Don't Fear The Reaper

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Row, Row, Row Your Boat

"WHY ARE YOU NOT ROWING?!!!!"

Ahem...

Sorry about that.


In November 2014 the Snowflake Regatta was held in Riverhead, New York.

A few days later, a video surfaced showing the hilarious mishaps the novice rowers got themselves into.

Very high comedic value in this one. Just enjoy.





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Eye Floaters Explained

Have you ever wondered what those floaty things in your eye that seem to move along with your eye movement are?

What about those fast moving things you see when you look at a clear blue sky?


The following video by TED-ed explains both phenomena in an easy to understand and concise way.

Jimmy Fallon Reunites "Saved By The Bell" Cast

If you were born around the early 80s, and you used to watch "Saved by the Bell", let the nostalgia begin.





- Why weren't Screech and Lisa there?
- Because Belding ate them.

(stole it from the Youtube comments)


Seriously though... unfortunately it seems that Screech (played by Dustin Diamond) has been having run-ins with the law, while Lisa (played by Lark Voorhies) has had to deal with some mental issues.

Here are links for anyone who didn't get the "I'm so excited!" and the "dating Nicole Kidman" jokes.

And also, just in case, the "Jessie becoming a stripper" joke.

Going With The Flow

Guillaume Néry is a French freediver (underwater diving which relies on the diver holding his/her breath) who has been the world record holder multiple times, ultimately reaching -117m during a dive near Kalamata, Greece.

In case you're interested in knowing, the current records for constant weight apnea (like what Néry is practicing) is set at -128m, while the record for no-limits apnea (where they stand still and use a weight to take them down, and then an inflatable bag to bring them back up) is set at -214m! (source)

Here he is freely riding the current.





I'm amazed by how long he can hold his breath (yes, this might have taken multiple takes, but still very impressive).

When I go to use the restroom at work, sometimes there is this unimaginable stink from people doing number twos (seriously, what do these people eat, and why don't they go at home?), and I try to hold my breath as best as I can. Well, the best that I can seems to be only 20sec. Freedivers of this guy's caliber easily reach the 3min mark, and many can go beyond 5min, while swimming at the same time. Simply amazing.

Here's another great film featuring him, and based on the hallucinations he sometimes gets when diving:





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In Honor of Black History Month

I would have written in honour, but this is a US-related subject so I'll allow it.

February is Black History Month in the US.

I personally like the view of Morgan Freeman who said: "I don't want a black history month. Black history is American history."

In any case, here's SNL's take on the subject.

Lava Coming Into Contact With The Ocean

Continuing with the nature theme, here's up close footage from the island of Hawaii of lava falling into the Pacific ocean.





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Incredible Nebraska Tornado Footage

After some time being away, we're back with this amazing video of a tornadoes that passed through the city of Pilger, Nebraska in June 2014.





The guy in the white car must have REALLY needed to be somewhere.

Between Two Ferns with Zack Galifianakis

That's weird...!

I was pretty sure I had posted "Between Two Ferns" with Zack Galifianakis (by Funny or Die) before, but after searching for a bit it seems I was mistaken.

Here are three of the best:


Brad Pitt

Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis: Brad Pitt from Zach Galifianakis

Justin Bieber

Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis: Justin Bieber from Justin Bieber

Barack Obama

Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis: President Barack Obama from President Barack Obama

The Amazing Lyrebird

Lyrebirds are native to Australia and are known for the ability to mimic all sorts of sounds they encounter in their environment.

For example... a laser pistol.





...camera sounds (starts at 1:46).





... and well-known sitcom theme tunes (even David Attenborough is surprised).




OK... the last one's a lie (but I'm sure you knew that already).


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That Mitchell and Webb Look - Reality Shows

I've been meaning to post these for a while.


Changing Meals





The Gift Shop Sketch





This bit by Charlie Brooker about clever editing is also worth a look.

10 Hours of Walking in NYC

A couple of months ago, this video was uploaded on Youtube showing a woman being harassed (or "harassed" depending on your view) while walking for 10 hours in the streets of New York.





Although it did manage to convey its message (whether you agree with it or not), the video also spawned a variety of parodies and copycats.


Here are perhaps the best:

3 Hours of Walking in NYC as a (Model) Man





10 Hours of Walking in NYC as a(n) (Average) Man

10 Hours of Walking in NYC as a Man from Nate Dern

10 Hours of Princess Leia Walking in NYC




A lot more can be found with a quick search on Youtube,
such as 10 Hours of Walking:

in NYC as a Jew,
in NYC as a Lamborghini,
in Los Angeles as a Mime (wat?),
in Skyrim as a Woman in Skimpy Armor,
etc. 

Just Star Trek Things

Starting off with Star Trek deshaked! (or stabilized, whichever you prefer)

And the second one in video form:





Here the Star Trek TNG cast demonstrates (starts at 3:33):





And here as demonstrated by Jeri Ryan and Wil Wheaton (starts at 21:20):





The way Riker sits down:





Worf gets denied again and again and again:





And finally, Picard gets on the Christmas song bandwagon!




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How Oblivion Should Have Ended

Having just watched Oblivion (2013) I was actually visualizing the same things.





Would I recommend this movie? If you're a sci-fi fan, yes.
It does have multiple plot holes and sometimes the characters act irrationally (I prefer my sci-fi to be... realistic), so all in all I give it a 6.5/10.

Thanksgiving Explained

By "Kristen Stewart".

I was going to post this yesterday, but... I forgot.





So now you know.