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Why Japan is Awesome #39: Hello Kitty Hooters

  • February 8, 2012 12:01 am

When I think that the Japanese can’t get any more perverse inventive and awesome than they already are, they’ll do something that surprises even me. Who else would have thought to bring the magic of Hello Kitty and the magic of Hooters together in one bouncy package? Not since Reeses brought together chocolate and peanut butter has there been a more bizarre yet totally logical mash-up.

So this Valentine’s Day, if you are in Japan and one of the first 1,000 customers to show up at Hooters and order parfait, you will get a Hello Kitty Hooters pin.

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Why South Korea is Awesome #43: Hulk Takes Shit in Mall

  • February 3, 2012 12:27 pm

Yup, this is allegedly a statue that exists inside a Seoul mall:

Somehow I don’t think I’ll come across anything more awesome today. ‘Nuff said!

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Hipster Disney Princesses

  • January 31, 2012 1:17 am

Apparently, this is a big internet meme…. fan artwork of Disney hipster princesses. I can dig it. If I were to choose who’s the hottest, I would go for Hipster Snow White. Here’s another lineup with Mulan….

Is Anastacia a Disney princess? I don’t think so… Regardless, you can check out more ironic and sad Disney princesses over at Buzzfeed.

Epic Pic of the Day

  • January 30, 2012 12:12 pm

Nuff said. Happy Monday, everyone!

Finally – a video game with Pokémon and Oda Nobunaga!!

  • January 23, 2012 12:00 am

In hindsight, I suppose this isn’t the most jarring of fits. After all, Pokémon is as much a part of Japanese history as “the initiator of the unification of Japan under the shogunate in the late 16th century” (thank you for being back up again, Wikipedia!).

And though this game could probably be seen as another vindication of the belief that originality is now impossible, I’m more focused on the fact that Pokémon Plus Nobunaga’s Ambition is the latest of the country’s efforts to hide their secret past from the world, a secret past full of tamed majestic creatures.

Certainly now, you must think of me as the token raving lunatic amongst the Offenders and yet I beg you to take another moment to reconsider.

My assertion about the game, I mean, not my being a lunatic because – let’s face facts – I’m a little off.  Read more...

Spock Ears for Those Cold Winter Nights

  • January 11, 2012 12:01 am

Yes, these are crocheted Spock ears.

And yes, I would totally wear them. And not just because I have a thing for Vulcans. After all, these are the logical things to wear to keep your ears warm.

I know nothing about crocheting so I have no idea what the following even means, but if you’d like to make a pair of these Spock ears for yourself, here’s how:  Read more...

Did you know the CDC has a disaster plan for a zombie outbreak?

  • January 7, 2012 12:00 am

As you may have guessed, I have a weird fascination with zombies. And while a zombie apocalypse may be my preference for how the world has to end, I’d like to reiterate that I’d rather not have that happen at all, at least not until I’m dead and only my children and my children’s children are the ones that have to deal with it.

Let’s be real though: how likely is that situation anyway? How probable is it that some kind of virus will reanimate the dead, creating an army with no allegiances, no loyalties – only an insatiable hunger for flesh? Not likely!

I mean, hell – if that was at all a possibility, wouldn’t the government, the Red Cross, Center for Disease Control, have some sort of plan for it?


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Thursday Geek-Out: Dr. Seuss’ Batman, Japan’s Justice League & Pingu’s ‘The Thing’

  • January 5, 2012 12:01 am

Yesterday, I blogged about the Shaun of the Dead Legos so I thought I’d continue to geek out some more with three more geektastic things.

First, I present a collection of images of Batman and some of the best-known members of his Rouge Gallery as if they had been imagined by Dr. Seuss courtesy of Dr. FaustusAU. Next, artist Cliff Chiang’s concept art for an anime-inspired Japanese version of the Justice League (featuring Superman, Batman, Aquaman and the gang) that almost became a reality a few years back. And finally, one of the coolest videos I’ve seen in awhile–a reimagining of John Carpenter’s classic monster flick The Thing (which my fellow Offender Quentin blogged about recently) as a claymation epic starring Pingu the Penguin. Check them all out:

DR. SEUSS BATMAN:

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A different kind of muscle memory.

  • December 19, 2011 12:00 am

Riding a bike. Playing an instrument. Cooking food. Do these things enough time and performing them becomes second nature.

Thinking is no longer involved – it becomes pure instinct. In other words: muscle memory.

What I found out this weekend is that my strongest instance of muscle memory has to do with none of those. The one thing I’ll know how to do with eyes closed till the day I die is play Super Mario 64.

Not that Nintendo DS port bullshit. Not that 3DS crap either. I’m talking about some good ol’ OG Nintendo 64 Mario with the awkward-as-fuck looking controller.  Read more...

Live your Starfleet Dreams with this 24 hr loop of Star Trek TNG Ambient Engine Noise

  • December 17, 2011 7:02 pm

YouTube Preview ImageSome Trekkie cleaned up some background sound of the Starship Enterprise’s idling engine noise and looped it in a 24 hour long sound file. Great for ambiance or pretending you’re on the Enterprise bridge alongside Captain Jean Luc Picard? Or is this a complete waste of time? Let me just say that I’ve ditched my “waterfall whisper” sounds for the smooth hum of a NCC-1701-D Galaxy Class starship. Sleep, make it so. 

(Via io9)

Wonder Woman & Her Super (Endowed) Friends Give Themselves Breast Exams

  • December 14, 2011 1:40 pm

I’m all for raising breast cancer awareness, but even I have to admit the following is an odd way to do it, but nonetheless doesn’t lack in the awesome department:

Yup, these are new print ads featuring DC and Marvel comics’ superheroines Wonder Woman, She-Hulk, Storm (from X-Men) and Catwoman giving themselves breast exams with accompanying text that reads:

“When we talk about breast cancer, there’s no women or superwomen. Everybody has to do the self-examination monthly. Fight with us against the enemy and, when in doubt, talk with your doctor.”

What’s odder is that these ads are only running in Mozambique (and probably not officially licensed by DC or Marvel either) leading me to wonder aloud, “Gee, I didn’t realize these superheroines had such a huge fan base in Mozambique.”  Read more...

More Christmas Gift Ideas: Boba Fett Hoodie

  • November 23, 2011 12:01 am

Black Friday is this week and the Christmas shopping season will “officially” commence (though it seems like it unofficially commenced back in July) so time for more holiday gift suggestions. My fellow Offender Anderson already suggested something earlier this week for all you pizza/camping aficionados. Today, something for the geeks:

It’s the new and improved Boba Fett hoodie (yes, I didn’t know there was an older version either).

And if the Boba Fett hoodie is not to your liking, check out these other ones:  Read more...

What Could Make Cup O’Noodles More Awesome? Yoda!

  • November 21, 2011 12:30 am

As if Cup O’Noodles weren’t already Mother Nature’s perfect food, Nissin Foods has recruited its most awesome celebrity as the instant noodle product’s latest spokesperson…Jedi master Yoda. Unfortunately, you can only see Yoda’s Cup O’Noodles commercial in Japan. But fortunately, there’s this invention called the internet that makes the previous sentence irrelevant. Can’t think of a better way to kick off an already great (shortened) work week than with this:

(via io9)

Baby Arthur, Movie Star

  • November 10, 2011 9:58 pm

Arthur is a baby. He has his own blog where he recreates scenes from classic movies. Here are some of them:

ALIEN

THE GODFATHER


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How to get a Korean Boyfriend

  • November 7, 2011 5:43 pm

Check out this video from two enterprising Filipinas based in Manila, Kringa and Cherish, who love Korean culture, Kpop, and yes, K-boys! Pretty hilarious.YouTube Preview Image And I learned from this video, the AEGYO, which is the antithesis of the HAN. You can follow the adventures of these two Korean loving gals at their blog, My Korean Boyfriend. Yep, you read that right.

Ewok vs. Hulk

  • November 4, 2011 11:46 pm

What happens when one of the annoying furry Ewoks from Return of the Jedi runs into the Incredible Hulk? Apparently, this:

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Cosplay!

  • November 1, 2011 4:18 pm

This past weekend, I judged a Halloween cosplay contest. It is truly amazing how behind I am when it comes to anime and manga nowadays. Half the time, I had no idea who the characters were. It made me feel like a dweeb. It was also great to see all these kids flying their freak flag and really showcasing what they can do with some cloth, sewing machine, and truly express themselves. Here were some of my favorites:

This is Briareos from APPLESEED EX MACHINA, a 2007 animated feature co-produced by John Woo (yes, THAT John Woo).

King Kazma from the awesome anime film, SUMMER WARS.

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Why Japan is Awesome #182: Is That an Alien in my Drink?

  • October 30, 2011 10:30 pm

Japanese company Kotobukiya is known for its geeky novelty items which, depending on your tastes, makes them completely awesome or whatever the absolute opposite of awesome is. If you stand on the awesome end of the spectrum, you’ll most likely jizz react with enthusiasm at their latest offering—ice cube trays based on the alien from the Alien film franchise (which you can purchase here for under $10):

This means you can now ingest an ice cube that looks like the alien egg and wait patiently with the hope that the ice cube egg will undergo a transformation while inside your gut and an ice alien baby will soon come bursting out of your stomach. Yeah…I mean what else are you going to do on a Saturday night anyway?  Read more...

Chewbacca dog

  • October 27, 2011 2:28 pm

Hand’s down, this dog should win the K-9 Halloween costume contest. I wonder if its master is in Han Solo regalia? Too awesome!!!

(Via Danny Do)

The Avengers Trailer – Taiwanese Flavah

  • October 24, 2011 12:01 am

It’s been awhile since we’ve checked in with our friends at Taiwan’s Next Media Animation a.k.a. the most trusted source when you want a news source to tell it like it is. Well, they’ve released their own version of the trailer for next summer’s highly-anticipated Avengers film.

Now, I have no idea what’s going on in their trailer because I quit psychedelic drugs years ago, but apparently the Avengers are into naked women, drugs and…well, just see for yourself:

And if you haven’t seen the real trailer yet, here it is:  Read more...