Thursday, May 31, 2007
Metal Lyrics: An Interpretation
Check out this interpretation of a song by some new school metal band called "Children Of Bodom". Although I'm a fan of the low pitch screaming/grunting school of singers, this video couldn't work with one of them. You need that higher pitched maniac killer voice to make this as funny as it is. I bite! The salad by my side!!! Brilliant.
Slang Flashcards V.2
Labels: slang
Star Wars Vs. Boogie Nights
Potter Wars
Ronald McGoth
Labels: mascots
Now Boarding, the 10:15 Train to Dopetown
Labels: gorillaz, Graf, monkey
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Obama's Got the Hottie Vote Secured
Labels: Hale Berry, Obama, Politics, President
Say It Ain't So, He-Man..
That's Just Lazy
Labels: lazy
Tenacious D Grosses You Out
You think it's a Jack Black acid trip, but just wait for it...wait for the grossest 60 seconds of comedy you'll ever see...I think it speaks for itself...
Labels: gross, tenacious d, WTF
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
They Must Have Practiced For HOURS
...frankly, I think the baby phoned it in...the dude in the circle is obviously giving it his all, but that kid only throws down like a flip and a half, and you KNOW if he really WANTED it, he could have done at least another full rotation...kids today...maybe it's just me, but I want to see at least two full rotations before I give that duo any spare change...
(via the chronicles of piff huxtable)
Labels: Awesome, Breakin, Comedy, LOL, WTF
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Ladies Night
I've been scouring the world looking for the best method of driving away women. I've finally found it in the Naked Dance of Bhutan. OK, men, here's how it works: Strip off your clothes, put on a frightening and over-sized mask, and dance around with similarly dressed men. Sure to send any potential lady friend running.
Actually, it does look like fun now that I think about it. Those mask make um look so happy.
(Naked Dance via The Bhutan Times)
Labels: Dance
New Talib Kweli - "Listen!"
Talib drops his new album, Ear Drum, July 24. Hope the whole thing is as good as this single. A friend recently said, "Rap today is like the hair metal of our youth," which I thought a very astute observation. Talib still reminds us what it COULD be...
Labels: hip hop, Music, rap, Talib Kweli
Friday, May 25, 2007
Picture Of The Day
American Gladiators On Family Feud
The show had it all..steroid-enhanced pseudo athletes, radical theme music, Larry Csonka, and of course, the best gladiator (and bizarro Dwayne "Dog" Chapman lookalike) Malibu.
So here's sweet throwback from '94: Check out Richard Dawson doing his thing with the Gladiators on the Feud. Tell me, doesn't Nitro look alot like a non-pud version of Kevin Federline? Good thing Nitro doesn't believe in the Internet. I bet he'd shoot me with a high-powered tennis ball right in the beans just for saying that.
Labels: Retro
Internet Inspired Graf
Slow Mo Food Fight
Labels: Japan, optical illusion
Some Ecards
Labels: cards
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Chart of the Day
This chart manages to both humor and confuse me at the same time. Damn you, self referential humor!
Mario Hits Rock Bottom
I was always more of a Luigi guy myself (dude had HOPS in Super Mario 2!!!). It's double-plus trendy: a combination of 8-bit Nintendo AND Williamsburg, Brooklyn! Plus bangin' special effects...
Labels: Drugs, Video Games
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Pan Flute
Adam Freeland - Ghetto Tech
Sure, I like all sorts of shit, from hip hop to old soul to funk to alt country to post-punk to folk to latin, but when I want to go to my happy place, when I want to stroll backwards into the dopest memories I can drag up in my oversized head, I throw on some breaks. Not breaks like the stuff hip hop is based on (I ain't forget, Gabe, the uninitiated start here for a primer, and if you don't like reading, stare at/listen to this discussion of the Amen break), I'm talking about that glorious amalgam of Kraftwerk-like industrial sounds, bass music, slowed drum'n'bass drum editing, and a hefty dollop of funk slathered on top (start here).
And almost from day one (literally, I copped his first mix in 1996), Adam Freeland has been my go-to dj/producer. His "sound" has always been one step ahead of the game, and I have always appreciated where he's gone with his shit, always finding the perfect mix of rock, warehouse hardcore, hip hop, techno, and funk (he calls it "ghetto tech"). So you can imagine my excitement when I learned that he will be visiting my corner of the world tomorrow night at Axis in Boston. If anyone's in the area, it's $10 at the door, no dress code, sure to be a breakin' good time (go here for more info). I'll report back after it's all gone down, but until then, check Adam's label, Marine Parade, for a heaping helping of the baddest breaks around: http://www.marineparade.co.uk/
Sorry to ramble, but since I'm stuck here in my office with no one to share my excitement with, the faithful readers of this blog are the next best thing...
EARS STILL RINGING UPDATE: Holy fuck. That was one of the 5 best performances I've ever seen. If you get a chance, SEE FREELAND ON THIS TOUR. YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED.
Labels: Adam Freeland, Breakin, DJ's, Marine Parade, Music
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
ZING!
Monday, May 21, 2007
Beastie Boys - Off the Grid
The Beasties are dropping new joints this summer, and here's a sample called "Off the Grid." It's an instrumental album, and the two vids I've seen (this one and "Rat Cage") appear to be scenes of a larger story/narrative that, in theory, will be moved forward with subsequent singles/videos. According to Mike D, the album ("The Mix-Up" dropping June 26) will be followed by another version that will "mix-up" these instrumentals with different collaborators (M.I.A., Snoop Dogg and Mark Ronson are all mentioned, giving my nerd-parts high-amplitude feedback)...check it out. Or "Check it ooot" as they say in Canada...
Labels: beastie boys, Music, remix
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Rage Never Sounded So Awesome
Labels: chuck, WTF pictures
Friday, May 18, 2007
Falling for the Hype: Transformers
OK, I know that I'm not supposed to give a shit, most summer blockbusters are made to minimally entertain rhesus monkeys (actually, that's unfair to rhesus monkeys, even they won't sit through another Nick Cage vehicle without repeatedly pounding the "sedate" button in their laboratory cages), but I am pooping in my Soundwave Underroos about the live action Transformer movie coming out this summer. Anyone who ever held one of the first generation Transformers in their hands, those sturdy metal toys that were clearly so badass they could turn a My Little Pony into Elmer's glue just by LOOKING at her, can't honestly say they're not a little excited.
They just released the third full length trailer, and the fledgling opticals are making my nerd-parts feel funny! Seriously, watch this trailer and tell me your tribbles aren't growing as you watch! I know the fanboys are supposedly pissed, but seriously, I don't care if they let Pee Wee friggin Herman voice Optimus Prime, this movie HAS to be good!
Labels: movies, nerds, toys, transformers
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Ice, Ice, Bacon.
(click pic for Ice Ice Bacon to go)
Labels: bacon, remix, Vanilla Ice
1987 WWF "Mega Powers" Interview
"The power of the madness and the mania just blew my 24 inch guns out, man!"
Labels: WWF
Dammit, Jim!
Who Are The Ad Wizards Behind This
Japan? Shocker.
Are You The Matrix?
Robots Do it for the Kids
Nothing gets the attention of the "parents of earth" demographic like droids.
(poster via public health posters at Visual Culture)
Labels: posters, Retro, robots
Gnarles Barkley - Smiley Faces
Labels: conspiracy, Music
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Are You Being Ironic?
I don't even know anymore, Man!
It Tastes So Good When it Hits My Lips!
Labels: Retro, WTF pictures
Bill Blass Eat Your Heart Out
How awesome were the 80's? I mean, when else could you find Mr. T, the baddest most blinged-out gangster on TV, hosting a staged "fashion show," and, worse, confirming that Manny "sure looks tough" in a cutoff vest and a bandana around his neck a-la-Wham. No, T, he does not look tough. But I bet when this was made, Janine's dad felt uncomfortable leaving his little princes with someone as "urban" as Manny the "b-boy."
Monday, May 14, 2007
1,000th Post!!!!
Almost three years later, the monkeys are still typing. Thanks to all of you for reading!! Here's to 1000 more!!!
(neat flashy thing via not celebrity)
Best Death Scene Ever
From "Enter The Ninja" comes one of the most poignant death scenes ever filmed. Man, this guy acts the shit out of this scene! I'm blown away. Oscars! Oscars! Oscars for everyone!
Labels: Death
Best Confession Ever?
Labels: confession, WTF
Gymkata!
"When Karate and gymnastics are fused, the combustion becomes an explosion!"
Whoa! Move over Shakespeare! Those words are like fuel combined with ninja gasoline and rock and roll kick starting my heart into a thunderous firestorm of furious action and amazing amazement! Booyah! Gymkata style!
(Thanks Kuru!)
Labels: Sports
Osama: The Truth Revealed
Labels: Osama
Rummy Crane Style
Labels: Rummy
Paul Eugene: Gospel Aerobics
Labels: religion
Never forget!
Just take your beer and get out of here
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Why is it that skits with Will Ferrell are so much better than the movies he's done? Now, admittedly, I haven't seen the new ones (that weird one where he's the subject of a new book is supposed to be good, and "Blades of Glory" looks passable), but the rest of the drivel he's made in the last few years makes Adam Sandler's filmography look like Sir Lawrence Olivier's. I mean, "Bewitched?" WTF? So I'm always happy when I see a drop dead funny clip like the one above, it reminds me that all is NOT lost with Ferrell, and maybe if he just keeps his hair long and keeps acting next to hard-drinking toddlers who swear like sailors, he'll pull out of this thing yet...
(via Funny or Die, click if the vid above doesn't load right...)
Labels: booze, Comedy, will ferrell
Feel Good Movie of the Year
I saw "28 Weeks Later" last night. Boy do I enjoy anything that deals with the undead: "Shawn of the Dead," "Night of the Living Dead," "Army of Darkness," "American Idol," "Dawn of the Dead" (just kidding about "American Idol," I can't watch that shit, those motherfuckers are SCARY). Combine blood-thirsty 'roided-up zombied with a dystopian near-future/urban occupation/warzone, and you've got "28 Weeks Later."
I hearted the first one a lot, and was worried that they'd go all commercial thug on the second one, especially with the introduction of a NEW family, since I really thought the personal relationships in the last movie were organically developed and not forced, which is a tricky feat for movies these days. Not to worry. It's not even really a spoiler to confirm that the family starts falling apart IMMEDIATELY once the movie starts, which makes for good cinema and drama. Also, they didn't go too heavy with the special effects in this movie, which I really liked since the first movie succeeded on a bit of a shoestring budget because Danny Boyle, the original director, really captured the shaky-handed, disorienting, adreneline-feuled sheer panic of a widespread and violent pandemic. The new director (can't think of his name, feel free to look it up if you're more motivated than I am) kept it real with this format, and there is a scene where the outbreak begins in a crowded and cramped room of humans that definitely doesn't disappoint.
Anyway, I recommend this movie. And for anyone who is going to see it, or has already seen it, there is something darkly ironic about the fact that Mrs. Mantis and I went to see this flick on Mother's Day...I give it two thumbs, a big toe, three neck tendons and most of a decomposing arm way up...
Labels: 28 weeks later, Death, england, movies, zombies
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Prison Colony...
New vid from the Bumblebeez, a brother/sister act from Australia..."Mad Max" meets United Colors of Benetton
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Planet B-Boy
Recon's mind-numbingly good posts have given me a complex, but I've been working with my therapist, Dr. Trevis, and he thinks it would be a positive step in my cyberdevelopment if I begin with a surefire winner: fucking amazing b-boys from around the world.
...I'm working my way up to joining MySpace...ugh, my throat feels dry...I...I can't breathe...I bet Caveizel would make me feel more confident...
(via vinyl meltdown)
Picture Of The Day
(via myconfinedspace)
Labels: He-Man, pictures, Thundercats
CONAN'S IN UR BLOG
Labels: hypnotizing
The Zimmers "My Generation"
Check out The Zimmers covering The Who. These old people and their ageless enthusiasm make me feel young again. And I'm young already. So younger than I am, I guess. Shut up. It makes sense if you listen to my thoughts and ignore my words.
Labels: old people
Mounties Be Thuggin
Now this is entertainment.
(via myconfinedspace)
Labels: canada
Monday, May 07, 2007
Predator Puppies
Get to tha Choppa!!!!
Alpaca Approach
My God! What is up with these things?
I can't tell if I'm fascinated or uncomfortable while watching it. I think Alpacas are not from this Earth. I want to slow it down and dub in the Monolith music from 2001 and scare the shit out of the internet.
Propaganda of the Day
Don't sleep around, kids. We need you to fight in a war.
(via Visual Culture and Public Health Posters)
Labels: Retro, WTF pictures
Sunday, May 06, 2007
Picture of the Day
I don't want to know how he's going to get out of this situation so much as I want to know how he got into this situation.
(Poster for "The Master of Mystery" via American Memory)
Friday, May 04, 2007
Steven Seagal - Girl it's alright
And I want you to stay no matter what tomorrow brings
Would it make you feel something so real?
(Like breaking your arms backwards?)
Like even speaking your mind
Whisper your wildest dreams
Girl it's alright by me
(If not, lady I swear I'm going to break your arms)
Once there was a king who lived in a foreign land
Had riches and gold, the envy of every man
But he somehow missed out on what I have now
(Because he died after I shot him in the face and broke his arms)
Cuz if I dream in this world
You're all that I'll ever need
Girl it's alright by me
(if not..well, all I'll say is that it involves your arms and me breaking them)
Labels: Music
LOLTrek
Someone took stills from the original Star Trek episode with the Tribbles and recreated it in the style of "LOLcats". The layers of geekery are baffling. This is like weapons-grade nerd Plutonium.
(click pic for more!)
Classic Ads: Members Only
Check out this classic (dare I say classy?) Members Only ad from nowhere near recent times.
Sumos: 1, Babies: 0
The annual "Baby Cry-Sumo" was held the other day at Tokyo's Sensoji temple. In the event, Sumo wrestlers attempt to make children cry, supposedly bringing good health and prosperity. The kid who cries loudest, wins. Here's a picture:
You can check out alot more pictures HERE...
Reason #839 Why I Love Dogs
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Picture Of The Day
Odd John is the story of a mutated superman - a young man must accept that he is different, and decide what to do with his gifts.
My first suggestion is that he stops looking at me.
(via fantasticfiction) and Quan P Jubic
Labels: pictures
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