So yeah, I promised myself that as a Canadian, I wouldn’t post anything related to the current presidential election in the U.S., but this is just too good not to post. Plus, we’re talking about Futurama here, which makes it pretty geeky. Listen as voice actor Billy West, which performs the voice of Zapp Brannigan in Futurama, reads stupid quotes from Donald Trump.
[Source: Billy West on Twitter (@TheBillyWest) – The voice of Zapp Brannigan]
Roku has announced three new devices including a $30 ‘Express’ model that’s clearly being pushed as a rival to Chromecast and more expensive models with 4K upscaling.
The company is ditching its policy of numbering its products, reasoning that as it’s launching new entry-level devices, the old “higher number = better device) system might get too confusing. Instead it’s switching to names, with the only existing model that’s staying in production being the $50 Streaming Stick.
That’s now undercut by the new Express model (pictured) which is a tiny dongle that connects to your TV via HDMI cable rather than plugging straight-in. It’s $30, with a $40 Express+ version exclusively at WalMart that throws in a composite output for older TVs. Both are otherwise much the same as the Streaming Stick with wireless connections only; the main cost-saving measure is that there’s a standard remote that has to be pointed directly at the box.
The mid-range model is now the Premiere at $80 that throws in 4K and 60fps plus upscaling. There’s also a Premiere+ variant (available everywhere) at $100 which adds in a wired connection, a “point anywhere” remote with headphone jack, and a microSD slot.
The top-end model is now the Ultra at $130 which adds in voice search, a USB port, gaming buttons on the remote, a “find my remote” feature and an optical digital out port that supports surround sound.
The folks from The Warp Zone teamed with with Youtuber Brizzy Voices to create an a capella version of the original Simpsons theme song. They even went as far as paint themselves in yellow for the performance! Check it out!
In honor of new full episodes returning for the Simpson’s 28th season, we decided to finally take a crack at performing a cover of the show’s classic theme song a cappella style! Boy was it a diddily-dousey!
Me every year a few weeks before Halloween:
And this is why I have a love/hate relationship with Halloween. On one side, I love Halloween parties and costuming myself, and on the other, I hate the compulsion I have to eat all that chocolate.
EAT ALL THE CHOCOLATE!
[Source: Chris Hallbeck – Maximumble | Like Maximumble on Facebook | Follow Maximumble on Twitter]
Artist Arseniic has created a series of funny illustration depicting jokes that are so terrible, they’re actually funny. Warning: you’re going to roll your eyes while reading these, but I’m pretty sure they’ll make you smile.
I’ve included the first one above, but if you’re reading this from the front page of the site, the rest are available after the “read more” link below.
This is the animated version of Indiana Jones we were all looking for! Check it out, this is absolutely fantastic!
Thrills! Chills! Adventures!
Famous archaeologist Dr. Indiana Jones is on a quest of a lifetime, but this time he is fully animated in this passion project by life long fan and artist Patrick Schoenmaker. Over the course of 5 years, he has crafted the opening sequence of what would be the tv series to make all other tv shows redundant: “The Adventures of Indiana Jones”! Enjoy!
A fun infographic that pictures Disney Princesses and the type of brews they’d drink during Oktoberfest. Read more about each beer at the bottom of the post!
Alice – Delirium Tremens
She’s in her own wonderland. Having delusional interactions. Need we say more?
Anna – Glueh Kriek
This cherry ale served hot with spices is sure to thaw out Anna’s frozen heart. It’s just what she needs to get through the cold and save her sister from a desolate life!
Ariel – Corona
She’s found her own beach. And she’s “miles away from ordinary.” No doubt about it; it’s a Corona for this one.
Aurora – Russian River Pliny the Younger
She’ll kick off her shoes and put up her feet with this beer. At 11% abv, it’s no wonder she’s called the Sleeping Beauty.
Belle – Rose Petal Imperial Golden Ale
Is that a rose in my beer? Yes, Belle, it is. And you can touch this one. Someone get her a Rose Petal Imperial Golden Ale.
Cinderella – Leinenkugel’s Harvest Patch Shandy
She rolls in a pumpkin, for god’s sake. We think she’ll like drinking one too. This beer tastes like pumpkin pie and will make her dreams come true.
Elsa – Coors Light
What’s the coldest thing in the world? Elsa is, of course, but so is Coors Light (or so their commercial says). We just know Elsa will feel at home with this beer.
Jasmine – Modern Times Fortunate Island
Whenever Jasmine wants to see a whole new world, we bet she gets wasted on a Modern Times Fortunate Island. Made with lush grapefruit, it’s refreshing, slightly exotic, and very unique. Yes, sounds about right.
Merida – Guinness Irish Stout
We know she’s not exactly from Ireland, but close enough? Besides, she’s unruly and does things her own way. Call her a little princess, and she might just throw her mug at your head!
Mulan – Tsingtao
She loves her country and would do anything for it. So, the only thing she’ll drink is a Tsingtao. Poor girl suffers so much for her homeland.
Pocahontas – Eel River Triple Exultation
It’s all natural and organic, and at 9.7% abv, it’s just what this badass Disney princess needs at the end of a long day. It might kick your butt, but she’ll drink it like water.
Rapunzel – Bud Light
She’s been sheltered all her life, knows nothing, and is like a child. We think she’ll stick with the entry-level Bud Light. Poor thing.
Snow White – Hoegaarden Original White Ale
It’s gotta be a white ale for the fairest of them all. We just know she got drunk off a six-pack of Hoegaarden before she fell into that deep slumber.
Tiana – Heineken
It’s all she can afford right now, but like the beer slogan says, “A better beer deserves a better can.” We think so, too, Tiana, so work hard and earn that better can!
Tinkerbell – Once Upon a Time East India Pale Ale
There’s a thing called the beer fairy (so says Urban Dictionary), but we bet Tinkerbell isn’t it. We just know this magical being ends her night with a nice bottle of Once Upon a Time East India Pale Ale.
[Source: PureCostumes.com]
We’re all different, so why not unbox ourselves to reveal the “true” person that’s hidden inside?
It’s ok to be unique… even when were not that different! (We are all unique, right? RIGHT?)
A Comic by the very entertaining Shen from Owl Turd Comics. Be sure to follow him at all his social media profiles. You’ll find them all linked below.
[Source: Owl Turd Comic | Like “Owl Turd Comic” on Facebook | Follow “Owl Turd Comic” on Twitter]
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, here are a few great deals we stumbled on while browsing the web this morning, starting with the whole new Amazon Fire Stick (New faster processor, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, voice remote.) This one is very rarely discounted, but right now, if you pre-order one, you get up to $65 of free content: 2 Months of Hulu (new accounts only), 1 Month of Sling TV (new accounts only) and $10 in Amazon Instant Video credit. The new fire stick will be released on October 20, 2016.
–All-New Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote: Get up to $65 of FREE Content! – $40
When it was released last year, the Air Hogs RC Ultimate Millennium Falcon Quad was priced at over $100, but you can get one for just $49.99 right now.
–Air Hogs Star Wars Remote Control Ultimate Millennium Falcon Quad – $109.99 $49.99 (55% Off)
Other Deals
–Save up to 20% on Philips connected health devices (Health Watch, Scale, Arm Blood Pressure Monitor, Connected Ear Thermometer)
–DeLonghi ESAM3300 Magnifica Super-Automatic Espresso/Coffee Machine – $699.95 $499.95 (29% Off)
–Steam Controller – $49.99 $34.99 (30% Off)
Wow. I mean, just wow. Check out how gorgeous the illustrations in the new illustrated edition of “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” are. Simply beautiful! I can’t wait to see the full thing in person!
Prepare to be spellbound by Jim Kay’s dazzling full-colour illustrations in this stunning new edition of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Breathtaking scenes, dark themes and unforgettable characters – including Dobby and Gilderoy Lockhart – await inside this fully illustrated edition. With paint, pencil and pixels, award-winning illustrator Jim Kay conjures the wizarding world as we have never seen it before. Fizzing with magic and brimming with humour, this inspired reimagining will captivate fans and new readers alike, as Harry and his friends, now in their second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, seek out a legendary chamber and the deadly secret that lies at its heart …
The book will be released on October 4th, but it can be pre-ordered right now from Amazon.com for just $23.99 instead of $39.99 (40% Off.)
[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: The Illustrated Edition (Harry Potter, Book 2)]
A fantastic list listing some of the best character departure scenes of all time by the folks from Cinefix!
From Cinefix:
After our list of best character introductions, it was only fitting for us to create the exact opposite. The cinema has a way of tugging our heart strings and attaching them to the most beloved characters of all time then all of a sudden pulling them apart! In this new movie list, we take a closer look at the best bittersweet goodbyes in film history. Get the tissues ready!
Here’s the list:
[CineFix]
So late last night, after reading about how Kristian Nairn’s mom (Hodor) was trolling the poor man by using a “Hodor” door stopper at home, I noticed that the actor seemed to have a pretty awesome tattoo. So I dug a little deeper and learned that the tattoo was a Warcraft tattoo depicting one of his favorite characters, Sylvanas Windrunner, The Banshee Queen.
First, the picture of his mom’s door stop:
And now, the actor’s awesome tattoo:
Now that’s what I call a dedicated fan! Unfortunately, for those who are playing, you’ll likely never know if you ever pass by the man as he’s most likely playing anonymously, and understandably so.
[Source: Kristian Nairn on Instagram | Kristian Nairn on Twitter]