Bioware is the best video game company working today, at least in terms of the RPG marketplace. LucasArts is the company behind the greatest trilogy in movie history and the follow-up Star Wars universe. Given the recent death of Star Wars Galaxies, it’s only natural that the two companies should push out even more information […]
Read »Navigation » Unusual Stuff | Videos | Images | Monthly Archives
Bioware’s Star Wars: The Old Republic MMORPG Available For Pre-Order
Posted 7/21/2011 8:00 am by Ron HoganThe Amazing Spider-Man Gets A Mediocre Trailer
Posted 7/21/2011 7:30 am by Ron HoganWell, it finally happened. After several near-leaks and leaks of trailers for other superhero movies, the trailer for the new reboot of Spider-Man’s origin story, The Amazing Spider-Man, has finally been released. it features Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man/Peter Parker, Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy, and lots of other folks as lots of other extras. This […]
Read »Goodbye Google Labs
Posted 7/21/2011 7:00 am by Ron HoganThere comes a time when every company, no matter how large or innovative, feels pressure. The pressure, in Google’s case, is to narrow its focus. Google has to stop being everything and trying so many products that take away from its core businesses, and in the spirits of that, Google has undertaken a very public […]
Read »Yappy Chihuahua Fends Off Robbers
Posted 7/21/2011 6:30 am by Stephanie SturgisWho needs a pitbull, a German shepherd or a doberman pinscher to protect their property? Just keep a tiny chihuahua close at hand. It doesn’t have to be the smallest chihuahua nor the ugliest dog in the world. It just needs to be your best friend. A smoke shop in Altadena, California had one of […]
Read »Jesus Appears In Walmart Receipt
Posted 7/20/2011 7:00 am by Ron HoganThe Bible says that the Lord works in mysterious ways. If you believe a South Carolina couple, Jacob Simmons and Gentry Lee Sutherland, then Jesus appeared in an image on their Walmart cash register receipt. Just like at Easter, Jesus appeared on the receipt three days after the food and whatnot was purchased from the […]
Read »“Cash Cab” Kills Pedestrian
Posted 7/20/2011 6:30 am by Ron HoganThe day was done, and a producer was returning the infamous Cash Cab to storage. For those not in the know, Cash Cab is a show in which a random cab has been converted into a mobile quiz show. While the driver drives, he asks questions of his passengers, and in exchange for their participation, […]
Read »Injured Eagle Love Birds Reunited
Posted 7/19/2011 9:12 am by Stephanie SturgisHow’s that song go? “Love is a many splendored thing.” In this case the lyrics could be changed to “Love is a many feathered thing.” While we American humans keep getting divorced at record rates, true commitment in nature isn’t that uncommon. Many birds, including bald eagles, mate for life. And a rare fowl […]
Read »Borders To Go Out Of Business
Posted 7/19/2011 7:30 am by Ron HoganAs Bob Dylan sang, “The times they are a’changin’.” For Borders Group, the nation’s second-largest chain of bookstores after Barnes and Noble, the times aren’t just changing, they’ve changed completely. Borders is going to go out of business, and 10,700 jobs will be lost in the process. A grand total of 399 stores will be […]
Read »Nevada Blocks “GOPALIN” Vanity Plates, Gets Lawsuit
Posted 7/19/2011 7:00 am by Ron HoganPeople love their vanity plates. From Biotches to Cannibals, everyone wants to show their opinions via the power of that metal tag on the back of their car that shows it is a registered motor vehicle. This love of expression extends to politics. Las Vegas, Nevada man James Linlor is a devotee of the GOP […]
Read »Marine Asks Betty White To Marine Corps Ball
Posted 7/19/2011 6:30 am by Ron HoganYeah, it’s great that Mila Kunis is going to go to the Marine Corps Ball this year after being asked out on a blind date by Sgt. Scott Moore. Couldn’t be happier for Moore OR Kunis for this. But that’s nothing. If you want to get someone awesome to be your date, you need to […]
Read »Darren Clarke Wins The British Open
Posted 7/18/2011 7:30 am by Ron HoganIt had been 63 years since the country of Northern Ireland has won a major tournament in the world of golfing, with the last being Fred Daly in 1947, just two years after the end of WWII air raid golf. Now, Northern Ireland has three of the last six major tournaments. Rory McIlroy and Graeme […]
Read »The Walking Dead Season 2 Teaser Trailer Debuts!
Posted 7/18/2011 7:00 am by Ron HoganDuring last night’s premier episode of Breaking Bad, there was one reason to watch aside from Bryan Cranston and what just might be the best show on television right now. That reason was an epic, brief minute of video featuring Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) bashing zombies in the head with a rock. That’s right, The […]
Read »Women’s World Cup Final Sets Twitter Records
Posted 7/18/2011 6:30 am by Ron HoganThe United States’ Women’s National Soccer Team lost a heartbreaking World Cup final game to the Japanese women in an epic clash for the ages yesterday afternoon, but while the Japanese team won the penalty kick shootout 3-1 and took home the World Cup, the US women can take heart. They may not have won […]
Read »Terrible Taxidermy
Posted 7/17/2011 8:30 am by Stephanie SturgisSome hunters aren’t content with just killing an animal. They are only satisfied when they have the corpse of the dead beast stuffed and mounted on a wall in their trophy room. Sometimes these hunters turn to less-than-talented taxidermists to preserve their kill for posterity. When they make the wrong call, some freaky looking stuffed […]
Read »Art Created From Office Supplies
Posted 7/17/2011 7:50 am by Stephanie SturgisNormally when I think of works of art, oil paints and watercolors come to mind, not staples, pushpins, packing tape and pencil shavings. I think of works like those of Picasso that were collected by his electrician, not what will fill a shopping cart at your nearby OfficeMax. That was my mistake. Artists can take […]
Read »26-Foot-Tall Statue Of Marilyn Monroe Unveiled
Posted 7/16/2011 10:43 am by Stephanie SturgisI see London, I see France, I see Marilyn’s underpants. Chicago doesn’t rhyme with underpants so we don’t include the Second City in the childhood chant, but that is the location where you can view a 26-foot tall statue of Marilyn Monroe and her lacy undies. Other cities have surfer statues or enema statues, but […]
Read »Baseball Mascot Put In Headlock
Posted 7/16/2011 7:27 am by Stephanie SturgisNothing says American summer like taking your kids to the park and giving a beatdown to a furry baseball mascot. It’s another tragic case of mascot abuse. This time the victim was Rockey Redbird who leads the cheers for the Memphis Redbirds, a AAA affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. It seems Rockey chose to […]
Read »Las Vegas Resort Chock Full Of Legionnaire’s Disease
Posted 7/15/2011 8:00 am by Ron HoganYou’d think that Las Vegas would be a wonderland for adults, kind of a Disneyland with gambling and partial nudity. And, from what I hear, it is all those things. However, it’s not perfect. One of the hazards of staying at any hotel or on any cruise ship is exposure to Legionella bacteria, which cause […]
Read »Add Your Voice To The Long Khan
Posted 7/15/2011 7:30 am by Stephanie SturgisLet’s quote Captain Kirk’s famous line, “KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!” And yes it does need all those A’s to fully express the anger actor William Shatner released in that famous movie moment. Shatner mania has taken over pop culture it seems. For years he was only appreciated at Star Trek conventions and then one night hosting Saturday Night […]
Read »The Trailer For The Thing Debuts
Posted 7/15/2011 7:00 am by Ron HoganWhen it comes to franchise manufacturing, the best way to make a sequel to a movie is to either A) set it well after the original, or B) make a prequel. When it comes to John Carpenter’s 1982 classic The Thing, your best bet is to probably set up the original film, and that’ s […]
Read »Trailer for “The Dark Knight Rises” Leaks—Then Hides Again
Posted 7/14/2011 4:35 pm by Marcia FeltsThis isn’t the bootleg of the real trailer. This is a fan-made trailer, casting Robin Williams as Hugo Strange, put out in February after rumors swirled around Williams being courted for the role. Despite being five months old, this trailer is still fooling some radio personalities. The official trailer for The Dark Knight Rises was […]
Read »Los Angeles Prepares for Carmageddon
Posted 7/14/2011 7:30 am by Ron HoganYou’d think native Angelinos would be immune to traffic problems, considering they live in one of the worst places in the entire world for traffic jams. Not a day goes by that there isn’t some kind of horrible traffic monstrosity in LA, and that situation is going to come to a head this weekend. Caltrans, […]
Read »Religious Freedom For Pastafarians
Posted 7/14/2011 7:00 am by Ron HoganFor three years, Niko Alm has been under the care of a psychologist, all because he tried to assert his right to religious freedom. You see, Niko Alm is a Pastafarian, which means he’s a member of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster and wanted to show his devotion to his religion by wearing […]
Read »Campbellites Rejoice, Evil Dead Remake In The Works
Posted 7/14/2011 6:30 am by Stephanie SturgisThe lowest of the low budget films ha,s over time, become a cult classic with a legion of fans. The Evil Dead, starring B-movie hero Bruce Campbell, who may or may not have anything to do with soup, was followed by two sequels and a ton of fan love. There have been video games and […]
Read »Video From World’s Steepest Roller Coaster
Posted 7/13/2011 7:30 am by Stephanie SturgisAdrenaline junkies, grab your passport and book a flight to Japan for this weekend. There’s a new record-setting roller coaster about to make its debut to the public. The Takabisha (Japanese for “domineering”) takes riders to a peak elevation of 141 feet before plummeting through a 121-degree s-curve back down to Earth. In addition to the […]
Read »Netflix Adjusts Its Pricing, Customers Revolt
Posted 7/13/2011 7:00 am by Ron HoganNetflix was one of the biggest bargains in entertainment. For under $10 a month, you could have a new DVD every couple of days and watch all the streaming video you want. Well, Netflix must have realized just how cheap their plan was, and they’re going to more effectively charge customers for the services used. […]
Read »Mila And The Marine: Movie Star Agrees To Blind Date
Posted 7/12/2011 7:30 am by Ron HoganHe’s a Marine; she’s a movie star. Mila Kunis, international sex symbol and the hottest thing to come out of the Cold War since the A-bomb, has gotten herself a date for the Marine Corps Ball in Greenville, North Carolina, on November 18, thanks to one dedicated soldier. Sgt. Scott Moore of the 3rd Battalion […]
Read »Rebecca Black To Release Second Song, Dubbed My Moment
Posted 7/12/2011 7:00 am by Ron HoganJust when you thought it was safe to go back on YouTube, she’s back. She’s Black and she’s back. Rebecca Black, that is. America’s favorite viral video star and the mad genius responsible for the frenzy around “Friday” is about to debut her second song, the aptly-titled “My Moment.” However, don’t expect an amateurish affair […]
Read »Diver Snaps First-Ever Photo Of Fish Using Tools
Posted 7/12/2011 6:30 am by Stephanie SturgisCreatures of Earth are a lot smarter than we humans give them credit for being. Sure we can teach monkeys to kickbox, encourage alpacas to surf and train dogs and dolphins to jump through hoops, but it’s the things they do on their own that are impressive. Take for example the tuskfish. It wasn’t a […]
Read »Free Slurpees From 7/11 on 7/11
Posted 7/11/2011 8:30 am by Ron HoganOne of the dumbest/smartest things a company can do is give stuff away. When you want to get customers in the door and eating, you give away coupons for discounted food, or free appetizers, or something to that effect. For its upcoming corporate birthday today, mini-market chain 7-Eleven has a great idea: free Slurpees. That’s […]
Read »