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• The Ghost Army: How Artists Helped Win WWII

  In America, Art, Awesome / 21 May 2013 / 0 comments

  

  The story of the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, nicknamed the Ghost Army was made of a group of 1100 American G.I.s who baffled the German army with rubber tanks, sound effects, fake radio transmissions, and during the summer of 1944. The Ghost Army is a PBS documentary highlighting the 23rd and their unusual mission of psychological warfare. Their secret missions were to set up inflatable tanks, trucks, planes, heavy artillery and headquarters, amongst sounds of radio transmitters that looked authentic and camouflaged, but noticeable enough for the enemy to spot. Many of the 23rd went on to illustrious careers in art including designer Bill Blass, painter Ellsworth Kelly and photographer Art Kane. The phantom traveling army, devised over 20 operations including one that was so important, thousands of American lives depended on a flawless performance.

• Lets Talk About America For a Second: This Week in U.S. History

  In America, Awesome, Originals, Politics / 20 May 2013 / 0 comments

  

  This week in America, we get down and dirty in the roots of The U.S. We’ll talk Homestead and Honest Abe, The Spirit of St. Louis and America’s favorite fugitive couple, Bonnie and Clyde. Even though Gretzky, Messier and the Edmonton Oilers are Canada based, we’re also going to hit you with some puck and the beginning of an NHL dynasty.

• Is Jim Carrey Playing an ESPN Anchor in Anchorman 2?

  In Awesome, Entertainment, Movies / 9 May 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Jim Carrey is reportedly playing a TV personality in the upcoming Anchorman 2 movie and from the looks of this photo is playing an ESPN Anchor. We’re guessing there’s another fight scene, because pictures have also floated to the internet of the gang with weapons and Brick with his trident and Carrey’s lackey seems to have on a pair of hockey gloves holding a hockey stick. The set date for the release date is December 2013, so try and stay classy until then.  

• The Dubai Police Ride Comfortably

  In Awesome, Cars, Gear / 8 May 2013 / 0 comments

  

  The Dubai Police Squad has a fleet of super cars you should know about. The luxury police squadron includes a Mercedes SLS, a Bentley Continental GT, a Lamborghini Aventador, a Ferrari FF, a BMW 5 series, a Chevrolet Camaro, a Dodge Charger, and a limited edition Aston Martin One-77. The cars will be shown off at  the Arabian Travel Market, a travel and tourism event in the city’s International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The public was assured that the fleet will actually be used to patrol the streets of Dubai in the future. Calling all car thieves, the ultimate prize awaits you in Dubai, but the price you’d pay if caught, is probably unimaginable.  

• Amanda Berry Rescuer is America’s New Hero

  In Awesome / 7 May 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Charles Ramsey, was eating a fast food meal, when he heard screams coming from a near by home. Little did he know, it was Amanda Berry, a missing teen that hadn’t been seen or heard from in over a decade. Ramsey quickly ran to the scene breaking Amanda, a young girl and later two other missing girls free. That task alone, to be praised for years, but what is making Mr. Ramsey an internet sensation is his eccentric explanation following the rescue.  

• A-Trak & Tommy Trash “Tuna Melt” Video is as Awesome as it Looks

  In Awesome, Music / 26 April 2013 / 0 comments

  

  This is the ultimate single shot domino video of all time, let alone put to a gnarly beat by A-Trak & Tommy Trash. Rube Goldberg, the mastermind behind the video has been making these for years, but this is by far the most elaborate.

• Game of Thrones with Friends Style Opening Credits (Video)

  In Awesome, Entertainment / 25 April 2013 / 0 comments

  

  It was only a matter of time until someone linked the two seemingly completely detached shows to one another. One, the hottest show on television, the other, arguably one of the best citcoms, with by far the best intro of all time. That someone was YouTube mash master YuesWoman, and so here it is. Game of Thrones, Friends style.

• This Awesomely Graphic Chase Scene is a Russian Vodka Ad (Video)

  In Awesome / 9 April 2013 / 0 comments

  

  What seems like a bad-ass music video for Biting Elbows, called “Bad Motherf*cker” is allegedly an ad for Neft Russian vodka. The entire video is taken from the first person angle and has little reference to the brand itself, aside from the protagonist pouring some of the product over his wound in the first few seconds, but who cares. The videos premis begins with an execution followed by one if not the best short video chase seen of all time. This video is graphic and is definitely not suitable for work, unless you’re a russian spy. Then you’re probably used to this.

• Timing Perfecto! (25 Photos)

  In Awesome / 4 April 2013 / 0 comments

  

• Is There Anything Nick Offerman Can’t Do? Because He can Break Dance. (Video)

  In Awesome, Entertainment / 29 March 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Nick Offerman can do no wrong. His uber macho Park and Rec character, Ron Swanson, has made Nick somewhat of a modern day legend, embodying the livelihood of one of the last true man’s man. In this Fallon interview, Nick talks about his childhood break dancing days, practicing with his cousin, while working in the corn fields. Then Nick shows us the goods.  

• Best Google Street View Screen Caps (34 Photos)

  In Awesome / 15 March 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Google Street view has captured some great moments over the years. Possibly the last form of reality in photos we have. These are real people acting in real situations in the real world, some who just want to show the Google truck a good time. Enjoy the show. You go, world.

• South by South West-eros?

  In Art, Awesome, Music, SXSW / 12 March 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Apparently the road to the Iron Throne runs through Austin, TX. With season 3 of HBO’s Game of Thrones right around the corner (3/31/13), the geniuses at HBO decided to pimp out some pedicabs at SXSW. I’ve always thought pedicabs were odd and I’ve never been on one, but this is the only way I want to travel now. The Game of Thrones twitter account (@GameOfThrones) has been retweeting some pretty cool pictures from SXSW including the pedicabs, costumes, and the actual throne display where people can post up and feel like Joffery. All these things to remind you of one, very, important thing… Winter is Coming

• Carlton Draught “Beer Chase” is the Best Beer Ad we’ve Seen to Date (Video)

  In Awesome, VIDEO / 11 March 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Carlton Draught, a down under based brewery created this chase seen montage to mimic “the police car chase scene”. Bank robbers roll into a bar to celebrate a successful heist, the only problem is, it’s a cop bar. The chase ensues while both, cat and mice struggle not to spill their brews. The ad was publicized last August, but we have yet to have seen a better beer ad since.  Ad Agency: Clemenger BBDO, Melbourne, Australia

• The White House Petition to Change the National Anthem to R. Kelly’s Ignition

  In Awesome, Music / 8 March 2013 / 0 comments

  

  There are thousands of government petitions out there that will never see the light of day, but this one is circulating around just enough to get people talking. Yes, this official White House petition would like the Obama administration to recognize the need for a new national anthem, one that even a decade after its creation, is still hot and fresh out the kitchen. The petition needs 100,000 signatures by April 2nd to be reviewed by the administration and is still 91,000 shy. If the goal is reached then R. Kelly’s Ignition (Remix) will be the new official anthem of The United States of America. While we would never condone switching The Star Spangled Banner, it’s good to see people having fun with government.

• oreo makes another separator machine [video]

  In Awesome, Technology, VIDEO / 1 March 2013 / 0 comments

  

  They have done it again! Earlier this week, we posted Oreo’s high-tech separator machine video, which blew up and has over 2 million views. Well, the people from Oreo have released a brand-new video with a new high-tech machine that separates America’s favorite cookie. The video is dramatic yet hilarious. Absolutely love that these engineers spent this much time creating this.

• 8-year-old girl is an amazing guitar player [video]

  In Awesome, Music, VIDEO / 1 March 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Wow… We have seen a lot of young musical talent grace the pages of YouTube and this little girl is no different. She flawlessly pulls off an insanely difficult song and the crazy part is she is only 8 years old! Book her on Ellen or The Today Show so we can see a live performance, please.

• Rufio from Hook is back! [Video]

  In Awesome, Entertainment, VIDEO / 28 February 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Rufio, Rufio, Ru-Fi-Ooooooooooooo!!!! If you grew up in the 90′s, you obviously saw Steven Spielberg’s film, Hook, an adaptation of the great children’s story, Peter Pan. In the film, Spielberg answers the question, “What would happen if Peter Pan grew up?” Robin Williams, who plays Peter Pan, meets up with the Lost Boys, and soon learns that they are being lead by a much suaver and hipper bro named Rufio. Rufio, played by Dante Basco, was the guy that every kid wanted to be like. He was extremely cool, stylish and fearless (plus, that skateboard he had was unreal). Hook made Dante Basco a superstar – yes, I said it – but recently, it’s been hard for Basco to land gigs because he will always be remembered for that role. Just take a look at his hilarious audition posted by Funny or Die Rufio Audition – watch more funny videos

• How To Make A Sandwich In Space

  In Awesome, VIDEO / 19 February 2013 / 0 comments

  

  There are three things in life that every human needs to survive: Water, air, and sandwiches. A good sandwich can make any day that much better, but sometimes you just aren’t in a great position to make one. Sometimes you’re in the car, on a train, or stuck on a spaceship. What do you do!? Luckily, Chris Hadfield, a Canadian astronaut who loves sandwiches as much as we do, has just uploaded a how-to video on making a perfect sangui in space. The guy has some serious sandwich-making skills, showing us all that gravity is totally over-rated. Also, in a scientific and nerdy type of way, he is hilarious. We thank you, Sandwich King of the Galaxy.

• Watch Massive Astroid Pass by Earth live (live stream)

  In Awesome / 15 February 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Asteroid 2012 DA14 will be flying from south to north and visible to skygazers in parts of Europe, Africa and Asia through binoculars or a telescope. The Asteroid will be the largest recorded ever. The Asteroid will miss the earth by 17,000 miles, closer than some satellites orbiting the earth.   Live stream by Ustream

• Kill Some Time with Incredibox

  In Awesome, Entertainment, Music / 12 February 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Incredibox is a digital beatbox app that allows you to be the conductor of a group of human beatbox. The app is free and fun and you’re able to choose over 20 beats, melodies, effects, choruses and voices. Each set blends together in a harmony, giving you the illusion that you’re more musically inclined than you actually are. Once you’re done trying out each sound a surprise waits for you on the 3rd step. 

• The Harlem Shake is Sweeping the World (Wide Web)

  In Awesome / 8 February 2013 / 0 comments

  

  The Harlem Shake is here. And it looks like it’s here to stay. In 5 years the grounds crew at Yankee Stadium will be doing this during the 7th inning stretch. The dance has been sweeping YouTube lately and we’re putting our money on The Shake being the official impromptu dance of spring 2013. Dueces Gangnam style. Take a look at the largest Harlem Shake compilation on the web. We Can Harlem Shake and So Can YOU!

• Dikembe Mutombo’s Still Got it (Commercial)

  In Awesome, VIDEO / 1 February 2013 / 0 comments

  

  The big guy has been killing it in the marketing world lately. This time, with a new commercial from GEICO’s most recent ad campaign. Dikembe does what made him famous, but in real life situations. I wish I had a Dikembe of my very own.

• Retro Movie Trailer: Tammy and The T-Rex

  In Awesome, Movies, Trailer, VIDEO / 30 January 2013 / 0 comments

  

  This 1994 gem features Denise Richards and Paul Walker as lovers with some hurdles to jump over. Richards plays Tammy, and Tammy’s world is perfect, except for a crazy ex-boyfriend who ultimately puts the ultimate hurtin’ on heartthrob and fast car enthusiest, Paul Walker. After Walker bites the big one, a mad scientist put’s his brain in a T-Rex. Where did they find a T-Rex, you ask? Who cares, it’s the 90′s. Tyrannosaurus’ were as common as rollerblades.

• Outrage After Puppies Streak Across Soccer Field (Video)

  In Awesome / 15 January 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Two nude pups thought it would be funny if they streaked across a Soccer game in Istanbul between Galatasaray and VfR Aalen. If you ask me, this was a cheap way to meet the players, wait by the bus after the game like everyone else. Just because they’re adorable animals, doesn’t give them the right to prance around in their jolly rogers interrupting soccer matches. I’ll tell you one thing, these Kanine’s of Chaos are no Rally Squirrel.

• The Greatest High School Football Highlight Reel ever?

  In Awesome, Football, Sports / 9 January 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Meet Ryan Potter. Montgomery Bell Academy football’s newest celebrity athlete. Ryan excels at hustling, giving 110% and Final Cut Pro. This is his highlight reel. “Get your popcorn ready… The show’s startin’.”  

• The Coming Netherland Highways Will Glow in the Dark

  In Awesome, VIDEO / 4 January 2013 / 0 comments

  

    The Netherlands has trumped every highway system on the planet with it’s coming smart highway. A futuristic highway that can save energy and improve road safety is set to be installed in the Netherlands by mid-2013. Two companies, Studio Roosegaarde and Heijmans Infrastructure, came up with the highway, which includes: glow-in-the-dark road markings painted with photo-luminescent paint which are charged during the day and light up during the night; temperature-responsive paint which indicates slippery roads when temperatures fall below zero; and interactive lights along the highway that light up as cars approach. Wind lights that light up using the draft produced by cars and priority induction lanes that can recharge electric cars as they run along them also feature. The luminous road markings and weather indicating roads will debut in the Dutch province of Brabant in the middle of next year. The wind powered and interactive lights along with the induction lanes are also planned to go into service in the next years.

• No One Will Ever Believe You. A Site Devoted to Bill Murray Encounters

  In Awesome / 28 December 2012 / 0 comments

  

  Finally a website for all victims of Bill Murray’s antics to share and congregate with one another. Murray has been playing practical jokes on random civilians for years, ending each quick piff with his signature line, “No one will ever believe you!”, but now the stories are popping up more frequently and people are coming out of the woodwork to share stories of Bill encounters from the more recent to 20+ years ago. Each one equally as funny.

• Jib Jab Year in Review Shows the Brighter Side of the World

  In Awesome, VIDEO / 26 December 2012 / 0 comments

  

  JibJab is joining in on the year in review fun this year with their staple cut and paste style. Hurricanes! The fiscal cliff! Honey Boo Boo Child! The bizarre events of 2012 look a lot like omens of the apocalypse! JibJab takes inspiration from the Mayan calendar in an animated musical extravaganza looking back at possibly the last year we’ll ever have to review. It’s 2012, the end is here!

• You’re a Rat Bastard Charlie Brown (SNL Video)

  In Awesome / 18 December 2012 / 0 comments

  

  SNL breaks out the big guns for this holiday stage rendition of A Charlie Brown Christmas, staring Al Pacino, Edie Falco, Phillip Seymore Hoffman, Michael Keaton and Larry David. A real knee slapper that deserves a little Roosevelts recognition. Hader’s impression as Pacino could be the best thing SNL has produced since the digital short. The only thing better than this, would be a full feature featuring this cast.  

• This Quantum Levitation Gives Us hope for a Hoverboard (Video)

  In Awesome / 18 December 2012 / 0 comments

  

  I can try and preface this video with an explaination, but you need to see it to believe it. Tel-Aviv University demos quantum superconductors locked in a magnetic field, which suspends this piece of liquid nitrogen locked in mid air. The superconductor can also move in a locked position in rotation and even on a track. We’re so close to a Marty McFly Hoverboard, I can taste it, and it tastes like liquid nitrogen. GO SCIENCE!

• Zeitgeist 2012: A Year in Review

  In Awesome / 13 December 2012 / 0 comments

  

  Google released their year in review Zeitgeist video and in true Google form, made it awesome. For all it’s natural disaster’s and end of days hype, 2012 actually turned out to be quite a prolific year. Records were broken, civil rights broke through chains of oppression around the world, the U.S. gave Obama another chance, internet video culture thrived and a man fell from space… and survived. All in all, 2012 was a win.

• Dikembe Mutombo has 4 1/2 Weeks to Save the World (Game)

  In Awesome / 11 December 2012 / 0 comments

  

  In a briiliant reach ad campaign, Old Spice managed to get Dikembe Mutombo to sign on to being the protagonist in a 8 bit interactive online game to save the world before it ends on December 21st. This game is almost as fun as it is throwback ironic. Help Dikembe rid the world of the likes of Gangam Style and save diplomacy!

• TMNT Balloon Costume Just In Time For Halloween

  In Awesome, Randomness / 27 September 2012 / 0 comments

  

  Make be a bicycle, clown! Jeff Wright of Balloon Distractions launched an ambitious 12 hour project to create a TMNT balloon costume out of 500+ balloons. The video is a MUST-WATCH. Michelballoongelo promises “Major league butt-kickin’ is back in town!” and thank goodness, too. I am sick and tired of this minor league butt-kickin’ that’s been going on. In fact, I wouldn’t even call it butt-kickin’. It’s more like… wrist-slappin’. The TNMT creation isn’t Jeff’s first in a line of epic movie characters. He has also produced Buzz Lightyear, Spiderman, and Mario/Yoshi.