Everything you didn’t need to know about the internet but may have been curious about… I saw this a few weeks ago and ummed and ahhed about posting it. I decided it is worthy.
Category: Consciousness
A short history of the internet
Vader after dentist
There’s a growing trend of reply and counter reply videos being made for popular YouTube videos. Here’s a great response to the “David after Dentist” video I posted last week… It made me laugh. Out loud.
This is why you’re fat: deep fried peanut buttered cookie dough brownie edition
This guy’s series of photos on Flickr made it to Digg and This is Why You’re Fat… The popularity of this concept – a deep fried peanut buttered, cookie dough covered brownie ball – perhaps demonstrating once and for all why America has an obesity problem. I guess this is where my toasted mars bar sandwich concept fails. It’s not deep fried.
Force sale: Q&A
The bidding war for Luke Skywalker continues to rage. At the moment it’ll only set you back $3.76.
It is attracting some important questions from ebay user Bluesky_Mike. I have two theories for the identity of Bluesky_Mike based on some revealing previous purchases. I have one friend named Mike who is a VirginBlue employee and a Parramatta Eels fan, I have another friend named Mike who is also a Parramatta Eels fan. Bluesky_Mike purchased some Boeing memorabilia and a retro Eels Jersey so my money is on the first candidate.
Here are some important questions you may want/need answered if considering a purchase:
| Q: | Is ok for a grown man to make the lightsabre “woosh” with this figurine? | 12-Feb-09 |
| A: | I would think it’s always ok for a grown man to make the lightsabre “woosh”. I’m not sure the figurine is required for that. It will however help you figure out the best grip and stance for your lightsabre bouts. But be careful, making the lightsaber “woosh” at inappropriate times can have serious consequences. I would recommend warning people prior to “wooshing” in order to minimise the effect. | |
| Q: | After the purchase of this item, can I change my name to be known as Luke Skywalker? | 12-Feb-09 |
| A: | You can do that before you purchase the item. A quick trip to court and a small fee and you’d be set. However, I suggest purchasing the item is a good way to help start your new life as Mr Skywalker. The figurine provides an essential guide to dressing like a Jedi and Jedi posture. | |
| Q: | Just enquiring about local pickup?? | 11-Feb-09 |
| A: | As I said above – local pickup can be arranged. There is a tax on people who ask the same question twice. | |
| Q: | Will I become a Jedi if I buy this item? | 11-Feb-09 |
| A: | I can’t really answer that question – except to say that you almost definitely won’t become a Jedi if you don’t buy this item. Purchasing for an exorbitant price and placing it on your mantel piece as something to aspire to will no doubt take you small steps closer to your Jedi dream. Failing that you can tick “Jedi” on the next Australian census and your dreams will become a reality. You should still definitely buy it though. It will be a useful token of your progress to fully fledged Jediism – and a real seal of authenticity to ratify your quest. Thankyou for your question. I look forward to doing business with you. I will be selling more of my unopened Star Wars collection in coming days. Stay tuned. May the Force be somewhat closer to you. | |
| Q: | Does it include “The Force”? | 11-Feb-09 |
| A: | No, the Force will cost extra. Please contact me upon completion of the auction to negotiate a rate. Being trained in use of the Force requires licensing and registration of your mind as a weapon under Australian law. Please check with your state’s criminal code to see if you can actually engage in this training in your home state. | |
| Q: | Just enquiring about local pickup?? | 11-Feb-09 |
| A: | Local pick up is available. |
It’s been far too long…
Since my last segway post. So here you go – Segway sledding…posted here, and here (ugly, ugly site).
Now with ninjas
I’ve often mentioned my love for ninjas. This site just got more awesome thanks to “ninjafy”. You may notice a little button in the column on the left that says “ninjafy”… press it. I dare you. Be warned – ninjas are coming at you.
Is there anything that could make this site more awesome? I doubt it. The more times you press it the more ninjas you get.
Mothering instinct
You know what gets my goat. People who blame “mother nature” for things like massive bushfires and floods.
How come “mother nature” is allowed to be evil and nasty and yet atheists and other anti-Christian philosophers say their big problem with the Christian God is that an “all loving, benevolent God” would not allow suffering.
Other thoughts:
I don’t know where the idea of God being “all loving” is – I think he’s holy and righteously angry as well. It’s in the bible people.
Fires and floods don’t seem to be particularly “motherly” unless you’re a really nasty parent.
Why is it “more rational” to attribute this sort of disaster to “mother nature” than to God? I confess I don’t see “mother nature” out there trying to find followers.
If there’s one thing that annoys me more than Christians trying to piggyback their causes cynically on the back of a disaster it’s hippies doing the same. If I hear one more hippy claiming that these fires are proof that we need more stringent carbon targets I will scream. My thoughts on climate change not withstanding the idea that Australia, a piddling island nation in the scheme of things, has much influence on the climate anyway is ridiculous. And calling for something that will cost Australian jobs while people are struggling with massive loss of life and a looming recession is not very sensitive. It could be political suicide though. On second thoughts. Go for it Greens. And invoke “mother nature” as you do it.
Step right up
For the next 10 days you’ll probably be subjected to my relentless shilling of the Luke Skywalker figurine I’m selling on eBay. It has one bid people. One bid. Get in now to avoid disappointment. It’s a deal. It’s a steal. It’s the sale of the century.
May the force be with you
Once upon a time Nathan and Craig went garage sailing (with their wives and Chris). They even blogged about it on the road. All the other people bought boring things. Like candles. Nathan and Craig bought a very awesome set of Star Wars figurines that they’d like you to have. Or buy.
The first one is up for sale on ebay now. It’s Luke Skywalker. And he’s awesome. He has a lightsaber. Buy it here. You have 10 days from today. Bid early and bid often. We’re testing the waters with this one. There’ll be more to come.
Turducken 2.0
You may have heard of a turducken. A chicken stuffed in a duck stuffed in a turkey. This goes one better.
It’s from Good – and it’s a “Turbaconucken, a chicken inside a duck inside a turkey, all wrapped in bacon”. I don’t know about you, but I’d like to try it.
Good has linked to a new blog they’ve discovered – which you’ve now discovered – called “This is why you’re fat” – it includes great culinary coronary inducers like the super mega oreo tower and other goodies aggregated from around the net.
Tie of the day
So you’ve bought every t-shirt I’ve ever posted here and your wardrobe is complete. Except for a few accessories. Like a tie, for formal occasions.
How bout this one. The Tetris Tie. From Amazon. $US24.95. A bargain.
Emoticonference
XKCD only occasionally fails to amuse me.Here’s today’s. TED was the conference Bill Gates released mosquitoes at. It’s a gathering of the “best and brightest” minds in America.
