Entertainment

The Real Iron(ing) Man

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That’s it. Forget Tony Stark until he learns to look badass while getting the wrinkles out of my skirts like this guy.


May 30, 2010
Gaming

"It’s About The Forklifting"

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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.


May 28, 2010

Cellular Guard System: An Idiotic Product For Idiotic People

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This is the Cellular Guard System, which is to say it’s a necklace that you hook your mobile phone up to so if you drop it while stirring a big bowl of sauce, it won’t fall in. Oh… my.


May 13, 2010
Online

Ladeez Be Hacking!!1!

BREAKING: There are WOMEN on the INTERNET. Some of them are hackers, but only for the power of good! And some of them also happen to be model-slash-dental hygienists. Thank you, Fox affiliate news team! This is amazing.


May 7, 2010
Geek Out

Russia Investigating Whether Or Not Regional President Gave State Secrets To Aliens

Russian regional president Kirsan Ilyumzhinov claims he was abducted by aliens. Now, a Russian MP has asked President Dmitry Medvedev to investigate his claims to make sure he didn’t give any state secrets to the space visitors.


April 30, 2010
Gadgets

The Better Marriage Blanket Dampens Farts To Save Lives Relationships

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Is flatulence ruining your love life? My friends, look no further than the Better Marriage Blanket, a fart-absorbing wünderspread that means you’ll never again have to blame it on the dog. This is a real thing!


April 29, 2010

China’s 6.4m-Tall Baby Is Here To Creep Out The World

This 6.4m-tall baby was created by the special effects mavens behind Alien vs Predator. It was built to represent the cities of future generations, or something. But really, it’s just unsettling. [io9]


January 25, 2010
Software

iPhone App Helps Woman Fall Pregnant

After trying to conceive for four years, mother Lena Bryce fell pregnant two months after downloading an app on her iPhone. Sadly, for story’s sake, it wasn’t an augmented reality app showing men with the highest sperm count.


January 21, 2010
Online

Street View Catches The Flaming Lips’ Wayne Coyne In A Bath

How can you tell if a musician’s artfreak persona is more than an act? When on a random afternoon, he’s in a bath on his lawn in front of a “Blob in the Bath” sign. Incredible. [Google Maps via Pitchfork]


January 19, 2010
Software

Fishbate Finally Brings Fatal Fish Masturbation To The iPhone

Pay no mind to the vague, nonsensical App Store description for Fishbate: This app is about masturbating fish to completion. Or, possibly, to death.