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McRorie: 80's One Man band from the future

11.30.04 (12:47 pm) [edit]

Back in the hazy good old days me and Gabe had an idea about making a suit filled with high powered speakers that would project loud dub reggae effects. Like if someone came up to you to ask what time it was or whatever, you could snap your finger and a echoing wall of snares would literally blow them away. They would be tumbling down the street because the music would be so powerful.

Behold the glory of McRorie. This guy beat us too it. He has a suit with sensors on his chest and feet for drums, 2 keyboards, and a mic, and let me assure you: This guy pumps up the jams. Word to Bobby Badfingers, McRorie is where it's at. He beats his chest like a Gorilla and does drum solos!?! Does it get any better than that?? Check out the awesomeness!

(via Boing Boing)

Poodle Aerobics!

11.30.04 (9:51 am) [edit]

Imagine Chris Cunningham directing an aerobic video, and you get an idea of what this is like. I was a little bugged out by the poodle people, but its a good thing. Check out how they use dog bones as dumbells. So weird, but strangely entertaining..check it out here! (taken from Everlasting Blort )

Picture Of The Day

11.29.04 (8:33 pm) [edit]

Wow. This is a still from a badass site Lodi sent me.. its basically a really cool flash site that you click on and zoom in or out..Wicked cool art, and the zoom goes on for a long time! Great link..check it out: Its called the
Zoom Quilt.

Back on the grid

11.29.04 (8:14 pm) [edit]

Phew. I just got in, and have plugged myself back into the blogosphere. Besides a few long ass layovers, the trip went by smoothly. I usually fly United, which is almost always crappy. But this time I flew Midwest airlines, and they have won me over for 2 reasons: They have nice seats, and they give out complimentary hot chocolate chip cookies onboard. They are the best. Even if we had been hijacked mid-air and Osama Bin Laden himself was punching me in the head, I wouldn't have cared. The cookies were that good.

So many links to post, I'll put most of them in the chatbox. Here's one I just found through one of my favorite sites, Octopus Dropkick. It's a huge collection of Japanese TV commercials. It's good to be back, have a good week people..

Going off the grid..

11.23.04 (10:04 pm) [edit]

Tommorow I fly home for Turkey day. I'm going off the grid for a few, as I plan on eating lots of turkey, watching crap TV, hanging out with my dogs, and chilling with the Recon clan. Have a good one people!!

Countryside inventors building UFO's and robots

11.22.04 (8:36 pm) [edit]

This is a story about man living in China named Du Wenda, a man with a dream. A dream of building his own UFO. And he has spent alot of money doing it! Mr. Wenda, you're my hero.

And check this guy out. Dr Wu, from Tongzhou, China, is a part-time inventor who makes robots. one of these includes a robot named "Number Five," a "one-metre-tall humanoid robot capable of walking, changing light bulbs, lighting cigarettes and pouring tea. "

Wow. Why can't I have neighbors like this guy??

New Orleans scares the crap out of me.

11.22.04 (8:03 pm) [edit]

New Orleans bugs me out. I don't know why it does, it just does. Maybe I've seen too many shows on ghosts there, or maybe its the city's history of voodoo that makes me uneasy. Something about the place is just creepy. But still, it intrigues me nonetheless. This past weekend, I was talking to this wicked cool bartender who had lived there a few years back, and I asked her if anything weird ever happened while she was living there. She said it was pretty cool except for this one thing that happened.

The house she was living in was an old mansion from way back and had a huge overgrown yard filled with random junk. One day they were out there and found an old stand up Centipede video game from the 80's. When they brought it inside and tried to hook it up, it didn't work. So they opened it up to check it out. And when they opened it up... they found a human skull inside.

Jesus. A human skull. I swear to god I would have ran like Forrest fucking Gump all the way back to NY. That shit is no joke at all. I couldnt get it out of my head for the rest of the night.

For more on New Orleans and the paranormal, Check out this site:
New Orlean Ghosts. It has alot of info on Ghosts and Voodoo, and made me 100% sure I'm never going there.

Picture Of The Day

11.22.04 (7:06 pm) [edit]

Sorry I haven't posted in a few. I haven't had the time or motivation to blog in the past few days, but this pic had to be put up. Got it off Attu Sees All. I don't know what I like more..his "Hells Angel from Silicon Valley" look or his post apocalyptic road warrior uni-bike. Either way this guy wins.

Jesus: The Monster Truck

11.17.04 (8:32 pm) [edit]

Behold the power of Holy Trucking Action!

(Make sure to read the part about Reverend Leroy's Drive-by Bikini Baptismal and Mobile Chapel!)

Picture Of The Day

11.16.04 (7:28 pm) [edit]

Brad's robot liked to clean. Brad liked to watch.

Transformers Car Commerical

11.15.04 (8:56 am) [edit]

Who watched the Transformers growing up? That show rocked. Well they are making a Transformers live action flick, and this car commercial gives me an idea of how it will look. This is an ad for a car with a robot dancing like John Travolta to "Jaques Your Body" by Les Rhythmes Digitales. There is almost nothing in this world better than dancing robots. (thanks to Gabe for sending me this one)

Walking Computer Who Surprises Experts

11.14.04 (9:22 am) [edit]

I found this great article at the Mantis's house the other night on Kim Jong Il. Apparently the North Koreans have 1200 diffferent names for their crazy leader. I just had to share some of them with you. Apparently being the leader of an oppresed country gets you some ridiculous nicknames. Can you imagine if we called Bush some of these? Check some of these out:

Lodestar of the 21st century, Peerless Leader, Beloved Leader, Great Leader, Dear Leader, Sun Of Revolution, Sun Of Life, Sun Of Hope, Guiding Sun, Sun Of Socialism, Sun Of Humankind, Fatherly Leader Of All Koreans, Great Human Veteran, Matchless Hero Who Rules the World With Virtue, Creator And Symbol Of The Good Ruler Philosophy, Outstanding Military And Political Activist, Great Leader Who Opened A New History, Top Representative Of Revolutionary Integrity, Eternal Heart With Great Love And Faith, Marvelous Strategist, Perfect Military Expert, Strategist For Victories, General-like Politician, Best General, Symbol Of Unchallenged Victory, Worl'd Best Military Artist, Invincible Commander, Great Master In Philosophy, Master In Literature, Art And Architecture, Genius Of Human Music, (as opposed to Non-Human music?) Word's Great Author, Hero From Heaven, and my favorite, Walking Computer Who Surprises Experts.

I'd add a few new ones. Like "Heavenly master of the one piece tracksuit" or "Glorious Beloved Pioneer of the Buffont". Any thoughts?

Victory is sweet

11.13.04 (8:43 pm) [edit]

Guess who won the poker game last night? Me! I won the first game and took the pot. Didn't I tell you I'd win? We played another game, and I was out quick because I already won and just bet big..But still I went home 90 bucks richer..By some fluke, I've won 2 poker nights in a row, and now am starting to seriously reconsider my line of work. All I need is a super math prone Rainman type to help me count cards, and I'll be good. We'll go on the road and hit up the casinos, and make some sweet moolah for Uncle Rico.

I read about this group in Greece called Poker In Athens that is trying to make Poker an Olympic sport. Now that would be awesome. The athletes would all be chain smoking fat guys with five o'clock shadows and tinted sunglasses. How awesome would it be to see them on the winners stand accepting medals? That needs to happen. Maybe in 2008.

Anyway, if there is any strategy to follow in Poker, it can be learned from Kenny Rogers. I googled the song, and the lyrics are great. Check it:

THE GAMBLER

On a warm summer's evening
On a train bound to now
Where I met up a gambler
We were both too tired to sleep
So we took turns to staring
At the window at the darkness
Two board I took over us
And he began to speak
He said son I'd made a life
Out of written people's face
Knowing what the card was
By the way they held your eyes
So if you don't mind my saying
I could see you out of face
For a taste of your whisky
I'll give you some advice

So I handed him my bottle
And he drinks down my last swallow
Then he pumped up a cigarette
And ask me for a light
And the night gets deadly quiet
And his face last all its expressions and said
If you can't play the game boy
You got to learn to play it right
You got to know when to hold them
Know when to fold them
Know when to walk away
Know when to run
You never count your money
When you're sitting at the table
There'll be time enough for counting
When the dealing's done

Every gambler knows
The secret to surviving
He's knowing what to throw away
Knowing what to keep
Because every hand's a loser
And the best that you hope for
Is to die in your sleep
And he finished speaking
He turned back forth the window
Crashed out the cigarettes
Faded off to sleep
And somewhere in the darkness
The gambler has broken ever
But in his final words
I found the case that I could keep

Happy weeked everyone. All are welcome to come to Queens, NYC.. Beers are on me!

Picture Of The Day

11.12.04 (9:05 am) [edit]

TGIF everybody! This is how I feel today, fuck the week, bring on the weekend! Tonight I'm playing poker with some friends, and will be defending my title. Last time we played it went till 6 AM, but yours truly took the crown in the end. I just listened to Kenny Rogers and knew when to fold them. They'll all be gunning for me tonight, that's for sure. But they don't know about my secret weapon. I'm smarter than they are. Alot smarter. And sexier. And smart sexyness goes along way in poker. Mark my words, I will take it once again!! Have a good weekend everyone..Wish me luck...

Pop, Lock, Spin, Freeze!

11.12.04 (8:53 am) [edit]

When I was in Kindergarden in Brooklyn Heights many moons ago, my Mom and I used to walk all over the city, and one of my earliest memories is seeing breakdancing in Manhattan. I had moved to NY from Canada, and I remember thinking the people doing it must be from outer space. It was the coolest thing I ever saw, and its no wonder that to this day I am obsessed with electro, and a good breaker set blows me away. Professor Nanda sent me this vid..breaking has come along way over the last 30 years..check out the madness when these cats hit the cardbard!

Pictures Of The Day

11.11.04 (7:58 pm) [edit]

Come and experience the wonders of Japan.

Meet trippy red robots and Tokyo Space Nurses.

Dress like Jabba the Hutt and win fun exciting prizes.

And don't forget to take some pics with your Wonder BJ.

Wendy's restaurant rapper training video!

11.10.04 (10:31 am) [edit]

Oh my god. Back in the glorious 80's, Wendy's decided it would be cool to get a rapper to do their employee training video. The results are both hillarious and deeply disturbing. Wait till you see the burgers singing along with him! A million burgers and thanks to Professor Nanda for finding this gem. Prepare yourself for the 80's rap attack! (Update: new working link. its a shorter clip, but still fucking boss!)

Oldie But Goodie: Finnish Disco

11.09.04 (8:29 pm) [edit]

This one is by request.. It's an old link, but for those of you who haven't seen it, a great piece of Finnish 70's entertainment. A couple with incredible style from Finland teach you the ins and outs of proper Disco dancing. If I could be as cool as that guy for 3 seconds, my fucking head would explode. His moves are simply amazing. Look at his shoes! I want to go back to Europe in the 70's and buy 20 pairs of those pimptastic kicks. Just wait till the disco party kicks in at the end of the video. Oh man. The song is still stuck in my head! Check it out here

SHH!! they're listening!

11.09.04 (11:34 am) [edit]

My friends, I love me a good conspiracy. I've read them all. Ever since my UFO encounter growing up, I have been fascinated by all things paranormal and occult. (read my story: http://www.tblog.com/template...)

The crazier the conspiracy the better, I find them all wildly entertaining. For example: David Icke http://www.davidicke.com/ is a former BBC reporter [u]convinced[/u] the world is ruled by an ancient order of reptilian aliens.That shit is just plain awesome. Just type Bush & Satan into google and besides political blogs you will find a shitload of awesome crazy websites. I love it all. Anyway, For those of you that live on the edge of reality, here is a site for you. Anyone who knows anything about Aliens and their vast mental powers over our minds knows that tinfoil hats are the only way to block their mind scans. But they look so stupid! People already know your nuts, you might as well look cool, right? Well, space brothers, now you can protect yourself in style. Check this site out, and don't let them know your secrets!!! http://www.ericisgreat.com/ti...

(Thanks to the Mantis for sending me this one!)

Picture Of The Day

11.08.04 (7:55 pm) [edit]

Just Nice (aka Drums and Scace) sent me this. It came free with a new DJ Shadow record he got in the mail. The best part about this is it is picture vinyl! It really plays! Imagine seeing Dick Cheney's fat evil face spinning round and round, hypnotizing you into investing in his evil robot army fund and encouraging you to vote Lucifer in 2008. I fucking love picture vinyl. I have a sweet Miami Vice picture vinyl, with the theme of Miami Vice on it, and a pic of Crocket and Tizubbs on the other side holding it down in M town with bright pastel jackets with rolled up sleeves, gats in hand. I also got a Star Wars one, and some sweet 1980's wrestling vinyl that is so awesome I can't even talk let alone "blog" about it. I literally punch myself in the face everytime I look at it. God bless the 80's.

Learning to sign with Koko

11.08.04 (7:30 pm) [edit]

Learning is awesome. Especially when you learn on your own terms. I never really cared about subjects in school until I could find a way to relate to them in some way. Same with languages. I'm 27 years old, and I am still barely grasping the concept of human speech. Meanwhile, Koko the Gorilla knows sign language! Which is why Koko is the best fucking person on Earth. I know, you think she's just a monkey, but I tell you what, she's a whole lot cooler than you, and you are a person. Tell me, when was the last time YOU got to make out with William Shatner?

In your perverted nerd dreams, I bet. You know why Captain Kirk kissed Koko? Because she's the best, stupid. Think sign language is cool? It's even more amazing when a giant Shat-kissing Gorilla teaches you. Peep the science, suckas: http://www.koko.org/world/sig...

Picture Of The Day

11.07.04 (8:24 pm) [edit]

This comes from a 1981 movie called "Heartbeeps" starring Andy Kaufman and Bernadette Peters as "domestic robots who fall in love and run off together." My question: exactly how many cocaine milkshakes do you have to drink to come up with this? The best part is that it takes place in the totally futuristic 1995. Awesome.

Amazing Ghost Footage

11.06.04 (12:51 pm) [edit]

"Sci-fi channel paranormal investigation series 'Ghost Hunters' this week featured a clip which some believe is one of the most convincing pieces of ghost footage ever recorded. The video was shot in Pennsylvania Eastern State Penitentiary, and shows what appears to be a ghostly 'phantom' figure moving towards the camera, then away from it again. The figure seemed to be wearing a black cape, and moves in an unnatural manner. The TV show's film crew didn't believe that this was someone playing a prank, the individual would have to have hidden in the building for the whole day, and would have needed considerable knowledge of the camera locations and placements. In addition there should have been nobody in the building at the time that this footage was captured. If there is an alternative explanation for the figure, it is by no means obvious. Although it is unclear from the footage exactly what it is that we are seeing, the clip is one of the most noteworthy pieces of evidence ever captured on a paranormal television show." Check out the video here: http://www.the-atlantic-paran...

And here is the website it came from..some amazing footage here!
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Picture Of The Day

11.06.04 (11:12 am) [edit]

Here's to you, Devastatin' Dave. You rock. You look like a cross between Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez and one of the knife wielding gang dancers from Michael Jackson's "Beat it" video. Saturday is Devastatin' Dave day. Word.

Arnold's Pizza

11.04.04 (8:26 pm) [edit]

Arnold is hilarious. His voice makes me laugh, even when he is being serious. When he was running for Governor of California I saw a clip on the news where he was standing on stage with a broom in his hand, yelling "It's time to clean house in California!" I almost fell out of my chair. Did he really need a prop to make that statement? Only Arnold can do something like that and people will absolutely love him for it. Anyway, this is some comedian doing an impression of Arnold as an owner of a pizza place. He gets that old school, bone breaking 80's action star Arnold down perfectly. Had me laughing out loud..http://www.funnyjunk.com/page...

Sacred Gibberish And Mutant Jive

11.04.04 (7:25 pm) [edit]

Everyone needs to check out my man Yadig's blog. He is a person I actually know in real non cyberspace life, and his blog makes me laugh my ass off on a daily basis. Go here to learn about Japanese Seizure robots, Asshats, the history of codpieces, and grown men in chatrooms who wear diapers. Fucking hillarious. Show some love, Monkiacs: http://yadig.tblog.com/

Picture Of The Day

11.04.04 (6:55 pm) [edit]

"[b]Kali Ma! Kali Ma Shakti!" [/b]

Mola Ram was the realest. One of the best movie villains of all time. Most bad guys in action movies send their henchmen to do their dirty work, and fight the hero when they have no other choice. Mola Ram would make people drink evil blood, then rip their hearts out, then lower them into a fucking lava pit! That is badass.

GTA: San Andreas

11.04.04 (6:37 pm) [edit]

I would like to express my apologies for my infrequent posting. The reason can be explained in five words: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. I bought it last week and it is taking over my life. Holy shit this game is good. Anyone out there who has been playing it knows exactly what I'm talking about. If you own a PS2, go buy it. Check out this site for details on the game: http://www.gtasanandreas.net/...

Revenge Of The Sith Trailer

11.04.04 (4:41 pm) [edit]

Shhh. No one tell George Lucas, he'll send some Imperial Guards to my apartment and take me out. Here's the trailer for the new Star Wars flick.. Can't promise this link will last..so enjoy..UPDATE: new link, it works! http://www.ritilan.com/archiv... Also, you can download it here: http://waxy.org/random/view.p...

Man tries to seize Governor Island

11.03.04 (10:41 am) [edit]

Toby emailed this to me, and it made me laugh so hard I had to share. This guy is shit house crazy. I'm all about the Tulip party from here on in. This guy's got guts. I look for that in a leader.

(taken from the Daily News)

[b]Man Tries To Seize Governor's Island[/b]

David Nash is taken to ambulance at downtown's Pier 11 yesterday after attempting to "seize Governors Island for the Blue Tulip Party."

An emotionally disturbed man in a wet suit attempted to "seize" Governors Island yesterday by hoisting a pirate flag - sparking a massive response by cops and the Coast Guard.

"Put your weapons down, and go in peace," David Nash, 41, of Amherst, Va., told a half-dozen harbor patrol cops who nabbed him.

His face covered with black makeup, Nash claimed to have swam to the island, even though he was dry when cops found him. There was no oxygen tank or mask with his wet suit.

Nash told the Daily News he was "trying to seize Governors Island for the Blue Tulip Party."

"It's a political organization I started," Nash added, mumbling about "Indians" and "reparations" as his motives for trespassing.

The unemployed man was brought back to Pier 11 near Wall St. at 9 a.m. and taken by ambulance to Bellevue Hospital for psychiatric evaluation.

His move to commandeer Governors Island was first noticed when workers saw the pirate flag hoisted at 6:40 a.m. on the flagpole in the center of the island, cops said. A skull at the flag's center had a painted bullet hole between a set of red eyes. A police spokesman said it wasn't clear how long Nash had been on the island, or where he had landed.

Nash's mother, Pat, in Amherst, told The News that her son was an aspiring artist who suffered from psychological problems and took medication.

He was in New York to visit some museums, said his mom, who had not heard from him for a week and a half.

She said her son's antics may have been timed to Election Day. Nash had proclaimed himself a presidential candidate in 2000, and was the only known member of his Blue Tulip Party.

"Something for me to worry about - again," said the mother after learning about her son's stunt.

Picture Of The Day

11.02.04 (4:41 pm) [edit]

All hail the pirates and the monkeys who love them!

Spock and the hobbits

11.02.04 (4:34 pm) [edit]

With all the hooplah over the elections, I refuse to pollute the blogosphere with anymore political banter tonight. Let the experts handle that. I only claim to be an expert on the absurd. Besides the fact that I can't vote (I'm not a citizen), I think we could all use a rest from the ongoing Kerry vs. Bush debacle. My only hope is that we'll know who is president within a month this time. Anyway, watch this clip of Leonard Nimoy singing about hobbits. An oldie but a goodie. Grad A 70's bizarre entertainment. Vote Spock 2004:) http://www.game-revolution.co...