to watch. I have a hunch that nothing will ever come close to the greatness that was season one. But will I still watch obsessively? You bet your ass. I'll be stalking Jersey Shore's whole life.
Music Video/WTF!?: Die Antwoord - Zef Side.
I'm not sure what to make of this (other than it's some kind of parody) but I consider myself a fan.
Language NSFW
Via BuzzFeed
TV: Only One Jersey Shore Castmember is Full-Blooded Italian
Those pit stains are lookin' sick, bro!
Prepare to lose faith in everything you've ever believed in. Only one Jersey Shore castmember is full-blooded Italian. AND Snookie's adopted!
Via VultureBlog
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