Don't try this at home...or do.

Via Shaun.

Steven Seagal is "The Cockpuncher"

"20th Century Fox Home Entertainment expects to release The Onion Movie DVD on June 3, 2008."

One eskimO

Via Ursi's Blog: "This is the official video for 'Hometime' from One eskimO, a four piece indie band from London." Eco-terrorism never looked so good...

Stuffing Thumper

Young Hillary

GPS Art

Update: I was duped and so were we all.

Via Shaun.

Italian Spiderman

Via Neatorama: " Behold, The Italian Spiderman, presented by Alrugo Entertainment. The film is supposed to be a recently discovered 1968 Italian action-adventure film, which was then deemed 'un-vieweable' by Italian distributors and never released.

"In reality, it’s a hit no-budget student film by Flinders University students Dario Russo, Tate Wilson, Will Spartlis and David Ashby."

Weezer Made a Song About Our Blog!

Ok, well, everyone's blog.

The zip code is younger than John McCain.

1. John McCain’s first address was something like:

The Parents of Potentially the Oldest Guy Ever to Become President
123 Main Street
East Nowhere, VA 12

Two digits. The country was so damn small that there were only two digits in the postal code.

2. It was a postal inspector who submitted a proposal for an updated system in 1944.

When I go to the Post Office, I’m lucky if I can find someone who isn’t breathing through a tube - but, apparently, in 1944, postal workers were so motivated by what they were doing that they put in overtime developing new systems for delivering mail. (It should be noted, however, that this system wasn’t implemented until the 1960s and, even then, it wasn’t mandatory… thus restoring my faith in their ineptitude.)

Pilfered from Things Younger Than McCain (which has many other hilarious postings of things... well you know).

The NES Buckle

"The NES Buckle is made from a real, genuine NES controller. It is a must own for any old school Nintendo fan. It didn't let you down when you went up against Bowser, and it won't let you down now that it's holding up your pants."

Of course, you may have trouble deciding between this and the Thundercats buckle, but this is exactly the sort of dilemma your stimulus check is meant to resolve.

Second Best Press Conference Ever

Putin supporters do seem to have a better sense of humor....

If they mated: non-celebrity edition

Via Drawn: "Forensic artist Shawn Feeney is veering from his normal work for the local police of Long Island with a project called BFF in which he is creating composite drawings of pairs of friends.

"He’s still accepting submissions, so you and a friend could have your faces blended together [if you think that's likely to turn out well]."

Sumo Car Wash

Via Neatorama. It's hard to determine just who the targeted demographic is here.

Reception to be held at the Mos Eisley Cantina immediately following

Full story.

Via Shaun.

Practical uses for 10 commandments yard signs

In the past week I've noticed an interesting development regarding the use of religious signage: people are getting over it.

While there are certainly still plenty of Ten Commandments signs decorating lawns, I have now seen one haphazardly joining with some other cardboard to cover up a missing car window and another with a garage sale sign taped over the contents. Will the glut of "War is Not the Answer" signs meet a similar fate?

Introducing Lucy

Graduating from seminary can mean different things to different people. Thanks to my incredible wife, for me it means the chance to form a new relationship with someone very special - Lucy.

As you can see, though, Lucy has a vibrant spirit and a penetrating gaze that would be shameful to keep all to myself. This monkey painting is truly a gift to the world. Here she is, then, in her full glory:

Guitar Zeros - the limitations are limitless

Via the CSM: "Next time you see someone on stage gripping a PlayStation controller, don’t assume a video-game competition is about to start. It could be geek rocker Owen Grace, whose instrument of choice is the guitar-shaped control pad from the popular game series, Guitar Hero.

"By hooking up the controller to his laptop and writing some code, Mr. Grace has turned the plastic toy into a full-on synthesizer. Now, with each button he mashes, the guitar howls like the real thing.

"Grace, who rocks out beside a real drummer and singer, is in tune with a new wave of experimental music. Scores of amateur hackers have cracked open, reprogrammed, and commandeered video-game technology to create real-time original music.

"Grace and his band, the Guitar Zeros, encourage others to join the movement. Their website hosts step-by-step instructions for converting a Guitar Hero controller into a hacked ax."

Cheese racing

"What do you think happens when you throw a slice of processed cheese (without removing the plastic wrapping) onto a lit barbeque? The plastic melts giving off highly toxic fumes and you are left with a pretty grim cheese/plastic mess welded on to your BBQ, right? WRONG!

"Unbelievably what actually happens, as discovered by the pioneers and inventors of the sport way back in 1997, is that the plastic pouch does not melt - even when the cheese inside eventually boils! Even more incredibly, as the cheese melts and the strange chemicals found in processed cheese turn to gas - the plastic pouch inflates until eventually all four corners lift off the BBQ and the pouch is fully inflated! Now under this pressure you might think that the pouch would eventually burst - but no - most of the time the seal remains intact!

"Here you will find everything you need to know about this deceptively simple, yet addictive and fiercely competitive sport."

Best. press conference. ever.

Via Damon.

Muto

MUTO a wall-painted animation by BLU from blu on Vimeo.

Source.

Via Rachael.

Please pass the bread head

Via The Presurfer: "Kittiwat Unarrom has sculpted life-like heads, feet and hands from dough in the bakery's kitchen and exhibits them in glass cabinets in the shop. He says his edible art lures hundreds of visitors a day."

UK subsidizes music videos

Full story here. Very clever lads. Cheeky even.

Via Radley.

Suitable for home or office

"A bellymask is an heirloom sculpture created right on your pregnant torso in a simple one-hour process. A bellymask is a powerful art form; a personal icon of the union of mother and child."

Facebook meets real life

NIN gives away new album

Via DoL: "I for one have never really been an NIN fan, but I will certainly take them up on their offer of free stuff."

As an economist, Dr. Carden should at least give a nod to the existence of opportunity costs even if there is no monetary charge involved. You can sample the album's tracks here before you sign over your email for the album download.

Math art!

Via Reality Carnival: Paul Nylander is bringing geeky back.

Tinfoil hats all 'round!

Worried about space, er, cell phone, microwave, personal calculator radiation? Take comfort! Now, for the low, low price of $29.99, you can find out just how much "invisible radiation from your home electronics" you face each day. Just use this handy EMF/RF detector. If levels in your home are too high, throw all of your electronics away or wrap yourself in lead sheeting to stay healthy.

Full disclosure: this device will not detect or protect you from the band EMF, which can strike anywhere at anytime, usually in the form of their only hit: Unbelievable.


Via Shaun.

Grapple - innocent treat or unholy experiment?

"Imagine the sweet distinctive flavor of Concord grapes combined with the crispness of a fresh, juicy Washington Extra Fancy apple. This Patent Pending process is complex and the ingredient mix primarily includes concentrated grape flavor and pure water."

The poor man's fountain of youth

Via "What I think is happening is that the magnetite, which is a strong magnetic susceptor is concentrating the earth's magnetic fields into it's cylindrical shape and the shape effect in turn sets up a magnetic spiral vortex in the core of the cylinder in which the water is stored. This in turn activates the water with this magnetic energy. I think this is the activating force for regeneration changes in our bodies as we drink it."

Crochet sea creatures descend upon New York

Via Gooseflesh: The Institute For Figuring is crocheting a coral reef: Using the techniques of hyperbolic crochet discovered by mathematician Dr. Daina Taimina, the Institute has been evolving a wide taxonomy of reef-life forms - loopy 'kelps', fringed 'anemones', and curlicued 'corals.' While the process that brings these models into being is algorithmic, endless permutations of the underlying formulae result in a constantly surprising panoply of shapes."

The Uno

Via LikeCool: "18-year-old Ben J. Poss Gulak invented The Uno. It caught our eyes because it's a one wheeled-looking motorcycle, actually its balanced by two wheels set up side-by-side and its footpegs. Operation of the 54.4 kg (120 lb) machine is simple, in fact it's so simple there are no controls except for an on-off switch. To go forward you simply push your body weight forward to tilt the machine. To back up, just lean back on the seat to tilt it backwards and back it goes."

Another damn videogame movie...

See more funny videos at CollegeHumor

Yeah, I'd see it.

More fun with pants!

"We have an excellent selection of gentlemen's trousers just in today. This eye-catching pair even has a keyboard sewn into the crotchal region."

Read the actual description here. The phrase "crotch rocking speakers" makes an appearance.

Via Rachael.

Jellyfish robots

Via Ectoplasmosis: "Festo, a robotics company who has previously designed robots based upon the mechanics of sea creatures, has released video of their newest creations. Based on jellyfish the AquaJelly and Air Jelly are sea and air based, respectively.

"The AquaJelly in particular is especially interesting. The idea is that these autonomous robots can communicate with each other and with aquatic charging stations using LEDs, allowing them to replenish their batteries and work in groups, making it much easier for them to wipe out our naval forces once they achieve self awareness."

1. Support 'Net Neutrality' 2. ??? 3. Get laid

But only if you're a virgin. (Site is almost certainly not safe for work.) Who knew public policy could be so sexy?

Via Shaun.

Awesome.

Online Videos by Veoh.com

Via Shaun.

Boxloads o' fun

Via Marginal Revolution.

"Charlie Rose" by Samuel Beckett

A little belated...

..but these costumes are awesome.

Polygamy Remixed

Does the Nuvi 200 know something we don't?

Craig was helpful enough to point out Nuvi's downgrade of Hawaii's status in this recent ad. Not that there's anything wrong with supporting Hawaiian independence.

No Shoes? No Problem.

No need to panic if you find yourself without trainers in London these days. However, "[i]f the thought of sticking your dirty-ass feet into a new pair of shoes that you bought from a vending machine because you somehow lost your regular pair of shoes doesn’t appeal to you, then maybe this machine’s not for you."

Full story.

Via Shaun.

When comics meet funnies

Via Newsarama: Evan Shaner re-imagines The Watchmen as a product of Charles Schulz...



...and the Fantastic Four as the brainchild of Hank Ketchum:

Why don't prostitutes get tips?

Via The Perfect Substitute: "Why would it be the case that a prostitute in the spirit of competition not offer potential Johns the opportunity to 'pay' on merit after the transaction? I offer three explanations:

1. The prostitution market suffers from adverse-selection, and Johns are more likely to stiff (pardon the pun) the ladies, making the dominant business model to offer an up-front fee.

2. Consumers would prefer to pay up-front for psychological reasons. When I go to the restaurant and I am considering what the appropriate tip should be, I go through sort of a mental checklist: How was the service? How difficult was I? Did my kids spill drinks on the ground? Did my wife make a complicated order that required lots of amendments? I imagine that Johns would prefer not to reflect on what they just did with a similar checklist just like they may avoid a mirror for some time.

3. Prostitutes can capitalize on a systematic male-ego bias by making them pay first. The male ego says '$xxx sounds reasonable for the hours I am about to have with her' only to then spend a considerably shorter time. If they tipped after the fact they would be tipping on a shorter duration than they would have paid for up-front."

Massage Pants!

Full story.

Via Jacob.

BeefPod

Via TokyoTimes: "The Japanese love of food and fads can only be equaled by the nation’s fondness for fashion, so this new beef-themed beauty from ‘PC Entertainment Company’ Solid Alliance, is possibly the perfect product."

Rock out with Beamz

Via Gizmodo: "We saw the Beamz Laser Music System in pictures last week, but little we knew then how totally demented, how amazingly asstupid and musically retarded this 'synthesizer music system' could be in real life.

"Seriously, I had to check twice to see if this was a Conan O'Brien skit or not. Unfortunately, we knew it's just the worst infomercial and product in the history of the internet, available for $600 on April 15."

Dreadlocks on the rise

"Dreadlocks, sometimes simply called locks or dreads, are interlocked coils of hair which tend to form by themselves, in all hair types, if the hair is washed regularly and allowed to grow naturally without the use of brushes, combs, razors, or scissors for a long period of time."

Dying to know more? Check out Dreadhead Times and then stock up on product at Dread Head HQ.

New Portishead on its way

Via The NYTimes: "on April 29 Portishead releases 'Third' (Mercury/Island), its third studio album and the sequel to 'Portishead,' from 1997. 'Third' is more polymorphous, more extreme, more propulsive and often harsher than previous Portishead albums. Instead of mellowing with age or returning to a signature sound, the band has fractured and splintered that sound, plunging even deeper into loneliness and anxiety."

The album will be streamed free online at LastFM beginning April 21.

Bible History # 1

Warning: Mature, but surprisingly biblically accurate, Content.

"Genesis 19, total insanity!"

From the fellow who brought you Washington.

Mustaches of the Nineteenth Century

"Many of the following pages have graphic and clear images of the masculine mustache in all its forms, both sublime and grotesque. My intent is not to shock or titillate, but merely to inform on the subject. The Nineteenth Century gave us many things, but above all it was a hotbed of facial hair experimentation and this is but a poor sampling of those many lost forms."

Mustaches of the Nineteenth Century: The one-stop blog spot for your Nineteenth Century Mustache needs!

Steampunk Star Wars

This line is my attempt to redesign the Star Wars Universe in a steampunk style. My Star Wars ReVision line took many of the elements of Star Wars and broke them down and amplified them. This line takes some of Star Wars original steampunk elements and is an attempt to create a classic Victorian steampunk look.

Japanese schoolgirl update: Super Pii Pii Brothers

Full story, pervert.

Via Shaun, who is blogging up a storm at his new digs, Websessed.

Kashi proudly unveils cardboard flavor granola bars

PoF News: As part of its "Subtle Variations on a Theme" campaign, Kashi today announced the release of a cardboard-flavored granola bar as the flagship of its line of fiber-based snack foods.

"This is an exciting time," said Jeff Johnson, senior brand manager and nutritionist for Kashi, in a statement. "Our new line has the same cardboard flavor Kashi fans have come to expect in all of our products, but now in tempting bar form."

Stop Uwe Boll?

BloodRayne II: Deliverance director Uwe Boll is fed up with the close to 200,000 people who have signed the "Stop Uwe Boll" petition. Will anyone take him up on his idea for a pro-Boll petition?

Would you rather have Dr. Pepper or Chinese Democracy?

Why not both?

Via Billboard: "The soft drink company says it will give a free can of Dr Pepper to 'everyone in America' if 'Chinese Democracy' arrives anytime during the calendar year 2008.

"'It took a little patience to perfect Dr Pepper's special mix of 23 ingredients, which our fans have come to know and love,' Dr Pepper director of marketing Jaxie Alt says. 'So we completely understand and empathize with Axl's quest for perfection -- for something more than the average album. We know once it's released, people will refer to it as 'Dr Pepper for the ears' because it will be such a refreshing blend of rich, bold sounds - an instant classic.'

"Dr Pepper has also launched a blog in conjunction with its offer."

Time to vote

Meshuggah narrowed down the entries in its drumming competition to 11 top videos. Will Lars from Denmark win, or will Yasek from Poland take the prize? Exercise your right to vote!

Bastard Boffins

Via The Agitator.

Bathing John Malkovich

Yet another Radiohead contest

"Radiohead, iTunes and GarageBand are giving you the opportunity to remix the band's new single 'Nude.'

"Finished mixes can be uploaded here where the public will listen and vote for their favourite remix (voting ends May 1st). Radiohead will listen to the best remixes."

Tall bike mania

"Tall bikes can be used for general transportation and recreation, just like other bicycles. Regular tall-bike commuters note that both their increased visibility and the simple 'wow factor' give them a safety advantage in automobile traffic over 'short bikes.'"

Behold: the Bacon Bra!

This lady has taken the next logical step in the the bacon-obsessed lifestyle and made a piece of lingerie out of breakfast meat. We report. You decide.

Via Jacob.

Tron - with cardboard

New Mutual Kumquat out

"We are super excited to share with you our new self-titled CD "Mutual Kumquat!" The 13 track album is our first self produced album recorded by our very own Drue Gray at Good Intentions Studio. True to Mutual Kumquat form, the music draws from many inspirations including bluegrass, jazz and afrobeat."

Cheap Perfume Song-Off closes, Avril Lavigne ecstatic

With no entries in the 2008 Pieces of Flair Cheap Perfume Song-Off, Avril Lavigne breathed a sigh of relief today.

"I'm glad no one chose to water down the message that a select few of us true artists have tried to convey about the dangers of cheap perfume," she said happily at a press conference in Los Angeles. "It means a lot to me that PoF readers were willing to respect the artistic integrity of our work rather than mock the meaning it holds to our legions of fans."

Liberating the manatee within

Via the Christian Science Monitor: "'We're among the biggest fans in south Florida. And I mean that literally,' jokes Joseph Love, as he and his teammates make their way to an upstairs room at Shula's Athletic Club, a private gym in Miami Lakes, Fla., owned by another of the state's sporting giants, Don Shula.

"It is here that the Manatees – named after the plump marine creatures also known as sea cows – have been rehearsing twice weekly for the past five weeks to work on their routines, ready for tonight's season opener against the New York Mets at Miami's Dolphin Stadium. After that, they will perform at every home game on Friday and Saturday evenings.

"The Marlins franchise doesn't refer to them as cheerleaders, but as a 'dance/energy squad' and the first of its kind in Major League Baseball. Trim waistlines and high-kicking skills of the kind displayed by the team's more conventional cheerleaders, the Mermaids, are out. In putting together the Manatees, club officials advertised for owners of 'big bellies with the biggest jiggle.'"

Sexy Milk Jump!

From the same guys who brought you Kanye Hands--these dudes have quite a range.

Kanye Hands

New Annuals out today

Via Filter: "North Carolina sextet Annuals are releasing a new EP entitled Wet Zoo via Canbasback with a new full-length slated for early Fall. The buzz-worthy 'net band continue with their experimental indie-pop combining earthy acoustics with electronic flair."

You can check out the some songs here and here.

Mr. Miro lands recording contract

After stumbling upon a copy of "4-Track Mind," Sony BMG CEO Rolf Scmhidt-Holtz immediately sought out Mr. Miro for a meeting to discuss details of a record deal.

At this time both parties are keeping mum about the exact nature of the contract, but it does appear that fans can expect several new albums under the Sony BMG label in the near future. There are even rumors that Mr. Miro may make an appearance as a guest judge on American Idol. Congrats, Mr. Miro!

Eat bugs for Earth Day

Via The New York Times: "David Gracer eats bugs. Not any old crushed, oozy, sidewalk kind of bug, but insects selected just like any other food — for sustenance and taste. He eats them sautéed, filleted and roasted. And he thinks you should eat them, too.

"Wielding a grasshopper covered in burned caramel, he said: 'Insects can feed the world. Cows and pigs are the S.U.V.’s; bugs are the bicycles.' Provocative as that sounds, insects do meet the test of environmental sustainability: they create far more edible protein per pound of feed as cattle. Moreover, given world consumption trajectories, scientists warn that a complete collapse of global fish stocks is possible in the next 40 years. We might want to hedge our bets. Perhaps then it’s no surprise that the concept of bugs as food is getting serious consideration from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations."

Cheap Perfume Song-Off Deadline approaches!

This is just a reminder that the deadline for the 2008 Pieces of Flair Cheap Perfume Song-Off is coming up soon! Get your entry in by Noon EST on April 3, 2008 to be a part of the magic. Otherwise, you may have to wait for the Kentucky Hiccup song contest.

Jello Biafra freaks out!

Watch the video here!

Confused? You've just been RickRoll'd, I think. It's what the kids are doing these days.

Here's a video of some dude "liverickrolling" (?) a Scientology protest:



Keeping you up-to-date on the latest memes, just another valuable public service from your friends at PoF.

Props to Shaun.

My (Creepy) Fake Baby

The latest in a long series of fake baby (or pieces thereof) products, the process of making these tots is called "reborning" and it has it's own show!

Get down with The Heavy

According to PopMatters, The Heavy's debut album "kicks Lenny Kravitz’s career to the corner and runs it over a few times for good measure. In one crucial sense, the Heavy are throwbacks. They’ve delivered a bold, uncompromising, barnstorming debut without regard for current trends, fashions, or indie cred. You can dismiss lazy comparisons to Amy Winehouse and 'dirty soul'. The coolest thing about Great Vengeance and Furious Fire is it’s too busy kicking your ass to think about just how cool it is."

You can check out some songs here, or for a while at least, listen to the whole thing.

The Abston Church of Christ

Via Dark Roasted Blend: "Amy Hughes has created a lasting piece of LEGO awesomeness - with incredible amount of detail (every 'special quest' has a story, and the whole thing was created in the loving memory of her cat 'Precious')."

Food fight!

Evidently, this is a recreation of some of the more (in)famous attacks and battles in history.

Reason has the full scoop, but I first spotted it via the excellent new Crispy on the Outside.

Meat candy

"The salty chunks of bacon make a delicious and unique counterpoint to the subtle sweetness of the maple, and oh, yeah- you'll be eating an oh-my-god bacon lollipop!

"A perfect gift for the sweet-toothed pork aficionado in your life."

Too bad they're sold out for the next few months...

Feces-tossing inmates demand tastier meals

"In the latest legal battle over the prison cafeteria standard known as Nutraloaf, the Vermont Supreme Court is being asked to decide whether it's punishment or a method of behavior modification.

"Savory it isn't: It's made of whole wheat bread, nondairy cheese, raw carrots, spinach, seedless raisins, beans, vegetable oil, tomato paste, powdered milk, and dehydrated potato flakes.

"On Monday, the court [heard] arguments in a class-action suit brought by inmates who say it's punishment and that anyone subjected to it should get a formal disciplinary process first.

"'It's commonplace in other states as a way of providing nutrition in a mechanism that dissuades inmates from throwing feces, urine, trays, and silverware,' said Corrections Commissioner Rob Hofmann."

You Suck at Photoshop

Via Laughing Squid: Want to learn how to use Photoshop, loser? Let Donnie Hoyle show you how.

Robots!

Lots of robot news lately: The robotic pack mule featured above; real-life robo-cop some guy built in Atlanta (not as awesome-looking as the movie version, but good effort); and on a sad note this fellow checks out via robot.

Robot reporting: yet another valuable public service provided gratis from the good folks here at PoF.

Even more: Robots in classical art. Via Julian.

How can we afford to do this? Volume, volume, volume!

Terrifying moments in medical malpractice

"Woman Goes for Leg Operation, Gets New Anus Instead" That's an actual headline from Fox News. Upon first inspection I thought someone had sent me a clever spoof, especially because the video feature right next door is entitled: "Is your vagina depressed?" But, no, this is the state of the world we live in. Enjoy.

All apologies for not rappin at you for awhile. I was on the road for the past week, but have returned to supply regular doses of bloggy goodness.

Props to sagefats.

Drew's beard earns whopping 9.9

Via Beard-Revue: "Toothpaste has designed a truly remarkable facial decor.

"The duality of writer vs. cartoonist is clearly represented in his beard. The handlebar alone is worthy of review, but the Amish curtain tips the scales. Usually, the moustache is complementary to the beard. But here two autonomous growths behave in a jaw-dropping symbiotic fashion, where each culture draws equal attention to the greater whole."

Minivan Police!

From the same people that brought you "The Littlest Lawnmower" and "Beatitudo" comes "Minivan Police!"

In the wake of 9/11, law enforcement agencies have shifted their attention away from the War on Drugs to combat the War on Terror. During the heyday of the former, police stations drove flashy Corvettes taken from drug kingpins. Terrorists, however, typically prefer to maintain a lower profile.

Given the number of minivans taken from potential terrorists in Tuscola County, Michigan, the locals made a fateful decision: start up a minivan police squad. While the first cops on duty are reluctant about the job, they soon find themselves bonding over minivan chase stories and enjoying the luxury of their spacious interiors. There will be laughs, there will be tears, but most of all there will plenty of gritty on-the-street minivan action!

Radiohead video contest

While I hate to draw attention away from the PoF Cheap Perfume Song-Off, we can't really compete with a $10k prize.

Lower your seed for the tournament

"'I thought it was a great idea,' says Dr. Brady Walker, 38, one of the institute’s doctors. 'Guys would, electively, never have anybody do anything to their testicles. That’s just the male mentality.'

"But throw in the allure of pizza, a doctor’s 'no-exerting-­yourself' edict and four days of watching low-seeded teams challenge high-seeded teams — and a man’s nobility might soar like Maarty Leunen on a breakaway jam."

UPDATE: In other areas, guns are apparently more of an incentive than b-ball.

Another job idea...

Sorry for the lack of posts. Now working and job-hunting. I also seem to have a steady stream of house guests this month, so no promises for improvement.

Don't make Edward Norton angry

I suppose Tim Roth will serve as enough of an anger-inducing rationale to bring out the Hulk in Bruce Banner. My hope, though, was that the studios would go a more creative route by having the pivotal moment in the film come when Bruce walks into a Brandon Bird gallery show.

Meshuggah video contest

Need a pick-me-up? Good news - Meshuggah's new album is out this week and you can check out some tracks here. They're sure to brighten your day.

Of course, on the off chance you prefer Broadway musicals to death metal, you could check out Meshuggah-Nuns instead.

UPDATE: "You think you can compete with the drumming intensity of MESHUGGAH’s Tomas Haake? Well, prove it! Record your best replication of the track 'Bleed' on video and upload it on your MySpace Video section or YouTube.com!"

Tiki-licious

Isn't it about time you let Henrik Van Ryzin upgrade your beverage container? Even if your conspicuous consumption budget is running low, you can still visit his site and admire the Hawaiian goodness.

Steve from the Sneeze is lucky enough to get his own Sneeze-themed Tiki mug - perhaps a PoF mug is not too far off.

Automato the Catsup Crapper

With Automato it looks as though the folks at MIT are busy advancing robotic technology...or at least the fine art of Chindōgu.

You can get your fill of catsup crap here, here and here.

It's alive!

Not really, but it is pretty cool. I think that Ben Stein as narrator would be the only way to improve this video, but I guess he's busy off fighting "Big Science," whatever that means. (Go ahead, watch the flash intro. I dare you.)

Props to Kevin on the liquid video.

Introducing the Apple iWipe

Via Engadget: "one particular engineering soul figured a spare Macintosh SE case would look a whole lot better in his bathroom than in the trash, so he whipped out a screwdriver, removed some internal brackets and gave the unit a fresh coat of paint. $15 and a few hours later, out popped his new toilet paper dispenser."

Full-length Sigur Ros film on YouTube

"'heima' is sigur rós's first ever film, filmed over two weeks during the summer of 2006 when the band undertook a series of free, unannounced concerts in iceland. they hauled 40-plus people round 15 locations to the furthest flung corners of their homeland for their debut venture into live film, to create something, well, inspirational.

"loosely based on a documentary format - and including personal reflections from the band - 'heima' also serves as an alternative primer for iceland the country, which is revealed as less stag destination-du-jour and more desolate, magical place where human beings have little right to trespass."

Bronze Condoms

If you found one of my bronze condoms, I hope I can persuade you to place it in a new location that you feel it would be beneficial. I only ask that you take a quick photo or two of it in its new home and send them to me in an email, along with a description of its new location.

Via Shaun.

Gygax death outs Tim Carney as dice dork

The trouble with having a bunch of brothers in the journalism industry is that you can never be sure when your past will be used for material. Case in point, Brian Carney's Wall Street Journal column on the passing of D&D creator Gary Gygax, which includes this heartwarming gem:

"But at the risk of sounding like a geek and a curmudgeon at once, in my day we did it the old-fashioned way. In all likelihood we were in somebody's basement, sitting around a table with our dice at the ready and our character sheets in front of us. My brother John was the dungeon master, and he was a good one, too. My brothers -- Mike and Tim -- and I, along with our friends Chris and John (I'll withhold their last names to protect their reputations), spent hours at a time exploring a world that existed only in our imaginations."

UPDATE: Todd contemplates the lasting political impact of D&D by analyzing the Brothers Carney, "or at least a Platonic ideal of each of three of the Carneys," through the lens of Gygax's order/chaos dichotomy.

Mailbox chaos!

Imagine a world where any maniac could design a mailbox without the approval of The United States Postmaster General...if you dare!

The possibilities are too horrifying to ponder long - what about the mailbox/pit bull cage/piranha tank? Or the bucky ball with bonus rotary blades design? I can see the movie version now...a cautionary tale of freedom run amok. Only someone of Charles Band's caliber could bring this subject to the big screen with the right flair!

Wingsuit flying

"Wingsuit flying is the art of flying the human body through the air using a special jumpsuit, called a wingsuit, that shapes the human body into an airfoil which can create lift. The wingsuit creates the airfoil shape with fabric sewn between the legs and under the arms. It is also called a birdman suit or squirrel suit."

You can get yours here.

2008 Pieces of Flair Cheap Perfume Song-Off

Do you love writing songs but lack inspiration? You've come to the right place! Let the subject of cheap perfume be your muse just as such fabled artists as Modest Mouse and Avril Lavigne have.

To prod you along, PoF is hosting its first ever Cheap Perfume Song-Off. Readers can listen and vote to determine who will walk away Winner of the Pieces of Flair 2008 Cheap Perfume Song-Off.

If in the process the PoF Cheap Perfume Song-Off raises some awareness for the Anosmia Foundation, well, all the better.

Need more inspiration? Check out the song-offs from years past: Zombies and Robots!

UPDATE: Song-Off ends with no entries! That means Journey gets all the cheap perfume!

Garfield minus Garfield

Via Drawn!: "It’s Garfield Minus Garfield, a brilliantly surreal remixing of Jim Davis’s ubiquitous comic strip in which the monday-hating cat is removed from the strip entirely. In most cases (though the premise sometimes falls short) it becomes a more surreal, and much funnier strip."

More fun with Garfield.