Monday, June 28, 2010

TRIPOUT


Step 1: Go to http://start.io/
Step 2: Just type the word "tripout" on your keyboard. It doesn't have to be typed anywhere on the page, just type it.
Step 3: Love it and be offended that ALL websites don't do fun things like this.

Saturday, June 26, 2010

Cover Art

Just letting the art speak for itself:

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By John Paul Thurlow and he is super talented. Props.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

OBLIGATORY Brandon Boyd Post

Oh HAPPY day, the lead singer of Incubus (also known as Brandon My Earthly Idol Boyd) is releasing a solo album on July 6, 2010 (read: 2 weeks). On account of him being one of my top 5 favorite people on this planet for multiple reasons, July 6 will henceforth be a holiday.

And here is the first single from his CD. Runaway Train:


Brandon just doesn't disappoint.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

U.S. and England ambassadors make a wager on the World Cup via a hilarious email exchange

From: Philip Breeden, US Embassy London

To: Martin Longden, British Embassy Washington DC

Subject: World Cup Bet

Mr. Longden, It has not escaped our attention that a certain sporting event is fast approaching, and that our respective nations will soon be meeting on the fields of South Africa.

My Ambassador has asked me to see if your Ambassador might be interested in a small wager? We will understand if you decline, given the outcome of the last such encounter.

Sincerely, Philip Breeden, U.S. Embassy, London

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From: Martin Longden, British Embassy Washington DC

To: Philip Breeden, US Embassy London

Subject: Re: World Cup Bet

Mr. Breeden,

Even for such an exceptionally optimistic nation as the United States, I am struck by the confidence with which your Ambassador proposes this wager. It is testament, I assume, to the generosity of your great nation - since the British Ambassador does not anticipate paying out.
Your email does not specify the exact terms of the wager. May I suggest that, in the event of an England victory, the US Ambassador agrees to entertain the British Ambassador at a steak-house of his choosing in downtown DC? And in the event that the United States is able to engineer a fortuitous win over England, then my man will entertain yours at a London pub of his choosing. Loser pays.

Your reference to a previous sporting encounter between our two countries puzzles me. Since the history of English football is long and extensive, in contradistinction to US soccer, I regret that I cannot immediately recall the encounter to which you refer. No doubt it is remembered fondly on these shores; we have quite forgotten it, however.

Are you sure you want to do this?

Yours sincerely, Martin Longden British Embassy Washington DC

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From: Philip Breeden, US Embassy London

To: Martin Longden, British Embassy Washington DC

Subject: Re: World Cup Bet

Mr. Longden ,

It is with great pleasure, and no small measure of anticipation, that the U.S. Ambassador accepts the terms of the wager. I am surprised, given the well known love of the British for history, that you have forgotten what happened the last time the “special relationship” was tested on the pitch. Of course, given the result, you are to be forgiven for having misplaced that particular episode in your memory banks. I refer of course to the victory of the U.S. over England in the 1950 World Cup.

It is true that our soccer (a fine English word we have kindly preserved for you) history is not as long and illustrious as yours. However, as your generals noted during WWII, we have a unique capability for quickly identifying and advancing talent.

Game on!

Sincerely, Philip Breeden

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From: Martin Longden, British Embassy Washington DC

To: Philip Breeden, US Embassy London

Subject: Re: World Cup Bet

Mr. Breeden,

Very well; it’s a bet!

Incidentally, you should know that the Ambassador takes his steak like American soccer victories - somewhat rare.

Sincerely,

Martin Longden

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Super Mario CROSSOVER

 PLAY PLAY PLAY

What happens when Super Mario is given a video gamer REBOOT? Super Mario CROSSOVER. Basically you get to play all the great Mario levels but you have a choice of which crossover video game character you use to get through these levels. And the best part? The extra characters bring their abilities to Mario with them. So...Megaman has a gun that you can attack with, Seamus lays bombs, etc etc etc. For dolts like me who absolutely SUCK at jumping on the stupid brown thing, these new characters are a GOD SEND.

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Epic Music Video is Epic


I literally sat and watched this entire video with my mouth open. S-T-U-N-N-I-N-G. GREAT acting, GREAT, gritty camerawork, and a GREAT track that just fits perfectly. Woooo, that was amazing.
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