Home Taping is Killing Music

Home taping is killing music, just like the radio and the juke box before it. The music industry needs to start adapting instead of crying foul every time a new form of music distribution is invented.

Avatar 2?

How could you make film to top Avatar? Well, this fan has a pretty good idea (and some impressive skills). I won't say more lest I ruin it for you.

More Proof Dolphins are Cooler than Humans

Now I'm no physicist but these dolphins appear to be defying the laws of bubbles go up and non-rigid spinning rings dislike staying together.

Oh wait, I am a physicist, and this shit still blows my mind! I'm sure there is some clever hydro vortex shit going on here thats keeping the bubbles in line, but the fact that these guys can just toss them off for fun (and then modify existing rings) is damn impressive. If that's not intelligence, I don't know what is.

And Then There Was Salsa...

Frito-Lays really went the extra mile with this advertisement. Hell, I didn't even notice it'd taken over my whole screen until my stunned brain recovered a short while after it was done. And to top it all off, now I really want salsa... >_<

Oh, and I'd embed it here but you need to see it at Vimeo for the full experience.

6 Most Statistically Full of Shit Professions

Have you ever considered going into sports writing, stock market trading or perhaps weather broadcaster? You probably already can. Each morning just flip some coins, and you're good to go! Hell, you might even do better than your leading competitors.

Shadow Artist Kumi Yamashita

This artist Yamashita has an amazing set of skills that I have no idea how you'd develop. And of course everyone knows those are the people the internet was made for. The whole "military communication network" was just a cover story. Anyway, I digress. She works mostly with shadows, but her pin/thread work and boot/ink stuff is equally amazing. Trust me, this woman's talents are preposterously awesome.

The video at the bottom helps explain what she does (and its a funny Japanese show too, yay!)

Stop Animation Drum and Bass

Check out this equal parts trippy and impressive stop animation music video. Its just moving colors in the form of blocks, but its mesmerizing. I'm still not clear how he did it considering some of the shots seem to contradict gravity. Perhaps he's only working on one side and the video is mirrored, or some other trickery. Thoughts?

Snowboard Basketball

Have you ever thought to yourself as you look at a snowboarding halfpipe, "Man, with that much air I could totally dunk a snowball into a basketball hoop!" No, of course you haven't. But these guys did, and now you wish you were as creative as them.

Awesome Rabbit Tank

Holy crap check out that awesome tank. Woah, wait... is it freaking crewed by rabbits?! Rabbits in trench coats? How do you counter a rabbit army equipped with walking tanks and flamethrowers?!

A wolf spy, hopefully. Well, at least the wolves have got to hope that guy can pull off some James Bond shit because that machine is intimidating... even with its cute little bunny ears on top.

Last Call: An Interactive Movie

Here's an interesting idea from German cinema. This movie Last Call allows you to volunteer your cellphone number at the start of the film. If you opt to participate you might get a call partway through where the protagonist desperately pleas for your help in major decisions. Depending what you say, the movie reacts accordingly.

Its a pretty cool idea, though I had to wonder what would happen if you didn't pick anything (I'd guess they have a default option?). Also, do we really want films that encourage you to keep your cellphone on?

The Academy Award Trailer

The trailer for every Academy Award winning movie ever. Its about a man, who discovers some things. Totally moves me man...

Ok Go Does It Again

Well Ok Go has once again made a brilliant and over the top music video. I can't even begin to imagine how much work and how many takes went into this project, but the results are certainly turning heads. Behold the impressive musical Rube Goldberg Machine. Also note that they never cut, meaning this whole thing ran smoothly in one go. If you've ever looked into these kinds of machines, that's a hell of a feat.

Shopping With Style

This kid has clearly mastered a lifetime skill. My way of shopping seems rather absurdly boring at this point. I mean, I don't even think I can do that crazy shuffle. So there's a new thing for the bucket list. Learn to moon walk like I'm simultaneously fighting a war against my sentient legs. Its gonna be sick.

Weird Science Award 2010

I have to admit that I had no idea MSNBC had a Weird Science Award, but its pretty hilarious. I don't want to give too much away, but lets just say science "went there".

Oh, and if you're intruiged here is the link to the 2009 and 2008 awards. Science never stops!

True Dating Tip for Women

It's funny because its true. That's all that needs to be said here.

Burning Wood is a Conductor

If you were ever curious if carbon was a good conductor, I have the answer for you. Yes, and it's a sexy one at that. At least when that carbon is from a smoking branch lying across two power lines. Arcing electricity is hot shit.

Also it's worth noting that I don't believe that this branch fell from a tree. Kind of looks like blue skies all around to me...

Linked To By: Katie D.

Gorillaz Stylo Video

Gorillaz just released a new video as a teaser to their Plastic Beach album which is due to be released shortly. Its an awesome song with an equally awesome video. If you don't already know who the Gorillaz are then you're missing out, but have no fear we'll set you straight shortly.

Oh, and I don't want to give anything away but this music video has Bruce Willis in it.

They disabled embedding, so click to see it on YouTube

Linked To By: Shanti B.

What Does Marsellus Wallace Look Like?

What Does Marsellus Wallace Look Like? A simple question with frighting consequences. It also inspired this lovely video and which inspired this poster.

NSFW: Its got a fair amount of swearing in it. You probably don't want the f-bomb dropped that often :)

Reflection Fail

Shiny things may be distracting and pretty, but they have a darker side you rarely hear about. They can spread lies about your choice in footwear. Dastardly!

This had been a PSA from The Humor Distillery

Mouse Trap

There isn't much to say on this one, just watch the pretty graphics and enjoy the producer's musical taste. I can assure you that its not as depressing as it initially seems. I laughed.