OnelargeprawnI’m pretty terrible at rock-paper-scissors. People say I’m easier to read than a children’s colouring book. Those people are assholes.
Quite frankly I’ve always thought rock-paper-scissors was a game of blind luck but according to a handy infographic from the World RPS Society, it’s a more complex combination of strategy, skill, and observation. If you’re having trouble getting to grips with RPS, then educate yourself after the jump.
I’ve heard that proof-reading is a thankless job. I’m sure that proof-readers and subs on newspapers sometimes just can’t resist slipping a sly and amusing mistake into copy. Other times of course these “slip-ups” are the result of a lazy incompetent twit. Well, intentional or not, these typos are funny nonetheless.
The Great Arsehole Debate
Truck Leaves Rubber On The Road
See a few more after the jump.
In the spirit of knowledge sharing, we have two educational videos to show you today. They may seem unconnected but can both cause an unpleasant death. First up is a 70s PSA warning against reckless sexual behaviour and then a tutorial on how to use a rolled up magazine to beat down pesky attackers. Enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJLJOwn-ozs
If you have seen any good informational videos recently, do let us know about them in the comments below.
[via avatarsnailman | Hecklerspray]
Pulitzer Prize-winning author George Will is reported to have said that the future has a way of arriving unannounced.
I’m sure a lot of us think about what uncertainty the future holds for ourselves and that of mankind. It seems two futurists that I have never heard of – Richard Watson and Benjamin Frazer – wondered the very same thing, and put their heads together to come up with a staggering set of predictions for 2010 through to the year 2050!
The predictions are in the form of a subway map, called the trend transit map for time travelers and covers trends and predictions in the areas of society and culture, geopolitics, science and technology, transport, news and media, food and drink, the economy, and environment and climate.
Here are some “interesting” predictions I picked up from the map:
Have a look at trend transit map for time travelers (PDF) and let us know you think about the predictions.
[via The Awesomer]
The other day, like every day, I went to the office restroom to do my business. If you’re like me I pray on the way that I will have the entire place to myself. Eighty percent of the time I usually am, but it’s that twenty percent that is filled with hilarity.
How many times have you guys walked, wanting to drop a dookie, seen the stall in use and proceeded to wash your hands like you came in to do that? So as to let the unknown person in the stall, who doesn’t know it’s you, know you didnt come in for a dump. Sitting on the can enjoying a good dump and someone walks in and you have to halt proceedings. And you can’t even let a peep out, as the restrooms have such beautiful acoustics. And no communication whatsoever is allowed. This entails no eye contact, speaking to fellow patrons or using a cellphone. Granted, a nod or grunt of acknowledgement is acceptable, BUT no eye contact!
I still have no idea what the protocol is in the women’s restroom and anyway that place is still a mystery to me. But for all us men, the trip to the little boy’s room is always an adventure that ends with either satisfaction or horrible embarrassment.
In case you have been breaking some of the rules or have no idea you have been, here’s a video to learn from.
Ok, I’ll admit it. I was a Tom Cruise fan back in the day and I loved “Top Gun“. But as I matured and started looking between the lines on things (and Tommy started following aliens from another planet), I didn’t realise that this film was more than just an action flick.
Hadn’t noticed things like Maverick’s angst over his relationship with Charlotte. His very close bond with Goose and those smoldering looks between him and Iceman. And what about those locker room scenes and the oily beach volleyball shenanigan. But I still thought maybe it’s all in my head and people are making something out of nothing. Until I caught my hero, Tarantino, in the 1994 film “Sleep With Me” breaking it down for me.
Makes sense.
I spend a lot of time on the interwebs, and I can’t begin to tell you how often I see the misuse of an apostrophe. I got home last night and found this amazing website in one of my RSS feeds. I’ve posted it up on facebook, twitter, and now here too. I wish I could tattoo it on my body somewhere too.
It’s all written by a genius named Matthew Inman. His other sites are fantastic as well, and The Oatmeal seams to be the center of all of them. Have a look!
[Via Lifehacker]
In a cool concept by UK-based design studio Young, Learn Something Every Day posts some interesting facts accompanied by cute sketches. If nothing else it’s a fun way to burn a few minutes of your day. See some facts below.
If useless information can be mistaken for intelligence, then I feel smarter already ;-)
Find more trivia at Learn Something Every Day.
[via Buzzfeed]
I love sushi. Sushi is easily my favourite food, and if I could choose how I was going to die, I’d want to die in a bathtub filled with salmon roses.
This is taking it a bit far though. Seriously, sushi jewelry? Everyone around you is going to think that you got your ring in a R10 lucky packet.
Nevertheless, some people would actually buy this stuff, which is what’s fascinating…
[via Gearfuse]
So that makes me a millionaire in a sense. You’re probably one too – check out Paul Sadowski’s Birthday Calculator for fun facts about you and your birthday. I thought I’d share some of mine with you:
You were born on a Tuesday under the astrological sign Cancer. Your Life path number is 4.
I have no clue what life path number 4 actually means but according to numerology, I entered this plane with a natural genius for organizing, fixing, and making things work. I also have the ability to carry out orders with dedication and perseverance, and my will power is often mistaken for sheer stubbornness. I’m loyal and devoted, but can be dogmatic at times, and tend to get caught up in the daily routine of affairs, missing the big picture.
Your fortune cookie reads: It takes more than good memory to have good memories.
No wonder I have totally rubbish memories – I barely remember what happened last week.
Your Native American Zodiac sign is Woodpecker; your plant is Wild Rose.
A wild rose eh? Pretty to look at but prickly if you touch me the wrong way. Yup, that’s about right.
Your lucky day is Monday.
Bullshit. What good has ever come out of a Monday, with the exception being a winner on our Onelargeprawn giveaways? I can’t even enter those.
Your birthstone is Alexandrite.
Alexandrite can assist one in centering the self, reinforcing self-esteem, and augmenting ones ability to experience joy.
So, it’s like Viagra then? I’m happy with that. :yes:
Find out about your birthday at the Birthday Calculator.
[via Hongkiat on Twitter]