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Geekologie - Gadgets, Gizmos, and Awesome tag:www.geekologie.com,2012://1 2012-02-10T23:24:30Z Movable Type Pro 4.37 Princess-Saving Shoes: Super Mario Bros. Converse tag:www.geekologie.com,2012://1.10885 2012-02-10T23:00:52Z 2012-02-10T23:24:30Z

Remember last year's release of Super Mario Converse special editions? Well they're back with another, this time in low-tops. Me? I like my tops muffin. Dropping next month for an undisclosed amount of gold coins, the Converse Japan One...

Remember last year's release of Super Mario Converse special editions? Well they're back with another, this time in low-tops. Me? I like my tops muffin. Dropping next month for an undisclosed amount of gold coins, the Converse Japan One Star Super Mario Bros OX are the perfect shoes for doing a little princess saving. Ooooooor walking to the liquor store. They are NOT for kicking shit though. And neither are flip-flips (that's how I got worms). Converse One Star Super Mario Bros. OX [highsnobiety] Thanks to Jacques, who claims he used to have a pair of Altered Beast Asics back in the day. Get the f*** out!]]> Does George Lucas Suck? tag:www.geekologie.com,2012://1.10884 2012-02-10T22:00:47Z 2012-02-10T22:07:37Z

Yes -- HARD. Read the whole "George claims Han NEVER shot first" article over at IWatchstuff....

Yes -- HARD. Read the whole "George claims Han NEVER shot first" article over at IWatchstuff.]]> House-Sized Optimus Prime Snow Sculpture tag:www.geekologie.com,2012://1.10883 2012-02-10T21:30:21Z 2012-02-10T21:37:11Z

This is a massive Optimus Prime snow sculpture on display at the Asahikawa Winter Festival in Hokkaido, Japan. It's left me with so many unanswered questions. Why Optimus Prime and not Gundam? Why doesn't he look anything like the cartoon OR movie versions? Are you sure that's not just a storefront painted white? Why's he have two nipples on one side and none on the other? Do robots breastfeed their babies like humans? Does motor oil come out? If a train departs 220km away traveling at 30km/hour and making a 10 minutes stop every 40km do I have time to get drunk AND sober up before I have to pick my friends up from the train station? What if I just say f*** it and pretend like I thought they were coming next weekend? Optimus Prime Snow Sculpture of the Day [geeks.thedailywh.at] Thanks to Mark, who once made a giant snow penis but thankfully never put a magic hat on it. THANK GOD.]]> Artist Creates 'Genetic Portraits' By Seamlessly Splicing Together Headshots Of Relatives tag:www.geekologie.com,2012://1.10882 2012-02-10T20:00:26Z 2012-02-10T20:22:59Z

This is a gallery of "genetic portraits" made by artist Ulric Collette by Photoshopping together photos of his family members. This is a father and daughter portrait here of Daniel, 60 and Amélie, 33. Not necessarily a new idea, but definitely the most Two-Face looking execution I've seen. And speaking of Two-Face executions, *pointing gun* call it in the air -- heads or tails. "Tails." Too bad, you lose. "That's not even a coin -- it's a shirt button!" Ugh, MONEY'S TIGHT RIGHT NOW. Hit the jump for several more but be sure to check out Ulric's website for the rest.]]>

PORTRAITS GÉNÉTIQUES Thanks to Castiliad, who told me I had a butthis face. "The Geekologie Writer? He's dumb as shit -- butthis face, that's the real kicker. Definitely gonna die an ugly virgin." ]]> Millennium Falcon Guitar With Light & Sound FX tag:www.geekologie.com,2012://1.10881 2012-02-10T18:31:04Z 2012-02-10T18:58:54Z

This is a custom electric guitar pieced together by Youtuber fiskybusiness89 out of a plastic Millennium Falcon toy and handmade R2-D2 head stock. I don't know about you, but I for one would smash the shit out of that on stage after one song and then yell "SHOW'S OVER, NO REFUNDS." Did I mention it's hyperdrive lights up and has sound effects? Sound effects IN ADDITION to the standard guitar ones (twang twangs). Still, no word if it can make the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsnips. "You mean parsecs?" I don't know, do I? "You've never seen Star Wars, have you?" Ha, only The Wrath of Khan. Hit the jump for a video demo.]]> Star Wars Millennium Falcon Guitar with Working Lights and Sounds! [obviouswinner] Thanks to khz, who doesn't have a musical bone in his body but does have an extra penis growing inside him (not mine).]]> Monkey Island/Day Of The Tentacle/Grim Fandango Vets Raise $1-Million On Kickstarter For New Game tag:www.geekologie.com,2012://1.10880 2012-02-10T17:30:11Z 2012-02-10T17:34:32Z

Tim Schafer and Ron Gilbert, two of the men behind some of the best point-and-click adventure games of all time including LucasArts classics (and personal favorites) Monkey Islands, Day of the Tentacle and Grim Fandango, raised about $1-million in 24 hours with a Kickstarter project to produce a new game. It's set the record for the most funding in such a short period of time as well as most backers, with current funding in excess of $1.3-million and over 36,000 contributors. Donating $15 will get you the game and access to a documentary about the game's development. I just donated myself, and will spend every waking second until the game's release refreshing their website until it's available. *refresh refresh refresh refresh* Hopefully not much longer. "These things take time, dummy." Soooooooooo -- think I have time to pop a Pop Tart? Kickstarter Project Page Thanks to Matty C, Sean, bucknine, Alicia and tombey, who are almost excited as I am about this (you can tell I'm more excited because I pissed myself).]]> Shootout At The PC Corral: Dad Blasts Holes In Daughter's Laptop For Anti-Parent Facebook Rant tag:www.geekologie.com,2012://1.10879 2012-02-10T16:30:31Z 2012-02-10T16:38:15Z

Note: Some bad words when he reads what his daughter posted on Facebook. This is a video of North Carolina father Tommy Jordan smoking a cigarette and reading the anti-parent rant his daughter posted about he and his wife on Facebook. Then he talks about it. Then, around the 7:00 mark, he starts putting holes in her laptop with a firearm. Whether you agree or disagree with his parenting style, you have to admit I need one of those hats. Hit the jump for 22nd century parenting.]]> Father Shoots Daughter's Laptop: Now What? [huffingtonpost] Thanks to everyone who sent me this, who really just like videos of people shooting things. Same.]]> Now That's A Party: Apple Cyborg/Steve Jobs Cosplay tag:www.geekologie.com,2012://1.10878 2012-02-10T15:30:36Z 2012-02-10T16:02:11Z

This is a mysterious picture that just cropped up from China featuring a couple Apple fanboys cosplaying as a Mac cyborg and fungal-bearded Steve Jobs. Plus Amelia Earhart is trying to sneak by on the right. One thing's for certain -- this dynamic duo wants to make it clear that they're number 1. Number 1 at what is anybody's guess, but I suspect it's flashing the "we're number 1" sign. Oh yeah? Maybe cause you've never seen mine! *BOOSH* "That's three, GW." I'm working on it! Hit the jump for a full body shot.]]> The Most Bad-Ass Apple Fanboy in China [micgadget] via Here's a Cyborg Made Out of Old Macs [geekosystem] Thanks to Georg, who you have to keep an eye on or he'll eat your computer parts when you're not paying attention.]]> Reporter Tracks Down Notoriously Racist Internet Troll tag:www.geekologie.com,2012://1.10877 2012-02-09T22:30:27Z 2012-02-09T22:21:53Z

Seen here looking exactly how I'd imagine a piece of shit internet troll would (okay, maybe a little older), Darren Burton (aka Facebook user Nimrod Severn), is confronted by a reporter about the offensive (and often racist) comments he leaves on the memorial pages of the recently deceased. Things go about how you'd expect considering Darren is a 41-YEAR OLD with nothing better to do than troll Facebook pages. Trolls, man -- they're why we can't have nice things. They're always hiding under their little bridge just waiting to ruin things for everybody who has to pass over them. God, how about you stop being such a nancy and crawl out from under that bridge AND SAY IT TO SOMEBODY'S FACE. "Fine, maybe I will." Good! "I hate you and I ha..." HOOOOOOOOOOONK! *GW drives 18-wheeler straight through butthole like a mountain tunnel* Did somebody saying something? I had my trucker music up full blast. *peels out in a blaze of chrome mudflap girls* Hit the jump for the damn, just go die bro. Living to troll ain't f***ing living.]]> Internet Troll IRL of the Day [thedailywh.at] Thanks to Liz, who agrees the only good trolls are the little dolls with the crazy hair whose bellies you're supposed to rub for good luck or whatever. Me? I just ate their hair.]]> Interactive Guide To The Size Of The Known Universe tag:www.geekologie.com,2012://1.10876 2012-02-09T21:00:37Z 2012-02-09T20:52:05Z

Note: No screencap is really gonna do the guide justice, you're gonna have to play with it yourself (or watch the video) to put things in perspective. A perspective your feeble mind won't comprehend! This is a link to an interactive guide to the size of the known universe (just like the title says -- f***ing crazy!). It starts in the middle at the size of man (or a large lady), but you can use the slider bar to move left to smaller objects (down to ants, atoms, quarks, etc.) and right to larger ones (planets, galaxies, yo momma, etc.). Clicking objects will open a pop-up with more info. Now follow the link and get clicking! Oooooooor follow me home and stab me, I really don't care anymore. Video walkthrough of the guide and a link to the interactive version after the jump.]]> The Scale Of The Universe 2 (interactive Flash version) and Another One via Scale of the Universe: A fantastic trip from quarks to quasars [dvice] Thanks to skulaluks, Carla, Adam and stu, who heard if you stacked pennies all the way to the moon then you'd have enough to climb to the moon and eat the cheese there. I believe it!]]> Yes, I'd Like A Pizza -- Half Pepperoni, Half Proposal: Pizza Hut's $10,010 Valentine's Engagement Special tag:www.geekologie.com,2012://1.10875 2012-02-09T19:00:39Z 2012-02-09T19:32:53Z

Because you can't spell 'romancepizza' without 'pizza', Pizza Hut is running a $10,010 Valentine's engagement special that includes a ruby engagement ring, limo service, flower bouquet, fireworks display, professional photographer & videographer and, perhaps most importantly, pizza and breadsticks. Because nothing says "Will you marry me?" like marinara sauce dripping down your dress shirt. "This is so f***ing ridiculous. What a perfect testament to everything that's wrong with America. Come on, Taco Bell meal deal proposal or GTFO." OMG -- I was thinking the exact same thing! I mean, if it HAS to be pizza, it should at least be Little Caesar's. Pizza Hut, really? No thank you. Hey honey, I got you an engagement ring. And a pizza! AND REALLY BAD DIARRHEA LATER. Official Pizza Hut Product Site (get drunk and order one, I dare you!) via The $10,010 Pizza Hut Ultimate Valentine's Day Proposal in a Box [obviouswinner] Thanks to Terry re, who proposed the old fashioned way: getting down on one knee, then passing out. Classic.]]> Official Portal Gun Replicas Available For Preorder tag:www.geekologie.com,2012://1.10874 2012-02-09T18:00:47Z 2012-02-09T18:01:46Z

While nowhere near as impressive as some of the fan-made ones we've seen, this officially licensed full-scale Portal gun replica is now available for preorder from Hobby Search for around $170. It lights up orange and blue but is...

Beautiful woven ─ ─ curve, the mobile device space of a dream - Puzzle action game masterpiece of VALVE, [PORTAL]! There is no guy does not start, "Cancer incidence portal" is "Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device" thing, Prop rainy day Appearance is made to the replica! - Intact during the game, the mobile device space of a dream that brings together the technology's science aperture Fully reproduced. Light blue and orange is equipped with the gimmick of course. Can enjoy the beautiful design of unique products VALVE, fan is a must-see item. THE CAKE IS A LIE!

Granted for $170 I don't expect a fully operational Portal gun, but I do expect something that can at least create SOME size of Portal. Even something big enough to throw action figures through would be cool. You know, take playtime to a whole new level. Hit the jump for the gun glowing blue and a link to the product page.]]> Hobby Search Product Site Thanks to ChaosLex, who prefers to create portals the old fashioned way: with a case of Redbull and his fists.]]> Good Work, Detective: Cop Chases After Himself tag:www.geekologie.com,2012://1.10873 2012-02-09T17:00:42Z 2012-02-09T17:05:09Z

AHAHAHHAHAHAHA -- my dog does that! A plainclothes British police officer, staking out an area recently hit by a string of burglaries, was tipped off by a CCTV operator (closed circuit TV, aka Big Brother) of a suspicious person...

AHAHAHHAHAHAHA -- my dog does that! A plainclothes British police officer, staking out an area recently hit by a string of burglaries, was tipped off by a CCTV operator (closed circuit TV, aka Big Brother) of a suspicious person in the area. Aaaaaaaaaand proceeded to chase himself for 20 minutes while the operator gave him directions. Get it? Because he was that suspicious person. Somebody rob a bank with me?

The operator directed the officer, who was on foot patrol, as he followed the "suspect" on camera last month, telling his colleague on the ground that he was "hot on his heels". The officer spent around 20 minutes giving chase before a sergeant came into the CCTV control room, recognised the "suspect" and laughed hysterically at the mistake.

Wow, that's some seriously embarrassing shit right there. Almost as bad as the time I unknowingly started a flame-war with myself in the Geekologie comments. What? I can't remember all the names I use! CCTV police officer 'chased himself' after being mistaken for burglar [telegraph] Thanks to philip, who's seen dogs realize it's their own tail in less time.]]> Collapsing 2nd Story Floor By Filling Room With Water tag:www.geekologie.com,2012://1.10872 2012-02-09T16:00:27Z 2012-02-09T20:47:04Z

Inb4 that is NOT how you run a bath. This is a video of a house in Norway that's set to be demolished. But, instead of standing in the basement and swinging sledgehammers at load bearing walls like they...

Inb4 that is NOT how you run a bath. This is a video of a house in Norway that's set to be demolished. But, instead of standing in the basement and swinging sledgehammers at load bearing walls like they would in Poland, two guys decide to fill the second story bathroom with water until the floor collapses. This is a video of that happening. It was kind of upsetting to watch because, shit, I would've lived there. Sure it's not the nicest looking house, but it did have a bathroom. UPSTAIRS. That's like a mansion where I come from (I come from the streets). Just sayin', I've been living in a 2001 Explorer for almost four months now. It doesn't even have a DOWNSTAIRS bathroom. It has a pickle jar. A pickle jar and a trashbag for a window. Hit the jump for the if you really hate somebody you should wait till they go on vacation then put a garden hose through one of their basement windows and leave it running. But you didn't hear that from me, k?]]> Youtube Thanks to Franklin, who demolishes houses the old fashioned way: calling Godzilla a giant sissy-lizard from the front porch then running inside and escaping out a secret passage. And to MrWeirdBeard, whose beard can destroy entire skyscrapers if a piece of food gets stuck in it.]]> Fork Me, I'm Hungry: Spider Man Bust Cake tag:www.geekologie.com,2012://1.10870 2012-02-09T15:00:16Z 2012-02-10T22:33:17Z

This is a cake of Spider Man's bust made by Cake Central member Arielatl (who may or may not be a mermaid in Atlanta). As you can see, she's pretty good at making lines with icing. Me? I'm terrible at it. One time I was supposed to spell 'Happy Birthday Jason" on a cake and it ended up reading "Choke and die, dickhead" To my credit though, it was a cheap icing bag.

For those who would like to know :) I started with a dummy head, and used fondant to build it out to look like his face, then covered it with fondant, cut the eyes out of fondant, covered it in webbing, and let it dry for a few days. Then, I filled and stacked two 10″ cakes for the middle, and split an 8″ cake into quarters for the shoulders. Then, I carved the sharp edges and the slope and indent for the chest. Next, I crumb-coated the whole bottom, and covered in fondant. I cut a shallow circle the size of the head base in the top of the cake, and set it in with 2 dowels. I then finished the rest of the webbing on the body, and cut the spider out of fondant. I hope this helps! :)

Whoa whoa whoa -- a dummy head? That's a choking hazard! So it's basically just a shoulder cake with an iced mannequin head on top. That's...okay I would still eat that. BUT ONLY BECAUSE I'M FAT. Hit the jump for one more shot.]]> Spiderman [cakecentral] via Om Nom Nom Nom: Amazing Spider-Man Cake [geeksaresexy] Thanks to Erin, who would have made the head of cake and the body out of sheet metal.]]>