There are so many ways to make your day to day existence better, and we could all use a little lifehack now and again. But that doesn’t mean all those instructional videos couldn’t use a little skewering. Especially when it comes from The Onion. So come on folks, let’s crack this whole “words” thing once and for all. More »
It’s no secret that Facebook’s not doing so hot ever since they went public. The social network recently hit 1 billion users and to keep their numbers up (and perhaps to try making Facebook more relevant?), they recently released their first ever ad.
Oddly, the ad highlights how Facebook is like a chair. I kid you not. The ad talks about chairs and comes across as one of those artsy-fartsy videos that force you to come to some deep realization at the very end. Throw in doorbells, airplanes, and bridges, and that’s the ad for you in a nutshell.
Here’s the original Facebook ad, in case you haven’t seen it yet:
There’s only one mention of Facebook in the commercial, and the site isn’t featured even once, although that’s understandable considering this is a branding ad. However, the ad leaves a lot of room for ridicule and that’s the route that a lot of people did since it came out. One parody likens Facebook to toilets – you’ll have to check out the clip below to find out why. (Warning: Language NSFW)
[via CNET]
There are a lot of dating sites on the web but none like Trekkie Dating. I think you can pretty much tell what the site is about and who it’s for based from its name alone.
If you haven’t much luck on other dating sites because the people you met there just weren’t into Star Trek, then it seems like your prayers might have just been answered with Trekkie Dating. It’s a dating community that’s geared towards helping Trekkies meet other like-minded Trekkies.
Never mind where they’re from or what they look like, as long as they love Star Trek as much as you do, right? And that’s spoken like a true Trekkie.
See anyone you like?
[via Geekologie]
Littering is bad. We all know that. Throwing trash in streets is just asking for trouble. Not only does it make the world an uglier place, but it also clogs street drains which could result in floods and all sorts of other crap.
How hard can it be to find the nearest trash can and throw your garbage in it, right? The hilarious PSA by the South Dublin County Council gives people more incentive to throw their trash in the proper bins, since they risk having it thrown back at them by this dude dressed in a trash can suit.
The video is called ‘Tackle Litter’ for reasons that will become clear to you once you watch it.
Now do you still want to litter? Nah, I didn’t think so.
[via Softpedia]
Hugs make bad days more bearable. But what do you do if you live alone or don’t really have anyone close by who’s willing to hug you?
I know that sounds sad, but don’t get too upset because Melissa Kit Chow, Andy Payne, and Phil Seaton from MIT have come up with a solution for you: virtual hugs.
The puffy vest might look like something you’d see on an avant garde fashion runway, but it’s got a techie touch. It’s actually called the Like-a-Hug, and for a good reason: it inflates and gives the wearer a ‘hug’ every time someone ‘likes’ a status, photo, or video that the wearer has posted on Facebook.
Like-A-Hug is a wearable social media vest that allows for hugs to be given remotely, bringing us closer despite physical distance. Hugs can also be sent back to the original sender by squeezing the vest and deflating it.
It’s just an art installation but it’s not very hard to figure out what its deeper meaning is.
[via Neatorama]
Now I have to admit that I’ve not watched every episode of Doctor Who ever, but I just don’t seem to recall seeing an episode where the Doctor has a farm and raised chickens. Maybe I just missed that one. If the good Doctor had ever been a farmer, this is what his chicken coop would look like.
This TARDIS chicken coop was built by DaveNinja, and looks just like the Doctor’s time-and-spaceship, except for the part where it’s got chicken wire in the windows, and wood shavings to absorb chicken poop on the floor. Other than that, it’s just like it.
I wonder if the hens inside have traveled around the universe and throughout time while laying their eggs. The renaissance ordered a ham and cheese omelet? Coming right up. Adam and Eve on a raft for Genghis Khan? Sure, no problem!
Check out more pics of the TARDIS chicken coop over on TardisBuilders.
The HotTug Tub Boat is a hot tub in a boat. The thing is, there isn’t really much of a boat aside from the hot tub itself. So I guess the HotTug really is just a floating hot tub. And a pretty pricey one at that.
The HotTug Boat is priced somewhere around €16,450. That’s about $21,260(USD) (which could buy you a pretty decent car.)
Obviously, this is one of those toys for the rich boys who love to party. It’s also for those people who want to lounge around in comfort while they’re outdoors (although they’ll have to wait up to three hours for the wood oven to heat the water in the tub to their desired temperature.)
I don’t know about you, but I’d rather buy a car. Or invest in something else. What do you think?
[via Oh Gizmo!]
I agree with the old adage that dogs really are man’s best friend. Since best friends goof around together all the time, I don’t think your canine buddy would mind if you dressed him (or her) up in some funny rider costumes this Halloween, right?
And by rider, we mean harness-type accessories that’ll make it look like someone (or something) is riding your canine. From monkey jockeys to headless pumpkin horsemen, I’m willing to bet you’ll find something fitting for your four-legged buddy.
The best thing with these ‘costumes’ is that they’re probably a whole lot more comfortable than the usual pet costumes that you can find in stores today. You know, the ones that look like human clothes that require wrapping your pooch in full-body get-ups that’re probably as uncomfortable as they look.
These Dog Rider Pet harnesses are available online, with prices starting at around $15.
[via InStash]
Regardless of your politics, you can’t help but notice that Mitt Romney has had more than his share of missteps throughout his campaign. But why, exactly, does he keep saying so many things he shouldn’t? It’s not his fault, guys. It’s the self-destruct button. More »
It’s-a-me! Dovahkiin! This Skyrim mod adds the Mushroom Kingdom to the land of Tamriel and lets you pretend to be a character in a videogame who’s pretending to be a character from another videogame. It’s Super Skyrim Bros.!
The mod was made by Skyrim Nexus member clintmich. When installed, the mod places a house near Winterhold. When your character sleeps at the house, he or she will begin dreaming and enter the Mushroom Kingdom. There you’ll find Goombas, Koopa Troopas, Bowser and the Princess, which of course needs saving. While you can’t just jump on the baddies to defeat them, you’ll find Mario-themed weapons in the dreamworld. You can also pick up coins and exchange them for prizes.
Take a warp pipe to Skyrim Nexus to download the mod.
[via Reddit]
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