Wednesday, December 21, 2011
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words - Issue No. 7
I haven't posted an issue of "A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words" in over 5 months. I have so many series on my blog that by the time I get to one I really want to talk about, a new story pops up, or a funny video takes it's place.
In keeping with current events I felt the best place for this post was in this series, because while the art itself does not consist of words, it does consist of a broader message. In contrast to my other posts, where the words made the art, in the portrait below, The National Post’s graphics team uses artillery shells to convey it's message.
With the death of Kim Jong-il there is uncertainty about how much support the third generation of the North Korea’s ruling dynasty has among the ruling elite, especially in the military, and worry that successor Kim Jong-un might need a military show of strength to help establish his credentials. The National Post’s graphics team explores the firepower available to the great successor.
In keeping with current events I felt the best place for this post was in this series, because while the art itself does not consist of words, it does consist of a broader message. In contrast to my other posts, where the words made the art, in the portrait below, The National Post’s graphics team uses artillery shells to convey it's message.
It's Purely Animal - Issue No. 41 - Stuart, The Salsa Dancing Dog
But no one can do it quite like Stuart here. Watch as he dances the salsa, and better than any of us ever could. Hell, they should do a Dancing With The Stars for dogs. He'd get all tens!
Of course, with all the lovers, come the haters. So the owner of the dog had this to say on his YouTube site.
Ok, for all of you conspiracy theorists and such, I have to address a number of inanely negative comments and observations. 1) Stuart is on a leash, not a string. He uses this for balance and to keep from running out into the street. 2)HE LEARNED TO DO THIS ON HIS OWN. 3)He is never forced to do anything because he runs the show in his house. Just stop with the abuse comments. You are completely uninformed. If you want to see animal abuse, maybe you should search a video of the cockfights on the Island so you can tell the difference.
It's Was Definitely A Lego Year!
Remember the Lego posters I blogged about back in February which depicted the Oscar contenders in Lego? How about the ones in May by Nextmovie.com with their rendition of the summer blockbuster movies in Lego? If you can't recall ever seeing them, you can take a look here and here. They were pretty hilarious.
Well it seems like 2011 has been a Lego year, and several Flickr members have created some pretty excellent renditions of what's happened over the past year, all in Lego. Check out these amazing depictions of the Royal Wedding, The Pepper Spray Incident at UC Davis, Occupy Wall Street and more.
Well it seems like 2011 has been a Lego year, and several Flickr members have created some pretty excellent renditions of what's happened over the past year, all in Lego. Check out these amazing depictions of the Royal Wedding, The Pepper Spray Incident at UC Davis, Occupy Wall Street and more.
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| Occupy Wall Street |
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| Libyan Uprising |
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| Pepper Spray Incident at UC Davis |
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| The Royal Wedding of Will & Kate |
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| The Situation Room During Osama Bin Laden Raid |
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Movies to Watch: Jack The Giant Killer
And as far as fable movies go, you may have heard there are 2 different versions of "Snow White" being released in 2012, as if there weren't already plenty of them to begin with. But to each their own.
Watch the trailer below, and tell me what you think? Is it worth the $9 or $11 ticket price? Would you go and see it? For starters it doesn't consist of damn vampires, and it stars cutie, Nicholas Hoult as Jack.
Synopsis:
"Jack the Giant Killer" tells the story of an ancient war that is reignited when a young farmhand unwittinglyopens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants. Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing the young man, Jack, into the battle of his life to stop them. Fighting for a kingdom, its people, and the love of a brave princess, he comes face to face with the unstoppable warriors he thought only existed in legend--and gets the chance to become a legend himself.
Back In The Day - The Mouth-Watering James Franco
There's nothing better than watching James Franco all tied up on a bed with nothing on, but a g-string bikini.
I mean, what more could you ask for in a guy with the perfect legs, the prefect abs, the perfect smile, the perfect everything? GIF clips from the 2000 movie, "Whatever It Takes."
I mean, what more could you ask for in a guy with the perfect legs, the prefect abs, the perfect smile, the perfect everything? GIF clips from the 2000 movie, "Whatever It Takes."
Laugh of the Day: Merry Christmas...
I'm serioulsy LMFAO over here!!! I remember posting this on Facebook last Christmas and completely forgot about it.OMG, it is absolutely hilarious!
This will definitely constitute as your Laugh of the Day. Check it out, and see how many of you remember it.
If The World Were A Village of 100 People: Issue No. 16 - Air
This is the 16th poster out of the 20 posters I have shared with you over the past several months.
Every week I have been asking, "What if the world were a village of 100 people?" And by using statistics based on the spread of the population in the world, Toby Ng Design created these posters as another way of looking at how our world is today.
If you missed any of the previous issues, click here.
Every week I have been asking, "What if the world were a village of 100 people?" And by using statistics based on the spread of the population in the world, Toby Ng Design created these posters as another way of looking at how our world is today.
If you missed any of the previous issues, click here.
Granpa Shuffelin'
I could've sworn Snoopy doing the Shuffle was the last draw, but I was wrong again!
The Glove and Boots Christmas Spectacular
This time around, Mario and Fafa accidentally knock out Santy Claus, then they question if he's really Santa or not, so they tie him up in Christmas lights and interrogate him. LOL. Very '24' of them.
Internet Justice League
College Humor's cartoonist Caldwell Tanner came up with these these fabulous internet superheroes representing today's power of the internet. Each representing an Internet entity, including Facebook, Google, Google+, Amazon and more, all fighting for internet superiority.
I found them quite humorous and to the point.
I found them quite humorous and to the point.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Ryan Phillippe In His Santa Outfit
I can't believe it's been 13 years since we last saw Ryan Phillippe bearing his half-naked body in the movie Studio 54 in 1998.
Wow, the years fly by, and he still looks just as hot as he did back then. Merry Christmas folks!
The Amazing Ambidextrous Artist
You can check out Xiaonan's work at The Portrait Art, watch videos, and also order prints.
Loving One Another - Issue No. 002
Another great series I started on Peter's Daily Blog in 2007 that I will slowly introduce to my BLADE 7184 readers every Monday. As the issues progressed I included a quote along with each picture, much the same way as my Kiss of the Week series on Thursdays.
Here is the second issue of Loving One Another.
Here is the second issue of Loving One Another.
It's Purely Animal - Issue No. 40 - Dogs Decorate A Christmas Tree
This is simply adorable. Watch as the following doggies decorate a Christmas Tree together. Complete with presents under the tree!
Laugh of the Day: The Sh*t They Say Trilogy
In either case, here's the trilogy to make you laugh for the day...
Top 10 Crazy Facts About Kim Jong Il
Listverse posted this on their website back in May of 2010, and I thought I'd share it with you since Kim Jong Il passed away yesterday. The first 5 facts are actually "lies" and not "facts" that Kim led his people to believe. The world knows Kim Jong Il was big on brainwashing his people.
The “Fact”: He had a supernatural birth
According to North Korean historical literature, Kim Jong Il was born in a log cabin inside a secret base on Korea’s most sacred mountain, Mt. Paekdu. At the moment of his birth, a bright star lit up the sky, the seasons spontaneously changed from winter to spring, and rainbows appeared. This contradicts way less interesting Western accounts of his birth, which state the dictator was born in a guerilla camp in Russia, while his father was on the run from the Japanese.
9 - Fashion Forward
The “Fact”: He is a fashion trendsetter
According to North Korea’s newspaper Rodong Sinmun, Kim Jong Il’s iconic style has become a global phenomenon. The inspired look of his zipped up khaki tunics with matching pants has been spreading across the world, an obvious testament to his outstanding image and influence. The paper didn’t mention the popularity of the 4 inch platform shoes Kim wears, but his oversized shades definitely seem to be a big hit with the women of Hollywood.
8 - Loved the World Over
The “Fact”: The world loves him
According to state-run media, Kimg Jong Il is the most prominent statesman in the present world, and people in countries the whole planet over celebrate his birthday with films and festivals. In reality, most nations are confused by his erratic foreign policy decisions on important issues such as N. Korea’s nuclear program.
7 - Ratburgers
The “Fact”: He invented the hamburger
Since any American influences have long since been banned in his tiny communist country, Kim Jong Il had no choice but to create some new non-Western food by himself. North Korean newspaper Minju Joson reported that Kim Jong Il invented a new sandwich called “double bread with meat” in an attempt to provide “quality” food to university students. He then built a plant capable of mass hamburger production to feed his students and teachers, despite the fact that the majority of his citizens battle famine on a daily basis.
6 - Golfing Glory
The “Fact”: He is the best natural golfer in history
In 1994, it was reported by Pyongyang media outlets that Kim Jong Il shot 38 under par on a regulation 18-hole golf course – including 5 holes in one! That score is 25 shots better than the best round in history, and is made even more amazing by the fact that it was his first time playing the sport. It’s said Kim Jong Il would routinely sink 3 or 4 holes in one per round of golf, and – lucky for the PGA – he has since given it up.
5 - Addiction
The Fact: If he gets addicted to a drug, everyone else does too
According to a book written by one of Kim Jong Il’s ex-staff members, he was once injured by falling off his horse when it slipped on loose rocks. He was afraid of becoming addicted to the painkillers that his doctors prescribed him, so he had members of his administrative staff injected daily with the same dosages he had to take. He did this so he wouldn’t be the only one hooked on the drug.
4 - In the Movies
The Fact: He once kidnapped a prominent director to film a Godzilla ripoff for him
Shin Sang-ok, a South Korean filmmaker, was kidnapped by Kim Jong Il, sent to prison, and eventually forced to make a film called Pulgasari that was basically a communist propaganda version of Godzilla. After Shin and his wife managed to escape North Korea while location scouting in Austria, Kim Jong Il shelved Pulgasari and all of Shin’s other work. Kim Jong Il has since given specific instruction to his Ministry of Culture and his communist filmmakers: “Make more cartoons.”
3 - Hitler Much?
The Fact: He had disabled and short people deported from his capital
In preparation for the World Festival of Youth and Students in 1989, Kim Jong Il had disabled residents removed from Pyongyang. The government also distributed pamphlets advertising a wonder drug that would increase the height of short people. Those who responded to the pamphlets were sent away to different uninhabited islands along with the disabled in an attempt to rid the next generation of their supposedly substandard genes.
2 - Great Booze
The Fact: At one time was the world’s biggest buyer of Hennessy
For a few years in the early 1990s, it was confirmed by Hennessy that Kim Jong Il was it’s best customer, spending about $600,000 to $850,000 annually on the liquor. He is partial to the Paradis cognac, which can sell for over $700 per bottle. In comparison, the average North Korean makes about $1000 per year.
The Fact: He maintains a city that was built just to be looked at
Kijong-Dong is a propaganda city that was originally built in the 1950s by Kim Jong Il’s father right on the border, this was to display the North’s superiority to the South and also to encourage people to defect. It has no actual residents, but an extensive effort has been put forth to simulate a functioning city, including lights on set timers, and street sweepers to create an illusion of activity. The use of modern telescopes has revealed that the units lack window glass, and some buildings are just concrete shells that don’t even have interior rooms. The city also houses the world’s largest flagpole, complete with a 300lb. North Korean flag.
North Korea’s pint-sized dictator was a master of propaganda and social manipulation, but he also apparently suffered from insecurity, delusion, and severe OCD. Here are 10 “facts” about Kim Jong Il, as reported by the media. The word “facts” is in quotes because the first 5 on the list are examples of propaganda that Kim Jong Il uses to brainwash his citizens into maintaining his almost god-like image. The last 5 are actual facts.
10 - Supernatural
According to North Korean historical literature, Kim Jong Il was born in a log cabin inside a secret base on Korea’s most sacred mountain, Mt. Paekdu. At the moment of his birth, a bright star lit up the sky, the seasons spontaneously changed from winter to spring, and rainbows appeared. This contradicts way less interesting Western accounts of his birth, which state the dictator was born in a guerilla camp in Russia, while his father was on the run from the Japanese.
9 - Fashion Forward
According to North Korea’s newspaper Rodong Sinmun, Kim Jong Il’s iconic style has become a global phenomenon. The inspired look of his zipped up khaki tunics with matching pants has been spreading across the world, an obvious testament to his outstanding image and influence. The paper didn’t mention the popularity of the 4 inch platform shoes Kim wears, but his oversized shades definitely seem to be a big hit with the women of Hollywood.
8 - Loved the World Over
According to state-run media, Kimg Jong Il is the most prominent statesman in the present world, and people in countries the whole planet over celebrate his birthday with films and festivals. In reality, most nations are confused by his erratic foreign policy decisions on important issues such as N. Korea’s nuclear program.
7 - Ratburgers
Since any American influences have long since been banned in his tiny communist country, Kim Jong Il had no choice but to create some new non-Western food by himself. North Korean newspaper Minju Joson reported that Kim Jong Il invented a new sandwich called “double bread with meat” in an attempt to provide “quality” food to university students. He then built a plant capable of mass hamburger production to feed his students and teachers, despite the fact that the majority of his citizens battle famine on a daily basis.
6 - Golfing Glory
In 1994, it was reported by Pyongyang media outlets that Kim Jong Il shot 38 under par on a regulation 18-hole golf course – including 5 holes in one! That score is 25 shots better than the best round in history, and is made even more amazing by the fact that it was his first time playing the sport. It’s said Kim Jong Il would routinely sink 3 or 4 holes in one per round of golf, and – lucky for the PGA – he has since given it up.
5 - Addiction
According to a book written by one of Kim Jong Il’s ex-staff members, he was once injured by falling off his horse when it slipped on loose rocks. He was afraid of becoming addicted to the painkillers that his doctors prescribed him, so he had members of his administrative staff injected daily with the same dosages he had to take. He did this so he wouldn’t be the only one hooked on the drug.
4 - In the Movies
Shin Sang-ok, a South Korean filmmaker, was kidnapped by Kim Jong Il, sent to prison, and eventually forced to make a film called Pulgasari that was basically a communist propaganda version of Godzilla. After Shin and his wife managed to escape North Korea while location scouting in Austria, Kim Jong Il shelved Pulgasari and all of Shin’s other work. Kim Jong Il has since given specific instruction to his Ministry of Culture and his communist filmmakers: “Make more cartoons.”
3 - Hitler Much?
In preparation for the World Festival of Youth and Students in 1989, Kim Jong Il had disabled residents removed from Pyongyang. The government also distributed pamphlets advertising a wonder drug that would increase the height of short people. Those who responded to the pamphlets were sent away to different uninhabited islands along with the disabled in an attempt to rid the next generation of their supposedly substandard genes.
2 - Great Booze
For a few years in the early 1990s, it was confirmed by Hennessy that Kim Jong Il was it’s best customer, spending about $600,000 to $850,000 annually on the liquor. He is partial to the Paradis cognac, which can sell for over $700 per bottle. In comparison, the average North Korean makes about $1000 per year.
1 - City of Dreams
Kijong-Dong is a propaganda city that was originally built in the 1950s by Kim Jong Il’s father right on the border, this was to display the North’s superiority to the South and also to encourage people to defect. It has no actual residents, but an extensive effort has been put forth to simulate a functioning city, including lights on set timers, and street sweepers to create an illusion of activity. The use of modern telescopes has revealed that the units lack window glass, and some buildings are just concrete shells that don’t even have interior rooms. The city also houses the world’s largest flagpole, complete with a 300lb. North Korean flag.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Jonny McGovern Releases Another Gay Music Video - Dickmatized
So we have two openly gay rappers who love to make music videos featuring really hot guys. And when I mean hot, I mean hot. I'm sure you remember the music video, "Likin' Big Dicks" by Jonny McGovern that I posted back in August. Definitely NSFW, but extremely hot.
And I'm sure you remember Cazwell, wanting to show us his "Ice Cream Truck," and wanted some "Money Back" for it.
This time Johnny shoots hoops instead of playing soccer. He and his "homo-homies" have a little bit of fun checking out his competition - hotties in low-rise shorts showing off their perfect bodies. What's not to like?
Poster of the Week - Issue No. 39 - Laziness
Continuing alphabetically, I bring you this week's poster, "Laziness".
Laugh of the Day: Oh My God, I-Love-Your-Jacket
You must watch!
We Have The Tallest Tree!
Nobody, and I mean nobody is going to tell us we can't have the tallest tree in the neighborhood. LMAO.
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