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Absurd App of the Day

8:05 am January 27, 2012 Ruairi Burns

Ever heard of The Pittsburgh?

Of course knot.

For a mere 79c, the Tie Assistant App will help you perfect 15 different knots and recommend the perfect neck candy for any occasion.

It is completely absurd.

Posted in Misc | Tagged App of the Day, iOS

The Phantom Cellist

9:45 am December 6, 2011 Ruairi Burns

Virtuoso cellist and Star Wars geek Stephen Sharp Nelson versus himself.

With bonus wookie and Darth Vader accordion solo.

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Posted in YooTube | Tagged cello, star wars

HANG On…

10:03 am July 4, 2011 Ruairi Burns

This guy has a WIFE?!

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Posted in Funnies, News | Tagged fake wife, nerd, transformers

Self-Terminating Birthday Cake Of The Day

3:33 pm April 18, 2011 Ruairi Burns

Say goodbye to your favourite T-101 (you know, the nice one from Terminator 2) by scarfing down this birthday cake homage to the molten metal into which he lowered himself.

Aw. Also: diabetes.

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Posted in Funnies, Misc | Tagged cake, terminator

For That Special Someone

2:02 pm April 17, 2011 Ruairi Burns

Roses are red, violets are blue,

Bacon is tasty, and so are you.

Nothing says ‘I love you’, quite like bouquet of rashers.

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Posted in Funnies, Misc | Tagged bacon, roses

Return Of The Pac

4:10 pm April 15, 2011 Ruairi Burns

The World’s Biggest Pac-Man lets you play an effectively unlimited number of levels of the classic arcader.

If you’re feeling social you can even log in with your Facebook account and and let your friends and work colleagues see how much work you’re actually doing.

Unless you’ve already been fired.

Play here

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Posted in Misc | Tagged procrastination, retro games

How To Get Beaten Up On The Bus

12:07 pm April 15, 2011 Ruairi Burns

Have you ever paused in the middle of a 99c racing game and thought ‘man, this would be so much better with a tiny fake steering wheel’?

You have? Then you, my friend, are in luck today. For the low, low price of your dignity, you can own an iPhone4 Racing Wheel and be the envy of your dwindling circle of friends .

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Posted in Misc | Tagged iPhone, steering wheel

Is Star Wars Sexist?

1:39 pm April 12, 2011 Ruairi Burns


An insightful look into the psychology of Star Wars which shines a light on ‘compelling’ evidence regarding the subliminal messages George Lucas has been sending women for nearly thirty years.

Why ‘Star Wars’ Is Secretly Terrifying for Women (Cracked)

Posted in YooTube | Tagged Sexism, star wars
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