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People probably use the word “epic” too often. But I can’t think how else to describe this 11-minute review of Forklift Truck Simulator 2009. Maybe “utterly ridiculous”. That’ll work. Either way, watch! You owe it to yourself. More »
In this video, a hapless Russian warehouse worker destroys about $US250,000 of precious, precious vodka in about three seconds (he escaped unscathed). Insert Yakov Smirnoff joke here. [English Russia via The Daily What]
Condolences to you if your company is too cheap to afford a real forklift and forces you to use this human powered one. As if pedaling the thing bike style wasn’t insulting enough, you have to actually use your arms to lift up to 30kg—and then start pedaling to wherever the hell it is you’re moving the thing to.
A definite workout, yes, but it’s definitely not cool when your manager switches your pay over into the maintenance budget. Oh, you crazy Japanese! – Jason Chen
Nikkei [via Plastic Bamboo] More »
