Archive for July, 2009

New Simon’s Cat: “Fly Guy”

Simon Tofield, who created the “Simon’s Cat” series, has finally released a new cartoon, “Fly Guy.”  I think I actually watched my cat do this yesterday, only she was chasing a piece of fuzz that she pretended was a fly.

Watch all of the Simon’s Cat series on their YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/simonscat?blend=1&ob=4

Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland Trailer

The teaser trailer for Tim Burton’s anticipated version of Alice in Wonderland has finally been released, and it more than lives up to my hopes for the film.  It looks like he’s taking the classic story and making it his own, adding in new elements and expanding on the things we love about the story.

Of course Johnny Depp looks like he does a fantastic job as the Mad Hatter, but I never doubted that.  I also really like the looks of Alice, played by Mia Wasikowska.

This is one of the few movies that I really can’t wait to see, although we have to wait until March for it to hit theaters.  It’s also going to be released in 3D, which I love!

Regifting Robin

 Regifting Robin

Regifting Robin can read your mind…she can figure out which item you choose every time.  Follow the instructions on the first page, then find your item, and she will know what you chose.  It had me amazed for a while, but being the “need to know everything” sort of person that I am, I finally figured it out.

Can you figure out how Robin reads your mind?  Feel free to guess on the comments section, but if you get frustrated, I’ll post the answer in a few days, so come back and check.

http://www.regiftable.com/regiftingrobinpopup.html

Today’s Playlist

record Todays PlaylistHere’s the playlist for this weekend.  Click on the song title to listen to it on YouTube.  Enjoy!

Marina and the Diamonds – “I Am Not a Robot”

Keri Hilson (Feat. Timbaland) – “Return the Favor”

Wale (Feat. Lady Gaga) – “Chillin’”

Santogold – “Your Voice”

Passion Pit – “Sleepyhead”

Hilary Duff – “Any Other Day”

Moby – “Mistake”

New Buffalo – “Cheer Me Up Thank You”

Lovers Electric – “Honey”

Britney Spears “Radar” Video

radar Britney Spears Radar Video

Normally the day a Britney video is released is a major event for me.  I would typically get a Chicken Grilled Stuft Burrito at Taco Bell, pop open a Bud Light, and cry with joy.  Today is a sad day.  The new “Radar” video was released and it’s boring.  I watched it with Cheetos and a bottle of water because it wasn’t worth the $5.49 I usually spend at Taco Bell for these occasions.

I’ve already complained about “Radar” being Britney’s newest single (read that article by clicking HERE), but at least she could have made a good video for it.  With artists like Lady Gaga changing the industry, Britney really needs to step it up.  She was always the one doing the things that shocked the music world, taking risks and introducing new styles and amazing us over and over again.  Now she’s slowly falling off the “radar.”

The “Radar” video isn’t bad exactly, it’s just boring.  I don’t understand why I would want to watch a guy play polo when the song could be so much more interesting than that.  And there was no dancing at all.  Britney used to be known for her dancing.  Now she just walks around while some guy is braiding his horse’s tail.

I’d even prefer another disaster like the “Gimme More” video over this, because at least that was interesting and got people talking.  She might have looked completely out of her mind swinging around the stripper pole with a black wig and leather on, but at least it had major entertainment value.  This one is just forgettable.

Watch the boring video here: www.perezhilton.com

Spacesleeper Pillow: A Helmet of Comfort (and Embarrassment)

spacesleeper Spacesleeper Pillow: A Helmet of Comfort (and Embarrassment)

According to their website, the Spacesleeper Pillow is useful for treating TMJ, airplane trips, and saving your skin from wrinkles.  In my opinion, wearing a pillow helmet is mostly useful for embarrassing yourself, looking even more ridiculous when you sleep than usual, and entertaining me with your willingness to look like a fool.

The marketing for this product is also ingenious.  Here are some highlights from the website:

The concept for this product came to its inventor, Tony Hightower, in late 2002. While observing his wife sleeping, he noticed the terrible creases and wrinkles on her face caused by pressure and contact points between the face and pillow.

So basically the guy couldn’t stand looking at his wife’s creepy wrinkles and imagining them being there permanently someday.  Whatever inspires you I guess.

This product with so many uses and benefits touching on key industries in the market could sell itself to anyone.

First of all, they need to hire an actual writer for their website.  This looks like one of those sentences my teacher gave me in my college writing class to fix up and help it to make sense.  Secondly, could they find a more cliche sales phrase?

After all that, I’m sure you’re interested, so I’ll let you know that the Spacesleeper Pillow sells for the low, low price of just $49.95.  Seriously…

Maybe the thing actually works, but that’s not going to stop me from laughing at you if you wear one.

http://www.spacesleeperpillow.com

http://twitter.com/SpaceSleeperCEO