https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idLG6jh23yE
And in case you need a primer, The Onion has you covered.
Hey all, I’ve been caught up in the Olympics, so not much posting here, but all kinds of stuff that I want to share. So enjoy the update:
First, in regards to the snow, check out this article from The Radical Middle, and then this video:
Also, the Pittsburgh Zoo finds out that kangaroos don’t like snow. Who would have guessed?
I love Fleury, a whole lot. Here’s him and Sid talking about the snow (which I realize is ridiculous on at least three levels, but hey, it’s fun):
Speaking of Fleury and Sid, Olympics! Here’s what Slate suggested you watch if you watch just one thing a day. A really funny read (and I apologize in advance for the tardiness of all the Olympic articles, I got so caught up in the games that I didn’t write about them). And here is their awesome Sap-O-Meter. I’ll give you a hint, NBC is really sappy, and generally, awful at covering the Olympics.
I don’t know what’s going on in this picture, but we are seeing Bob Costas outside of his living room, so it’s got to be a plus. Also, Colbert! Make sure you watch this video that I’m not allowed to embed. Stupid NBC.
Slate also takes a stab at the biathalon. Awesome read, which just helps me galvanize my mindset that it’s a weird sport. I have more respect for it, but it’s weird.
I’m thinking it may not be actually from Verizon, but this is an awesome blend of nostalgia and current technology:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkWKdJF7Md0
This might be one of my new favorite sites, someone watching season six of Lost, who has never seen it. It’s worth it just for the drawings!
And the healthcare debate rages on, it’s a few days old, but still worth a watch. Rachel Maddow is, of course, amazing:
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
And Jon Stewart takes on Glenn Beck, who is railing against…public libraries?
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A gut wrenching blog entry over at PG+, if you’re a subscriber, check out the link. If not, consider signing up! And I know I’ve promised to talk about it over at Metblogs, and I still am planning on doing that, I promise!
A great follow up to the video clips I posted before about the phrase “fucking retard.” As in, “Sarah Palin is a fucking retard.”
I’ve been really, really excited about the return of URU. To help you get into the Myst spirit, check out this awesome online fan project – Myst and Riven books! And in related news, over a million people are now playing D&D online, probably because it’s free (with some premium content). Maybe we’ll see a lot of interest in URU! We can only hope!
See, even lawyers need typography!
Wow, scam artists keep going, just under different names, preying on different people. The Stranger starts a new campaign and the Onion, once again, hits it home:
New Law Would Ban Marriages Between People Who Don’t Love Each Other
The Onion does a great job, and maybe humor is what we need in the discussion, but marriage equality is serious. Don’t believe me? Try filing taxes as a same-sex couple.
What is Wes Anderson directed Spider Man? Oh yes:
Cool ad that was apparently really effective, although the price must be really big, and installation I’m sure was a pain:
So not safe for any eyes, and just the idea of it (you’ll understand if you click through) confuses me, but this may in fact be the worst Unicorn tattoo ever. Ever. Also bad for your eyes: the 20 worst tramp stamps.
Gizmodo has a cool article about the hypocrisy of Apple and their app store. A good read.
Have you been reading PittGirl’s new column at Pittsburgh Magazine. You really should, here’s her latest.
I agree, this is the best ending to Judge Judy ever:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mehdpEf-XCI
And finally, I always suggest watching Arrested Development, here are the eight biggest ongoing jokes through the whole series, enjoy.
Alright, I’m heading home to watch the gold medal match of Olympic hockey, so excited!
Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day everybody! And since he was a proponent of civil rights, I’ll start with a link from the LA Times about the Prop 8 trial:
Many opponents of same-sex marriage argue that it violates God’s will. Maybe theirs. My God doesn’t fret about homosexuality. And I figure if gays and lesbians can gain some comfort and happiness from formal marriage, then let them. Congratulations and good luck.
Andrew Sullivan jumps in with statistics about divorce, and, brilliant as always, the Onion jumps into the fray as well.
I think Parkour is really graceful and beautiful to watch, this video puts it in flip book form, which just blow my mind:
parkour motion reel from saggyarmpit on Vimeo.
Nevada just registered the first male prostitute after a change in the laws allowed it to happen. Although, after reading the interview, he’s either stretching (he compared himself to Rosa Parks, yes, really) or just really dumb. I can’t quite figure it out. I started the link on the second page of the interview, which is where it starts to really get weird.
Here’s a cool spoof ad (complete with lots of swearing, so NSFW). Although I really shoudln’t talk, if the iPhone was on Verizon, I’d get one (mostly for the ability to play Myst):
Slate takes a look at the new Domino’s ad, which I happen to like, probably a little bit more than Slate does. Check it out here.
I’m a bit behind posting this, but if you haven’t seen it, enjoy:
It’s a little old news, but I didn’t post about it, and it still blow my mind, Slog put together a comprehensive list of the past administration (and Gulliani) trying to deny that 9/11 happened on their watch. My brain huts a lot when I try to comprehend this kind of logic.
Here’s a cool video about the power of images (and graphic designers). It reminds me a lot of the theory we discussed in my communication classes, if you’re interested in seeing more, check out InformationisBeautiful.net
Speaking of technology and how it changes us, Patrick has a great article about how technology can bring strangers together. A frightening situation, but an awesome use of the web. Also, I may have linked to this one already, I can’t remember.
Here’s a new site I found, all about fonts. I’m geeking out a little bit.
Alright, I think that’s it for now, have a great one!
Update to yesterday’s massive post, it appears that the Archbishop of Canterbury has finally released a statement about the Uganda bill. The Vatican also released a statement, but it does not specifically mention Uganda. It is something I suppose, better late than never. And apparantly, the death penalty and life in jail sentences are still in the bill after all.
In not horrific news, check out Atlas Obscura, something fun to look through, although it didn’t hold my interest for very long, but some neat stuff in there.
And today in cool ads:
Some people are freaking out because it reads “Be Born Again” and then is an ad for a plastic surgeon. I still think it’s clever.
