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Telephone Pole Jesus Died For Your Landline Abandoning Sins

7:40PM July 28, 2011 | Seth Abramovitch

Colorado native Don Taylor, who describes himself as “a nonreligious individual”, was stopped dead in his tracks when he stumbled upon this divine apparition on his daily routine. Yes, a creeping vine on a telephone pole had taken on the unmistakable form of a crucified Jesus Christ. More »


The World’s Biggest Jesus Gets His Head

9:40AM November 10, 2010 | Kyle VanHemert

The world’s largest Jesus statue now towers over Swiebodzin, Poland, measuring 52m tall from his feet to the tip of his crown. Watch his head get attached by a 700-ton crane; it’s very spiritual and a little bit goofy. More »


Online

Jesus Does Not Know Why Your Moles Itch, But Google Does

8:40AM November 2, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

From the same school of thought as the www.justfuckinggoogleit.com site comes this less-aggressive reminder to quit asking questions and just hit up the big G for the answers instead. [9Gag via TheNextWeb]


This Is Not The Baby Jesus You Were Looking For

5:00AM December 28, 2009 | Jesus Diaz

Much better than Lucas’s* prequel explanation. More »


Science

How To Make Your Own Shroud Of Turin

1:20AM October 7, 2009 | Jesus Diaz

Further proving that the Shroud of Turin—a linen cloth that believers say covered Jesus after the crucifixion—is a big fake, scientists have made a reproduction using inexpensive materials and easy techniques from the Middle Ages. This is how. More »


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Who You Gonna Call? Who?

8:40AM August 21, 2009 | Jesus Diaz

If Jayzeus appears in your house, you better have a Proton Pack, wand, and trap ready. Or you can invite Him for drinks, and He’ll multiply your caipirinhas for free, all night long. [The Chive]


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Jesus Wants To Be Your Friend

8:20AM August 8, 2009 | Jesus Diaz

This whole Facebook thing is going way too far, which is why Satan uses Twitter. [Thanks David]


Gadgets

No One Knew Jesus Would Come Back As a Cookie

1:40AM March 20, 2009 | John Mahoney

I think this Google translation of zie German says it best: “Oh my Lord – even for the unbelievers a heavenly delight! Can baking sin?” [Product Page via Gadget Lab]

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Entertainment

Review: New Indy’s Most Deadly Trap Is the Movie Itself

6:30AM May 24, 2008 | Gizmodo US Edition

Yesterday I saw Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Like a kid, I went to the movie theatre ready for all the popcorn cinema fun I could get—the crazy chases, the fights, bugs, snakes, temples, tombs, skeletons and all the deadly machines and ancient gadgets that they could throw at me. In fact, I’ve been ready for them since the end credits of the Last Crusade. Right there, as the lights went down, waiting for the first notes of the theme song, I was ready to shiver and jump in my seat. I was ready for the ride. (WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD)


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Reader of the Month: Dr. Francisco Gómez Bravo

10:30AM May 17, 2008 | Jesus Diaz

We don’t usually give Reader of the Month awards, only stars to top commenters who actually post useful or funny stuff. But this reader doesn’t comment in Gizmodo, even while he confessed he’s addicted to it. He doesn’t send us stories or suggestions to tips@gizmodo.com either. Or corrections. Nothing. In fact, I met him today for the first time, after my dog Jones bit me on the mouth this morning, cutting a very deep and nasty 1-inch-long injury in the shape of a seven—just below my inferior lip. His name is Dr. Francisco Gómez Bravo, and he’s one of the top plastic surgeons here, in the Old Continent.

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