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Conan O’Brien Debuts the New Apple AirBag
Conan O’Brien debuted the new high-tech and versatile Apple AirBag in a parody video on Conan. Apple has revolutionized carrying technology and is bringing the…
How the ‘Ozymandias’ Episode of Breaking Bad Showed Walter’s Ruin Through the Eyes of Others
On this third anniversary of the Breaking Bad finale, Evan “The Nerdwriter” Puschak takes a look at the excellent antepenultimate episode of the series entitled…
The Simpsons Celebrate 28th Season Premiere With a Mathematical ‘Adventure Time’ Couch Gag
The Simpsons‘ 28th season premieres Sunday, September 25th, 2016 on FOX. The first episode, titled “Monty Burns’ Fleeing Circus,” will feature a fantastic Adventure Time…
Dr. Ken Jeong Critiques Other Television Doctors
Dr. Ken Jeong, star of ABC‘s Dr. Ken, critiqued other well-known television doctors in a video for Vanity Fair. Ken Jeong is both a doctor…
A Frisky CatPeeler That Sticks Its Tongue Out While You Peel Vegetables
Ori Niv of Antori Design teamed up with Peleg Design to create the CatPeeler, a frisky vegetable peeler that looks like its tongue is sticking…
The Pitfalls of Denying One’s Sense of Pleasure for the Sake of Duty
In “The Duty Trap“, the judicious School of Life addresses the hopeless circle of eschewing pleasure for the sake of duty and how adhering too…
A Look at the Line Between Internet Trolling and Harassment
PBS Idea Channel host Mike Rugnetta took a look at the line between internet trolling and harassment, and whether that line even exists. The video…
The Harp Twins Perform a Cover of the ‘Now We Are Free’ Theme Song From ‘Gladiator’
Identical twins Camille and Kennerly Kitt, also known as the Harp Twins, recently performed a beautiful cover of the “Now We Are Free” theme song…
Dragon Con 2016 Cosplay Music Video by Beat Down Boogie
Beat Down Boogie has created a music video featuring a number of the incredible pop culture themed cosplays at Dragon Con 2016. The upbeat song…
Illusion, New York City Reimagined as a Surreal Movie Set That Gets Switched On Every Morning
The prolific French filmmaking duo Claire and Max of Menilmonde have created “Illusion“, a short, surreal video from the that imagines the bustling city of…