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They're All The Rage: On/Off Head Switches

2009-11-20T21:30:14Z

Want to look like you're a cyborg or some shit? I couldn't imagine why (unless you want me to brain you with a crowbar), but if you do, just glue an on/off switch to the back of your head like Dominic Wilcox did. But, WARNING: your hats won't fit the same! Neat idea, Dominic, but this is exactly the kind of thing that'll get you killed if you roll with the crew that I do. THAT SAID, I JUST I JUST HOOKED MYSELF UP WITH A VOLUME KNOB. WHAT? OH SORRY -- SOMEBODY TURNED ME UP TO 11!! Hit the jump for a picture of the installation process.]]> On/Off Switch On The Head Is A Cool Accessory But Not Functional [walyou]

Holy Grail? You Decide: A Bacon Chalice

2009-11-20T20:30:31Z

I can't even imagine weaving bacon so tight as to not let liquid (well, molten cheese) through, but apparently somebody did. My ~~hat~~ oven mitts are off to you, bacon mug maker. Cause one time I tried weaving bacon and it didn't even make a solid placemat. It did, however, make a solid after-school snack. Kidding, I'm vegetarian. Did you feel that? That was your head imploding. Bacon Beer Mug [thisisfreakingridiculous] Thanks to Profound, mike469x, Dominican Joe, Freedom and KilgoreTrout XL, one of which is Kurt Vonnegut's plus-size alter-ego, the other three of which are fighting over who gets to eat the cup.

For The Dapper Dog: Humunga Staches

2009-11-20T19:30:33Z

The Humunga Stache is a $12 piece of molded rubber. One side's a ball, and the other is giant freaking mustache. So when your dog bites the ball, guess what happens! (Hint: you take pictures and post them Facebook with clever captions).

Add some low-cost laughs to your frequent frolics with Fido! This shiny black toy is a ball on one end, and a giant cartoon mustache on the other. Dogs naturally pick up the ball...which leaves the outrageously funny mustache sticking out! Dogs also love to hold the ball in their mouth, and shake the mustache back and forth!

Not a bad idea. Of course, my dog would just chew up the whole damn thing. You see, she's a bitch. And, based on those tits in the pic, so is Fido. Animal cruelty! Product Site via Humunga Stache [likecool] Thanks to Niki, whose bitch has a real mustache and moonlights as a carny.

Whaaat?: Sand People Like Scooby Snacks?

2009-11-20T18:30:01Z

In a mash-up of universes that's about to make my head explode, it turns out Tusken Raiders love Scooby Snacks. And speaking of which -- I'd like to see Scoob and the gang try pulling THAT dude's mask off. Ruh-roh is right -- you gonna die! Sand People like Scooby Snacks [tk8247's deviantart] Thanks to sham, who only tried Bantha fodder once and didn't like it.

Wow, Video Game Religion -- Mass: We Pray

2009-11-20T17:30:26Z

Mass We Pray is a video game to get that Holy Spirit all up in your system and have fun with the whole family at the same time. With fun interactive mini-games like 'Conduct the Choir' and 'Genuflecting', you're sure to make Jesus proud (who's ALWAYS watching, BTW). Looks fun, doesn't it? That said, this is viral advertising for Dante's Inferno dropping in February. But I want to see how many people didn't bother reading this far and think it's real and then make comments about it. Because you know there's gonna be some. Then they're gonna wish they could delete their comments but they won't be able to and we'll all laugh and call them names! Trust me, its WJWD. Official Site Thanks to mensa, Nicole, MoD and daniel, who are praying all the theaters showing New Moon spontaneously combust.

Creepy Robot Stares At You So You Exercise

2009-11-20T16:30:50Z

How would you like this creepy little bastard staring at your ass when you're performing squats? Or maybe holding your feet while you do crunches? Or maybe you've got to be out of your got-damn mind!

Bandit is helping the University of Southern California Center for Robotics and Embedded Systems conduct a study on exercise training. 70 volunteers of all ages (including 20 people aged 60 or older living in retirement homes) will have either Bandit himself or Bandit on video as a trainer, and the researchers will try to figure out if the physical presence of the robot makes a difference.

That's right, they named him Bandit. As in, "Give me all your internal organs!" Listen, you want me to tell you whether a robot's presence helps you lose weight? It does -- and I'll prove it. SEND IN THE ROOMBA! *Eeeeeeeeeeeeek!* There, I feel four pounds lighter already. Oh, and I'm not cleaning that shit up either. Video of the little jerkbag after the jump.]]> Bandit Will Stare At You Until You Exercise [botjunkie] Thanks to Spikey DaPikey, who just cuts off limbs when he needs to lose weight. Smart.

Takes All Kinds: Machete-Wielding Taco Thief

2009-11-20T15:30:12Z

The latest in a string of taco-related violence, a masked marauder in Illinois held up another man at machete-point and demanded the poor chap's tacos. Admit it -- if you'd have had a machete you would have done the same thing!

Elgin Deputy Police Chief Jeff Swoboda says a local resident was walking back to his vehicle Sunday night after buying 16 tacos for $41 when a man wearing a black ski mask and a hooded sweat shirt ran up to him. Swoboda says the masked man waved a machete and took the tacos, but nothing else. He then drove off in an older-model light green car.

Wait a minute -- $41 for 16 tacos? Those must be some good-ass tacos! Say, this gives me an idea. *rummaging through closet for ninja-sword* Ow, shit! Shit shit shit shit shit. Cut myself. Machete-wielding man steals tacos [abcnews] Thanks to Annie, who won't cut anyone for anything less than a burrito. *phew*

About Time!: Improved Steering Wheel Desk

2009-11-20T03:00:53Z

We saw another steering wheel desk here on Geekologie quite some time ago, but I think we can all agree this is a much improved model. First of all, you can write/type at a normal angle and not the angle of the actual wheel. As a matter of fact, I'm using one now, and I've got to admit: it's quite comfortable. Secondly, HOOOOOOLY SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT Hit the jump for a bunch of other worthwhile product shots.]]> Amazon Product Site Thanks to Window, who is mostly certainly gonna be broken if you drive and work on one of these things.

The Monsters That Didn't Make The Cut: New Star Trek's Deleted Gorn And Salt Vampire

2009-11-20T00:00:58Z

Wonder what the Gorn and Salt Vampire that were supposed to appear in the new Star Trek's deleted Rura Penthe Klingon prison scenes looked like? This. Good lookin', but I'll take a steroid abuser in a dinosaur mask any day. I'm serious, just show up. J.J. Abrams' Version Of Star Trek's Salt Vampire And Gorn Revealed [io9] Thanks to Jase, who may or may not have just ordered some Mexican roids and a t-rex mask off eBay. I'll be waiting.

Modern Warfare 2 Crybaby's Music Video

2009-11-19T22:30:02Z

NOTE: Video slightly NSFW due to adult language from a blimey 14-year old. You ever wonder what else is going on in the world of a kid who will cry and punch the wall about a video game not living up to his expectations? Apparently a budding music career. And by budding I mean rotting. On the vine. You will never sell those tomatoes! Still, I did find myself kind of bobbing my head from 1:15 - 1:30 (the best part, plus I'm so high I feel like I'm typing with claws). But don't say his name -- he'll knock you out! Probably with rotten-tooth breath. BRING IT NANCY! GuitarJono1170's Youtube Channel (with a ton of other crappy videos) Thanks to Matt, who knifed this kid in Modern Warfare 2 and had him crying for days.

I Smell Beer Pong!: Pick Your Nose Cups Prevent Spread Of Drinkborne Illnesses

2009-11-19T21:30:27Z

These Pick Your Nose party cups from Fred are a set of 24 cups (2 each of 12 designs) with different noses printed on them. That way you can easily identify your beverage and not end up drinking from somebody's dipping spit-cup. WHICH HAPPENS. Plus, you you get to spice up your look a bit. Although I'm a little disappointed they didn't get a little more creative with the designs. What about a witch doctor's nose with a bone through it? Don't even tell me that's not a brilliant idea. Because I will shrink your head faster than you can say, "OOO EEE, OOO AH AH TING TANG WALLA WALLA BING BANG!" Now, go look in the mirror. Haha, of course I didn't actually do it -- I DON'T EFF WITH BLACK MAGIC. Now The Gathering, that's ~~a whole different story~~ none of your business. Hit the jump for a woman drinking out of a man's nose model. A woman with a man's nose -- ha!]]> Product Site via Pick Your Nose Cups [uberreview]

Just Make Your Own: Cantena Chain Clock

2009-11-19T20:30:36Z

I like this clock. I can't exactly say why but I think it's because it costs $2,338 and is definitely something my ~~son~~ team of highly skilled artisans could recreate for a fraction of the cost, ultimately saving you, the sucker, a bundle.

one of our favorite wall clocks, the catena wall clock harkens back to traditional mechanical clocks. copper digits mounted onto a bicycle chain place emphasis on the cyclical nature of time. this clock is a striking clock, literally and figuratively.

IT'S A GEAR AND BICYCLE CHAIN. Sure it's awesome looking but you can't justify a $2,400 pricetag. Besides, what if some punk steals my chain for his BMX? Then I'm timeless! Which, God just look at my chiseled features, I really am. Product Site Thanks to Danundertheice and darwyn4, who know what time it is. Am I right, Flavor Flav? Nice viking helmet.

Air Blower iPhone App Really Blows Air (See What I Did There? There's More To Come!)

2009-11-19T19:30:24Z

Looking for the latest and least greatest in iPhone apps? Check out the $1 "Blower" app. It ~~sucks~~ ~~blows~~ ~~sucks and blows~~ is f***ing stupid.

Thanks to the new "Blower" app, iPhone owners will now be able to blow out candles with their handset. Just "switch on your app, turn the iPhone volume to the max and feel the air flowing from the speaker opening." Unlock the new mind-blowing secret feature on your iPhone. Turn your iPhone into a real Air Blower!

Mind-blowing secret feature my ass. An x-ray camera, now THAT'S a mind-blowing secret feature. Or the ability to make calls to the dead. Phone developers, are you getting all this? Because I'm not buying another phone until I can talk to George Washington and take pictures of Martha's underwear. Just saying. Hit the jump for a video of the app blowing out candles. WHEE, what a birthday!]]> Blower App Lets You Use iPhone to Blow Out Candles [techeblog] Thanks to Christina, who doesn't need an iPhone app to blow out the candles because she uses one of those spray bottles with the foam fan attached.

Snap, Crackle, Pork: Bacon-Flavored Popcorn

2009-11-19T18:30:50Z

Because soon everything will be available pork-flavored, J&D's is selling bacon-flavored popcorn. I assume it's just regular popcorn with their bacon-salt added to the bag, but what do I know? Besides everything because God and I are like this *crossing fingers to show extreme closeness*. $12 gets you three bags. Alternatively, $12 will also net you 40 Glad Tall Kitchen Trashbags (with Odor Shield technology). So, yeah, the choice is yours. Product Site via Bacon Pop [uncrate] Thanks to Chuey The Rock n Roll Midget and Be My Mannequin, who pop corn and balloons at the fair with equal dexterity.

FroliCat BOLT: A Laser Lightshow For Cats

2009-11-19T17:30:49Z

Yay, two laser posts in a row! The $17 FroliCat BOLT is an award winning laser lightshow for cats with owners who are too lazy to wave a laser pointer around or have lost the use of their limbs.

Simply turn it on and projects a red dot and moves it in random patterns for 15 minutes, or until your cat (or dog, or baby) realizes what's going on and attacks the gadget itself.

You know why cats love lasers so much? Because they're from the future. Plus it has something to do with their nightvision. No, really, I'm not just making this up. I took a ~~correspondence~~ college course in ~~beertasting~~ science. I wore a lab coat and everything. Video of the POS in action after the jump.]]> frolicat bolt entertains your pets with laser, not lightning bolts [technabob] Thanks to Jessie, who just ties a string to a laser pointer and tapes it to the ceiling fan. Smart thinking!