Posts Tagged ‘Humor’
The Star Wars Opening Crawl Finally Reaches Earth [Comedy]
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News, Technology on January 31st, 2010
I took two astronomy classes in college, and one of the few things I retained is that in space stuff just keeps floating. Thus, the Star Wars opening text, though originating galaxies away, will eventually make its way to Earth...
That catastrophic eventuality is the subject of this video, which was was filmed over a couple of hours but ultimately took weeks to complete due to all the post-production and editing. And it shows; the effects are pretty impressive throughout.
Though I guess if you're gonna do a high concept YouTube like the Star Wars text raining down on Earth, it's best to do it right. [Reddit]
The Year In Image Cache: 50 Shots That Wowed Us In 2009 [Imagecache]
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News, Technology on December 31st, 2009
The Internet offers an endless stream of cool pictures, but here's a look at the best we've come across this year. Inside you'll find images that both amaze and amuse.
Though #imagecache has only been around since March, we've collected some incredible images in these last nine months. Click through to the original post for hi-resolution images and more information.
The Socially Acceptable Geek Subgenre Scale [Geeks]
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News, Technology on December 31st, 2009
Being a geek no longer holds the stigma it once did. In fact, it can be downright cool to be a geek these days. But not all geeks are created equal.
The Socially Acceptable Geek Subgenre Scale is a handy showcase of just where various types of geeks fall in the social hierarchy. And if you’re offended because you find yourself near the bottom of the scale, just remember: there’s no shame in being passionate about something unpopular as long as no one knows about it. And if you really hate clicking through the gallery, click here to see all of them on one long page. Although while doing so realize that people who whine about galleries are their own subgenre of geek, and it’s not very high up on the scale.
Illustrations by Dan Meth.
The Socially Acceptable Geek Subgenre Scale [Geeks]
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News, Technology on December 31st, 2009
Being a geek no longer holds the stigma it once did. In fact, it can be downright cool to be a geek these days. But not all geeks are created equal.
The Socially Acceptable Geek Subgenre Scale is a handy showcase of just where various types of geeks fall in the social hierarchy. And if you’re offended because you find yourself near the bottom of the scale, just remember: there’s no shame in being passionate about something unpopular as long as no one knows about it. And if you really hate clicking through the gallery, click here to see all of them on one long page. Although while doing so realize that people who whine about galleries are their own subgenre of geek, and it’s not very high up on the scale.
Illustrations by Dan Meth.
Screw Avatar , I Just Want Green Screen Grandmas [BadIdeas]
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News, Technology on December 29th, 2009
Grandma Millie and Grandma Fran + green screen roller coaster = 80 seconds of pure hilarious joyride. Please, god, let this be a series. Next stop: Grandmas in Space! [The Daily What]
The Making of Avatar , The Bootleg [Parodies]
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News, Technology on December 28th, 2009
"For me, the real impetus for this project was the movie Avatar." Two minutes of glorious mockumentary follow this line, though I'm not sure it's possible to top Cameron's own rhetoric. Either way, however, it's a must-watch. [Twitter via TechCrunch]
The Making of Avatar , The Bootleg [Parodies]
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News, Technology on December 28th, 2009
"For me, the real impetus for this project was the movie Avatar." Two minutes of glorious mockumentary follow this line, though I'm not sure it's possible to top Cameron's own rhetoric. Either way, however, it's a must-watch. [Twitter via TechCrunch]
Holiday Flowchart: Inappropriate Times To Use Your Smartphone (Around Family) [Humor]
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News, Technology on December 26th, 2009
By now you're probably wise enough to know when not to whip out your smartphone around your significant other, but what about when you're bored at home for the holidays? Follow this flowchart to determine when you've crossed the line:
Click the image to view a larger version.
Based in New York City, Shane Snow is a graduate student in Digital Media at Columbia University and founder of Scordit.com. He's fascinated with all things geeky, particularly social media and shiny gadgets he'll never afford.
Christmas Laser Beam Cats Are the Reason for the Season [Humor]
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News, Technology on December 25th, 2009
What happens when a couple of engineers decide to make a Christmas edition of SNL's Lasercats sketch? Some legitimately fearsome lasercats with autoturrets, that's what. [Laughing Squid via The Daily What]
The Essential Problem with Snuggies [Humor]
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News, Technology on December 24th, 2009
We all know the whole Snuggie thing is idiotic. But this comic really boils the idiocy down to its pure essence. Magnifique. [Chainsaw Suit via The Daily What]
