Gregory Brothers: Pirates, Drugs, Gay Marriage

Auto-Tune the News #2

Featuring Evan and Michael from the Gregory Brothers.

Best Lines:

"Ooh, I'm angry! You can't see it, but my forehead's veiny!"

"They are armed gangs on the sea.....that means the ocean."

John Cena Gets a Hand Double

I'm actually very impressed with John Cena's acting chops in this video. Unfortunately, I'm thinking his performance in 12 Rounds won't be nearly as brilliant.

Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade: A Dog on the $25,000 Pyramid

ONION: Close Range Video Game

So wrong, but perversely funny. Best scenes: multi-player mode and shooting animals in the face.

TRAILER: Star Trek (May 2009) + TIME Interview

So the cat's out of the bag, I'm secretly a trekkie; my favorite series was TNG which I think I've probably seen every episode. So I'm very excited along with the millions of other Star Trek fans at this upcoming prequel release. But c'mon; with JJ Abrams directing this movie, who's NOT going to be a trekkie on opening day? Early reviews are already incredibly positive so looks like another hit for Abrams. Live long and prosper.

In the below clip, he answers 10 questions for Time readers:

This is also a great exclusive by TV Guide Network where they go behind the scenes with the new younger crew of the Enterprise.

DISCOVERY: Human Cloning

What I don't really get is if it would even be possible to clone someone after the embryo has developed. Movies obviously suggest one day we could clone someone in any state of their development (when they're an embryo or when they're 46 years old). But if the latter is true and you cloned someone at a later stage in life, surely it must be infinitely more complex than simply growing them in a petri dish? Wouldn't the clone essentially be a 46 year old baby since I don't imagine it would be possible to clone all the memories and social imprints that the original person experienced (though this is a completely non-informed statement)? I'd assume cloning could/would only occur at the embryonic stage (i.e. immediately following conception), then I don't see how it's all that different than what already occurs today with multiple offspring births resulting from mothers seeing fertility specialists (i.e. Octomom).

Slow Motion Video: 1000 Frames Per Second

Some cool shots and a smooth soundtrack.

TRAILER: Public Enemies (July 2009)

Christian Bale and Johnny Depp square off in this historical crime-drama around the battle between the Feds and American gangsters John Dillinger (Depp), Pretty Boy Floyd (Channing Tatum) and Baby Face Nelson.

Directed by Michael Mann; Written by Ronan Bennett and Ann Biderman.

Swine Flu Humor

Patient Zero, Little Bastard...

LONELY PLANET: Bali

I was just in Bali for a client summit so was doing more working than relaxing unfortunately. But it was a great trip to rediscover this cool island that I had largely forgotten about since my last visit there with my parents and brother almost 10 years ago. I don't want to make that same mistake again this time, and I'm hoping to get back in the near future with no work obligations while I'm there.

Ofcourse, if the company wants to send me there again to treat clients, I won't argue.

Lewis Black on Dick Cheney Hunting Accident & Dick Fiction

Remember the insane hunting accident where Dick Cheney shot one of his hunting buddies accidentally? The friend who ended up apologizing to Dick Cheney for getting shot by him in the first place? Ring a bell?

That's true friendship.

Below is a short that one of my former colleagues put together to document the actual events that occurred that led to the "hunting accident". The media and Republicans ofcourse covered it all up but I think the video pretty well captures it spot-on.

Inspired Bicycles - Danny MacAskill April 2009

This video was filmed over a period of a few months around Edinburgh by Dave Sowerby. It captures Inspired Bicycles team rider Danny MacAskill showcasing some of his insane skills.

On a similar note, I can ride no hands. And I can do a wheelie. Sometimes.

Nathan "Flutebox" Lee and Beardyman @ Google, London

Prison Economy Spirals As Price Of Pack Of Cigarettes Surpasses Two Hand Jobs

"Look, the prison economy runs on cigarettes. They're involved in every economic transaction at some stage. From contract killings, to naked woman picture acquisition."

You know things are bad when you see slocks trading for a steak and a muff bag.

Bizkit the Sleep Walking Dog

My dogs do some pretty funny stuff when they sleep: growl, whimper, spasm - but nothing the likes of Bizkit. I can't stop from watching this video and laughing out loud every time I watch it.

HBO: Pacquiao - Hatton 24/7: Episode 1

The clash of the PacMan and the Hitman was one of the most exciting and emphatic victories for Manny Pacquiao, a tornado of speed, power and agility hailing from General Santos City, South Cotabato, Philippines. I watched the fight with a colleague and his friend at a bar in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, along with about 50 enthused albeit inebriated Brits shouting "C'mon Ricky!" and slightly fewer crazed Filipinos (mostly women) chanting "Manny Manny Manny". Pacquiao dropped Hatton twice in the first round, then finished the fight with a deafening left hook in the second; the Hitman was clearly out before he hit the canvas. As Hatton lay on the canvas with his hands above his head while the ref called the fight, the bar eruped into a raucous Flipino celebration while the Brits hung their head in the pints of beer, shocked that their countryman was stopped so early and in such shocking fashion.

For anyone that may have spent the last few weeks under a rock and not been aware of the buildup leading up to the fight, HBO did an excellent series chronicling the weeks leading up to the fight in both camps, taking a close look at the personal and public lives of these world-class athletes as well as the people surrounding them. The HBO series does a great job of capturing the intensity, motivations and dedication of these fighters, making it almost impossible not to root and feel for both fighters. I'm certainly happy for Manny, the quitely gracious and polite champion whose victory skyrockets him into the stratosphere of boxing greatness, as he is now being hailed as one of the greatest fighters of all time now that he has captured four belts in four different weight classes. But certainly you have to feel for Hatton and his millions of fans mourning his loss - who knows what will be now of the former champion.

These guys clearly love doing what they do, but ofcourse, there's a payday involved as well. By conservative estimates, the PacMan earned an estimated $2m USD per minute. Hatton earned a meager $8m as his 2nd place prize for the night.

TRAILER: Throw Down Your Heart

Directed by Sascha Paladino; starring Bela Fleck.

Burger King Commercial: Sponge Bob Square Butt

Crispin Porter & Bogusky helped Burger King with a new take on Sir Mix-a-lot's "Baby Got Back" with their "Square-Butt" music video, promoting BK's SpongeBob SuqarePants kids meals. I dig it (not just because I like the song, and big square butts).

Watch the full music video here.

Beatboxing

I'm inviting this guy to my next party.

If you like this, check out this clip from French Idol.

LETTERMAN: Jim Carrey doing CSI's David Caruso