Friday, May 30, 2008

Lust for Laughs

I think I've posted this before but it's pretty funny - Iggy and the Stooges concert rider.

"May we have two dedicated and intensely loyal security men, preferably built like brick-shit houses."

Thursday, May 29, 2008

New for 1986

(video) Mobile phones!

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Scale Titanic Model

1:48 scale model of the Titanic, the first one to be built from the ship's original plans.
Yours for a cool £1.3m (iceberg not included).

The Masai Warrior's Guide to England

Extracts from a guide given to the Masai warriors before their recent visit here. This bit made me laugh:

"Even though some may look like they have a frown on their face, they are very friendly people - many of them just work in offices, jobs they don't enjoy, and so they do not smile as much as they should."

(via Look at This)

Sunday, May 25, 2008

Links

Why do casinos have ugly carpets?

10 awesome Indiana Jones facts

5 stupid weapons that were actually made

13 Of The Best Observation Points For The Northern Lights Thanks Andy

Friday, May 23, 2008

Got Your Nose

Article about a guy who decided to get his nose removed (graphic images).

Kung Fu Hustle Final Fight Scene

How I Killed a Guy

A true story.

(via Bog Brush)

What People Thought the Future would Look Like

Collection of amusing visions of the future from 100 years ago.
Please consult your doctor before using any automatic hair cutting machines.

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Sci-Fi Art

Great Flickr set of Spanish sci-fi novel covers.
(via Gerry Canavan)


Being Jack Sparrow

An ex-Jack Sparrow tells all about his time working at Disneyland.

Anatomy of a Gummi Bear

Heh, get your own 12" x 12" print here.(via A Welsh View)

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Pickup Truck Ferry Accident


(via The Presurfer)

Flying Fish 45 Second Flight

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Links

Top 5 urban myths exposed

15 (more) of the coolest hotel suites in the world Thanks Andy!

The 10 deepest caves in the world











Sad trombone is almost as useful as -

Instant rimshot (via Found on the Web)

Monday, May 19, 2008

Home Made Iron Man Costume

Wow.

Links

World's spookiest weapons

15 sc-ifi movies 15 famous architectural locations

List of additives in cigarettes (via Look at This)

The gullibility project

Sarah Graham

Another nice find by my cousin Lee - Photo-realistic artwork by Sarah Graham.

Marital Ratings Scale for Wives

A questionnaire from 1939 intended to help couples get feedback on their marriages.

(via Boing Boing)

World's Most Annoying Song

A deliberate attempt by three musicians to create the world's most annoying song. I only managed to listen for a few minutes.

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Spit and Polish for a Seattle Icon

Interesting article about the cleaning of the Seattle Space Needle (with lots of terrifying photos).
Using pressure washers, rope technicians are cleaning the entire 605-foot structure.

(via Joel's Blog)

Each Grain of Sand a Tiny Work of Art

Microscopic images of sand grains.
(via Fazed)

Friday, May 16, 2008

Harry Enfield - Frightening Diseases of the Mind


Jaffa Cake Addiction

British comediens 'Adam & Joe' prank calling a 'Jaffaholics' helpline.

10 Optical Illusions in 2 Minutes

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Manliness

The 10 unmanliest drinks in the world

The 9 manliest names in the world

The 10 manliest video games of all time


75 skills every man should master

Top 20 manliest movies

The 10 best manly fight scenes

Xeno Tactic 2

Cool sequel to the original Xeno Tactic tower defence game.

Ageing Superheroes

Nice collection of ageing superfolk by Italian cartoonist Donald Soffritti.(via Drawn)

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Jeff Sitar World Champion Safecracker

24 amazing pictures of money












3D graffiti







Cheese racing (via The Presurfer)

Badly chosen car names

Jeff Sitar world champion safecracker


(game) Nice point/click puzzle - Gateway

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Striped Icebergs

Striped Icebergs (via Geek Press)












Side by side comparisons of NYC and GTA's Liberty City








Subway station in Sweden

Changes

I'm messing about with my layout so things might be screwy for a few days.

Monday, May 12, 2008

A Brief History of Cars Crashing Through Walls on Sitcoms

A brief history of cars crashing though walls on sitcoms (via Delicious Ghost)

Hypnodisc









How my wife ruined GTA IV

5 mistakes by first-timers in Japan

17 stunning auditoriums & theatres from the ancient world









Universal truths

Rasta/Patois dictionary

Largest insects on planet Earth









'The Window'

The most useless power-ups in video games

Russian steel plant









Gravity defying homes

Dr Who Trailer Maker

Make your own Dr Who trailer online.

Friday, May 09, 2008

Scary Mountain Trail

Playing Cards of Life and Death

Very nice artwork.

Thursday, May 08, 2008

What a Simple Online Chat Led To

Quite an amazing story.

Some Games

Rick Dangerous









Pinch Hitter 2









Table Tennis Tournament

Building a Boeing 777

Iron Sky Trailer

In 1945 the Nazis went to the moon. In 2018 they are coming back.

Slot Car Cam

(via Cynical-C)

Never Cleaned the PC

Gallery of filthy computers.

Tuesday, May 06, 2008

Lola - The Cat That Walks on its Front Paws

14 Smoking Accessories That Nobody Should Own

"First up, we have this double-barrel cigarette holder. Makes perfect sense, right? You’ve got two lungs, gotta have two cigarettes."

The Hindenberg Crash - How it Really Sounded?

On this day, 1937.

I'm a Doctor not a..


(via Miss Cellenia)

Friday, May 02, 2008

So Busy

Things might be quiet around here for a few days. I have some..um..important matters to attend to.

Boomerang In Zero-G

Thursday, May 01, 2008

50 Funniest Movie Scenes Ever

With videos, probably NSFW.

Ultimate Fart Soundboard

My Mum will love this (seriously) - The ultimate fart soundboard.

(via Random Good Stuff)

Things Your Body Can Do After You Die

Get married, stand trial, become a tourist attraction. Lovely. A surprising list.

(via Reality Carnival)

Links

10 things you should know about 'Grand Theft Auto'

Jigsaw puzzle generator

Stunning Lego creations

Out of this world fishing (Found by Nick)

Reserve a spot in Heaven

Reserve a spot in Hell

How to Dial a Rotary Telephone