IKEA Heights is a melodrama shot entirely inside of the Burbank IKEA. Without their knowledge.
So far they’ve managed to pull off four episodes, but the show could get shut down at any minute, so watch it while you can:
[Via: Laughing Squid]
Damien Walters and Livewire have teamed up to create a very unique ‘choose your own adventure’ style freerunning game on YouTube.
To play, just pick your person and then pick their moves as they work their way through the city. Since freerunning/parkour are impressive on their own, adding in a bit of choice makes it even more fun to watch:
[Via: Zoomdoggle]
Billie Tweets is a tribute to Michael Jackson that combines YouTube and Twitter to show that we can all speak his language. (With a little selective editing of course.)
The Game Crafter lets you take your idea and turn it into a self published game with your own board, pawns, cards, decks, dice, tokens and more.
Once you create your game, you can also sell it through the site, allowing you to make a profit from your very first sale.
CollegeHumor once again kills it with their latest video, the Mario and Princess Sex Tape:
With some careful planning and a bit of prep work, you can duplicate the effect of the Diet Coke and Mentos Video in a drink called the Manhattan Project that will literally explode in your unsuspecting victim’s face.
Just make sure you get the hardwood installed before serving these at a party…
[Wired - Mix An Exploding Drink]
Grand Opening is currently trying to reinvent their space as a wedding chapel, and is using Kickstarter to raise funds for the cause.
Since big church weddings are ‘out’ this year, Wedding Chapel hopes to be a recession-proof, ultra cool solution for loved ones, friends and family.
“Wedding Chapel” will be New York City’s most fun and affordable wedding spot, offering couples the chance to have long lasting memories without a church or city hall.
The way Kickstarter works is that projects can ask for money, and then people can donate in exchange for certain rewards. In this case, any donor of any amount will have his or her name displayed on the wall of the chapel, and pledges of $100 or more can reserve Wedding Chapel for an hour or more for their own ceremony.
Sound like something that you’d want to take part in? Then hurry on over to Wedding Chapel on Kickstarter and put your pledge in!
[Kickstarter - Wedding Chapel]
Sure, you’ve seen the memes, and you probably know them by name, but can you identify them by their… background?
Andy Baio from Waxy.org has created a project called Meme Scenery where he takes the most popular viral videos and strips them of their subjects, leaving just the backgrounds for you to decode.
In all, there are 23 for you to identify, though don’t be surprised if it’s harder than you think. (And if it’s not, maybe it’s time to get out more…)
Remember the Million Dollar Homepage, a website where you could buy one of a million pixels at a dollar a pop that actually made the creator a millionaire in less than six months?
Well now you too can adorn your wall with a million dollars worth of entrepreneurial inspiration, thanks to the Million Dollar Poster.
Made from each and every pixel that adorned the original page, the Million Dollar Poster might not make you a millionaire, but at least it’ll bring back fond memories of how the online advertising world was before the bubble burst.
[Via: Random Good Stuff]
Skinographie is probably the most painful looking font I’ve ever seen. and sure to be a favorite of the S&M crowd!
[Via: Ignant]
Maxim’s Hot 100 is always a crowd pleaser, and this year is no different.
With a list of previous winners that includes names like Jessica Biel, Christina Aguilera, Lindsay Lohan and Marisa Miller, they usually do a pretty good job of picking out some hotties, though I must say that their choice for the #1 hottie this year was a bit surprising. (She occasionally goes by the name McDreamy.)
Check out the full list to see if your favs made the cut, and be sure to dive into their galleries for more pics of each pick.
If you’ve read The New York Observer’s profile on Kari Ferrell, AKA The Hipster Grifter, then you’ll definitely appreciate the art that goes into making a paper foldable version of her that you can make yourself.
Just print, cut and fold to make your very own, but watch your wallet when you’re around the final version, because you never know…
[The Hipster Grifter Papercraft]
[Via: Cubeelog]
The Worm Within is not a story for those with weak stomachs, but if you’d like to read your way through one man’s somewhat humorous tale of what it’s like to have a worm living inside of you, then it’s not to be missed. (The SFW illustrations are pretty good as well!)
Apple’s Think Different commercial is probably one of the most inspiring 60 seconds ever captured on film:
A few weeks ago, I came to the conclusion that if I listened to the Think Different ad every day, I’d probably do some amazing things with my life, so I created a ringtone out of the 30-second Seinfeld version that can be used as an alarm on any iPhone. Now, before starting each day, I can wake with inspiration to Think Different, and remind myself that the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do. (If you’re wondering, I used this GarageBand Hack to make the ringtone.)
If you’d like to share in my inspiration, just download the ringtone HERE and add it to your phone through iTunes. From there, it should automatically show up as an available alarm sound.
What’s the new craze that’s sweeping the nation?
Phat Dippin’:
[Via: Tasty Blog Snack]
Question: What has hundred of steps and ends in the breaking of a Cadbury Creme Egg?
Answer: One of the best Rube Goldberg machines ever built!
Apparently this took nearly six months to build, and 200 takes over the course of three days to get everything to work in one take. Amazing!
[Via: Gizmodo]
CelebriDucks are rubber ducks that have been modeled after the duck-ized icons of film, music, athletics and history. From celebrities and famous figures to mascots, athletes, heros and more, over 200 different CelebriDucks have been created, and no one is immune to duck-itization.
Each limited edition duck comes in its own container, and can be kept as a collector’s item or floated in the bath for a little extra fun.
When IDEO decided to show off the fact that they are a global brand by putting together a Rube Goldberg Machine of epic proportions, what they ended up with was a creation that spanned eight worldwide locations across three continents, six time zones, and involved the work of roughly fifty people.
The result is a 15 minute montage of crazy contraptions and unbelievable gadgets that all worked together surprisingly well:
[Via: MAKE: Blog]
Matt Jones’ Pop Pillows pillowcases are designed to make sleeping just a little more fun.
Using cleverly placed prints, they can make you look like an angel or a devil, a bloody head or a axe wielder, or even an ear protection wearing, fingers in the ears sleeper who has barely made it through too many nights of snoring, and needs to send a subtle yet effective sign of trouble.
Unfortunately they probably make better photo opps than actual products, but it’s a cute idea, and could definitely be good for a few laughs before a good night’s sleep.
[Via: LimitedHype]
Thingiverse’s Phooky makes fantastic Planetary Gear Calling Cards that sure to get your digits noticed!
The cards, which feature working planetary gears, are cut from various layers of card or Bristol, and then assembled like a sandwich to form working gears that you can spin in your very own hands.
If you’d like to make your own, just head on over to the site and download, print, cut and assemble all of the necessary pieces and parts, and you’ll be spinning your way through business cards in no time.
[Thingverse - Planetary Gear Calling Cards]
[Via: Gizmodo]
