Writer/comedian Kevin Maher took a very humorous but very real look at the gender disparity in how “wig reveals” are portrayed in films and television shows. A man wearing wig (toupee) has traditionally been portrayed as undeservedly powerful, hiding a terrible secret and eventually suffering some form of humiliation by a person with lesser power….
Sarah Silverman and Jeff Goldblum Perform a Brilliant Jazz Duet of ‘Me and My Shadow’ on Piano
In 2015, the very talented Sarah Silverman posted an amazing video of she and the equally talented Jeff Goldblum performing a brilliant jazz duet of the 1927 Al Jolson song “Me and My Shadow” while Goldblum tickled the ivories beautifully. The morning Jeff Goldblum came over and we sang at my piano. via reddit
The Ecological Benefits of Letting Wildfires Burn
In a combustible episode of Things You Might Not Know, host Tom Scott flew above the forests of British Columbia in a helicopter piloted by Bradley Friesen, human to the adorable, highflying bulldog named Bentley, to explain why it’s better to let some wildfires burn, rather than trying to extinguish them completely. Dr. Lori Daniels,…
Drag Queen Story Hour, Pop Up Events That Share the Magic of Stories With a Message of Acceptance
A post shared by dragqueenstoryhour (@dragqueenstoryhour) on Jul 13, 2018 at 7:39am PDT Drag Queen Story Hour is wonderful project that combines the magical world of dressing up and reading stories with an incredible message of acceptance and tolerance. Conceived in San Francisco by Michelle Tea of RADAR Productions, Drag Queen Story Hour events also…
MKBHD and iJustine Giddily Unbox an 18 Year Old Factory Sealed Apple iBook G3
In the tradition of documenting the unboxing of a new piece of technology, online celebrities Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) and Justine Ezarik (iJustine) giddily unboxed an 18 year old Apple iBook G3 that was still factory sealed from the year 2000. Once they got it open, they marveled over the color, the design and the hand…
A Frustrated Batman Tries to Leave DC Comics In Order to Get a Seat at the Marvel Avengers Table
In a special clip from CONAN at San Diego Comic-Con, a frustrated Batman suddenly realizes that the DC Universe is too drab and boring, especially as he watches the Avengers crew from Marvel whooping it up and having a good time in the cafeteria. In an desperate attempt to fulfill his newest mission, Batman tries…
Rick and Morty ‘Pickle Rick’ Sleeping Bag
ThinkGeek has created a lightweight 1-2 season mummy-style sleeping bag based on the infamous “Pickle Rick” from Rick and Morty. It also works as a great full-body costume. Pickle Rick: Uh, here’s something that’s never happened before: I’m a pickle. I’m Pickle Rick! Morty: Are you going to, I mean, you know, is this the…
Star Trek TOS Phaser-Controlled Rock Mood Light
ThinkGeek is featuring a Star Trek: The Original Series phaser-controlled mood light, modeled after the rocks seen in the 1966 episode “The Enemy Within”. The rock has two modes, Survival (which “heats” the rock) and Atmosphere (which turns it into a light show). It’s a rock-shaped shell with an LED inside that comes with an…