An Almost daily source of pictures, stories or parody to keep the Warnickian spirit strong in these tough times. Also, an excuse for us to waste time looking at random things on the web.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Beer for Warnicks?
It's an import from Japan. You'll love it?
Maybe. If you like your beer to taste like fish.
Read the review here at the wonderful "Mike's Blender".
Maybe. If you like your beer to taste like fish.
Read the review here at the wonderful "Mike's Blender".
And now for something completely different.
A Word from Kenneth Branagh on Shakespeare
Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross introduced me properly to Shakespeare, strange but true. It was during an early English Literature class. Our reluctant group of novice Shakespeareans were all prepared for a turgid beginning to our high school literature studies. As a mixture of nervous dread and dull groans spread around the room, Mr. Grue, our teacher, brought out an ancient record player, which he placed on his desk. There was a little excitement. Perhaps he was going to play us a recording of Romeo and Juliet and at least save us the toe-curling embarrassment of reading this incomprehensible stuff aloud.
"Listen to this," he announced in a voice that commanded attention.
Imagine our surprise when out of this Edisonian contraption came the familiar strains of the chart hit "You Are Everything." Strains is the right word, as the number began with a low orgasmic growling the rang from the seriously Mr. Gaye and a soaringly moist response from Miss Ross's much affected soprano. Mr. Grue stopped the record and faced the bemused class. Where did Shakespeare come in?
"Now what was that all about?" Perplexed faces all around.
"Sex, you twerps!"
Suppressed giggles all round. Yes, it was.
"Now open Romeo and Juliet and let's find out where Shakespeare used it."
(read the rest of his impassioned plea about Shakespeare here at pbs.org.)
Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross introduced me properly to Shakespeare, strange but true. It was during an early English Literature class. Our reluctant group of novice Shakespeareans were all prepared for a turgid beginning to our high school literature studies. As a mixture of nervous dread and dull groans spread around the room, Mr. Grue, our teacher, brought out an ancient record player, which he placed on his desk. There was a little excitement. Perhaps he was going to play us a recording of Romeo and Juliet and at least save us the toe-curling embarrassment of reading this incomprehensible stuff aloud.
"Listen to this," he announced in a voice that commanded attention.
Imagine our surprise when out of this Edisonian contraption came the familiar strains of the chart hit "You Are Everything." Strains is the right word, as the number began with a low orgasmic growling the rang from the seriously Mr. Gaye and a soaringly moist response from Miss Ross's much affected soprano. Mr. Grue stopped the record and faced the bemused class. Where did Shakespeare come in?
"Now what was that all about?" Perplexed faces all around.
"Sex, you twerps!"
Suppressed giggles all round. Yes, it was.
"Now open Romeo and Juliet and let's find out where Shakespeare used it."
The noises of pages turning by excited singers was deafening. I don't think I've ever looked back. Thank you, Mr. Grue.
(read the rest of his impassioned plea about Shakespeare here at pbs.org.)
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
So I was driving around and I found this place to eat at...
but I decided not to go in for some reason.
from the pages of failblog.org.
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Monday, May 18, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Twist, step, back, back, clap, turn-a-round
The lastest in Asian Folk Dance. Don't worry, you can sing along!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Best Article Title in a long long while...
Not that this is NSFW exactly- the article is clean, but the title could get you an odd second look.
Anyway, articles like this- let alone with such a great title- do not come along every day.
Anyway, articles like this- let alone with such a great title- do not come along every day.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
You are making a German spectacle of yourself!
When it comes to getting a blend of talent, over the top kitcsh and Eruopeans not having any idea just how silly they can be, nothing- and I do mean nothing- can beat the Eurovision song contest. Here's Germany's entry for 2009. Wait for the giant lips to drop....
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Good thing they didn't order hot wax.
Okay, it's a commercial. But funny. Yes. Funny. And Tchaikovsky works really well with a spot free rinse.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
Variations on a Theme
Figrin D'an, eat your heart out.
1) What the hell is a Chapman Stick?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7kIclA4yq4
2) There is no way to make that instrument Macho...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtYCOAFPPVc
this is one where you watch and say "no.....!?!"
3) This one will hurt... so very, very wrong.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBiLAy7mDbw
If you listen for more than 30 seconds, your brain is made of stronger stuff than mine..
4) Something to clear the pallete... or is it? HA! I dare you! Maybe this one is worse than the other three put together?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OF2HWVL-2U
If you can listen to all four without your brain leaking out your ears, I'll mail you a shekel.*
*Offer only valid if we are both living in Jerusalem.
1) What the hell is a Chapman Stick?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7kIclA4yq4
2) There is no way to make that instrument Macho...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtYCOAFPPVc
this is one where you watch and say "no.....!?!"
3) This one will hurt... so very, very wrong.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBiLAy7mDbw
If you listen for more than 30 seconds, your brain is made of stronger stuff than mine..
4) Something to clear the pallete... or is it? HA! I dare you! Maybe this one is worse than the other three put together?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OF2HWVL-2U
If you can listen to all four without your brain leaking out your ears, I'll mail you a shekel.*
*Offer only valid if we are both living in Jerusalem.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Sweet!
So Cool......... Rated at 4.2 drooling Homers.
Okay, so it may be an Acura advertisment. Who cares? Kind of reminds me of the underground tunnel between the "B" and "C" wings of the United Airlines terminal at ORD.
Okay, so it may be an Acura advertisment. Who cares? Kind of reminds me of the underground tunnel between the "B" and "C" wings of the United Airlines terminal at ORD.
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