How Old Are Your Ears? (Hearing Test) [Science!]
For best results, watch the video in 1080p. Headphones are a MUST. In other news, today we learned that we’re not young anymore. :(
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If Breaking Bad Were a Little More Like Brokeback Mountain [Video]
It all has so many more layers of meaning now. via Neatorama
This Must Be the Only Fantasy: Rodarte’s Weird Fashion/RPG Film
We would argue that fashion and Dungeons & Dragons have crossed paths perhaps five times outside of a convention (where all fashion is inspired by games and such), but we can’t remember any of those five times. So let’s call it once, and say that this film from Rodarte and Tom Cole is probably the […]
Featured Short: Girl and Robot [Video]
This short film, about a determined girl who builds her own robot, was created by The Animation Workshop. The early-Pixar-like feel and endearing story make this a winner. (We especially love that it’s a story without dialogue.) Check it out: Check out more of The Animation Workshop’s videos. via GeekTyrant
Eric La Sorda’s Family Guy/Game of Thrones Mashup Art
These were created by Eric La Sorda, who posted his work on Reddit. Now that he’s famous, let’s hope La Sorda keeps doing what he does and gives us more in the future. Peter Stark Lois Stark Chris Snow (knows nothing) King Stewie Lannister Joe Stark and Meg Don’t forget the special Season Three spoiler character. […]
The Last of Springfield, Part 2 [D’oh!]
If you missed this week’s web rounds of deviantart-user Raqos‘ “The Last of Us’ and “The Simpsons” mash-up, “The Last of Springfield“, here’s the first installment: It was so popular, in fact, that Raqos quickly created a follow-up piece. Presenting, “The Last of Springfield – Bloater“:
Handmade Bookcases for Geeks [Pics]
For the truly discerning fan of both Star Wars and literature, Etsy’s WhittledInWood has a one-of-a-kind AT-AT bookcase. It’s handmade, of course, of Russian and Baltic birch, and made to order with various finish options. But WhittledInWood isn’t just about AT-ATs. Check out these other unique bookcases featured in the shop: Incredible Hulk Millennium Falcon […]
A Couple of Chicks Recreate Family Guy’s Chicken Fight Scene
Stunt women Jessie Graff and Tree O’Toole fight to the death, emulating the famous Chicken Fight Scene from Family Guy (which originally featured Peter Griffin and a large chicken instead of two women). The live-action adaptation is surprisingly faithful: In case you don’t remember, here’s the original clip: http://youtu.be/Jpoki4wBwtA Thanks, Michael!
If Disney Princesses Were on Instagram [Pictures]
Zeus help us all. By Belinda Tan at B for Bel
Nerd Block: A Monthly Mystery Gift Box for the Geeky Set
Nerd Block is like BirchBox for people who prefer pop culture to makeup. The idea is a simple subscription service, just like many others: for $20 a month (plus shipping), you receive a box filled with delightfully nerdy goodies. An exclusive t-shirt is included every month, alongside 5 or 6 toys, accessories or collectibles. Nerd […]