Want a good way to void the warranty for your $500 GeForce 6800 Ultra video card? This isn’t how I’d do it (safe for work, don’t worry). True or not, the thread is a very entertaining read.
People Are Dumb
Over a quarter of Black Americans believe the US government created the HIV virus, and 1 in 8 believe that it is being spread by the CIA, according to a study released by Rand Corporation and the University of Oregon. Full story. Thanks Neil for the link.
What (Who?) Did Tonya Harding Eat?
She certainly isn’t the same woman she was when she was figure skating. Just take a look at this picture. Thanks William for the link.
Talk Sweet Nothings And Tell Me Lies
This is brilliant. Just call 212-875-7000 to talk with flag-waving, Bible-thumping babes who are waiting right now for you to help them spread lies freedom.
A Fun Experiment
Somebody sent a camera across the country via the post office that instructed the postal workers who handled the camera to take photos with it. The camera arrived a week later with 24 good pictures on it.
Simple Flash Fun
It’s in Japanese, but the game’s simple enough to pull off. A bunch of blue dots will flow up onto the screen. Click on one of those dots to make it explode in an attempt to start as large of a chain reaction as possible. You get three whacks at 50 balls. The best I did was 117 (with a best of 40 in one of the rounds). How’d you do?
You Thought Musical Ring Tones Were Annoying?
Can you imagine sitting next to somebody at the bus stop, in the office, etc… who has installed a MoanTone on their phone? That’s just what we need in a crowded, quiet, theatre is somebody sounding like they’re having sex in the back row. Full story.
Why Pixar Rules
“We don’t make movies for kids. We make movies for adults, actually ourselves. Kids are born intelligent, and there’s no good reason to make dumbed-down entertainment for them.” Right on.
Life Saving Tips
If you’re going to be travelling in an area where you could be buried in alive in your car under an avalanche of snow, make sure you bring lots of beer so you can drink and urinate your way out of it.