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[Video] The Christmas Card

skribe — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:30:52 +0000

Here’s some fun to end the week. This is reputed to have been made by Terry Gilliam in 1968 for a special Christmas Day show, Do Not Adjust Your Stocking. Unfortunately I’ve been unable to find a source (that isn’t self-referential) but in any case the video is darkly funny. There’s also this quote allegedly made by Gilliam about how he conceived the idea:

I went down to the Tate [Gallery] and they’ve got a huge collection of Victorian Christmas cards so I went through the collection and photocopied things and started moving them around. So the style just developed out of that rather than any planning being involved. I never analysed the stuff, I just did it the quickest, easiest way. And I could use images I really loved.

I hope it’s true.

[Video] What is Klout?

skribe — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 23:41:23 +0000

Brilliant! Social media people are so misunderstood. So are dumb shits =).

[Video] Online Checkout – In Real Life

skribe — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:27:33 +0000

Some more weekend fun but moreover an important lesson for anyone involved in online shopping. Also very funny and by the folks at Google Analytics.

[Video] Does This Qualify As Porn?

skribe — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:54:38 +0000

Sure it might be military porn but porn is porn, right? Should it be relegated to the XXX domain? Should it be banned in India – like the XXX domain? What do you think?

Will 13yo boys be gazing over centerfolds of this beauty under the covers late at night? And telling their mates: Whoa! Just look at the decks on Queen Elizabeth. Will 13yo girls be squealing: The Prince of Wales has ever such a long ramp. It’s not right. Protect our youth. Ban this now!

[Infographic] How Likeable is Each Angry Bird?

skribe — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 01:37:48 +0000

I disagree. I actually like the boomerang bird. It takes skill to use. And I love the giant red/brown bird. Red bird not so much. What about you? What’s your favourite?

Hat tip: Mashable

My Blackberry is not Working!

skribe — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 07:25:34 +0000

Kudos to Kerry for finding this. Brilliant!

Social Media Addiction: Are You At Risk?

skribe — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:34:02 +0000

The Spy Who Lives Here

skribe — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:34:54 +0000

What can I honestly say about this piece of machinima other than it is lame, bad, over-the-top, poorly acted and ridiculous. It’s also a lot of fun.

Man vs. Second Life

skribe — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:03:06 +0000

Join former British marine Adam Steele as he demonstrates how to survive in the harsh regions of Second Life!

*Disclaimer: Adam does not receive any aid from his camera crew while filming on location. Only in the event of an extreme life or death situation will the production team intervene to give medical attention.*

World War

skribe — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:43:20 +0000

Here’s a great little 3d animation piece by Vincent Chai courtesy of Digital Animation Herts Uni UK.