Weebl rocks.
So when I got this link in my b3ta.com newsletter today, I clicked immediately. I was thrilled. (WARNING: The sound starts almost immediately with a fast connection, so take necessary precautions.)
>>Come to Kenya <<
Weebl's talent has been growing like a marrow. Now we reap the bounteous harvest. These little lions and tigers are the best you'll ever see and the jingle is insanely catchy. We only hope the Kenyan Tourist Board is paying attention. Jonti says he'll swap all rights for two zebras. He's pregnant and needs the meat.
weebls stuff | kenya
Friday, January 30, 2004
Today's lesson.
If you're going to eat someone, make sure they consent. Then it's only manslaughter, not murder.
Eww.
AZCentral.com | Internet cannibal gets 8 years in prison
If you're going to eat someone, make sure they consent. Then it's only manslaughter, not murder.
Eww.
AZCentral.com | Internet cannibal gets 8 years in prison
If I was a boy, I'd buy one.
Well, maybe not. Maybe I would if they were more attractive. But I like the concept...
UncommonGoods | Wordplay ties
Well, maybe not. Maybe I would if they were more attractive. But I like the concept...
UncommonGoods | Wordplay ties
Thursday, January 29, 2004
I feel better knowing they weren't ripped off.
I finally checked to see if Aardman Animation (who produced the Wallace & Gromit animated shorts) created the Serta sheep, or if Serta just knocked off Shaun the Sheep from W&G's "A Close Shave." I'm happy to report the Serta Sheep are by Aardman Animation.
Serta promotes sheepless nights
Bizarre casting calls.
While looking around for the above information, I found this casting call notice.
(My favorite part -- "The Serta Sheep is not able to hold babies or to talk.")
BAAH-DY GUARD SPOKESMODEL or SERTA SHEEP COSTUME CHARACTER
Seeking 1 Serta Sheep character and Bodyguard to represent Serta Mattresses. [...] Don't worry, you won't be on all fours. This is a standing costume, but you WILL be dressed as a sheep, with a large sheep's costume head over your own.
"The Baah-dy Guard" Spokesmodel:
Must have height in proportion to weight, must have toned physique and attractive look, good speaking voice and ability to appropriately improvise. Create a fun and exciting time for the people at the event. Must be enthusiastic, center of attention type person. Escort Serta Sheep to and from breaks and ensure he/she is safe. Use Fun Facts to gain attention and promote product awareness. Take as many pictures as possible. Stay with the character at all times. Answer questions for the character since the sheep cannot talk. Role requires HIGH ENERGY and very outgoing, customer service oriented personality. CANNOT BE SHY!!
"Serta Sheep" Character Responsibilities :
Performance is important. The more interactive the better. Keep the consumers happy. The Serta Sheep is not able to hold babies or to talk. Keep moving, dancing, and play with everyone. Interact with the people as they walk by. Encourage interaction and fun. Motion them to have their picture taken with you. Stay with the Bodyguard at all times Role requires HIGH ENERGY, must be able to 'work the costume.'
I am now completely addicted to reading these casting call notices. My question is -- how desperate would you have to be to audition for THIS?:
Resort ad shown of a tropical setting, on a beach next to the resort in background, needs any ordinary woman shown with a male we have, as she is in a mini-string thong, laying on top of him. Pay is 385.00 for day. Your appearing very into this thin, Italian male with mik jagger looks as he is late 30's. If your into wearing the smallest string thing and very exposed, submit your photo. Looking for gals other than models, nor any actresses please. Only ordinary gals brunettes or near darker, of any other field whom would enjoy showing figure in this ad campaign. No tans, needed as body make-up will be added. Hair, make-up and meals, provided. Starts in March of this year. Shooting in Los Angeles for the inserts, then location to the islands for! 4 days. Everything is provided. Your height is open, even very petite is fine. Bust line is smaller or less than average is good. If you have considered appearing in men's entertainment magazines, to show yourself then this is good for you. If not, don't submit. This ad will become a mural for city buildings, billboards and also magazines as its a summer ad for this year with changes per seasonal usage then after. Send your height/weight, and age. Plus, in text why you want to work in this ad. Selecting from best emails besides the photo. Seeking more than one, woman. Your weight is average. Not looking for anyone perfect or skinny/skinny. Must send a photo, to; displaymodels@excite.com attn-Dona. Send why you are sending in email. Must live in Los Angeles to apply.
Links:
SPOKESMODEL or COSTUME CHARACTER for $$$
employnow.com | Casting Call
I finally checked to see if Aardman Animation (who produced the Wallace & Gromit animated shorts) created the Serta sheep, or if Serta just knocked off Shaun the Sheep from W&G's "A Close Shave." I'm happy to report the Serta Sheep are by Aardman Animation.
Serta promotes sheepless nights
Bizarre casting calls.
While looking around for the above information, I found this casting call notice.
(My favorite part -- "The Serta Sheep is not able to hold babies or to talk.")
BAAH-DY GUARD SPOKESMODEL or SERTA SHEEP COSTUME CHARACTER
Seeking 1 Serta Sheep character and Bodyguard to represent Serta Mattresses. [...] Don't worry, you won't be on all fours. This is a standing costume, but you WILL be dressed as a sheep, with a large sheep's costume head over your own.
"The Baah-dy Guard" Spokesmodel:
Must have height in proportion to weight, must have toned physique and attractive look, good speaking voice and ability to appropriately improvise. Create a fun and exciting time for the people at the event. Must be enthusiastic, center of attention type person. Escort Serta Sheep to and from breaks and ensure he/she is safe. Use Fun Facts to gain attention and promote product awareness. Take as many pictures as possible. Stay with the character at all times. Answer questions for the character since the sheep cannot talk. Role requires HIGH ENERGY and very outgoing, customer service oriented personality. CANNOT BE SHY!!
"Serta Sheep" Character Responsibilities :
Performance is important. The more interactive the better. Keep the consumers happy. The Serta Sheep is not able to hold babies or to talk. Keep moving, dancing, and play with everyone. Interact with the people as they walk by. Encourage interaction and fun. Motion them to have their picture taken with you. Stay with the Bodyguard at all times Role requires HIGH ENERGY, must be able to 'work the costume.'
I am now completely addicted to reading these casting call notices. My question is -- how desperate would you have to be to audition for THIS?:
Resort ad shown of a tropical setting, on a beach next to the resort in background, needs any ordinary woman shown with a male we have, as she is in a mini-string thong, laying on top of him. Pay is 385.00 for day. Your appearing very into this thin, Italian male with mik jagger looks as he is late 30's. If your into wearing the smallest string thing and very exposed, submit your photo. Looking for gals other than models, nor any actresses please. Only ordinary gals brunettes or near darker, of any other field whom would enjoy showing figure in this ad campaign. No tans, needed as body make-up will be added. Hair, make-up and meals, provided. Starts in March of this year. Shooting in Los Angeles for the inserts, then location to the islands for! 4 days. Everything is provided. Your height is open, even very petite is fine. Bust line is smaller or less than average is good. If you have considered appearing in men's entertainment magazines, to show yourself then this is good for you. If not, don't submit. This ad will become a mural for city buildings, billboards and also magazines as its a summer ad for this year with changes per seasonal usage then after. Send your height/weight, and age. Plus, in text why you want to work in this ad. Selecting from best emails besides the photo. Seeking more than one, woman. Your weight is average. Not looking for anyone perfect or skinny/skinny. Must send a photo, to; displaymodels@excite.com attn-Dona. Send why you are sending in email. Must live in Los Angeles to apply.
Links:
SPOKESMODEL or COSTUME CHARACTER for $$$
employnow.com | Casting Call
Cool.
Make a map of the states or countries you've visited. Here's my US map. I suppose I should eventually get to that middle bit, shouldn't I?
create your own visited states map
Make a map of the states or countries you've visited. Here's my US map. I suppose I should eventually get to that middle bit, shouldn't I?
create your own visited states map
Tuesday, January 27, 2004
This makes me happy.
I'm hoping that pretty soon they'll find that eating lots carbs AND fat makes you lose weight. Then I'm gonna be REALLY happy.
Reuters | Revenge of the High - Carb Diet - Ha! It Works, Too
I'm hoping that pretty soon they'll find that eating lots carbs AND fat makes you lose weight. Then I'm gonna be REALLY happy.
Reuters | Revenge of the High - Carb Diet - Ha! It Works, Too
Monday, January 26, 2004
Sometimes you just have to appreciate a low tech solution.
Who needs concealed weapons when you have pastry?
Reuters | Thief gets bread stick instead of dough
Who needs concealed weapons when you have pastry?
Reuters | Thief gets bread stick instead of dough
Thursday, January 22, 2004
Next time you're intrigued by a song from a commercial...
...or just can't figure out what that damn song is in the background of the latest car ad, check this site:
Music from TV Commercials
...or just can't figure out what that damn song is in the background of the latest car ad, check this site:
Music from TV Commercials
Possibly the greatest list of contests in the world.
Wow. All legit with great prizes. Excellent. Of course, I never win anything, but I still try...
1-WORLD TRAVEL SWEEPSTAKES & CONTESTS
Wow. All legit with great prizes. Excellent. Of course, I never win anything, but I still try...
1-WORLD TRAVEL SWEEPSTAKES & CONTESTS
Wednesday, January 21, 2004
Interesting time wasters.
From Flavorpill LA -- it's kinda like a real life Best In Show:
Judy Fiskin's hilarious and slightly damning video documentary 50 Ways to Set the Table chronicles the critical insights of the judges at the LA County Fair's annual -- and deadly serious -- table-setting competition. Kitschy and entertaining as stand-alone cinema (as evidenced by a recent Best in Festival Prize from the 2003 Berkeley Film & Video Festival), the work also forms a tidy allegory for the oft-suspect endeavor of fine art criticism, itself criticized for proffering value judgments based on arbitrary and insular criteria. All in good fun, of course.
Judy Fiskin | 50 Ways to Set the Table
While you're there, check out her other films. 'Specially the one with the cat. (How do you teach a cat to do that?)
Judy Fiskin | Other videos
From Flavorpill LA -- it's kinda like a real life Best In Show:
Judy Fiskin's hilarious and slightly damning video documentary 50 Ways to Set the Table chronicles the critical insights of the judges at the LA County Fair's annual -- and deadly serious -- table-setting competition. Kitschy and entertaining as stand-alone cinema (as evidenced by a recent Best in Festival Prize from the 2003 Berkeley Film & Video Festival), the work also forms a tidy allegory for the oft-suspect endeavor of fine art criticism, itself criticized for proffering value judgments based on arbitrary and insular criteria. All in good fun, of course.
Judy Fiskin | 50 Ways to Set the Table
While you're there, check out her other films. 'Specially the one with the cat. (How do you teach a cat to do that?)
Judy Fiskin | Other videos
If I had kids
...I'm pretty sure they'd be sitting at the kitchen table (which I also don't have), going to town on this one tonight. (via memepool.com)
Law & Order: An Adventure to Color
...I'm pretty sure they'd be sitting at the kitchen table (which I also don't have), going to town on this one tonight. (via memepool.com)
Law & Order: An Adventure to Color
Monday, January 19, 2004
Interesting travel tip from Fodors.com.
This next tip is most useful when you are booking a last-minute airline ticket. Many booking sites offer package deals or last-minute deals that pair a hotel room or a rental car (or both) with a flight, sometimes at an unbelievable discount. Last month, the best Web deal to be had on three days notice for a ticket from New York City to Orlando was $340 round-trip.
But package deal at Expedia offered the same itinerary with a rental car for $260 -- a savings of 25 percent just for taking a rental car! Also, the return flight on the package deal was a nonstop flight, making that deal all the sweeter.
Fodors.com > Features > Smart Travel Tips > Meet The Tipster: "
This next tip is most useful when you are booking a last-minute airline ticket. Many booking sites offer package deals or last-minute deals that pair a hotel room or a rental car (or both) with a flight, sometimes at an unbelievable discount. Last month, the best Web deal to be had on three days notice for a ticket from New York City to Orlando was $340 round-trip.
But package deal at Expedia offered the same itinerary with a rental car for $260 -- a savings of 25 percent just for taking a rental car! Also, the return flight on the package deal was a nonstop flight, making that deal all the sweeter.
Fodors.com > Features > Smart Travel Tips > Meet The Tipster: "
Ummm. Yeah.
I wish to god anyone gullible enough to spend $1,500 on this would just send ME the money. I'd be happy to send 'em some hair from, oh, George Washington. Or Kurt Cobain. Or Marilyn Monroe. Yeah, I think I have some of that in my brush at home...
"THIS LOCK OF BLOODIED HAIR WAS CUT CUT TO ACCESS THE FATAL BULLET'S ENTRY, WHERE UPON SURGEON DR. CHARLES SABIN TAFT ATTEMPTED TO NORMALIZED LINCOLN'S LAST BREATHS. "
HistoricalHair.Com | PRESIDENTIAL HAIR:
I wish to god anyone gullible enough to spend $1,500 on this would just send ME the money. I'd be happy to send 'em some hair from, oh, George Washington. Or Kurt Cobain. Or Marilyn Monroe. Yeah, I think I have some of that in my brush at home...
"THIS LOCK OF BLOODIED HAIR WAS CUT CUT TO ACCESS THE FATAL BULLET'S ENTRY, WHERE UPON SURGEON DR. CHARLES SABIN TAFT ATTEMPTED TO NORMALIZED LINCOLN'S LAST BREATHS. "
HistoricalHair.Com | PRESIDENTIAL HAIR:
Sunday, January 18, 2004
Surprise.
Before I'd even blogged the Bush advertisement below, CBS rejected it, citing a policy of rejecting advocacy ads. Can't say that's much of a shocker...
Zap2it TV news | CBS Shuns PETA, MoveOn Super Bowl Ads
Before I'd even blogged the Bush advertisement below, CBS rejected it, citing a policy of rejecting advocacy ads. Can't say that's much of a shocker...
Zap2it TV news | CBS Shuns PETA, MoveOn Super Bowl Ads
Thursday, January 15, 2004
Wow.
My buddy Joel just sent me this link. An organization called MoveOn.org is raising funds to get this played during the Superbowl. If they make their goal, it'll be interesting to see the media's reaction to it.
Be sure to check out the other films while you're there...they're worth the download time.
Bush in 30 Seconds
My buddy Joel just sent me this link. An organization called MoveOn.org is raising funds to get this played during the Superbowl. If they make their goal, it'll be interesting to see the media's reaction to it.
Be sure to check out the other films while you're there...they're worth the download time.
Bush in 30 Seconds
Wednesday, January 14, 2004
Quintessential time waster.
Pholph's Scrabble Generator         My Scrabble© Score is: 21. What is your score? Get it here. |
And, looky here!
The Pantsblog is back up and running, too! Gotta adjust my template AGAIN...but it's well worth it.
Pantsblog.
The Pantsblog is back up and running, too! Gotta adjust my template AGAIN...but it's well worth it.
Pantsblog.
That's the ticket, bud.
Wannabe Giant has finally emerged from his holiday slumber. (Seems he's a leeeetle grumpy from the long nap.) Welcome back, WG. You're back on my dumb blog-list, grumpy grumpmeister, whether you like it or not.
Wannabe Giant
Wannabe Giant has finally emerged from his holiday slumber. (Seems he's a leeeetle grumpy from the long nap.) Welcome back, WG. You're back on my dumb blog-list, grumpy grumpmeister, whether you like it or not.
Wannabe Giant
A prank??? What a surprise...
Though I do think it's a novel approach to budget balancing and should be taken under advisement.
Auctioning off West Virginia just a joke
Though I do think it's a novel approach to budget balancing and should be taken under advisement.
Auctioning off West Virginia just a joke
I particularly like "Collapse a Currency Day."
This Book Will Change Your Life: 365 Daily Instructions for Hysterical Living
This Book Will Change Your Life: 365 Daily Instructions for Hysterical Living
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water
...you now run the risk of getting hit by a car. Be sure to look both ways when swimming.
Gibbs Aquada | Homepage
...you now run the risk of getting hit by a car. Be sure to look both ways when swimming.
Gibbs Aquada | Homepage
Tuesday, January 13, 2004
Wow.
If/when I ever get to Paris, I'm using this company to find myself some Parisian digs. For about $100/day, you can get a great apartment in a fab neighborhood. Amazing.
Provence West Ltd | Vacation Home Rentals
If/when I ever get to Paris, I'm using this company to find myself some Parisian digs. For about $100/day, you can get a great apartment in a fab neighborhood. Amazing.
Provence West Ltd | Vacation Home Rentals
Some things speak for themselves.
Eyesore of the Month
I like that, in August, the author just completely lost his cool...
Eyesore of the Month | Previous
Eyesore of the Month
I like that, in August, the author just completely lost his cool...
Eyesore of the Month | Previous
Monday, January 12, 2004
If this is true, why can't I find a single other news source to verify it?
AND if it's true, why is it in the "Odd News" section of the CNN site? AND if it's true, why isn't Bush apologizing profusely for accidentally bombing one of the few allies we seem to have left?
I can only shake my head in embarrassment.
US jet accidentally drops unarmed bomb in Britain
AND if it's true, why is it in the "Odd News" section of the CNN site? AND if it's true, why isn't Bush apologizing profusely for accidentally bombing one of the few allies we seem to have left?
I can only shake my head in embarrassment.
US jet accidentally drops unarmed bomb in Britain
Dreamtoons.
This guy draws strangely funny and fascinating cartoons about other people's dreams. Be sure to check out the archive. (A lot of people seem to have overt or subtle cheese issues.)
Slow Wave
This guy draws strangely funny and fascinating cartoons about other people's dreams. Be sure to check out the archive. (A lot of people seem to have overt or subtle cheese issues.)
Slow Wave
Ummmm.....okay.
Not to make fun of someone else's faith, but there's something unsettling about this bizarre Christian anime. (via memepool.com)
Yerf :: Elizabeth Dodrill (Springkitty)
Not to make fun of someone else's faith, but there's something unsettling about this bizarre Christian anime. (via memepool.com)
Yerf :: Elizabeth Dodrill (Springkitty)
2004 Wacky Warning Labels winners.
2004: M-LAW's Wacky Warning Labels
Past winners: M-LAW's Wacky Warning Labels
("Do not eat toner" is my favorite.)
2004: M-LAW's Wacky Warning Labels
Past winners: M-LAW's Wacky Warning Labels
("Do not eat toner" is my favorite.)
Friday, January 9, 2004
Well, this bites.
I thought, "New year. New blog template." Well, then I discovered that, unlike the good old days, when Blogger had a squillion templates, apparently they only have a few now. I just thought they must be somewhere else on the site. Dumb. Dumb, dumb, dumb. So I tried this template out, only to discover that there AREN'T a squillion templates anymore. And my sidebar links are now jacked. Damn.
Oh, well. Maybe I'll have time to fix this in the near future. And maybe Blogger will offer more templates before I get well and truly sick of this one.
I thought, "New year. New blog template." Well, then I discovered that, unlike the good old days, when Blogger had a squillion templates, apparently they only have a few now. I just thought they must be somewhere else on the site. Dumb. Dumb, dumb, dumb. So I tried this template out, only to discover that there AREN'T a squillion templates anymore. And my sidebar links are now jacked. Damn.
Oh, well. Maybe I'll have time to fix this in the near future. And maybe Blogger will offer more templates before I get well and truly sick of this one.
Are all Chilean artists this f***ed up?
Artist turns animals into everyday objects
Dwarf to live in glass box for art exhibition
Artist turns animals into everyday objects
Dwarf to live in glass box for art exhibition
Thursday, January 8, 2004
Hmm.
There's something genuinely disturbing about sitting at your desk, reading an autopsy report and finding yourself listening to the bittersweet pop of the victim on internet radio...
I dunno. There's a part of me that hopes it was a homicide because I hate to think anyone hates himself enough to stab himself in the chest.
The Smoking Gun: Elliott Smith
There's something genuinely disturbing about sitting at your desk, reading an autopsy report and finding yourself listening to the bittersweet pop of the victim on internet radio...
I dunno. There's a part of me that hopes it was a homicide because I hate to think anyone hates himself enough to stab himself in the chest.
The Smoking Gun: Elliott Smith
Ah, storefronts.
This little gem (via boingboing.net) has kept me entertained for at least 10 minutes. Considering my short attention span today, that's saying something...
This one's my fave so far:
Not Fooling Anybody | Master Donut
This little gem (via boingboing.net) has kept me entertained for at least 10 minutes. Considering my short attention span today, that's saying something...
This one's my fave so far:
Not Fooling Anybody | Master Donut
Who knew?
If you lose something on the Metro in D.C., you can go online and see if they found it, then either pick it up or have 'em ship it to you. I wish more of life was like this.
Metro Lost & Found
If you lose something on the Metro in D.C., you can go online and see if they found it, then either pick it up or have 'em ship it to you. I wish more of life was like this.
Metro Lost & Found
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