This new Heineken commercial only shows one thing: Men and womens priorities in life aren’t just the same. Posting this would probably have been more appropriate on a Friday afternoon, but hey, there’s never really a bad time when it comes to having a good laugh.
Monty Python YouTube channel results in 23,000% jump in sales?
By Johnny Daniels
Contributing Writer, [GAS]
It’s being claimed that the Monty Python YouTube channel, which shows various clips from the Monty Python sketches, has resulted in a staggering 23,000% jump in Python DVD sales.ย Is there a bit of serious number massaging going on here or is it total vindication on the part of those who wanted to put the material online for free?
If the 23,000% bit is really true, then those DVD’s must really be flying off the store shelves like rockets, and it just goes to show (MPAA and RIAA) that if you treat people with a bit of respect and give them something for free, they will respond in kind and buy something from you.ย That strategy seems to have worked fantastically well for the Pythons and now they are doing funny walks all the way to the bank.
It will be interesting to see if any American TV shows will follow the example and start YouTube channels in order to generate DVD revenue.ย The idea obviously works.ย I for one wouldn’t mind seeing a South Park or Family Guy YouTube channel set up with high quality clips.ย It doesn’t even have to be comedy.ย Any show with memorable scenes can set up on YouTube, put these scenes online as high quality clips, and invite people to buy the DVD’s.ย What do you think?
[Via Mashable]
New Fanboys Movie Clip – Burn It!
Stand back everyone, or Yoda gets it!
Obama action figure fights evildoers in Washington DC
By Johnny Daniels
Contributing Writer, [GAS]
After a hard day’s work in the Oval Office signing executive orders, does newly-inaugurated President Obama head off to the residence and chill out with Michelle and the kids?ย ย ย Nope, in fact his work is only just beginning as he loosens off his tie, checks the ammo in his gun, sharpens his Samurai sword and then heads off into the streets of DC looking for Republicans Aretha Franklin’s hat wasteful spending.
Yup, it’s the Obama action figure!ย ย This amazingly accurate play figure comes complete with, wait for it, katanas, 9mm gun, assault rifle, and a lightsaber!
Just imagine the President giving the Taliban a stimulus package to the testicles.
[Via Gizmodo]
Eyebrow Dance
I don’t have much time to write anything today, so here’s a quick video to entertain you on this Saturday morning. Enjoy!
[Via Miss Cellania]
Propellers
By Miss Cellania
Contributing Writer, [GAS]
iPhone cameras apparently scan left to right, which makes no difference for most pictures, but when you have a fast-moving object such as a propeller, you can get a really weird effect. See more of the same in photos here, here, here, and here. Or even in this video taken with a Treo.
It’s the weirdest thing I’ve seen since the video frame rate synched up perfectly for this helicopter.
Neil deGrasse Tyson Lectures us on Saturn V
There’s just something awesome about seeing the child-like glee in an adult that speaks about a subject that truly fascinates him. In the following video, Neil deGrasse Tyson receives a crate containing a replica of the Saturn V rocket. He then starts talking about what he considers as one of the seven wonders of America.
Thursday Geeky Pics: Stormtroopers on Parade!
By Casey Lynn
Contributing Writer, [GAS]
Welcome to a special Thursday edition of Geeky Pics! To make up for the lateness, this set of pics is extra large, and extra Stormtrooper-y. These guys might look the same on the outside, but it turns out that some of them have some interesting quirks.
Teenormous: The cheapest place to get your geek shirts online
As most geeks, I love t-shirts, especially geeky-looking ones. There are a lot of great online t-shirt shops on the world wide web, but going through them all to find what you really want can be a hassle.
Enter Teenormous, an awesome t-shirt search engine that not only searches all the coolest tee sites on the web (they currently index about 50,000 shirts), but also allows you to get the best possible deals on your purchases. Interested in getting a transformer shirt costing from $0 to $10? No problem, just go on the site, search for “transformers” and hit the “$0 to $10” link. After making your pick, just click on the object of your desire, and you’ll be brought to the product’s page. You’ll notice that Teenormous opens a frame on the top of the screen displaying some great money-saving info such as coupon codes and other promotions.
So next time you’re looking for a great geek shirt, head over to Teenormous. You’ll find everything you need there at the best possible price.
Ackbar: The Star Wars Talk Show
Yes folks, as you’ll soon realize after watching this installment of Admiral Ackbar’s talkshow, the Skywalkers are the trashiest family in the galaxy. And yes, that even includes the trash monster from episode IV.
Warning: Contains strong language.