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Apple’s little problem with ripping off artists
categories: Art, Geeky

Apple’s advertising campaigns are consistently creative, so what’s their secret? Well sometimes they borrow artists’ work and forget to get permission. My civics teacher, Ms. Whitehead, used to yell at me about that sort of thing all the time. Well who’s yelling now Ms. Whitehead? ASHAJFHDSHFSD!

7-Eleven Becomes Kwik-E-Mart
categories: Crazy, Pics

In order to promote the upcoming Simpsons movie, 7-Eleven has converted eleven U.S. stores (and one in Canada to be announced today) in to Kwik-E-Marts. Inside you are able to buy Buzz Cola, Squishees, Frosted KrustyO’s and Simpsons inspired donuts. 7-Eleven should just ditch their name and do this to every store.

Avatars
categories: Funny, Pics

The New York Times recently did a neat photo essay comparing real-life gamers to their in-game avatars. It’s worth knowing that the next time you’re playing Lineage II and feeling all proud of yourself for chatting up some cute little number in pigtails and a miniskirt, it’s probably just Mr. Bubble-Tea over there.

Make Your Own McDonald’s Sign
categories: Pics

This site is about protesting the inclusion of Hummer toys in Happy Meals, but I don’t really care about that. Don’t get me wrong, I have no love for the H2, but I’d rather just use their site to create silly signs.

Who Called Us
categories: Geeky

Dateline: Your bedroom. With your telephone back in service, your peaceful slumber was shattered by its noisy neighbor: the telemarketer! The call display said “Name Unavailable”. Who was calling? Who Called Us had the answer.

Martin Leung, the Video Game Pianist
categories: Crazy, Music

Oh sure, you’re cynical and jaded, and you’ve heard the music from Super Mario Bros. played on the piano, on the guitar, and even on the drums. Nothing can impress you. But have you ever heard the music from Super Mario Bros. 2 played on the piano? Super Mario Bros. 3? Super Mario World? Prepare to be impressed Gen Yers!

The Adventures of Mr. Lee
categories: Cute, Pics

Mr. Perthold attached a small camera around the neck of his pet cat, Mr. Lee, to see where he went and what he did when he disapeared during the day. And it is a magical world of cat friends, secret hiding spots, and (omigosh!) snakes! It’s a world almost as magical as my world of cubicle walls, LCD monitors, fluorescent hum, and… and… *cries*

East Bound and Down
categories: Funny, Music, Pics

Since I know how much you guys love YTMND, here’s the real story behind Ben Carpenter’s wheelchair adventure.

The Really Big Guide to Secret Menu Items
categories: Geeky

The next time you walk into a Jamba Juice, I want you to stride right up to that counter, stare the puny juice maker in the eye, slam your hand down on the table and demand a Fruity Pebbles smoothie! Then as an encore, go to In-N-Out Burger and get some fries, animal style!

Jen Freaks Out. huuuuuuhuuuuuhhhh
categories: Crazy, Pics

Twenty-two year old Ben Carpenter had the ride of his life after his wheelchair got lodged in the grill of a semi-truck, which pushed him down a highway for four miles at 50 miles per hour. Ben seemed pretty unfazed by the whole thing, unlike Jen, who called 911 to report the strange sight. She should try some meditation.

Photosynth
categories: Geeky

Using photos of oft-snapped subjects scraped from around the Web, Photosynth creates breathtaking multidimensional spaces with zoom and navigation features that outstrip all expectation. Check out the video, and if you’re interested, more information and a downloadable demo are available here.

Babelize
categories: Geeky

Not with the difference R-with the consideration to this episode of the warning the radio, of which in small bar the James has the relative book, that he is still translates to the interior for or Japanese and then for the interior with English, the characteristics this application you, English text in felt two between diverse decree of five languages translate. Which is the result of the extremity?

Happy Memorial Day!
categories: Geeky

Have you ever wondered what the Memorial Day Holiday is? Or what that handsome fellow with the moustachio has to do with it? Or maybe why despite multiple arrests that I still leave the house with no pants on? Then click this link and all your questions will be answered! Well, most of them anyways.

In Loving Memory
categories: Funny, Pics

When someone you love dies, it is only common sense to get their face tattooed onto your arm. And when you do, spare no expense. Or, spare a lot of expense and get it done at the tattoo parlor behind the Discount Tobacco off Route 8.