Author: prawn1

The evil curator of www.onelargeprawn.co.za ;)

Blu-ray Review: Monty Python’s Life of Brian

Post author By prawn1
Post date December 15, 2008

They say a change is as good as a holiday. And Monty Python’s Life of Brian is sure to forever change your biblical view.

This controversial, satirical comedy by the Monty Python team was initially banned in Norway for fear that it may offend peoples’ religious sensibilities. In the neighboring country Sweden the film was marketed as “The film too funny to be shown in Norway.” A town in South Wales also had it banned even though it didn’t have a cinema! With those kinds of credentials, you know you’re in for a great movie.

Hit the jump to read the rest of the bible review.

Tags classic comedies, monty pythons

Hints & Tips Useful/Useless Info

Leave the Toilet Seat Up

I’ve been trained to leave the toilet seat down, but I now questioning this decision, for good reason I think.

Livescience reports that some British doctors are advising that toilets seats should be left up as heavy wooden and ornamental toilet seat could fall down onto the penises of unsuspecting toddlers.

Doctors who have treated such “penis-crush” injuries offer the following tips:

Use toilet seats that fall slowly and with reduced momentum.
Heavier toilet seats could be banned in houses with male infants.
Households with male infants should consider leaving the toilet seat up after use.
Toddlers should be educated to hold the toilet seat up with one hand while urinating.

So there you have it. The first public service announcement from the onelargeprawn blog. Keep those toddler penises safe from harm this festive period ;)

Tags ouch, penis, stupid children, toilet seats

Awesomeness Science & Technology Video Clips

Every Flight on Earth in 72 Seconds

Post author By prawn1
Post date December 14, 2008

The sex-starved boffins from the the Zurich School of Applied Sciences have compiled a 72-second video simulation showing the flight path of every commercial flight in the world over a 24-hour period. Compiling the data was surprisingly simple as it was readily available on the Internet.

See the video below or go to Youtube.

See more videos and read how the simulation was created at the Wired Blog.

Tags flight paths, geeks, simulations

Entertainment Movie Reviews

Blu-ray Review: The Devil’s Own

Post author By prawn1
Post date December 13, 2008

You know him; you love him; now see that man Brad Pitt in this slow-paced moralistic drama.

The Devil’s Own was directed by the late Alan J. Pakula (April 7th 1928 – November 19th 1998) and tells the story of Frankie McGuire (Brad Pitt) who at a very young age witnesses his father’s brutal execution by masked gunmen. He joins the IRA, and soon becomes one of the most dangerous men in Ireland. McGuire then travels to New York on a mission. Through an IRA sympathizer, he gets a fake green card and arranges to stay with Tom O’Meara (Harrison Ford), an honest cop and family man.

More dodgy deals after the jump.

Tags brad fucking pitt, irish accents, snorefests

Gaming News Useful/Useless Info

Video Games: The Week in Review

Post author By prawn1
Post date December 12, 2008

A quick catch-up for those who might have missed this weeks gaming news.

Playstation Home is LIVE, so go for a walk

Playstation Home launched yesterday amid some technical issues. Gamertell takes you on a walk through.

Read full article.

LittleBigPlanet community questions answered

Mark Valledor, the Marketing Manager of SCEA, answers a few community questions regarding lag, loading failures, and rankings in LittleBigPlanet.

Read full article.

Nintendo Homebrew Channel, now filled with 1.0 Goodness

Because Beta10 isn’t a cool enough, the HBC gets renamed to 1.0.

Read full article.

How to take good photos, Motorstorm Pacific Rift Edition

Stuart Trevor, a senior artist at Evolution Studios, tells you how to get making your spectacular crashes into works of art.

Read full article.

Time Magazine’s list their top 10 video games

The non-gamers at Time Magazine compile a list of their top 10 games.

Read full article.

Games for the girlfriend, a Christmas shopping experience

Sharing is caring – MyPS3.com.au lists some games you could buy for your significant this Christmas.

Read full article.

Ten Disappointing Games of 2008

Games you may want to get second-hand.

Read full article.

Tags games, summaries

Game Reviews

Review: Motorstorm Pacific Rift

Post author By prawn1
Post date December 11, 2008
1 Comment on Review: Motorstorm Pacific Rift

The original Motorstorm was the first game I experienced on the PS3, and I played it to death. The graphics were fantastic, and the gameplay, despite being difficult to master at times, appealed to my inner madman.

Not many other racing games (with the notable exception of Burnout Paradise) have made me feel exhilarated and charged up to win as Motorstorm did, and 20 months later, I’m glad to say that the sequel, MotorStorm: Pacific Rift, not only re-awakens the old feelings, but cranks them into overdrive.

Brutal off-road racing is back with a vengeance! In Pacific Rift, the festival has moved from the deep canyons and spires of Monument Valley to a previously unexplored island rich in lush forests, crystal-clear waterfalls, pristine beaches, smoking hot volcano fields, and mist-covered mountain peaks.

Hit the jump to read the rest of the review.

Tags games, monster trucks, off-road racing, Playstation 3, PS3

Site Announcements

Welcome – Welkom – Bienvenue!

Post author By prawn1
Post date December 11, 2008
11 Comments on Welcome – Welkom – Bienvenue!

Hello intrepid web surfer,

Welcome to my new blog. After being with 24.com for 18 months, I’ve branched out on my own. And at onelargeprawn.co.za, it’s my house, my blog, my rules (it’s good to be king neh?).

Enjoy your stay and feel free to leave a comment.

Cool in the pool,

prawn1

Tags hello world, introductions, onelargeprawn, welcome