Remi Gaillard is a French prankster with some form for this sort of thing.
Tag: video
No wonder kids have attention problems…
Just thinking about this makes my head hurt. Things used to be so much simpler.
Carazy
Keith Loutit is the man who produced those amazing tilt shift videos of the Sydney Harbour I posted a while ago. He’s at it again. This time making a demolition derby look like a game with Tonka trucks.
Turkey dies slow death in front of cameras
And birds prepared for Thanksgiving at the same time.
My favourite parts:
“Certainly, I’ll probably invite criticism for doing this too. But at least this was fun.”
“I’ll be in charge of the turkey… I’m always in charge of the turkeys.”
Yes, the turkeys in the background are getting it in the neck, literally, as she speaks. It certainly did invite criticism – the interview was conducted after the Governor pardoned a turkey ahead of the Thanksgiving cull. The criticism largely came from the left – who it has to be said are the least likely Palin constituency. But still a PR lesson can be learned here – if you want a positive story for doing something nice to animals don’t do the doorstop interview in front of a slaughterhouse. Your message will be lost in the ensuing controversy.
These made me laugh…
Language warning on both these though – only mild for the top one… it’s bleeped out.
These made me laugh…
Language warning on both these though – only mild for the top one… it’s bleeped out.
Fake or not?
The YouTube comments are divided (and contain strong language).
I’m thinking fake.
But still, with a 3.5m croc terrorising Magnetic Island – this could be our new tourism ad.
Obama gets an aaay plus
With the Fonz in his corner who can stand against him.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB5CLV18NBw&hl=en&fs=1]
This is cool
Bathtub III from Keith Loutit on Vimeo.
Waxing lyrical
The guy in the background is K-Rudd – he’s obviously a little peckish…
This is awesome… I’ll write a proper post later
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0fCnf8uWxw]
Here’s one that actually works.
Ouch
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp1WU-wYe3w]
There’s not much more you can say to that…
The return of the Biff
Matthew Johns’ alter ego Reg Reagan has been calling for the return of “the Biff” for a few years now, and it seems people are starting to listen. Tim posted his opinion on violence in sport in his blog a little while ago – I figured I’d get in on the action following Willie Mason’s one week suspension and $5000 fine for his one punch knock out of British Prop Stuart Fielden.
While Tim argued for violence in sport to be reduced to more civilised levels – I’m going to argue in the other direction. Sport is played for the benefit of the fans. Fans, as demonstrated by many years of blood sport attendance, love a bit of biff. That’s why State of Origin used to be so much fun. There was a good chance someone was going to be clocked on the noggin in a good old fashioned donnybrook.
That’s why the Tri Nations – despite Nathan Fien’s grannygate efforts – have been the most exciting international Rugby League series in years. And it’s why Rugby Union is a game full of pansies… (that ought to get some comments). AFL goes the closest to condoning a bit of fisticuffs of any of the major codes – with punches allowed provided you’re holding onto your opponents jersey.
The National Hockey League – Canada’s premiere sporting brand (Ice Hockey – nb the NHL also involves teams from the US – but its origins are Canadian) – has started a campaign to decrease their game’s violent image – cracking down on the legalised biffs that used to happen on the rink. The NHL is perhaps the most brutally violent sporting competition (ruling out boxing and other dedicated bloodsports). And this is why…
That punch resulted in a career ending injury for the victim and a long running series of law suits. However, there have been lengthier sentences handed out for other incidents like these:
There are all sorts of interesting legal ramifications for the assaults that occur under the guise of a sporting contest – Les Boyd (a former League star) was sued by walking outhouse, Darryl Brohman following an elbow to the head that left him with a broken jaw.
Traditionally considered a game for fairies – Football (or soccer as it’s known in only 2 countries – America and Australia) has had its fair share of on field violence
with Scottish firebrand Duncan Ferguson, who may be on his way to the A League, serving jail time for a headbutt. Irish psycho Roy Keane was sued for intentionally breaking an opponents leg following the publication of his autobiography. And my personal favourite was this incident featuring Eric Cantona. I’ve put this video up before I think, but I like it so much I’ll post it again.