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Archive for December, 2005

The Art of the Perfect Nap

Saturday, December 31st, 2005

Napping is near the top of every man’s 5 favorite things to do. Whether its while watching football, during work or during sex, a good nap can cure what ails ya. Researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have discovered that a perfectly timed power nap “benefits heart functioning, hormonal maintenance, and cell repair.” An effective nap of about 20 minutes can “lift productivity and mood, lower stress, and improve memory and learning.” When will corporations discover the secret that pre-schools everywhere have known for decades?

Hot Dog Rotisserie and Bun Warmer

Friday, December 30th, 2005

Finally, men have an alternative to pizza and Hot Pockets when considering their dining at home options. The Ballpark Hot Dog Rotisserie and Bun Warmer from Target could revolutionize the way single men feed themselves.

Hungry? Just slap some dogs on the rotisserie and some buns on the warmer and WHAMO! Instant dinner.

And keeping with the hot dog industry’s inability to count, the rotisserie can cook 4 hot dogs at a time, but only 2 buns. Is there some hot dog/bun conspiracy that I am unaware of?

Evil Uses of Tivo

Friday, December 30th, 2005

Warning: If you are surrounded by a bunch of friends that bought you a lottery ticket (Contains a lot of swearing), make sure the Tivo is set to “Live TV” before you get too excited.

The poor shmuck thought he had won the Texas State Lottery, but his friends were playing a prank on him. They Tivoed the previous nights winning numbers, purchased a ticket the next day with said winning numbers and then replayed the recording for him the next night. Pure evil.

Review: She Wants Revenge

Thursday, December 29th, 2005

Stuck somewhere between 1980’s Depeche Mode and the current OC-esque rock bands of today, “She Wants Revenge” has nailed a unique and addicting sound in their recently released self-titled album. I don’t want to sound over-eager, but this album rocks! The lead singer sounds a lot like Paul Banks of Interpol, but the similarities end there. SWR’s lyrics are dark, while their beats are hypnotically trance-like.

With this album, SWR wanted to “make a record that would make girls dance and cry. Not in some manipulative or malicious way, it’s just that it’s like the highest honor. What could be better than having someone want to cry, f***, or get up and dance” all at the same time. If that statement doesn’t make you at least mildly interested in this band, you’re probably already dead.

If you move fast, you can get a “clean” version of the single, “Tear You Apart” for free on iTunes. If you buy the album, do yourself a favor and buy the “explicit” version… after all, you are an adult, you deserve it.

GoDaddy’s Super Bowl Ad Too Hot for TV

Wednesday, December 28th, 2005

Everyone remembers last year’s GoDaddy Super Bowl ad which featured a well-endowed model (Candice Michelle (NSFW)) in a tank top preaching against broadcast censorship. Ironically, GoDaddy’s 2006 Super Bowl is currently in censorship limbo and may not actually air.

GoDaddy’s founder, Bob Parsons, uses the term “GoDaddy-esque,” referring to ads that border indecency and are barely related to the product they are promoting. Parsons argues that “in order for a television commercial to be effective, it has to be polarizing… ‘USA Today’ showed GoDaddy’s Super Bowl ad to be both the 4th most liked — and the 4th most disliked — ad. That’s about as polarizing as it gets!”

But should companies be allowed to “shock” their audience just to create buzz? In GoDaddy’s case, its questionable since the intended effect is to do just that. They are not creating buzz over an exciting new product and effectively saying that it doesn’t matter what we are selling because a large-breasted woman could sell anything.

I obviously do not have a problem with this, but the FCC and general public do. Until our conservative nation can handle sexual innuendos, we will be stuck watching dancing monkeys during commercial breaks instead of pointless (and harmless) breasts.

Sports Stars in the News

Tuesday, December 27th, 2005

Call me crazy, but I can’t understand how current and former sports stars can get themselves into this much trouble. In recent months, Ugueth Urbina has attempted to light his ranch workers on fire, lesbian cheerleaders got it on in a public restroom and now Jeff Reardon, famed Red Sox closer, robs a jewelry store! There is a lot of stuff like this going on outside of sports too. Famous people are constantly doing stupid things. Whether its drugs, armed robbery or wife-beating, these people just don’t seem to get it. They are handed everything they could ever need on a silver platter, but they continually f-up. In the case of Mr. Reardon, couldn’t he have just signed a few autographs or sold a tell-all book on one of his teammates. There has to be other options out there for these people.

Classic Pinups Revisited

Monday, December 26th, 2005

Octavio Arizala is a photographer who adds a modern flare to the classic pinup. Think Betty Page on acid. His photos are true to those vintage pinup poses, but his women are tattooed bad-asses. His website (NSFW) features a collection of the images and his many books, including “Bad Girls Hotel” and “Spank Me,” give you a very good idea of what Arizala is all about. His latest book, “Modern Vixens” is a toned-down, coffee table collection that is sure to impress even your most trendy friends.

Brondell Swash Toilet Seat

Friday, December 23rd, 2005

High-tech toilets are making a splash all over the U.S., but are still too expensive for the casual “goer.” Brondell Inc. may have the answer. The Swash toilet seat sits on top of your exisitng toilet and features a bidet, heated seats, a warm-air dryer and a remote control. Considering that a toilet with all these features would cost about $5000, the Swash’s price tag of just $599 is a drop in the hat for anyone who spends more time in the bathroom than at work.

If you’re still searching for the perfect gift, look no further. The Swash is sure to comfort every hard-to-buy-for ass out there.

Mantown Money Shot

Wednesday, December 21st, 2005

WAAF’s Hillman Morning Show, A Boston radio show has stepped it up a notch and created a pretty impressive online game based on their yearly calendar. Mantown Money Shot (warning: there is some nudity) is a virtual photo shoot with live action models. The game itself is fairly limited though I played through a few times and saw a new animation each game and cameos from the show’s various personalities are pretty funny.

I still haven’t been able to actually have a successful photo shoot, but the virtual ladies continue to dance for my camera lens.

If Peeing Your Pants Is Cool…

Wednesday, December 21st, 2005

Just when you thought drinking your own urine was becoming cliche, someone comes along and makes it cool again. Dean Kamen, inventor of the less-than-world-changing Segway, has invented a portable machine that will purify any type of tainted liquids poured into it, including his own pee.

“I pull out the bottle and I pour a couple of glasses on stage… And it really was the water that really did come out of the machine. And amid a whole lot of laughter and applause, both Wurman and I drank the water. It’s the first time we ever bothered to actually collect peoples’ urine and purify it and drink it.”

Kamen invented the device to help solve the world’s drinkable water problems, but he inadvertently created the world’s greatest bar trick.


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