This video is basically bad news for anyone who hopes for a future for humanity, free of robot domination. We’ve covered Boston Dynamics before. They’re the company developing extraordinary robots that can walk and even run. Google acquired them two years ago. This latest video shows an impressive bipedal robot that simply pushes open the door […]
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Amusing and funny stuff we found online
Amazon Is Prepared For A Zombie Apocalypse
Most people do not read the terms of service associated with the numerous services they sign up to. I know I don’t! But obviously some people have, or maybe Amazon’s legal team either have a sense of humour or way too much time on their hands .. Who knows? In any case the terms of […]
Saoirse Ronan Teaching Americans How To Make Tea
Saoirse Ronan seems to be proving very popular with the US media. She’s been making appearances on a wide variety of high profile shows over the last few months. Her most recent piece, however, involves her trying to teach Americans how to make a cup of tea: Personally I prefer coffee, but I’d be happy […]
Chaotic Rosslare Traffic Video Goes Viral on Facebook
This video is hilarious – or rather it would be if it wasn’t also rather scary. Bizarre directions at a junction at Rosslare Harbour result in consistent chaos: almost every car that comes into view has to swerve dangerously or reverse – and that’s not counting the ones who opt to drive the wrong way, or the […]
Donald Trump As A Cockney
Sure we don’t get to vote in the US presidential elections, but we do get to watch the entire drama unfold. Some people have been having a bit of fun playing with Donald Trump videos So how about Donald Trump as a rather tough Cockney? If you prefer a more sophisticated Trump there’s also this […]
Uptown Funk Mashup of 66 Old Movie Dance Scenes
Spotted this morning. Fred & Ginger, Gene Kelly, all the old dancing heroes are here to remind us of the heyday of the Hollywood dance musical. They’ve got the funk! [youtube]https://youtu.be/M1F0lBnsnkE[/youtube] HT: Boing-Boing
2016 – It Begins!
2016 is several days old, but for many people, it’s back to work today and back to the world. This cartoon from TwistedDoodles perfectly explains the peculiar space-time mechanics of Christmas holidays in Ireland. The Christmas holidays are over. pic.twitter.com/e6LXQcLGEo — TwistedDoodles (@twisteddoodles) January 3, 2016 Beannachtaí na hAthbhliana oraibh go léir! Best Wishes for […]
Star Wars Pun Heavy Weather Forecast
Sian Welby’s weather forecast for Channel 5 in the UK is probably accurate, but the presenter managed to slip in about a dozen Star Wars references and puns. Nicely done: One for any Star Wars fan! Via
Virtual Snow, Fake Fire – Download Your Christmas!
Michele posted on Facebook It’s a sad state of affairs when one of the top “paid” apps for Apple TV is a snow scene simulator Posted by Michele Neylon on Dé Máirt, 1 Nollaig 2015 I wonder if he’s seen this film of a log fire burning on Netflix? Some of the reviews are quite funny. […]
Martin’s Life: Skyping the Sister
“Are we out of Internet again? … You’ve it all used up playing that oul Facebook” says Martin’s mother in this new video from Martin’s Life. Here’s another 60-second slice of authentic Irish life from the mystery animator: Skyping the Sister! [youtube]https://youtu.be/6AOS_9qTg40[/youtube] “She’s probably drinkin’ away below in Bonsai Beach” observes the mother when Martin’s sister […]