New York City artist Daniel Rozin creates amazing mechanical mirrors, software mirrors, and kinetic sculptures that viscerally respond to anyone who peers into the reflective glass. Each mirror offers viewers a different way of looking at themselves using video cameras, motors, and computers that are hidden out of sight. Wired took an opportunity to speak…
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Amusing Compilations of the Best Lines Uttered by Steven Ogg’s Character Simon in ‘The Walking Dead’
Video editor Dynasty WarriorZ has created an amusing four-part compilation series of the villainous quips, threats and remarks uttered by Negan’s second-in-command Simon in The Walking Dead. This charming madman role was played by the wonderful Steven Ogg, who, among other things, famously played the role of Trevor Phillips in the popular video game series…
Wonderful Imaginary Insects Inspired by Looney Tunes Characters and Classic Horror Film Monsters
British artist Richard Wilkinson, who previously released very clever imaginary insects inspired by Star Wars characters, has gone on to create an additional series of imaginary insects that were inspired Looney Tunes characters (Insanusmelodiae). Insanusmelodiae are one of the smallest families of the order Mantodae. Their distinctive characteristics include loud and often odd vocalizations and…
GarfieldEATS, An Innovative Concept Restaurant and Ordering App Dedicated to All Things Garfield the Cat
GarfieldEATS is a wonderfully innovative concept restaurant in Toronto dedicated to all things related to Garfield the Cat. The accompanying app not only takes care of ordering the uniquely Garfield-shaped pizzas, sweets, and other food from the restaurant but offers Garfield-themed games, trivia, and cartoons to play. The app also offers discounts, loyalty programs. GarfieldEATS…
50 People From 50 Different States Demonstrate Their Regional Accents
The 50 people from the 50 different states who have previously shared their regional slang, their word for fizzy soft drinks and the worst thing about their state for the Condé Nast Traveler series Culturally Speaking, very amusingly demonstrated their own regionally accents for the cameras. While many readily acknowledged the particular verbal peculiarities of…
Frustrated Typist Makes a Sandwich Out of Keyboard With a Stuck Letter in a Clever Stop-Motion Animation
In a clever stop-motion animation, a frustrated typist writing home for financial help gets frustrated with a stuck “y” key and ends up making a literal sandwich out of the keyboard and mouse, complete with crunching sound. Filmmaker Omozoc Omozoc created this humorous short, “Keyboard crasher’s lunch” out of over 2,400 photos and absolutely no…
Adorable Squid and Octopus Tea Bags
Shota Takahashi of the Japanese company Ocean Teabag has created an adorable line of whimsical handmade teabags, including two that come in squid and octopus shapes. The squid features a black jasmine tea inside, while the octopus is a combination of Darjeeling and Assam teas. All the fun of deep-sea diving in a nice soothing…
An Animated History About the Officially Unofficial Flag of Northern Ireland
The highly informative CGP Grey retreated to the Forest of All Knowledge with his dog to learn why Northern Ireland doesn’t really have a flag of their own. Since 1972, however, the country unofficially adopted the Ulster Banner as representation in its place. This particular flag has a rich, traditional history, though it is also…