Pixel Art
This is one of the biggest, most detailed pieces of pixel art I have ever seen. I wish it was all one image, though, so I could get a look at the whole thing at once.
September 12, 2006
September 11, 2006
That's hot!
I wrote about Banksy's Paris Hilton prank last week. Not only did his version of Paris's CD have an altered cover and booklet, but the music was different too. Over the weekend, it was revealed that Danger Mouse actually created this new song.
The track is a 40 minute long looped beat mixed with various soundbites from Paris Hilton. I only made it about 5 minutes in before I had to turn it off. The part where she's trying to explain what a laundromat is made me feel like my head was going to explode.
Also, looks like there are more copies of the CD available on eBay.
[via kottke]
September 10, 2006
How 'bout them dawgs?
September 8, 2006
R.I.P. Erk Russell
An email I received today from my friend Parker:
This morning at 9:10am in my birthplace of Statesboro, GA: Coach Erk Russell died of a stroke behind the wheel of his car. With his passing goes the man who created the Junkyard Dawg Defense and lead UGA to some of it's greatest seasons from 1962 to 1980, as its Defensive Co. and Asst. Head Coach. Without Erk there would have been no Dooley, no Sugar Bowls and no 1980 National Championship, period. The heart and soul of college football in the state of Georgia is no more, dulling our bright silver britches forever.
September 6, 2006
Banksy punks Paris
"Guerrilla artist" Banksy (a favorite of mine) recently placed 500 modified copies of Paris Hilton's debut CD in record stores all over Britain. Yesterday, one of those modified CDs (Possibly NSFW) was going for over $1,000 on eBay It appears that eBay has cancelled the auction now. I am not sure why. Here is a video of Banksy (or one of his accomplices) in action.
September 5, 2006
Tonight I'm gonna rock you tonight!
The song list for Guitar Hero 2 has been released. I am a big GH fan and I am very excited about this sequel.
Thought I'm not familiar with all of the songs, the ones I do know seem like great choices. I am especially excited about my favorite Spinal Tap song, Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight, making the cut. And Freebird? This game is going to be great.
I can't remember the last time I was actually anticipating a video game being released, but between this game and the Nintendo Wii, it should be a pretty awesome holiday season for gamers.
September 4, 2006
The Guide to Getting Girls
In college, my friend Gary got a VHS from his mom for Christmas as a "gag gift." Little did Gary's mom know, but that video would change not only Gary's life, but also the lives of many of his friends.
The video is called "The Guide to Attracting Today's Woman" and it tells men exactly what they need to do to get girls. For example, this movie says if you are ugly, get plastic surgery. If you drive a crappy car, buy an Alfa Romeo. And most importantly, beware Losers Syndrome! Sounds like some solid advice to me.
This video is probably the single greatest film ever made by man. Ever. In fact, when we started our band, the original name was "Attracting Today's Women," after this tape. After a typo by our good friend D-Day, we decided Attractive Eighties Women was better. But make no mistake, all of the lessons, themes and ideas of this instructional video guide AEW in every decision we make.
So, guys, grab a cinzano and soda (in a high ball glass) and get ready for the most important 45 minutes of your life.
Dragon*Con
R.I.P. Steve Irwin
A stingray barb to the chest. For real. What a way to go. Stingrays weren't even on my list of the top 10 most dangerous animals in Australia.
UPDATE: Here's a CNN video with an eyewitness account of Steve's last minutes. Sounds like a crazy accident. Also, someone posted this picture of a stingray barb on FARK. Ouch.
September 1, 2006
Every Day Warrior
That's right. I met the rock and roll lawyer, James Hugh Potts II. I saw him at Dantanna's in Buckhead last night. I was there for a friend's surprise birthday party, and he was there to rock and roll! Notice how you can't tell where my hair ends and his begins.
I previously wrote about the Every Day Warrior here.