Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Youtube = Quirk

Best Phone Ever

I want one.
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Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Music Music Music

Heya guys.
Figured it was about time for a worthy music post, so here's a quick rundown of some of the more notable bands I've seen live over the past month or so.

Band: At Cliffs End
Song to Hear:Liars and Buyers (It's All the Same Game)
Final Say:The four guys in this band, most of whom are much younger than I had expected, came out onto the stage, guns ablazing. They delivered a solid Pop Rock sound that matched their electrifying live performance. They were loads of fun to watch, both on stage and on their tour vlog. They're a band that comes highly recommended by me if you have the opportunity to see them live. So much so, that I plan on inviting some friends to see them in early august, and calling it my "birthday party." That's some pretty hardcore love, right there.

Band:Zombie Bazooka Patrol
Song to Hear:Zombie Shake
Final Say:These guys were some spectacle. It's a group of four guys who dress up as zombies and play songs about...Well, being zombies. It's all very light-hearted and fun. It was an incredible relief just to find a band who didn't take themselves too seriously. They've got a unique Folk Pop sound, and they masterfully combine various sounds and genres into songs that are nothing if not true art.

Band: Allison Weiss
Song to Hear: Yer Goin' Down/Terror on the High Seas OR I'm Ready
Final Say:Allison brought her younger brother AJ with her as her bandmate when I saw her at their coffee house performance. The two of them were witty and played of of each other excellently. Allison was quirky and had a huge amount of spunk throughout the show. One thing I did notice, however, is that she has far more energy in her live performances than in her recorded songs, which occasionally seem borderline flat. She's got a wonderful voice paired with enjoyable acoustic guitar lines which result in a highly memorable performance.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Things of Great Fun-ness

Speedy's Road Trip
It's two guys (Rhett and Link) being sponsored by Alka-Seltzer to run across the country and film themselves doing hilarious things with food and food-related things.
Awesome.

Zombie Bazooka Patrol
I'm going to see these guys in concert Friday. I'll report back if I feel like it.
My point is, they dress up like zombies. Surely they'll be awesome.

To Catch a Predator Reunion

genius.

Thursday, June 5, 2008

The Most Hilarious Pictur Evar

I myself believe that this photo is a miracle of modern technology, and the sheer, amazing, weirdness of certain people. So what are we seeing here? If all goes well with Picasa' BlogThis! feature, hopefully we see the truely odd picture of two guys. I find hilarious the sheer expression of him (or her) on the right, plus if you trace the line of sight of him on the left, you see that he is staring at a ring, which, alas, is not on either of their hands. Nevertheless, I have decided that, by a spark of inspiration, this picture shows the great bond between the odd couple, and have aptly decided to caption the picture, simply, We're Engaged!
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Monday, June 2, 2008

Well Hay Thar...

I haven't updated this ol' bugger of mine in a long, long time, it seems.
Heh. Sorry about that.
To celebrate my return, youtube videos for everyone!

Babydoll Gone Wrong

Miss Skye Sweetnam made this video herself. Epic, no?

WORLDS AWESOMEST BABY.

I want to be him when I grow up.

Just Take the Monkey and Leave

by Inkwell.
One of the greatest songs ever.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

FF1CAE FTW

Are you a twit?
Do you have a twitter? If so, you're awesome.
If not, you're behind times! Go and get one now!

Are you settled? Good.
Now, you need to be introduced to the Color Wars. Basically, you pick a team, enter some or all of their pointless little contests, and win stuff!
Now, you'll first need to pick a team. If you have any sense, you'll pick FF1CAE.
Why? It's hex code, for God's sakes! Why wouldn't you pick it?

Then, you get to do happy little things like write a Nerd Rap.

Now go, my minions! Together, we shall defeat all other teams!

DON'T SPAM IT'S POINTLESS


DON'T SPAM IT'S POINTLESS
DON'T SPAM IT'S POINTLESS
DON'T SPAM IT'S POINTLESS
DON'T SPAM IT'S POINTLESS


...You know who you are.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Together, We Blog.


Video a friend and I made last night.
*shrug


Another video we made.
It's a spoof on those oreo-licking contest commercials you always see on television.
I never understood why none of them ever dropped their oreos.


And, in honor of St. Patty's Day (yes, I missed it. I'm bad...):

Friday, February 22, 2008

Hay, guys! I'm famous!



Bahahha. Two speshul mentions in the latest RhettandLinKas Live! [I'm the immortal RandomNigel.]

So...Check it out, and bow to the powers that be Rhett and Link.

[Here's my full video.]

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Here's a Video for you!


I'm not sure how many of you are familiar with Rhett and Link, but the guys are totally ace when it comes to music videos.
This is their latest: check it out!

Thursday, February 14, 2008

You need:

City and Colour's Bring Me Your Love.
That album is fantastic. <33


You also need to know Nous Non Plus. They're a faux-French band from NYC who...well, rock. In fact, their guitarist entered the World Air Guitar Championships several years ago. I'll wait while you stop laughing, because I really did just say the World Air Guitar Championships. Feel free to look it up. It's pretty epic. I think I'll enter someday...

Anyways:

Lawnmower Boy - Nous Non Plus

Saturday, February 9, 2008

12 Reasons Why a Geek Will Steal your Girlfriend

[source: Geeks Are Sexy]

As a fellow geek, you may wholeheartedly agree with this article. If you are a non-geek (do they really exist?), you might take offense. Regardless… how you feel about the matter is largely irrelevant – the truth is that a geek probably will steal your girlfriend this year (or steal away the girl you may have designs on), and while we hate to be the ones to break it to you, it’s simply a friendly forewarning. Without further ado, here are 12 reasons why a geek will steal your girlfriend this year:


1. Geeks make more money than you.

Claiming that women value money over everything else is not going to fly. Instead, you must consider the more practical angle - when all other things are considered equal, the guy with more money is simply the better option.

That raises two questions - do geeks have more money, and how does a geek match up at everything else? For the former, here’s a thought:

Remember that pimply faced, awkward, AD&D player who everyone made fun of in high school? Chances are he has come up with the concept for the latest gadget the masses have been drooling over ( Steve Jobs with iPhone), a social networking site that has taken the world by storm ( Kevin Rose with Digg) or created the coolest cartoon in history (Trey Parker and Mark Stone with South Park).

The other question? That’s a subject for the rest of this article.

2. Geeks are smarter than you.

They might not have a player’s social skills and graces but they do hold degrees in anything from literature to nuclear physics. And even those without a degree (think Bill Gates) can converse about more then how much they earn, what kind of car they drive and the latest football scores.

Stimulating conversation goes a long way towards winning her heart – and compared to the average guy, a geek has far more to talk about and is undeniably far more interesting.

3. Geeks pay attention.

Men in general cannot multitask. That is why when you are on a date, your eyes glaze over while you stare at woman’s cleavage and all you hear is bla,bla,bla (to be fair you’re probably not missing much, but that’s not the point here).

So how do geeks differ? It is not that geeks do not appreciate breasts (they are men after all) but what’s almost universally common in geeks is the presence of old-fashioned chivalry and plain old good manners. You’d be surprised at how far that can get you with a girl (as long as you don’t roll over and play dead).

Given the choice between breasts and listening to the bla bla of their new lady friend, odds are that the geek will be discreet in his stares and learn to multitask (see #2). Hey, you can’t avoid great cleavage…

4. Geeks remember what matters.

I’m not talking about when Chicago Bulls won the championship for the third time in the row or how many times Jessica Alba was in Maxim magazine. Geeks have super powers – they can remember birthdays and anniversaries and all other little nuances women love so much.

In itself, having a good (nay, excellent) memory is just a regular trait (and can be annoying if you feel the overwhelming urge to correct others), but combined with #5, it is an overwhelming advantage for the geek.

5. Geeks pick out the best gifts.

Not only will geeks remember when it’s her birthday, they will remember what her likes and dislikes (and if she hasn’t told him, see #6 for the kicker). With all this information at their disposal, geeks will also come up with perfect gift. It really does take minimum effort, regardless of what men might think.

And let’s face it: when was the last time you remembered your girlfriend’s birthday in time, let alone found a gift that has made her squeal with delight?

6. Geeks put in the extra effort.

Missed her favorite show? Can’t find that obscure Indian movie her friends have been telling her about? Interested in a new underground band that could be the next big thing? Leave it to the geek to find it for her.

And if they haven’t been together for long, you can trust the geek to ask her the right questions and find out what she wants and doesn’t want - and then give that to her.

You don’t have to obey her every wish - giving her what she truly needs is often the key to a successful relationship, and not only are geeks ahead of the curve in finding out what she needs, but they’re also ahead in terms of putting in the extra yards to ensure that she gets it.

7. Geeks are better lovers.

Before you laugh…actually, go ahead, laugh this one out. I’ll wait.

Once you’re done claiming your superiority, here’s the harsh truth - men are, on average, unsatisfying. Experience doesn’t do much for a guy if all he’s doing is trying to hold it in as long as possible - yea, practice makes perfect but you’re only going to go so far when your limit is 3 minutes.

Notice that I didn’t say geeks were better endowed or lasted longer - but that geeks were better lovers. Compared to an average guy, a geek is going to be better prepared, knows exactly how to please a lady in bed and will actually pay attention to her needs instead of trying to catch the early train back home.

8. Geeks get the best gadgets.

Lets face it: diamonds and pearls went out fashion a while back. Now it’s all about the latest gadgets - iPods and smartphones, iConnect pillows and singing yoga mats. And who has the finger on the pulse of what is hot and what is not in the electronics world? The geek of course. Not only she will be hip and cool with her latest gadget, she’ll also be the envy of her girlfriends.

And that, my non-geeks friends, holds one of the biggest secrets to a relationship - make a woman look good, and she will go through a lot of trouble (like dumping her current boyfriend) to be with you.

9. Geeks will nurture the child within.

What man will not run screaming if she wants to play dress up, admire that doll in the window or suggests an outing to the latest amusement park? All these things are normal and accepted in a geek’s world.




10. Geeks are the new handymen - except that they’re good at what they do.

Geeks can upgrade, maintain, upload or fix anything that is plugged into a wall. You want your computer to be fast as the speed of light, want the best sound system, TiVo playing , want your tea kettle to whistle a tune while brewing your coffee? Ok that last one might be an exaggeration, but you get my drift. Anything technically related is something geeks can do and if it is not their area of expertise, they have friends who can handle it.

11. Geeks are trustworthy

Trust is a funny thing. If a guy is too loyal, he might be seen as clingy and just another burden. If the same guy plays around and can’t keep his toungue in his mouth (so to speak), it’s going to magnify a lot of other problems that a girl would usually compromise over.

But if you get it right - if a girl can be secure in her relationship while retaining her freedom, she’s going to be on the moon (and that means more fun for the geek).

If she fancies a night out with the girls, she knows that her geek can be left unattended without any worries. She knows that the geek is into her for more than just the sex, and is loyal to her (ok, thats what she thinks, but you can’t fault us geeks for playing that card, can you?).

Remove the source of a women’s insecurity and she becomes a much more fun person to be with - as geeks know.

12. Geeks are a refreshing and attractive change from the regular stock

They are caring. They are NOT desperate for sex. They love sports, but won’t lose sanity if their team loses. And not only do they make the effort to take her out to a nice place, they also take her to places that she’s probably never been (all that research and attention comes in handy).

In short, geeks are unlike the majority of the men the girl will know in her life - in fact, they’re probably much better than the guys she knows, at least according to how she rates guys.

If that’s not an advantage, I don’t know what is.

Sunday, January 20, 2008

Post Secrets

http://postsecret.blogspot.com

If you don't know it, you need to. Familiarize yourself with it, simply because it's the most liberating thing in the world.

For those of you who don't know, Post Secret was a project started by a Marylander named Frank several years back. Essentially all he did was leave notes around town with his address on it encouraging people to send anonymous postcards with their secrets on them. The response was enormous.
So enormous, in fact, that Frank currently has three book composed entirely of postcards, a weekly-updated website, as well as an audio website for those who don't have access to a mailbox.

And there are other who have taken to placing their secrets other places. For example, one common place to leave them is inside of the Post Secret books at book stores.
I tried this the other day, and it felt incredible to get some of the things I've been bottling up for years off of my chest.

I highly suggest this to all of you, as a way to both reach out to others, but also to reach into yourself.

Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Adurism? No wai!

Cito, Ait

Have you ever heard of Adurism? The Faithful Church of Adurism? Anti-Karaoke churches? No? Me either. Well, until this morning when I was invited to start contributing to the blog linked at the top of the post. Apparently, it's a new religion (a cult, if you will) based in Birmingham, AL. They seem...A bit loopy, to be honest, but it's an interesting religion, nonetheless. I invite you to come read this blog, leave comments, convert, whatever you please. Or you can come to just bask in my awesome presence.

EDIT:Nevar mind. Apparently, Mr. Braxton thought I was interested in his blog because I was an Adurist. When he discovered that I wasn't, he promptly removed me from the list. Oh well. Still some interesting stuff.

Random Video!

Frustration