Jun 18
These stockings are designed to make your legs look hairy so you can creep out all those creeps out there.
Jun 17
I find it amusing how Sherlock Holmes is a true master of disguise and blends in so well with his surroundings that you won’t even know he was there (think Game of Shadows.)
If you’ve ever wanted to pull the “I’m on the armchair but you can’t see me” trick but aren’t very good with makeup, then here’s your chance: the Human Chair by artist Jamie Isenstein.
It’s basically a two-legged suit of sorts that you can wear so you can pretend to be an armchair. The front legs will be care of your actual human legs, though based on the image alone, I’m not very sure how you’re supposed to breathe or see very well when you’re in this thing.
Of course, it’s hard to ignore two very human-looking arms and legs jutting out of the armchair, so if someone notices before they take a seat, then prepare to get kicked in the shins very hard.
[via Incredible Things via Geekologie]
Jun 16
The New Mac Pro Gets Mocked
Posted in: Today's ChiliDespite its innovative design, Apple’s reimagined Mac Pro’s look has definitely been polarizing. Its black cylindrical case has been compared to everything from a garbage can to an umbrella stand. Its unconventional design has led to numerous parodies, and the guys over at C|NET Asia and What new Mac Pro Should Be have been kind enough to compile some of the best for us.
Image Credit: pichixxx
I think it would be great if you could cook your dinner in the top of it. After all, that’s supposed to be part of the Mac Pro’s sophisticated ventilation setup. Though I could use a new Kleenex holder on my desk too…
Image Credit: Jeff Cheong
While I’ve never wanted to be caught in an avalanche, I have always wanted a St. Bernard to bring me a barrel of Whisky to warm me up.
Image Credit WNMPSB
The hard shell of the new Mac Pro would certainly provide more protection from head trauma than those soft and fuzzy hats that Queen’s Guard wears.
Image Credit WNMPSB
Whack-a-Mac. ‘Nuff said.
Image Credit: Crave
Funny thing is, the Mac Pro exerciser doesn’t look any less comfortable than those awful foam rollers they have at the gym.
Image Credit: WNMPSB
And my personal favorite… The Dark Side of the Mac.
Image Credit: Leonardo Vocino / NCOTB
[via C|Net Asia via Crave and What Mac Pro Should Be]
Jun 14
Do you remember the good ol’ days when YouTube didn’t have any ads yet? Or the slightly worse but still pretty good days when there weren’t any annoying pop up ads that stayed on top of your video? Or the definitely worse but still pretty cool days when you could skip every commercial after five second days? What ever happened to that. Now it’s ads on ads on ads.
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Jun 14
Kids love Iron Man. They don’t care about the guy in the suit. It could be a monkey in there and they wouldn’t care. They just want to watch him fly around and blow stuff up. Tony Stark is just some guy.
While Robert Downey Jr. was in western Massachusetts filming The Judge, he bumped into 1 1/2-year-old fan Jaxson Denno who was told that he would be meeting Iron Man. Instead, Downey showed up in jeans and a polo shirt. Any kid knows that that isn’t Iron Man. Little Jaxson was heartbroken. He cried more than I did over the Star Wars prequels.
According to his Mom, once Downey talked to him, he settled down. Seeing Robert Downey, Jr. in this image, I feel even more sorry for him. No one wants to make a kid cry.
[via Nerd Approved]
Jun 13
Thor Prances for Our Amusement
Posted in: Today's ChiliSometimes Thor does things that have others shaking their heads. Like his father, for instance. But other people’s approval or disapproval don’t really sway him from what he eventually chooses to do.
Like prance, for instance.
Not that this is the real Thor, of course, because the closest thing you can come to a “real Thor” is Chris Hemsworth and I don’t think he’ll be prancing around in costume anytime soon.
The secrets of Thor’s workout routine is revealed by YouTuber EveryDayThor, who was clearly inspired by Joanna Rohrback’s epic Prancercise video. It’s pretty funny, so if you’re bored and looking for something to kill the next two minutes, then check the clip out below.
[via The Mary Sue]
Jun 10
Some companies come up with great advertising campaigns and slogans, even when their products or services fall short more often than not. You could always call their hotline and make complaints that fall on deaf ears… or you could do so in an unconventional and funny way and send a message to the company at the same time.
How? By going viral with realistic company slogans that describe what these firms are really doing for and to their customers. This probably wasn’t the intention of Redditor Mrguest, but if a company has wronged you, then you might want to try this approach to make them listen to you and your concerns.
Over 16,000 responses were recorded in Mrguest’s thread, and BuzzFeed has logofied the best responses to make it easier for the rest of us to digest.
The Adobe one above happens to be my favorite, and the one for RadioShack is a close second. Check out the rest in the gallery below and see which realistic slogan is the most fitting for its respective company.
[via Laughing Squid]
Jun 09
Careful Star Wars fans! What you’re seeing, it’s a trap! For your money, that is. It’s the wise and bug-eyed Admiral Ackbar, decked in military uniform and a glorious mustache. This fine sculpture is based on a glorious painting by Steven Daily.
The bust only has 500 units available, so if you want a mustached squid man gracing your house, pre-order one from Gentle Giant Ltd. for $175 (USD).
[via Figures via Topless Robot]
Jun 07
My mom never got me a Furby when I was a kid, and now I understand why. Those things look freaky–and definitely not in a good way. I know some people think they’re the most adorable things in the world, but their huge bug eyes really up their creepiness factor for me.
They’re not as popular as they used to be, but they’re still very much present in pop culture. Furby Living is a testament to that. It’s a blog that takes album covers of some of the hottest artists today and “furbifies” them.
Nicki Minaj isn’t the only artist who got furbified, as Lady Gaga, Adele, Justin Bieber, Christina Aguilera, and a whole host of others got the same treatment as well.
You can check them out in the gallery below.
I like Furbies better already. But not enough to get an actual one, though.
[via Buzz Patrol]
Jun 06
In keeping with one of Coca-Cola’s slogans, this concept can allows soda drinkers to literally “share the happiness.” Coca-Cola has always been pretty creative with their ad campaigns (remember the ‘Open Happiness’ vending machine?) and they continue the trend with the Sharing Can.
The idea for the cans originated from ad agency Ogilvy & Mather Singapore. Basically, Sharing Cans are soda cans that can be split into two with a quick twist. You can keep one for yourself and hand the other off to your friend, your sister, or some random stranger who looks like they could use a cold drink. As an added bonus, you’ll cut your calorie consumption in half.
You can see how it works in the clip below.
Pretty awesome, huh? The Sharing Cans are currently being handed out by the ‘Happiness Truck’ to passersby in Singapore. It’s highly unlikely that Coke will make and sell these commercially, but here’s to hoping.
[via C|NET]
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