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Girl Smashes Boyfriend’s Xbox 360, Clearly In A Great Relationship

Adam Frucci — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:20:00 +0000

Nothing says “functional relationship” like destroying someone’s property rather than talking things out. I’d like to think this is fake, but this girl has a whole bunch of other videos where she’s equally horrible. She’s not worth it, buddy.

Build-Your-Own Fleshlight: What, No Armpit Option?

Adam Frucci — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:14:35 +0000

Now, you can design your own Fleshlight to your exacting specifications. Can you only climax when making love to a see-through coin slot in a blue tube? Welcome to Pleasure Town, weirdo!

[Fleshlight]

Your Bills Will Now Make You Poor And Fat

Adam Frucci — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:20:00 +0000

Bacon-flavoured mmmvelopes are envelopes with adhesive that tastes like bacon. So when you seal an envelope, you get the taste of bacon and a deep feeling of emptiness inside yourself. So it’s kind of a double-edged sword.

[Mmmvelopes via Uncrate]

The Headtime Scalp Massager: Relax While You Look Like A Moron

Adam Frucci — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +0000

There’s no real chance of retaining any dignity while wearing the Headtime scalp massager, a gadget that looks like an oversized bike helmet. And call me crazy, but the inside of this thing kind of scares me.

I mean, I’m sure it does wonders to your scalp while functioning properly, but aren’t you worried about your hair getting caught up in any of the moving parts in there? That would be very, very bad. And if you’re running around frantically looking for help as this gigantic helmet slowly eats your head, you’ll look even crazier. I’ll continue to let my scalp exist un-massaged, thanks very much. [Aving via Engadget]

Why Buy A Water Purifier When A Crazy Man Can Make One For You?

Adam Frucci — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:20:00 +0000

I don’t speak Russian, so I don’t really get what’s going on here, but I think this guy is just filtering water through magnets and millet. I’ll stick to my Brita Water, thanks. [Webpark.ru via Boing Boing]

Student Plans To Mod Old OutRun Cabinet Into A Car

Adam Frucci — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:33:59 +0000

This seems dangerous: a crazy person is taking an old OutRun cabinet and turning it into an actual working car that renders on screen what’s actually in front of you.

A project of Garnet Hertz of the Pasadena Art Centre College of Design, this is a classic OutRun arcade cabinet that’s been placed on an EVT America Electric Trike with electric motors that can go up to a whopping 32km/h.

Check out the below video to see a bit more about how this thing will work.

[ConceptLab via Jalopnik]

Subway Ad Makes It Look Like The Tunnel Is About To Collapse

Adam Frucci — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:20:00 +0000

This freaky subway ad for upcoming disaster porn 2012 is currently up in Rio de Janeiro’s subway systems. Get it, it looks like the tunnels have ruptured and are flooding and everybody is about to die! Ha…ha?

[Copyranter]

Guess Which Country Makes These USB Breast Warmers?

Adam Frucci — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:20:00 +0000

Spolier: it’s Japan! What other country would produce USB warming pads designed for lovepillows? No other country, that’s what. Finally, ladies can work at their desks wearing only their bras without worry of cold breasts! [Thanko via TokyoMango]

Behold! The Saddest Example Of Promotional Convergence Ever!

Adam Frucci — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:40:00 +0000

We got this from a PR person in our emails today. The text reads as follows…

To help the Windows team prepare for this legendary occasion, Domino’s delivers stacks of its American Legends pizzas to Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond the day before the Windows 7 launch.

What?! Holy crap, who are these people who are paid to set stuff like this up? It makes me want to cry.

Also, I’m hungry. Maybe I’ll order a pizza.

Steampunk Toilet Allows You To Take A Dump On Steampunk

Adam Frucci — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:20:00 +0000

Steampunk: I’m over it. And this ridiculous Steampunk Toilet is a good example why. I mean, come on. [NerdSalad via Technabob]