Monday, November 19, 2007

Ask (the web) and ye shall receive

Ask the web
It's Monday again and I can’t decide which pair of boxers to wear. Well to help with such decision-making, behold a site where you can upload two pictures to create an instant public poll. The real draw, though, is the weirdness of things that other people seek guidance on. Something to bear in mind, ladies: careful with asking questions like, "What outfit should I choose?". You know how the interweb nerds are likely to vote.
http://www.thisonethatone.com/


UC band, I see geeks
Coming off another big football weekend, this bit of recent history must qualify as the geekiest band performance you've seen in a while. And surprisingly it's not from MIT -- it's the Cal Berkeley Band
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuRfQlMu2VY


Quote of the Day
"Here's something to think about: How come you never see a headline like 'Psychic Wins Lottery'?"
-- Jay Leno


Trick family pictures
Endearing gallery of family photography, with an inventive special effect. Surprisingly effective and dreamlike, considering the budget. Check the Ghostbusters one.
http://www.janvonholleben.com/dreams_of_flying.php


Cowbell hero
As the web takes recent console game Guitar Hero III to heart, you wonder quite why Activision is bothering to make any marketing material when fans will do it for them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlqLLZQLNiA


Pudding on the Ritz
Enjoy this heartwarming story of arithmetic and pudding as a clever consumer earned a lifetime of free air travel by taking advantage of a Healthy Choice promotion.
http://www.snopes.com/business/deals/pudding.asp

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