Twitter: Giving people a licence to be rude to strangers since 2006. People often say “you shouldn’t be in the kitchen if you can’t stand the heat”, but hearing celebs read out the insults they get tweeted in the below videos highlight just how mental people can be. And...
Watch: Jon Stewart v...
posted by Cate Owen
The Daily Show‘s Jon Stewart has outdone himself this time. Just watch as he tears Fox News a new one over their coverage of Mitt Romney’s hidden tape fiasco. Part 1 Part 2 Part...
Video through time
posted by Cate Owen
Awesome video alert time! Here’s 32-year-old film-maker Jeremiah McDonald talking to his 12-year-old self via video. “Look at you!” cries McDonald jr, burping. “Charming,” the elder says. “No wonder I’m...
Where the hell is Ma...
posted by Cate Owen
There’s nothing like a video of people doing crazy dancing across the globe to remind you that we’re actually all just human beings. According to his website, Matt is a 35-year-old “deadbeat from Connecticut” who’s friend started taking video while Matt danced....
Bored? Here.
posted by Cate Owen
Just in case you’re bored, have nothing better to do, or are looking to fill in 10 minutes of your day… Here’s an addictive game that’s a twist on the spacies you use to play as a kid. Don’t say I didn’t warn...
The Lizzie Bennet Di...
posted by Cate Owen
I think it’s awesome when people re-tell classic stories. I don’t even mind a modern twist or two. How about when one combines two of my favourite things: Amusing YouTube clips and Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice? Yes please! So you know I’m going to love The Lizzie...
Glee’s Zach Wo...
posted by Cate Owen
Earlier in the year I had a chance to interview Glee choreographer Zach Woodlee. We ended up having a really interesting discussion about “imperfect perfection” – something Zach is really passionate about. “It’s OK that your legs don’t go up to your ears and you...
Finger Tut: The incr...
posted by Cate Owen
This is an ad for the Samsung Galaxy, and for the French launch Samsung brought JayFunk, the internet Finger Tutting phenomenon, to deliver some incredible and surprising choreography. The result? A little bit of magic....
Madeon live mashup
posted by Cate Owen
Just… watch. Madeon is this 17-year-old French DJ who has mashed up a bunch of his favourite tracks. This clip’s had over 200,000 views in a couple of days, and I think it’s set to rise higher than that before the journey...
OddOneOut
posted by Cate Owen
OddOneOut (a.k.a. Niki) is into upcycling vintage plates – amongst other crafty endeavours – and as soon as I stopped by her stall at a local craft fair, I knew I was in trouble. Her designs are gorgeous. After taking some time out from her job as a textile designer to have a...
Paris vs New York
posted by Cate Owen
There’s something very cool about a blog that takes the refined culture of Paris and compares it to the much-loved icons of New York City. Paris vs New York: A tally of two cities is a French blog by graphic designer Vahram Muratyan. I recommend putting it straight into your...
Recent comments