Robot Wars 2: This Time It’s Impersonal

Admin at 5:07 pm October 11, 2011

Eircom’s computer confused by O2’s computer and then by its own computer.

Kelvin Norseman writes:

I got so pissed off with eircom (note the lower case e) I did this today.

Karl’s Trailer of the Day: The Avengers

Admin at 4:53 pm October 11, 2011

We’ve had Captain America, Thor and Iron Man (twice). Now we’ve a proper full trailer to see them bounce off each other and have hilarious misunderstandings.

Release Date: Next Summer

via

Truly Nightingalish

Admin at 4:52 pm October 11, 2011

Briann O’Connor sez:

Not quite as scary as the game’s actual name which is ‘Rise of Nightmares’. Today in the Independent

Look At This Completely Insane Corvette Speedboat

Niall Murphy at 4:42 pm October 11, 2011

Like Corvettes? Got an unusually long driveway and $1.7million (€1.26million) to spare? Your luck’s in.

Built by Marine Technology Incorporated, this ZR1-inspired boat is constructed from carbon fiber and features lighting units from the legendary sports car. Elsewhere, there are gull wing doors, an electric sliding rear window and two turbocharged Mercury Racing engines that develop 1350 hp (1007 kW / 1369 PS).

Inside, the cabin has a full Corvette interior with an original steering wheel, instrument cluster and gear knob. Other highlights include leather seats, LED accent lighting and an 8000 watt audio system.

Since the boat is too big for most roads, it includes a custom trailer to haul it around.

MORE PIX

Corvette ZR1-inspired boat is yours for $1.7 million (World Of Car Fans)

Magic!

Admin at 4:41 pm October 11, 2011

And right under our noses, all along.

Thanks Brock Landers

Don’t Forget To McFlush

Admin at 4:24 pm October 11, 2011

Couldn’t be genuine, could it?

via

The Secret Of Beauty: Stick-On Crooked Teeth

Niall Murphy at 4:14 pm October 11, 2011

Another reason Japan is wonderful.

Dental Salon Plaisir says its Tsuke-yaeba — or Stick-on Crooked Teeth — will impart that desirable “imperfect” look to men and women alike, making them more attractive to the opposite sex.

The theory behind that slightly odd approach is that classic beauty tends to scare away timid suitors, whereas a more down-home look is easily approachable.

Similarly, some Japanese women have been reported to favor men wearing glasses, as the physical flaw has a comparable aphrodisiac effect.

Anyone seeking Tsuke-yaeba will need to fork out upwards of ¥30,000 ($390) and undergo a short procedure as a Plaisir dentist applies the plastic gnashers with glue. Naturally, they’re color-matched to your real teeth.

Tokyo Dental Fad: Make Your Teeth Look Worse (CNNGO)