Blog Profile / The Awesomer
| URL : | http://theawesomer.com | |
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| Filed Under: | Society & Culture / Men's Interest | |
| Posts on Regator: | 21374 | |
| Posts / Week: | 100.6 | |
| Archived Since: | April 29, 2009 | |
Blog Post Archive
Fairphone
Spec-wise, the Fairphone is a typical midrange Android smartphone. But the company behind it prides itself in having a conflict-free, fair and just manufacturing process that respects people and the environment. Hat Tip Link Link 2 Price: ~$420
Coffee Propaganda
An amusing, stylized short animated film about a neighboring planet and their recent discovery of the coffee bean – and all of its wondrous properties. Created by a team at Pasadena’s Art Center College of Design. (Thanks Kenny!) Li...
Gemballa GT Spider
Gemballa takes a moment away from Porsches to modify McLaren’s MP4-12C Spider. The GT Spider has a carbon fiber body kit, forged lightweight alloy wheels and a black and orange leather trim on the interior. Another video here. Hat Tip Link
The World’s End (Trailer)
Five friends take on the pub crawl they failed to complete 20 years ago: 12 pubs, one night. There’s a wrinkle in their plan though: aliens. Directed by Edgar Wright, starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Martin Freeman and more. Hat Tip Link
Breitling Emergency 2
If you’re going to pay $15,000 for a watch, it might as well be one that could save your life. The Emergency 2 does just that. It has a dual-antenna that can transmit a distress signal to a global search and rescue network. Hat Tip ...
FOMO
Collegehumor presents a concept for a horror movie that will freak the hell out of teens, scenesters and socialites. What’s scarier than being left alone? Knowing that somewhere… everyone is out having fun. Link
Lost in Peru
Bicyclists Ali Goulet, Chris Van Dine and Aaron Chase take to the treacherous and bone-rattling terrain of Machu Picchu, Peru, capturing the thrilling POV action, scenic countryside, and friendly residents with their GoPros. Link
West Coast Defender
West Coast Defender buys classic (at least 25 years old) Land Rover Defenders in the UK, imports them to the US and then fixes them up with modern amenities, like GPS, leather interiors, LED headlights and more. Videos here. Hat Tip Link
First Person vs. Third Person
Corridor Digital made an exciting live-action version of the Spies vs. Mercs multiplayer mode in Splinter Cell: Blacklist. The Mercs have better weapons, while the stealthy Spies bounce around the map. Who will win? Link
2014 Mustang Cobra Jet
The usual 5.4L DOHC supercharged aluminum block engine with 430 hp is joined with two new exterior colors and a 3-speed race transmission with parachute mount in Ford’s 50 piece edition of the 2014 Mustang Cobra Jet. (Thanks Kris!) ...
Butcher Briefs
Ever wanted women to treat you like a piece of meat? The dashed cut lines and numbered sections in these amusing (and comfy-looking) Butcher Briefs fall randomly across each pair. While we’re at it, let’s not forget the socks. Link
Mercedes-Benz 2014 S Class
The new S-Class will be launched this fall with a twin-turbo 4.7L V-8 with 455 hp and 516 lb/ft of torque. The deluxe interior includes massaging seats, fragrance system, heated steering wheel, a pair of 12.3? screens, and LED lighting. Hat Tip Link
Bluegrass One More Time
We know the new record is out, but take a trip down memory lane and remember why you still love Daft Punk when you hear the Seven Handle Circus perform their string-laden bluegrass rendition of One More Time. (Thanks Brandon!) Link
Color Coffee Art
Barista/drink artist Nowtoo Sugi amps up his intricate latte-foam creations by adding dashes of colored bartender syrups to his creations. Check out some videos of his methodical drink painting process here. Hat Tip Link
The Woodsman Gift Set
The Broquet company offers a variety of cool experience-based gift packages; the Woodsman collection encourages your favorite guy to swing that axe with a 16” hatchet, pigskin gloves, log carrier and rope. We like their MacGyver kit too. Link Price: $78
Drifting Cats
You might have thought that drifting around corners was an activity reserved for motorized vehicles, but it turns out that just like the Internet, cats are trying to horn in on mankind’s leisure activities once again. Hat Tip Link
The Lonely Island: SEMICOLON
(NSFW: Language) The folks on The Lonely Island have put together a catchy tune that helps us understand the proper usage for semicolons. We’re still laughing trying to figure out if these examples are good or bad. Link
Serial+ for iOS
Keeping track of the serial numbers of software and gadgets can be a pain. That’s where Serial+ comes in. It’s an easy to use app that can store the serial number, length of warranty, pictures and other info about your items. Hat Tip Link Price: $3
We’re The Millers (Trailer)
(NSFW) Forced to become a drug mule, a small-time pot dealer hires his neighbors to act as his family to make him more inconspicuous to border patrol. Starring funnyman Jason Sudekis and an insanely hot Jennifer Aniston. Hat Tip Lin...
Bruce Lee: The Legacy Collection
A set that includes Blu-ray and DVD versions of The Big Boss, Fist Of Fury, Way Of The Dragon and Game Of Death, plus DVD versions of two documentaries. It’s packaged in a book that is itself filled with pictures and other materials. Hat Tip Link Price: $90