Rap Battle Translated

Funny... but essentially accurate.

Ni Hao Guys!

You may have to watch an ad first... but it's well worth it.


Police Still Searching For Missing Productive, Obedient Woman

Kuroshio Sea

The second largest aquariam tank in the world...

Why Arrested Development was cancelled...

David Cross tells it like it is...

A Gaythering Storm

Just found this anti-gay advert from a bunch of crazies called Nation for Marriage.

I just love the brewing storm it really helps sell the "fear" and the token ethnic diversity presented as the ironically named (it has to be pointed out) "Rainbow" coalition...

check it out (and the parody below): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp76ly2_NoI

and now the Parody! http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/6eddb255b2/a-gaythering-storm

Pale Blue Dot

The Pale Blue Dot is a photograph of planet Earth taken in 1990 by Voyager 1 from a record distance of 6 billion km. Both the idea for taking the distant photo and the title came from scientist and astronomer Carl Sagan (narrating), who also wrote the 1994 book of the same name.

Voyager 1 will continue to travel away from our solar system at a speed of 18km per second. It will not come close (1.6 light years) to another star for another 40,000 years.

hearing colours, tasting words, seeing sounds

Synesthesia is a condition in which one sense is simultaneously perceived as if by one or more additional senses which can result in people with the condition hearing colours, tasting words or seeing sounds. Here is a short film on the condition by Terri Timely.

Zombie Ants...

Excerpt from "Planet Earth", like something out of a Sci-Fi movie.

Frustrated Seal attacks Forty Foot swimmers.

The problem of Seal attacks at South Dublin's famous ‘Forty Foot’ swimming area has become a real problem following an increase in the number of unsuspecting bathers being bitten.

One victim has even expressed his fears that an attack could easily result in a fatality after he was bitten in the leg and dragged under.

“He bit me in the leg and dragged me under… It’s only a matter of time before he kills someone” – Victim

Seal experts claim that the British born Grammy award winner (pictured above at the Forty Foot, and during ‘Happier Times’) may be frustrated at his failure to recapture the success of his first two albums.

Authorities plans to cull the local seal population have been met with an outcry from Seal fans across the globe including supermodel Heidi Klum.

“Seals are a protected species… end of conversation.” – Heidi Klum (married to Seal)

This does not rub with local swimmers however:

"I could feel his teeth... I lay still but he came at me... He clawed my back and leg... He kept trying to grab my feet… He was a big bull and I could feel his whiskers on my toes.” Said one female swimmer.

Further questioning led to her admitting that it felt nothing at all like a Kiss from a Rose.

However, in what may turn out to be something of a journalistic coup, this reporter may have uncovered the singer’s true motivation.

"It is nice to be in newspapers and magazines for something other than my marriage." – Seal (wikipedia)

Onlookers were heard to remark that despite appearances, as far as they are concerned, the attacks are almost certainly NOT racially motivated.

David Lynch in iPhone Commercial

Director David Lynch really sells the iPhone...

A Fun Place to Work

One Evening after work a group of friends who work for a company called Connected Ventures put this little video together... I want to work here.

Lip Dub - Flagpole Sitta by Harvey Danger from amandalynferri on Vimeo.

Life in 42 Seconds...

"Last day Dream" from Chris Milk.

Rathkeale "Stump" may in fact be image of Jade Goody

Hundreds of believers have been flocking to Rathkeale, Co. Limerick to pray and light candles following the discovery of what some claim to be an image of the Virgin Mary in a tree stump. Their devotion may prove to be in vein however as one of Ireland's top scientific minds claimed this morning that the image may be that of recently deceased reality TV star Jade Goody.

When pressed as to whether he thought the stump bore even a passing resemblance to the Blessed Virgin, Dr Albert Scire from 'Irish Scientist' magazine made the shocking revelation; "... it's about as bloody likely to be Jade Goody..." he said before chasing us out of his garden.

Residents of Rathkeale are said to be shocked by the scientists claims. One woman described the mood in the town as "emotional" but stated that she is determined to sell her worthless trinkets and memorabilia to visitors none the less; "It's queer handsome whoever it is..."

Meanwhile hundreds of fans of the reality TV star have begun to flock to the site prompting fears that there may be a standoff between both sets of crazies.

"We was gonna give jade a doughnut" said Katie Thompson an overweight & inappropriately dressed fifteen year old from Essex. Despite being prevented from doing so, Katie and other fans of Jade have begun to congregate in the South-West corner of the Church grounds and are said to be planning an attack.

"It's only a tree" said local parish priest Father Willie Russell as he called for calm. However some commentators claim that the priest may have lost credibility following a failure to turn a cup of wafers into Jesus at a magic show the previous Sunday.

Channel 4 have announced plans to document the life of the "Stump" for an upcoming television series.

Surfing Clip

one of the best.

LG Announces Ultra HD Television with Higher Resolution than Real Life.

LG Electronics has announced the start of the "Ultra-HD" era with the introduction of it's new range of ultra slim LCD TV screens which they claim has higher display resolution than real life.

LG, a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics unveiled it's new 750 inch screen the at a press conference in Seoul earlier today.

"This product was designed specifically to target the high end segment whose needs have surpassed that of conventional reality." said Company President Simon Kang.

While offering the highest resolution screen on the market today the BS075 also boasts "blacks that are blacker than black" ... "more colours than in a rainbow" and it's speakers are capable of producing wavelengths of sound that humans will likely have to undergo millions of years of evolution to be able to hear.

Concerns that the LCD's incredible 5,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 : 1 contrast ratio may blind it's viewers as it is in fact brighter than the actual Sun were laughed off by Mr Kang who explained that the screen is perfectly safe as long as you don't look directly into it. He also did nothing to quash the rumors that a new set of 4D glasses will be packaged with the television by simply saying "we'll see...".

The BS750 will retail for around 35M US Dollars or for $225.00 if purchased with a HD-DVD player.

Onlookers were heard to remark that this is quite possibly one of the most important technological advancements of this or any other century and that the BS750 will quite literally change the way we look at television.

Sony's amazing new product!

I simply must have one...

Off-licences to close at 5pm from Monday

Off-licences across the country will be hit with a 5pm cut off point for selling alcohol from midnight this Sunday.

The new laws detailed in the Intoxicating Liquor Act will allow also allow gardai to confiscate drink from people in their homes in order to crack down on the sale of alcohol outside of pubs and nightclubs.

The Minister for Justice said today: "This Act places further restriction on the availability and visibility of cheap alcohol and provides a more effective method of encouraging people to spent their money in pubs" The Minister went on to explain that publicans many of whom are stalwart supporters of his political party have suffered greatly over the last number of years, loosing business from people preferring to drink at home where they can smoke and save exorborant amounts of money.

William Tippler from Dublins Organised Association of Publicans has welcomed the news stating that this recent success would not have been possible were it not for public apathy in the face of last years restrictions. "We managed to keep it on the QT until the last possible moment but we still expected some kind of reaction." ... "This time we expect most people to find out when they try to pick up a couple of sneaky cans after work on Monday".

Other stipulations in the new act include:

* New powers allowing gardai to enter search peoples homes for cheap booze on weekends and bank holidays.

* The introduction of an off-licence-licence, which will allow access only to well dressed people who intend purchasing expensive wine and gourmet crisps.

* The abolishment of Dutch gold and Buckfast.

* Plans to bring the price of a pint in line with that of a Chinese take-away

* A gagging order on the National Off Licence Association effective immediately.

Onlookers at the unveiling of the new legislation were heard to shrug and say that they suppose it has to be for the best as we've always loads of nackers drinking in the Phoenix Park. Although one man did comment that this is quite possibly the darkest day in this countries long and troubled history.

Her Morning Elegance

Just a brilliant, brilliant music video that you really have to see to believe.

Made from over three thousand still photographs and shot over two days. The video was directed by Oren Lavie, Yuval & Merav Nathan and features Shir Shomron with photography by Eyal Landesman.

The song is also from Oren Lavie, a recording artist, playwright and theatre director.

Beggars Strike Threatens to go Nationwide

It seems increasingly likely that unofficial industrial action that severely disrupted begging services in Dublin today could escalate into a national stoppage by the end of the week.

Activists in a number of begging "hotspots" including Westland Row the Sean O'Casey Bridge downed their paper cups shortly after rush hour this morning, citing dwindling takings and uncomfortable working conditions.

Jesus Futureking, a self appointed spokesperson has urged beggars across the country not to cross picket lines until certain issues have been addressed by the B.A.O.I. "Eight months ago we'd be taking in near two hundred a day..." said Futureking, now we're are taking in nearly half that figure. He explained that no other public workers would be expected to endure the same kind of drop in earnings while insisting that despite what them people say he didn't steal their dog.

Earlier today the Minister for Public Enterprise told the Dail that high level and informal contacts are taking place between management and beggars to prevent the dispute from escalating. He stated that while the drop in takings are partially due to the state of the economy, a recent massive increase in the circulation of counter fit two cent coins may also account for some of the losses as "beggars are generally too lazy to count or spend coppers"... "While we can't decisively prove anything as to the source of this coins, we are confident that the people of Cork are at least partially responsible".

Meanwhile thousands look set to continue without begging services until at least the end of the week and will have to find alternative ways to get rid of their hard earned cash. Some resourceful Dubliners have already taken to emptying their pockets into the Liffey, while Allie Irish Bank are unveiling plans for a loan scheme that will help to supplement beggars income until their fortunes turn.

Onlookers were heard to remark that "this is without doubt the single darkest day in this city's long and troubled history"..

Kermit and Cookie Monster

A rare and touching insight into the perils of addiction. Both actors are superb as they struggle against the inevitability of their circumstances.

What the F

I have absolutely no idea what is going on here, who made it or why... something about train travel??? yet one of the strangest, funniest videos I've ever seen.

Le Café

A great little animation and song, kind of sums up my irrational relationship with the crazy little bean...

Directed by Stephanie Marguerite and Emilie Tarascou of the Art School of Angouleme. the song is by French band, Odelaf & Monsieur D.

The Exploding Whale

This is fantastic, almost southparkesque in it's madness.

Ahhh The French...

Drunk Orsen Welles,

clearly not one of his better days...


and a funny parody of same...

Rodney the Evil Hamster

Ok so I know this is a tragic story but it's unbelievably funny that this went out on live TV. I only hope that Rodney spends the rest of his life behind bars... and with only limited access to his wheel, maybe an hour or so a day.

Oh MG, LOL, smiley face...

Dear anybody

I seem to have developed the delusion that people may be interested in what I have to say. About what exactly I'm not entirely sure but my initial thoughts seem to fall somewhere between posting funny/cool youtube clips and communicating a way of thinking that may someday form the foundation for a new world view that will rival the Judeo-Christian ethic/paradigm that dominates western society.

I may also occasionally post tasteful photographs of attractive female celebrities/models but I can assure you that these will be entirely for my own entertainment and viewing pleasure.

Here's hoping that this blog may evolve into something rather that just fizzle out in a couple of weeks.

here we go then.