YouTube is grandma’s best friend

January 8, 2007

This is about as odd as it gets. I somehow became transfixed on this video on YouTube as I was trying to convince myself that it was a joke. But about 4 minutes in I began to realize that even though this lady kind of looks like Andy Dick, she’s definitely for real. There’s no cats in there, so YouTube might be a viable replacement for cats in an old person’s life.

I guess she’s just gotten her 21st subscriber and decided to give shout outs to all the subscribers that go her there. Is it just me or is it odd to hear a grandma giving a shout out to OhShutUP. I’m proud to say that I believe I am subscriber #22, but I’ll have to confirm that with Grams. She’s got a whole slew of videos “similar” to this one.

This video gave me a sudden urge to convince grandma that I think she needs to add some more flavor to her broadcasts. I’m going to pitch myself as a producer, I’ll let you know how that goes.

I’ll post my shout out if she gives me props.

UPDATE :

It appears that even YouTube cannot replace the cat, sorry for jumping the gun! I also confirmed that I am indeed #22 and unfortunately Mr. Pugsley has passed away…


Video – Baby leopard attacks dog

January 8, 2007

Baby leopard shows incredible hunting prowess.  I guess the going for the jugular instinct kicks in later.


“Dick in a Box” — What kind of box would your dick be in ?

January 8, 2007

I guess the kind of box you put your dick in says alot about you on many levels. Which brings up a good point that many guys just aren’t good at wrapping presents. (pun not intended, but yet it’s there)


As expected, more “in a Box” parodies on the way…

January 8, 2007

Ok, so it wasn’t Booty  or Boob(s) in a box, it went straight to the slang with “Tits in a box”. But I have to believe that “Booty in a Box” or some derivative will show up shortly.

I’ve added “In a Box” parodies as a category so I can track them all.


Comcast OnDemand as an alternative to Blu-Ray / HD-DVD

January 8, 2007

Comcast

I’m not sure why Comcast hasn’t expanded it’s OnDemand service even more than it has already. Given that I’d say I believe most would actually prefer it over Blu-Ray or HD-DVD. I already get some HD content via OnDemand, just not a large enough variety to make it comparable to renting/buying a HD format disc.

I believe that if Comcast cuts the right deals, they could really take a huge chunk of this market based on convenience alone. I don’t want to download to my PC, go out and rent, or even use a NetFlix service. I would much prefer to sit on the couch with my remote and just choose what I want to watch.

I’ve already seen very high quality HD content on my HDTV via comcast, so I don’t feel like I am getting any more quality out of these new media formats. If Comcast delivers variety to go with the convenience, I don’t see the sense in buying one of these new players.


JScreen – Fixes stuck pixels on LCD/Plasma screens.

January 8, 2007

I have a stuck pixel on my 60-inch Sony LCD TV, and I’ve run across this program called JScreen that claims to fix them on computer monitors. I think you basically burn a DVD with this random pixel color generator that makes all your pixels flash. They say it should work in about 20 minutes, defintely worth a try. I guess I can also test to see how resistent I am to epileptic seizures just for the hell of it.

Oh, and it’s FREE!!!

There is also a DVD product called Pixel Protector that claims to improve your picture and extend the life of your LCD screen. This one is $39.95, not bad if it does what it claims. I guess it’s supposed to fix stuck pixels too.