August 2009
31 posts
Random Thoughts From People Our Age →
-Do you remember when you were a kid, playing Nintendo and it wouldn’t work? You take the cartridge out, blow in it and that would magically fix the problem. Every kid in America did that, but how did we all know how to fix the problem? There was no internet or message boards or FAQ’s. We just figured it out. Today’s kids are soft.
-How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?
-I would...
Why Craigslist Is Such a Mess →
Pretty long article on Wired, but interesting read about Craigslist.
Kitten Mittens!
What’s luck got to do with it? The math of... →
But our brains are designed to more easily be stimulated than satisfied. “The...
– (via peterwknox)
The powerful and mysterious brain circuitry that makes us love Google, Twitter, and texting. - By Emily Yoffe - Slate Magazine
-Ever find yourself sitting down at the computer just for a second to find out what other movie you saw that actress in, only to look up and realize the...
Ian Pfaff’s Motherf*ckin Demo Reel
Ahhhhh, so this is how it’s done..brilliant
thedailywhat:
Movie Trailer of the Day: International trailer for Terry Gilliam’s The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.
Features a first look at Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell jointly taking on the role left vacant following Heath Ledger’s untimely death in January of ‘08.
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Pop-Tarts Flavorhood "Making Of" →
Very cool behind the scenes of Panda Panthers latest spot for Pop Tart. Really great mix of miniatures that were built and cg.