Are you worried about the Swine Flu? It seems that a lot of people are.

Here are a few photos of people trying to protect themselves — in style.

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Blasted Behavior

Check out this funny video recently released on Atom.com. Entitled Blasted Behavior, the Star Wars characters are forced to go to group therapy.

“I think I will go out for a pizza. Who will join me?” LOL, very funny and GREAT costumes!

BRIDEZILLA!

Hehe, awesome!

It looks like she might be wearing these plush Godzilla feet, Available Here.

Thanks to Bonniegrrl for the tip.

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iTunes has released a new clip from Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince!

This looks great. The movie will be released in just a couple weeks. After last December’s delay, the fans are more than ready!

[via io9.com]

With Comic Con just around the corner, the good folks at LeiasMetalBikini.com are gearing up for a massive Slave Leia group photo!

July 24, 2009 in the Dealer’s Hall.

Here are a few of the rules:

Costume must be Leia’s bikini
Females only
Must be at least 18 yrs of age
No boy shorts.

Sounds totally awesome. This is one Con tradition that never gets old.

[via LeiasMetalBikini.com]

I’ve done a little time traveling.

Yep, strapped myself into a medieval gown and went to a Renaissance Festival. That’s as far back in time as I go cuz I can’t be without my wet wipes, make up, hot baths, books, my computer and cell phone. I’m a hardcore 21st century gal.

But across the country, more dedicated historians do a little “time travelin” themselves with the help of Historical Reeanactments. There are Civil War reenactments, Fur Trade reenactments, Old West Train Robbery reenactments, 19th century Women’s Education Schools and the Old Time Base-Ball League, to name a few.

In period uniforms and language, the players of the 1860’s baseball league and their fans (called “rooters”), also dressed in the fashion of the day, are devoted to accuracy. The players use real dinner plates as bases which was standard protocol in the late 1800s and the “hurler” pitches underhand. Hand-sewn, leather-bound baseballs are caught with bare hands and you get four strikes before you’re out at the old ball game.

Late night talk show host, Conan O’Brien, caught wind of the league and decided to pay them a visit. Conan said his 1860s Baseball experience was his favorite video clip in Late Night history. Besides being hilarious, this video will give you an idea of what you can expect when you get involved with historical reenactments:

[via Mental Floss]

Here’s an interesting look at a modern spacesuit design, created by MIT aerospace engineer Dava Newman. Instead of the bulky and cumbersome “diving bell” suit usually associated with astronauts, Newman’s design looks like tight fitting spandex which allow for greater mobility.

Very interesting!

[via SciencePhoto]

Thanks to Bonniegrrl for the tip.

Captain’s Table Restaurant: 2 Captains, 1 Mission, a New Experience.

It appears Captain Picard and Commander Sisko have opened a restaurant in San Jose, California!

Captain’s Table is a new SciFi-themed restaurant featuring Star Trek lookalikes and a display of authentic costumes and props. Sounds awesome! And it’s not exclusive to Star Trek. The restaurant will also have themes from Star Wars, Dr. Who and superheroes.

An added attraction will be our unique display of original memorabilia consisting of costumes and props which has been carefully assembled over the last two years and costing many thousands of dollars.

We intend to offer fast internet access for all visiting customers, giving them the opportunity to promote us to their friends and acquaintances whilst on-line at our premises.

But best of all — if you come in costume, you get a discount! Wow, a restaurant full of Klingons, stormtroopers and superheroes. That just sounds so fun.

When a customer attends in a recognized publicized Sci-Fi costume, they will receive a discount on their final bill. This will also add to the ambiance of the restaurant, and the experience of fellow customers. In addition, this will ignite the curiosity of passers-by to come in for a look at what is occurring in our establishment.

For more information, please visit: Capt-Table.com.

Thanks to KlingonGuy for the tip!

[via Geekologie]

Aw, look at this cute kid wearing a Mega Man costume. Pew! Pew! Pew! I’m impressed with the accuracy of this costume, especially how it lights up. Totally awesome.

If you’re not familiar with Mega Man, he’s the main character of a hugely popular video game franchise which includes spinoffs into comics and television.

This video is so great. A bunch of zombies get together to play some kickball! I love how they move so slowly. It’s so perfect.

Apparently the good zombies in Portland, Maine do this every year to raise money for the local food bank. How fun!

Here’s a silly costume video for a Friday afternoon.

Someone in a big bear costume scares people at the mall, and hilarity ensues. And wow, that bear takes quite a beating, lol.

Here’s a look at very unusual clown-inspired fashion by photographer Kelly Thompson. Certainly very colorful. I like it! Those are some crazy wigs!

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