This is at the cafe inside the Memphis Zoo. The manager of the cafe told me that the alpha male monkey noticed me the second I walked in the door and started going crazy, because, as the alpha male, he feels threatened by tall males. So she told me to go stand by the window and turn my back on him and that he would "attack" me...
This is at the cafe inside the Memphis Zoo. The manager of the cafe told me that the alpha male monkey noticed me the second I walked in the door and started going crazy, because, as the alpha male, he feels threatened by tall males. So she told me to go stand by the window and turn my back on him and that he would "attack"
This is at the cafe inside the Memphis Zoo. The manager of the cafe told me that the alpha male monkey noticed me the second I walked in the door and started going crazy, because, as the alpha male, he feels threatened by tall males. So she told me to go stand by the window and turn my back on him and that he would "attack"
This is at the cafe inside the Memphis Zoo. The manager of the cafe told me that the alpha male monkey noticed me the second I walked in the door and started going crazy, because, as the alpha male, he feels threatened by tall males. So she told me to go stand by the window and turn my back on him and that he would "attack"
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Last week, the Academy handed down the news neither of the two Best Original Song nominees would be played at the ceremony this year, meaning the Muppets would not be taking the stage to delight us all with a rendition of their nominated tune, as everyone but Fox News hoped they would. Boo! But despite the childlike joy the Muppets would have surely shoved in our ears with the sticks that support their limp arms, there remained the hope that the decision was part of a grander plan for the greater good: maybe this was a sign the usual tedium of the show had been trimmed to make for a more watchable Billy Crystal-hosted experience than usual? Or maybe they just wanted to make some room for some garish acrobatics smeared with greasepaint. Yes, that one:
Time for my closeup!
I swear, actors: so vain. This is a video created by giving a gorilla a video camera in a special Kong-proof box. It's very similar in style to the BBC's Chimpcam series, except instead of chimps it's gorillas. I swear, somebody comes up with one good idea and everyone runs with it. Hey, that's what makes the world go round though, amirite? Kidding, I think it's magnets or something.
Hit the jump for a minute and a half of suck it, Michael Bay -- your ass shouldn't be directing anything but traffic!
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July 13, 2011 in
battle,
clever,
cute,
daaaaw,
father and son,
fatherhood,
good job,
i like,
knowing is half the battle,
make believe,
pew pew pew!,
playing,
precious moments,
sound effects,
special effects,
toys
If you haven't already seen it (and even if you have seen it that doesn't actually change what it is), this is a video of a father and son locked in an epic toy battle, complete with special effects AND sound effects. It's pretty cute and definitely worth a watch. Now I can't actually remember being five years old anymore, but in my mind this is exactly how I pretend-played with my toys. In reality though it was probably much, MUCH sadder. Just sayin', an imagination only goes so far when your coolest toy is a stick with a face painted on it. Isn't that right, Branchy? BRANCHY? There you ar-- OMG WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR FACE?! It looks...chewed. "I was playing fetch with the dog." Dammit, what did I tell you about that?! "He licks his butthole with that mouth." And? "And I was just in it." Exactly -- now go wash up, we're playing space-rangers this afternoon.
Hit the jump for a worthwhile two minutes.
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July 13, 2011 in
busting the bank,
curse you!,
i can barely afford the $8/month plan!,
it was only a matter of time,
movies,
netflix,
oh you would!,
pirate,
price,
redbox it is,
that's f***ing double,
watching things,
why i oughta,
you dirty bastards,
you turds!
Note: Don't damage your peepers squinting, click HERE to see the map in its full-res glory, GLORY HALLELUUUUUUJAH!
Well with Netflix basically doubling the charge for having access to both DVD + streaming movies, what better way to celebrate the kick in the ass (they were actually aiming for your wallet) than a look at Netflix's 'Local Movie Favorites' by state? "Screw it, I'm going back to pirating movies illegally!" Haha -- now you're talking. Unfortunately, you're talking on an old telephone with a piece of glass between us. *mashing tits against window* THEY LONG FOR YOUR GENTLE CARESS.
US Netflix Local Faves [slacktory]
via
Check Out the 'United States of Netflix Local Favorites' Map [nymag]
Thanks to chichi, who claims she doesn't care what she's watching just as long as it's under a blanket with her man. *sigh* So romantic.
July 13, 2011 in
a little bright for me,
animation,
depressing,
depression,
disney,
great i've really done it now,
house,
impressive,
movie,
not bad,
oh hai neighbors you jelly?!,
oh wonderful,
pixar,
replica,
sleeping for the rest of the day,
sonofa,
stupid stupid brain!,
why do i always do this to myself
I've never seen 'Up'. I heard it was depressing in the beginning and I have a problem watching depressing stuff because I get down easily. Then stay there. Truthfully, I've never been able to pick myself back up after watching Atreyu lose Artax to the Swamp of Sadness in 'The Neverending Story' (links to you crying your f***ing eyeballs out for the rest of the day -- watch at your own risk, toughguy).
Bangerter Homes, the developer, sought out permission from Disney before building the 2,800 square foot Up! House replica (I'm actually amazed that they got the go ahead) and just recently finished the exterior. The interior still needs some work but they'll be following the movie's blueprints, if you saw it in the movie, you'll probably see it in this house. The developers are being mindful of every little detail--the weathervane, the garden hose, everything.
The house, located in Herriman, Utah, has an asking price of $400,000 and will open up for tours on July 29th to August 14th
The 'Up' house aside, WHYTF did I just watch that Artax video again? My whole day is pretty much shot now. I'd expect four REALLY depressing articles after this one if I were you. Knock knock. "Who's there?" God I just want to sleep forever.
Hit the jump for a couple more shots of detail reproduction and a video news report.
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July 13, 2011 in
celebrating,
different strokes for different folks,
farm,
i visited a corn maze once -- i got lost and started crying,
i'm lost,
maze,
movie,
prison: it's like running through a cornfield backwards,
sure why not,
wizard sticks
I AM THE GREAT ORK MA, BOW DOWN BEFORE MY SULTRY GAZE.
This is a Harry Potter corn maze in York, England (hence the y'ORK MA'ze) made to celebrate the release of the final film in the series. Some people celebrate by dressing up as their favorite character and going to see a midnight showing, other people by making corn mazes. Hey -- to each their own. Except me. I want all of my own AND part of yours. Granted some might call me greedy, but those are just people I've stolen from that want their shit back.
Hit the jump for a shot of the whole maze.
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July 13, 2011 in
batman,
cozy,
do like,
good job,
holy smokes,
home is where the heart is,
home sweet home,
impressive,
lego,
modular,
plastic,
skills,
superheroes,
that would look so good on my bookshelf,
wow,
yes please
I can't think "diorama" without thinking "diarrhea", but that's probably just the 7-11 breakfast burrito talking. *BRAP!* Okay now that definitely was. "What'd it say?" Ha, what'd it say -- you're sick. It said, "I'mma set a new record for the GW Mouth to Ass marathon." But I digest, this is a super impressive Batman LEGO diorama built by Flickr user Orion Pax.
Always felt like doing something with all the collected Batman stuff.
So i did.
Approximatly 8000 - 9000 parts been terminated to build the cave.
68 bricks in height.
The base is 40 x 40 studs.
The Batman figure is again scaled up with Woody´s legs and arms painted black.
In the back there is a neon lamp to light up the cave.
Took me about a week to get this done.
Good lookin', Orion. No word if there's a secret sex dungeon somewhere, but if I had to guess I'd say Robin has his little bathole-tickling fingers crossed.
Hit the jump for some detail shots, but be sure to check out Orion's Flickr for some nice high-res versions and a ton of other builds (INCLUDING A MONKEY ISLAND ONE!!!1).
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