The Bagel Has Landed!

"That's one small step for man, one giant leap... to infinity and beyond!"

Those, presumably, are what 1-in-10 UK schoolchildren believe were the historic words spoken by the first man on the moon, who according to them was Buzz Lightyear.

In a survey of 1000 primary and secondary school pupils by Dr Pam Waddell of Birmingham in England, Buzz was the top incorrect answer given to the question of who was the first man on the moon, though other incorrect responses included Richard Branson, Lance Armstrong and Luke Skywalker. Another question, who invented the telephone, drew answers of Charles Darwin, Noel Edmunds and the Queen, while Isaac Newton was variously credited with discovering fire, DNA and America. The results, released just ahead of a British "National Science and Engineering Week" to promote science to schoolchildren, shows that educators there still have a long way to go (Telegraph).

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Furverts

So very wrong....

Last Minute Shopping?

I was originally going to display three or four of the most unique items from Archie McPhee's web store to give you an example of the true weirdness you can find there (vengeful unicorns, remote controlled hopping yodelling lederhosen, bacon bath soap, inflatable toast). But once I started digging deeper to find just the right ones, I realized there was no way I could stick to just a few. My fellow WUvians needed to see all of the zany craziness that McPhee's has to offer. And how can you resist any company whose motto is "Slightly Less Disappointing Than Other Companies". So if you're in need of a last minute gift idea for the weirdo on your list, this is the place for you.

Overs and Outs

The Musical Doctor

This is one demented video. Please note how Mae Questal, the voice of Betty Boop, is like a living incarnation of that cartoon icon.

Monty Python vs. Darth Vader

Second in a series -- let's see if Darth Vader has more success against the king of England. With a light sabre.



It does explain some of the additional body modifications.

Japanese police vs. Darth Vader

This is a short piece designed to give you a laugh -- I really want to know what the guy at the end is saying!!



Any Japanese translations?

Homeless signs

At least some of the people asking for money have a sense of humor:



Here's a link for the source and two dozen more homeless signs (maybe Not Safe For Work):

http://www.webofentertainment.com/2009/08/25-awesome-homeless-guy-signs.html

I know it is cruel, but when someone on the street says "Spare change?" to me, I always reply "No thanks, I already have some."

Seen better signs or have better comebacks?

Early Slapstick and Boxing Cats

The more of these early Edison clips I see, the more convinced I become that the great inventor was a prankster nerd.

Live Action Video Games: Donkey Kong

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