Monday, March 31, 2008
Historically Inaccurate Movies
As Found on Yahoo
Gladiator
Emperor Commodus was not the sniveling sister-obsessed creep portrayed in the movie. A violent alcoholic, sure, but not so whiny. He ruled ably for over a decade rather than ineptly for a couple months. He also didn't kill his father, Marcus Aurelius, who actually died of chickenpox. And instead of being killed in the gladiatorial arena, he was murdered in his bathtub.
2001: A Space Odyssey
According to this film, in year 2001 we would have had manned voyages to Jupiter, a battle of wits with a sentient computer, and a quantum leap in human evolution. Instead we got the Mir Space Station falling from the sky, Windows XP, and Freddy Got Fingered. Apparently the lesson here is that sometimes it's better when the movies get the facts all wrong.
Braveheart
Let's forget the fact that kilts weren't worn in Scotland until about 300 years after William Wallace's day and just do some simple math. According to the movie, Wallace's blue-eyed charm at the Battle of Falkirk was so overpowering, he seduced King Edward II's wife, Isabella of France, and the result of their affair was Edward III. But according to the history books, Isabella was three years old at the time of Falkirk, and Edward III was born seven years after Wallace died.
Originally Found on Yahoo
Friday, March 28, 2008
Life In & Around Memphis: Drunken Challenge
Life In & Around Memphis: Drunken Challenge
I hereby issue a challenge to all my sobriety challenged friends! See how much of this you can say when you are really drunk. If you actually want to make a game of it, you can use this point scale:
1 point for each item in the first group
2 points for each item in the second group
5 points for each item in the third group
You have to have a friend keep score though.
Things That Are Difficult To Say When You're Drunk:
1. Innovative
2. Preliminary
3. Proliferation
4. Cinnamon
Things That Are Very Difficult To Say When You're Drunk:
1. Specificity
2. Anti-constitutionalistically
3. Passive-aggressive disorder
4. Transubstantiate
Things That Are Downright Impossible To Say When You're Drunk:
1. Thanks, but I don't want to have sex.
2. Nope, no more booze for me!
3. Sorry, but you're not really my type.
4. Taco Bell? No thanks, I'm not hungry.
5. Good evening, officer. Isn't it lovely out tonight?
6. Oh, I couldn't! No one wants to hear me sing karaoke.
7. I'm not interested in fighting you.
8. Thank you, but I won't make any attempt to dance, I have no coordination. I'd hate to look like a fool!
9. Where is the nearest bathroom? I refuse to pee in this parking lot or on the side of the road.
10. I must be going home now as I have to work in the morning
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Gino - The New Celtics Victory Cigar?
The T-shirt is from Gino Vannelli from the 70's.
However the man who is wearing it is NOT Gino Vannelli. I believe the man has yet to be identified as a whole world wonders ... who is he and where is he now?
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
South Park releases every episode onto the internet
Now you can view every South Park episode online. There are some strange rules regarding new episodes. I believe they are available for 7 days after they air on television the first time. After the 7 days they are unavailable until 30 days after they originally aired. Presumably this is to protect Comedy Central's re-runs of newer episodes.
So here is a link to the infamous Scientology episode "Trapped in the Closet"
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Society falling apart?
Or are these just isolated issues?
Boy, 13, charged with driving drunk in stolen car
Man, 17, charged in slaying of Brockton cabbie
Monday, March 24, 2008
Stuff White People Like: St. Patty's Day
"Normally if someone were to wake up at 7:00 in the morning, take the day off work, and get drunk at a bar before 10:00 a.m., they would be called an alcoholic, and not in the artistic, edgy way that white people are so fond of.
On March 17th, however, this exact same activity is called celebrating St. Patrick’s day. This very special white holiday recognizes Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland who helped to bring Catholicism to the Emerald Isle. His ascetic life is celebrated every year by white people drinking large amounts of Irish-themed alcohol and listening to the Dropkick Murphys."
Take a spin through this blog. It's pretty funny. Written by Canadians.
http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.wordpress.com/2008/03/16/89-saint-patricks-day/
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Friday, March 21, 2008
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Good Office Prank
This little device will randomly move the computer's mouse and type in random text. Great to confuse the heck out of your officemates. You can set the timing of how often it sends random text, random mouse movements (or both!) to the computer. Only $24.99, I have to get one. Easily plugs into any computer with a USB port.
visit thinkgeek.com to purchase
Timber Wolves Owner says Garnett tanked last season
The Timber Wolves owner Glen Taylor says Kevin Garnett tanked last year.
"It was more like KG tanked it. I think the other guys still wanted to play. But it sure changed the team and didn't make us [as good]."
As reported on espn.com
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Unhitched
http://www.fox.com/unhitched
So I am now recommending this show. It is on at 9:30pm Sundays on Fox. Check it out. It can be a bit cheesy at times but Rashida Jones is good as expected.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Top 10 Amazing Chemical Reactions
This was Number 6, but many are pretty cool. Check out the link that follows.
From http://listverse.com/
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
The Eisenhower Interstate System
A simplified view of the Eisenhower Interstate System
from http://www.chrisyates.net
Top 10 Ways to Get Cables Under Control
When you finally decide it's time to do something about that rat's nest of cables that's spreading like kudzu, you don't have to spend a lot of time and money to get it under control. Whether you're looking to stow your headphone wires tangle-free in your gym bag, hide the ugly wire spaghetti you keep kicking further under your desk, or organize your gadget chargers and power plugs, we've got some cord management tricks for you. Hit the jump for photos and videos of our top 10 favorite ways to get cables under control.
10. ID Your Plugs with Labels
9. Shorten Lengthy Cords with DIY Wrappers
8. Tie 'Em Up with Reusable Millepede Cable Ties
7. Build Your Own Cable-Hiding Charging Station
6. Hide Cables with Foam Pipe Insulation
5. Store Extension Cords Tangle-Free in a Paper Towel Tube
4. Master the Art of Earbud Cord-Wrapping
3. Catch Plugs with a Binder Clip
2. Get Under-Desk Cables Off the Floor with a Wire Basket
1. Mount Your Gadgets to a Pegboard
Follow the link to get details on the top 10 list: http://lifehacker.com/
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Etch A Sketch Clock
A guy made this etch A sketch draw out the time every minute. A solution to a problem no one had!
http://www.revver.com/video/719432/etch-a-sketch-clock/
Monday, March 10, 2008
Thursday, March 06, 2008
The Curse Of Doug's Blog!
As soon as I post about Asia'h she gets voted off. What is wrong with you America!! I blame that stupid website that insists on voting for people who do not belong on the show. What idiots spend their money to vote for the terrible people. And why would you stay on the show knowing that you were being carried as "the worst"?!?!
Ugh. I'm mad. Disappointed that I won't see any more of Asia'h. Will I keep watching? Yes but less than before. I doubt we've seen the last of her.
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Monday, March 03, 2008
Asia'h Epperson
Season 7 of American Idol. My favorite? Asia'h Epperson. She's a cutie!
Labels: American Idol
Sunday, March 02, 2008
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