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August 26th, 2010

Cat Dumps Old Lady into Trash

by manny

This video just TOTALLY made my day, it’s the funniest thing ever! I’m so glad the cat got its proper revenge.

Last week, the Internet blew up when a video was released of a British woman tossing a cat in the trash. The cat was found alive after 15 hours, but the entire world was outraged at the lady’s actions. Police had to offer her protection after she received hundreds of death threats.

It’s so funny that someone dressed up in a cat costume and made the above video.

Here is the original video. Is this lady crazy or what?

Big thanks to Jared for the tip!

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August 4th, 2010

s-CRY-ed: Straight Cougar Cosplay

by manny

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Here’s something for fans of s-CRY-ed. At a recent car show in Utah, MD writer Chajiko went dressed as Straight Cougar. She won 3rd place in their costume contest, that’s very cool!

She looks great standing next to that car. A little bird told me that it was actually a red car, turned pink in Photoshop, but we don’t have to tell anyone about that… :)

Well done, Chajiko!

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August 3rd, 2010

Costumes from the Colorado Renaissance Festival

by manny

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Check out these costumes from last weekend’s Colorado Renaissance Festival in Larkspur. Aren’t they completely amazing?

Denver publication Westword has a gallery of the 50 Best Costumes from this festival. I’ve posted a few below, visit their site to view the full gallery!

Featuring a cast of hundreds of authentically costumed merrymakers living and working throughout the village and performing, continuously, upon the Festival’s seven stages, the illusion of a rollicking 16th Century festival day is created. Impromptu encounters with the royalty and peasantry of Tudor England are commonplace. You’ll meet all kinds, from jousters to jugglers to minstrels to maidens faire, all schooled in art of interactive theatre! Much new entertainment has been summoned by Good King Henry for this glorious season.

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[via Westword]

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May 27th, 2010

Lost Finale Party Costumes

by manny

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USA Today posted some fun pictures of people’s Lost finale parties. Looks like lots of fans were really into celebrating the end of a big show.

I watched all six seasons of Lost, and I certainly enjoyed it. Though I think I was more interested in the mythology and mystery of the island than I was in flashback-filled drama of all the characters. So, yeah, I was a bit disappointed in the finale and the answers provided by the writers.

But I digress… I really like these Lost costumes, you can see how many fans turned the finale into a big party. How fun! I think my favorite is the “Hurley in the Dharma van” costume. Apparently those headlights really work. Great job!

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[via USA Today]

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May 26th, 2010

Wave-Gotik-Treffen

by Allison

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According to Wikipedia, “Wave-Gotik-Treffen is an annual world festival for dark music and arts in Leipzig, Germany…With 18,000 to 20,000 regular attendants, the WGT is one of the largest events of the Goth-, Cybergoth-, and Rivethead- subcultures worldwide”

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So many incredible outfits all in one place!

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Be sure to check out the rest of Sebastian Willnow’s photogallery via The Star Phoenix.

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May 21st, 2010

London’s 2012 Olympic Mascots Revealed

by manny

The new mascots for London’s 2012 Olympics have been revealed. Meet Wenlock and Mandeville, the friendly one-eyed monsters, created after “18 months, 40 focus groups and a secret operation worthy of MI5.”

Admittedly, many media outlets have made fun of these mascots. Geekosystem has even compared them to Kang and Kodos from the Simpsons.

I don’t know… I think they are fine mascots. Not mind blowingly awesome, but not terrible either. And I suppose all that really matters is what children will think.

From Telegraph.co.uk

“We’ve created our mascots for children,” he said. “They will connect young people with sport and tell the story of our proud Olympic and Paralympic history. By linking young people to the values of sport, Wenlock and Mandeville will help inspire kids to strive to be the best they can be.”

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May 18th, 2010

Awesome Photos from Moscow Zombie Walk

by manny

Moscow recently hosted an incredible Zombie Walk. Man, these guys don’t mess around.

Click Here for a huge gallery of amazing zombie photos. I’ve posted a few of my favorite below. This looks like an awesome time!

Braaaaaaains!

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[ottenki_serogo via BoingBoing]

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May 14th, 2010

Birthday Prank in a Chicken Costume

by manny

Aren’t birthdays fun? Watch as someone in a chicken costume interrupts her sister’s class to wish her a happy birthday with a Lady Gaga-inspired dance.

The teacher must be pretty cool to allow the interruption, especially after getting sprayed with silly string. Looks like a fun time!

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May 10th, 2010

Cool Star Wars Weekends Posters

by manny

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Disney is gearing up for another fun-filled Star Wars Weekends, which runs May 21 through June 13th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Every year, they produce a set of funny Star Wars posters, showing popular movie characters in humorous, real life situations. These are great! I think the photo of General Grevious with the ballon is actually pretty creepy!

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[via Will's Posterous]

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May 3rd, 2010

Seattle Grants Wish to Electron Boy

by manny

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Here’s a very touching costume story. 13-year-old Erik Martin has cancer, and the Make-a-Wish Foundation offered to help him fulfill his dream — to be a superhero!

Meet Electron Boy – the city of Seattle created a big event for him to save the day. This is so incredible. The police, the electric company, the Seattle Sounders (soccer), and hundreds of volunteers all helped out to turn Erik into a superhero. Please be sure to check out the article, it’s a great read.

Erik got into his red-and-blue superhero costume, and called on the powers of Moonshine Maid, who owns a DeLorean sports car. For good measure, more than 20 motorcycle officers from the Bellevue Police Department and King County and Snohomish sheriff’s offices escorted Electron Boy to Seattle.

Everyone was startled when, overhead, the Jumbotron crackled to life.

“Electron Boy, I am Dr. Dark and this is Blackout Boy,” sneered an evil voice, as the villain — Edgar Hansen, and his sidekick Jake Anderson, both of Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch” — taunted the young superhero. “We are here to take over Seattle and make it dark!”

On the Jumbotron, a video showed a Puget Sound Electric employee Jim Hutchinson trapped in the top of his bucket truck in front of PSE’s Bellevue headquarters. Only Electron Boy could save him.

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[Seattle Times via ToplessRobot]

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April 28th, 2010

Slave Leia Car Wash for Charity

by manny

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Oh my, a Slave Leia car wash! This was sponsored by G4’s Attack of the Show to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Very cool!

I bet they raised a BILLION dollars…

[via HeatVisionBlog]

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April 28th, 2010

Conan O’Brien and Jim Carrey, Singing Superheroes

by manny

Well, this is just bizarre! Conan O’Brien wears a Superman costume, and sings a duet with Jim Carrey, who’s in a Kick-Ass costume.

As many of you may know, Conan is touring the U.S. with his live show. This? Not what I expected. Wow.

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