Devin Super Tramp and his team of thrill-seekers have a strong track record for turning childhood pastimes into extreme adventures, and this time they’re tackling the piñata. So instead of whacking the candy-filled papier-mâché sculptures with a plastic bat, the team decided to use objects like swords and kayak paddles. Oh, and they rigged the whole thing up to a zip line. Even droids know the Force is with vaccination Just in: Another hilarious set of news bloopers Hozier covering Ariana Grande is not a ‘Problem’ The Mitt Romney trilogy that never was Read more: http://mashable.com/2015/01/14/extreme-pinata/
The 2008 thriller Taken, about an American girl kidnapped by human traffickers in Paris, raised anxiety levels for many worrywort parents. The film isn’t based on a true story, but that didn’t stop moms and dads from wondering what they would do in a similar situation. Enter YouTuber team CaptainHippo and their hilariously relatable take on how a real, non-Liam Neeson type dad might deal with the trauma. Life lesson: Don’t travel to Paris unless Liam Neeson is your pops. Viral Photo Gallery 7 Fake Hurricane Sandy Photos You’re Sharing on Social Media Fake Hurricane Sandy photos flew around Twitter and Facebook on Monday, as users shared jaw-dropping images. Unfortunately, the race to post the most striking pics has most folks skipping the all-important fact check. We’ve gathered up five “Hurricane Sandy” photographs that have spread on the social web, but weren’t actually taken during the massive storm. Obama and Romney Are Your New Dress Up Dolls Still not sure who to vote for? Or maybe you’re dead-set on a candidate, and simply waiting for Election Day next week. Regardless of who you’re voting for on Nov. 6, both of these presidential candidates could use some change — of outfits, that is. The websites Change4Obama and Change4Romney will keep voters entertained until the election. Both sites, created by social discovery site SocialPlex, allow users to dress up Barack Obama or Mitt Romney as various characters. You can mix and match features like hair, eyes, nose and outfits. Your Favorite Logos Reimagined for the Zombie Apocalypse [PICS] There seems to be a craze for reimagining top logos and since this is Halloween, why not rethink them for a zombie apocalypse, right? Assuming that event were to come to pass, here’s what your neighborhood Starbucks and the gas station down the street might look like, as envisioned by artist Ben Fellowes. For more of these horrifying logos, check out his site. New York City Subway Needs a ‘System Restore’ [PIC] Yes, crashed Windows OS, we know the New York City subway system was unable to restart after Hurricane Sandy. And, yes, we would love to run a system restore. After Sandy ravaged the East Coast Monday evening, the subway system in New York City was left crippled. Not immune to inclement weather, the Windows-based display above the 77th Street subway stop seemed to have hit a snag as well. ‘The Walking Dead’ Gets ‘Dear Photograph’ Treatment [PICS] Dear Photograph, a popular nostalgia blog showcasing photos within photos, gave its visitors a terrifying surprise Wednesday: The Walking Dead-inspired posts. Dear Photograph creator Taylor Jones told Mashable he teamed up with FOX International Channels on the Halloween Day images, which folks at The Walking Dead created for their international ad campaign. Each of the two blog posts showcases a zombie and a post-zombie-apocalypse caption. Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/08/03/taken-with-a-real-dad-video/
Ugh, surviving a full day at your job is so difficult. The boredom of double-clicking an Excel doc sends you looking for something more exciting to do. You then find yourself in a spiral of checking Instagram or looking up random facts about Mean Girls on IMDB. And like a flash, it’s an hour later and an hour closer to lunch, but you still have those blank cells staring back at you. But at least you don’t have to worry about chasing a perp or molding any young minds. Comedian Clara Morris reflects on her own less-than-stellar work ethic and how the same attitude might hinder other professionals. Take a break from Facebook and learn something useful about job performance. BONUS: 31 People Who Are NOT Asking for a Friend 31 People Who Are Not Asking For A Friend Can you cook bacon with a hair straightener? asking for a friend — Grace (@grace_full23) March 31, 2014 1. Do seahorses taste like shrimp? Asking for a friend — Nathan K. (@nathankmusic) March 31, 2014 2. Is trolling Twitter for story ideas OK? Asking for a friend. — Christina Warren (@film_girl) March 31, 2014 3. How much corned beef can you eat before you die? Asking for a friend — Eugene Ventimiglia (@eventi) March 18, 2014 4. How long after waking up do you wait to take a nap? 15, 20 mins? Asking for a friend. — Kate Hendricks (@katethewasp) March 30, 2014 5. does waffle house serve alcohol? (asking for a friend) — Scott Hoying (@scotthoying) March 18, 2014 6. can you uber burritos? asking for a friend — harper (@harper) March 17, 2014 7. Is it possible to get barbecued meat drunk? Asking for a friend. — Wil Wheaton (@wilw) March 16, 2014 8. Is there a word for a person who collects crows? And is that word “murderer?” Asking for a friend. — Alex Fitzpatrick (@AlexJamesFitz) March 17, 2014 9. Is it ok to wear a Snuggie to pick daughter up from school? *asking for a friend — Angel Eyes (@WineyBeach78) March 13, 2014 10. Let’s just say a 35 year old man wanted to go see the Miley Cyrus concert. How could he go and not look creepy? Asking for a friend — @TitansHomer (@TitansHomer) March 11, 2014 11. What’s the appropriate number of hours a day for a grown up man to spend trying to make a real lightsaber? Asking for a friend… — Andrew Mayne (@AndrewMayne) March 8, 2014 12. Does anyone know how many calories you burn standing on a scale crying? Asking for a friend. — Sam Dei Lune (@SamDeiLune) March 5, 2014 13. How many calories does it burn to push “continue watching” on Netflix all day long? Asking for a friend — Slack Daddy (@BackRowLearner) March 2, 2014 14. How does one get an illuminati membership? Asking for a friend. — MARC (@TOMFORDISMYDAD) February 28, 2014 15. Is it weird to be attracted to a CGI Disney character with ice powers? […]
NOTE: The video above may be NSFW. Actors Channing Tatum and Matthew McConaughey often play roles that require little-to-no clothing, and moviegoers seem to be pretty ok with that in their latest flick Magic Mike. But what if a more unconventional sex symbol was stripping on the big screen? The self-proclaimed assistant to Jason Biggs “leaked” a video of the American Pie actor’s audition tape. Though it’s validity is questionable, the video above is slightly more SFW than his first movie strip-down — but in many ways, it’s equally embarrassing. This Week’s Hot Viral Videos ‘Simon’s Cat’ Partakes in the Animal Olympics A new “Simon’s Cat” video hit the web Saturday, and this one gets into the competitive spirit of the Olympics … with a snail race. Will Ferrell Lashes Out at Kristen ‘Trampire’ Stewart Someone give Will Ferrell a box of tissues and pint of Ben & Jerry’s because the funnyman needs help healing his broken heart. Ferrell sat down with Conan O’Brien and let his emotions spill out as he discussed the recent breakup of Twilight stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson (or “Patterson,” as Ferrell referred to him). A Real Dad Won’t Save You if You’re ‘Taken’ The 2008 thriller Taken, about an American girl kidnapped by human traffickers in Paris, raised anxiety levels for many worrywort parents. The film isn’t based on a true story, but that didn’t stop moms and dads from wondering what they would do in a similar situation. 90-Year-Old Pole Vaulter Will Make You Feel Lazy Meet Dr. William Bell, a 90-year-old fitness nut who holds a pole vault world record for his age group. Pfft, as if a bunch of buff 20-something Olympic swimmers prancing their six-packs around the pool didn’t already make us all feel like a bunch of unaccomplished cubicle potatoes this week. Envy aside, Dr. Bell could provide a helpful dose of pick-me-up to any of us feeling a bit lapsed in the physical fitness department Choo-Choo-Choose to Watch Excited Train Guy Maybe it’s the rumble of the engine or the sound of the horn, but something has this train enthusiast yelling with excitement. The railfan — yes, that’s a real thing — squeals behind the camera as a rare 1953 EA Heritage Train engine rolls through a New York station. As one YouTuber put it, “Double Trainbow!” Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/07/12/magic-mike-audition-tape/
Detroit Tigers pitcher Doug Fister was hit square in the head with a line drive off the bat of San Francisco Giant Gregor Blanco in the second inning of Thursday night’s World Series matchup. He did not appear to be seriously injured, however, and continued pitching. The GIF here, which comes to us via the sports blog The Big Lead, shows the scary play. We don’t yet know how fast the ball was traveling, but similar drives have been clocked in the region of 130 miles per hour. Have you ever seen a ball player continue with a major game after an accident like this? Let us know in the comments. Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/10/25/world-series-pitcher-hit-line-drive/
Warning: This video is packed with spoilers. Matthew McConaughey’s pop culture renaissance wouldn’t be complete without a pixelated homage to his hit TV show, True Detective. The HBO series, which also starred Woody Harrelson, followed the detectives through a 17-year-long serial murder investigation that kept viewers on their toes and their Twitter pages. The first season concluded last weekend. If you haven’t had the time (or lack a friend with an HBO Go account) to figure out the identity of the Yellow King, this video condenses all eight episodes in just about 90 seconds. That’s almost less time than it takes to say “alright, alright, alright.” BONUS: An Emoji Guide to the 2014 Best Picture Oscar Nominees 2014 Oscar’s Best Picture Nominees in Emoji Gravity American Hustle Her Dallas Buyers Club The Wolf of Wall Street Captain Phillips Nebraska Philomena 12 Years a Slave Read more: http://mashable.com/2014/03/13/true-detective-8-bit/
10 Best Cell Phone Commercials Ever Made Who’s Agitatin’ My Dots? (Nextel, 2006) From the grey-washed, slightly dystopian warehouse world of the meddlesome dot-agitators, to the casual intimidation of the cake-eater, this commercial features a wide variety of WTF, mixed with some concisely presented information on how former US wireless carrier Nextel could help your business with its GPS tracking solutions. This mix of humor with product education, a staple of advertising for decades, was something of a Nextel specialty during the short period of optimism following its merger with Sprint. And the cake-eating guy was on Night Court, so that’s awesome. Crime Deterrent (Sprint, 2006) Speaking of Sprint. This commercial debuted as a halftime spot during the 2006 Super Bowl, and its sudden violence would have seemed brutal if it weren’t so hilarious. The commercial does little to educate consumers about the benefits of Sprint products — not because they aren’t mentioned, but because everything that happens in the latter half of the spot instantly obliterates any memory of the first portion. Even so, this is a spot that stayed in people’s minds for years after its original air date. You (HTC, 2010) This commercial was part of a series of ads, HTC’s first real effort to establish itself in the minds of American consumers following years of manufacturing products for other brands. The “You” campaign employed a catchy remix of Nina Simone’ “Sinnerman” along with a congenial voiceover describing the various ways we’re all different, and how each of us needs a smartphone that suits our own unique needs. In the able hands of advertising firm Deutsch LA Inc., a concept that might have come off mawkish or saccharine instead became poignant, almost touching. It holds up even today, after two years of smartphone inundation, reminding us just how personal these devices can be despite their near-ubiquity. In all seriousness, this is probably my favorite technology ad of all time. Antennalope (Nextel, 2003) To shake off that sentimentality, let’s trek back to Nextel for the requisite early-21st-century absurdity. The company was rolling out its nationwide push-to-talk service at the time, and this was perhaps the most absurd of three similar ads “explaining” how Nextel, America’s only national iDEN provider, had achieved such a herculean task. Watching You, All The Time (T-Mobile USA, 2007) T-Mobile USA has for years been the struggling last-place contender in the American wireless market, but that unenviable position has resulted in some of the most aggressive marketing in the landscape. Often, that means T-Mobile ends up trying too hard. Some of its commercials come off either painfully un-funny or dull and expository. Here, though, the mix of blank-faced creepiness from the father, abject terror in the teenager and the memorable message that “being in someone’s [top] 5 [calling circle]” is quite a significant thing combine to make an ad that’s memorable for the right reasons. Butt Dialing (T-Mobile USA/RIM, 2009) This is one of those ads that’s recently enjoyed a slight internet renaissance due to […]
No, there’s nothing wrong with your YouTube connection. The video above is just critiquing Internet Explorer 9 in the most devastating way possible: By demonstrating a clunky experience with the browser. The ad — which riffs on a real one from Microsoft — features fake reviews (“It’s kinda fast, I guess”) and other in-jokes (the person using the browser is using Bing to try to download Google Chrome.) You may be happy with IE9 and Microsoft will tell you that it’s browser is pretty damn good. Yet the fact remains that there are a lot of IE haters out there. While the people in Redmond will doubtlessly cry “low blow!” to the video above, haters will find some new fodder. For comparison’s sake, below is the IE9 ad that the parody is based on: Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/10/05/rips-internet-explorer-9/
Pussy Riot, the Russian feminist anti-Putin punk rock band, issued a new single on Friday as three of its members were sentenced to two years in jail for “hooliganism.” The song, entitled Putin Lights the Fires, was released by The Guardian. You can listen to the new song, along with a video montage of the band, below. Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/08/17/pussy-riot-song/
If there are any doubts that McKayla Maroney —the Olympic gymnast whose scowl spawned an Internet meme — is a good sport, she laid them to rest Thursday night with a visit to The Colbert Report. Maroney was presented as one of five new interns for Colbert — the other four being the rest of the gold-winning gymnastics team, Jordyn Wieber, Gabrielle Douglas, Alexandra Raisman and Kyla Ross. The five, who just returned from “some study abroad thing in London,” used their considerable athletic talents to deliver a pen to Colbert. Best of all, when the camera panned to Maroney, she acquiesced to fan’s desires by delivering her signature scowl. How do you rate this appearance? Gold? Silver? Sound off in the comments. Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/08/17/mckayla-maroney-stephen-colbert/
