Blog Profile / The Awesomer
| URL : | http://theawesomer.com | |
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| Filed Under: | Society & Culture / Men's Interest | |
| Posts on Regator: | 21357 | |
| Posts / Week: | 100.6 | |
| Archived Since: | April 29, 2009 | |
Blog Post Archive
Lighten Up
(NSFW: Language) A man asks his friend to take him to the hospital. But which one of them actually has a problem? A hilarious and tightly made short by writer, director and actor John Viener (Family Guy). Hat Tip Link
El Solitario Trimotoro
A one-off bike made by El Solitario, the Trimotoro is an ’85 Moto Guzzi V65 that looks like it was modified in a junkyard using spare parts from robotic insects. It is at once raw and playful. Outdoor images by Bubble Visor. Hat Tip Link
How to Use Chopsticks
It starts out like any other slightly awkward educational video, but this clip descends into utter madness the longer and longer you stick around through its 3-minute lesson. We’re using that “Galaxy” move the next time we eat out. Hat Tip Link
Star Trek: Ultimate Film Tribute
Despite the fact that not every Star Trek movie is a classic, editor Nick Bosworth makes them look that way in his 7-minute tribute which features footage from each and every Trek flick released in theaters to date. Link
Grizzly Bear vs. GoPro
Naturalist Brad Josephs shares some of the footage that got using his GoPro camera, including a scene where a curious grizzly bear tried munching on the gadget. Parts of the video will appear in BBC’s Great Bear Stakeout. Hat Tip Li...
Drive Deplorably with Spielberg
One Minute Galactica mashes up Steven Spielberg’s minimal classic Duel with the audio from an old driver’s ed film called “You’re Driving 90 Horses.” Ironically, that’s about how much power his 1971 Plymouth Valiant had. Link
Almost Human (Trailer)
Set for FOX’s Fall 2013 line-up, it stars Karl Urban as a troubled cop who is forced to work with the department’s mandatory new “synthetic” officers. From J.H. Wyman (Fringe) and J.J. Abrams (What is he not involved in?) Hat Tip Li...
Cheese Grater Business Card
It’s always nice to have a business card that stands out from the crowd, but we’re giving extra points for creativity to this Brazilian cheese shop for having their cards made up as tiny, functional cheese graters. Hat Tip Link
Resurrection (Trailer)
An eight-year-old boy wakes up in a field with vague memories of his life – a life which apparently ended 32 years earlier. One of the more compelling sounding series on ABC’s 2013 Fall lineup. Link
Handtrux Sand Shovels
Build the most epic sandcastle on the beach with the help of these construction equipment inspired grips that can make short work of digging out even the stickiest of sand. Link Price: ~$16
Bear Grylls Survival Academy
UK readers, here’s a chance for you to learn some of the best techniques for surviving in the outdoors, including a grueling course in which participants are put to the test for 24 hours in the wild. Let’s hope it doesn’t involve this. Link
Pizza Bean Bag
You already have a tasty looking sleeping bag for when you’re outdoors, but what about when you’re just chilling at home? Lazy Oaf’s got your back – and butt – with this sleeping bag shaped like a slice. Just don’t spill your real pizza on it. Hat Tip Link Price: ~$108
Connectify Switchboard
Do you have access to multiple data connections or Internet providers? Connectify’s Switchboard is a cloud service subscription that lets you gang together multiple Internet connections at once to speed up both downloads and uploads. Hat Tip Link Price: $60++
Pacific Rim (Trailer 2)
The latest trailer for Guillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim gives more sneak peeks at the monsters and giant robots that will go head-to-head in the movie. Check out the movie’s website for sweet images of the mecha. Link
Ondu Wooden Pinhole Cameras
Invented by photographer Elvis Halilovi?, Ondu are durable and easy to use wooden pinhole cameras. Each camera is handmade by Elvis and his brother Benjamin. Available in six different designs. Hat Tip Link Price: $60++
How Not to Hail a Bus
A city bus was being driven along its route on Goucher Street in Johnstown, Pennsylvania when an unexpected passenger climbed in. From up front. A spokesman for the bus company claims no one was injured. Hat Tip Link
Hot Wheels: World’s Best Driver
Hot Wheels gathers eight Biomen drivers and makes them race and perform stunts along various terrain. It’s a live-action version of the scenarios kids make up while playing with their toy cars… down to the script. Hat Tip Link
The Hangover 3 (Red Band Trailer)
(NSFW: Language) The red band trailer for The Hangover Part III looks back at the Wolf Pack’s history before flashing forward to their final chapter. No one’s getting married, but everyone’s going to get in big trouble. Hat Tip Link
iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit
Extend the life of your gadgets and make the most of your purchases with iFixit’s toolkit. It has a variety of bits, tweezers and other tools that will help you disassemble and fix most laptops and mobile phones. Hat Tip Link Link 2 Price: $60
Labor Pain Simulation
Two dudes have their abs electrocuted to simulate labor pains. Though they didn’t do the part where a tiny person comes out of their privates. Also they should have been kicked in the family jewels afterwards. For science. Hat Tip L...