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 […]
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Teresa Mannion finds Storm Desmond Memes “Keep on Giving” [Video]
“It’s all been good” says Teresa Mannion about her experience going from reporting the news to being the subject of viral online memes over the past two weeks. Teresa is an experienced television reporter, but last week she became an internet star, as her dramatic report from a storm-tossed Salthill Prom in Galway drew international attention. Last night […]
Missing the Ploughing? Check out The Machinery Channel!
The Ploughing Championship is over for another year, but if you are missing your fix of big toys, check out The Machinery Channel on YouTube. [youtube]https://youtu.be/X7sdXBvnO5s[/youtube] It’s a really simple idea and it does exactly what it says on the tin! Footage of agricultural and construction machinery (including Bog Machines), offered without comment, for your […]
Fun Video Mashes Telephone Moments from over Fifty Films [Video]
The telephone is as old as cinema, and from its beginnings has provided a very useful narrative device for the medium. Why bother to bring characters together, when they can just pick the phone? And the phone itself can become a plot point: answering a phone is a moment filled with possibilities, especially if the call is coming […]
Fatherhood? Piece of Cake! [Video]
Those of us who are dads know that, while it’s important to be dependable, supportive, encouraging, patient and kind, what we’re really good at is taking the bows on centre stage. That, and opening jars. So here’s a tribute to some dad-heroes who make it all look so easy. [youtube]https://youtu.be/5xiMbHO6NyI[/youtube] Of course, Dad fails are just as common – […]
Colour-Blind Man is Overwhelmed by Colour-Correcting Glasses
Ethan Z Scott is a somewhat flamboyant video blogger – even before he tried out these colour-blindness correcting glasses. Predictably enough, his response is rather over-the-top and emotional – but who am I to judge? Imagine what it must be like to discover the world is really more beautiful than you previously thought. HT: Boing Boing. Related articles […]
The Best Way to Explain Galway? Get Up and Dance! [Video]
What’s so special about Galway? The truth is that it’s hard to put into words. But you can say it with dance! [youtube]http://youtu.be/Qt4pAWJzQXQ[/youtube] This gorgeous video is part of a larger project, Galway Bailando, by Kamil Krolak, who did the Galway is Happy videos last year. I’m on a few days leave this week and spending […]
Vivid iPhone SloMo as Hippo Charges Boat [Video]
This amazing slow-motion video of a Hippopotamus charging a boat on a photo safari in Botswana was shot on an iPhone 6. It’s an amazing example of the incredible technology which now comes as standard these days in people’s pockets. They say the best camera for a shot is the one you have on you when […]
Christmas Comes Early for Some Tesco Shoppers in Cork [Video]
Christmas came early for some Tesco shoppers in Ballincollig, Cork recently, when they were asked to reveal their Christmas wishes to a survey team in the store. The Tesco team showed up on doorsteps later to make those wishes come true, prompting some tears. [youtube]http://youtu.be/CFAhSZawyyY[/youtube] It’s extraordinary how effective these ‘brand plays Santa’ videos can be. Remember Westjet […]
Daddy Gives Baby a Diabolical Disguise [Video]
Of course, what every cute baby face really needs is the addition of Guy Fawkes / Anonymous style eyebrows, moustache and goatee. You didn’t know that? Well, now you do! [youtube]http://youtu.be/JVWt4cQVFTU[/youtube] Related articles November 2014 in pictures: Comets, riots and marches…oh my! Anonymous: The Movement Behind the Mask Interests.me and Why Pseudonymity is Important […]