Joss Whedon Gets Crafty

Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly and this summer’s web-based hit, Dr. Horrible, was just interviewed by Kim Werker of CrochetMe (transcript found here).  What does Whedon have to say about crafting?  Aside from setting us straight on whether Captain Hammer’s sweater vests are knitted or crocheted, Whedon speculates on the parallels [...]

December 11, 2008 • Tags: , , , , , • Posted in: Views • Comments Off

Lucky There’s Seth MacFarlane

Image from Cheryl’s PhotostreamI used to be a pretty big Family Guy devotee (back in that golden age when it was only shown on Adult Swim). While I’ve personally gotten a little tired of the manatees-with-idea-balls approach to storytelling (just watch the South Park episode), I think that MacFarlane’s talent for tapping into [...]

September 24, 2008 • Tags: , , , , , • Posted in: Views • Comments Off

Sean Tevis runs for Kansas State Rep, XKCD Style

Image from seantevis.comSean Tevis is running for Kansas State Representative. He needs to raise $26,000 by July 28th. He plans to do this by enticing 3000 individuals to donate $8.34 each on the internet (plus asking his 2 wealthy friends for $500 each).
As of this posting, 2,326 have already donated. [...]

July 17, 2008 • Tags: , • Posted in: Uncategorized • Comments Off

Something new for your earbuds. . .

Image by swruler9284
Thanks to Wesleying for the heads up about Apple’s new 3G iPhone. I can’t bring myself to watch Steve Jobs’ actual announcement, so I’ll let you all enjoy this parody instead.
I think it kinda speaks for itself.

June 11, 2008 • Tags: , , • Posted in: Uncategorized • Comments Off

I want my MTV, I mean. . . YouTube

Weezer is just so cool. . .
They made a video that’s a super impressive mash-up of every YouTube trend in the last year. Some of these are reproductions, but many appear to have been shot with the original YouTube “stars.” In fact, those people have their own videos about being on set with [...]

May 28, 2008 • Tags: , , • Posted in: Uncategorized • Comments Off