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An Early Version of Cookie Monster Systematically Consumes a Talking Computerized Coffee Machine
In a humorous 1967 IBM promotional film, an early, toothy version of Cookie Monster systematically dismantled a talkative computerized coffee machine for his own consumption…
The Philharmonic Turntable Orchestra Performs Mendelssohn’s Concerto in E Minor
To celebrate 67th anniversary of the first record ever sold in Japan, Panasonic created an ensemble of 30 accomplished DJs collectively known as The Philharmonic…
Gorgeous Handmade Cakes With Buttercream Icing Styled to Look Like Colorfully Patterned Shag Rugs
A post shared by alana jones-mann (@alanajonesmann) on Jul 15, 2017 at 10:39am PDT Los Angeles baker Alana Jones-Mann designs a number of delectable, eye-catching…
A Playful Tabby Cat Repeatedly Impedes the Path of a Closing CD ROM Drive on an Old Computer
A very curious and curious tabby named Tobias enjoys playing with his human old computer, particularly the CD ROM drive. The audible motion always captures…
Game of Thrones Characters Wonderfully Illustrated in the Style of Disney Characters
Artists at Combo Estúdio did an incredible job of illustrating popular characters from the hit HBO series, Game of Thrones, in the style of Disney…
Austrian Musician Plays Three Flutes at the Same Time While Performing a Live Medieval Tune
Austrian musician KawauTV remarkably performed a jaunty medieval tune, playing three traditional flutes at the same time. KawauTV refers to himself as a “medieval freak”…
A Teacher Challenges Students Armed With Calculators to Solve a Math Problem First
Teacher Mr. John Hush challenged his students, who are all armed with calculators, to a fun speed math competition back in 2013. Hush, who had…
Voice Actor Phil LaMarr Talks About His Career in Cartoons, Mad TV, and Appearance in Pulp Fiction
Great Big Story visited with Phil LaMarr, the man of a million voices, to talk about his role on Mad TV, appearance as Marvin in…
An Honest Trailer That Revisits the Common Themes That Appear in Every Wes Anderson Film
In anticipation of the premiere of the new Wes Anderson stop motion film Isle of Dogs on March 23rd, Screen Junkies revisited the common themes…
Cartoonist Hilariously Animates Her Father and 98 Year Old Grandmother Arguing With Amazon Alexa
Cartoonist Lauren Lorenzo of the monthly series eLL cartoons hilariously animated a rather passionate interaction that took place at the kitchen table between her father,…