Awesome stuff you see on the internet
-
[url="
"] -
[url="https://www.google.com/intl/en/landing/nose/"]https://www.google.com/intl/en/landing/nose/[/url]<br />
<br />
Google nose! -
[b] [/b]<br />
<br />
From "The Civilian", a new kiwi satire site that's been getting some [url="http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/christchurch-life/8493353/Satirical-spoofs-spread-word-for-The-Civilian"]attention[/url]:<br />
<br />
[quote]<br />
[url="http://www.thecivilian.co.nz/tui-billboards-all-a-big-misunderstanding/"]http://www.thecivili...sunderstanding/[/url]<br />
<br />
[b] [size=6]Tui billboards all a big misunderstanding[/size][/b]<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[color=#444444][font=Lato, 'Myriad Pro', Arial, sans-serif][color=#656565]16/03/2013 at 11:39 am[/color][/font][/color]<br />
<br />
<br />
[center][img]http://www.thecivilian.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/749244-300x166.jpg[/img]<br />
[color=#A7A3A3][size=2]DB Breweries has been shocked to learn that billboards such as this one werenâ€
t taken seriously.[/size][/color][/center]<br />
Beer brewing giant DB Breweries has been horrified to learn that, for many years, people have been taking their iconic Tui billboards sarcastically.<br />
<br />
The billboards, established to advertise DBâ€s famous brand of Tui beer, feature short statements on a black background next to a red panel that reads “Yeah right.â€<br />
<br />
The statements on the billboards have long been understood to be sarcastic, but the company now insists that was all a horrible misunderstanding.<br />
<br />
In a media release yesterday, DB Breweries wrote: “It has come to our attention that many in New Zealand believe that our iconic billboards were not meant sincerely, and were in fact snide comments aimed at disparaging those who might agree with the statements printed on them. We are extremely embarrassed to learn this, and deeply troubled to know that our advertisements were taken in this way. We would like to clarify that our famous ‘Yeah right†slogan was never supposed to be sarcastic.â€<br />
<br />
“We meant it more like ‘yeah, thatâ€s right!â€â€ said DBâ€s General Manager of Marketing Clare Morgan. “I guess it can be kind of hard to gather tone from plain text, but we never imagined that people would think we werenâ€t serious.â€<br />
<br />
The clarification has wildly altered the interpretation of many of Tuiâ€s billboards, including their well-known Christmas billboard [i]Letâ€s take a moment this Christmas to think about Christ. [/i]That advertisement was often thought to be a commentary on the commercialization of Christmas and the growing irrelevance of religion in New Zealand.<br />
<br />
“What? No!†exclaimed Morgan when this interpretation was put to her. “We were just trying to encourage people to put a little meaning back in their holiday. To suggest anything else wouldâ€ve been rude.â€<br />
<br />
The revelation sheds new light on many other Tui classics, including [i]U2 can change the world[/i], once interpreted as an expression of cynicism about lead singer Bonoâ€s humanitarian efforts, and [i]When Winston says no, he means no[/i], a reference to the New Zealand First Leaderâ€s denial that he accepted anonymous donations from millionaire Owen Glenn.<br />
<br />
“Well that explains that angry phone call from Winston Peters†said Managing Director Brian Blake “We just thought we were helping him out.â€<br />
<br />
Tui has begun clearing up the misunderstanding by painting over many of their billboards with easier to understand phrases such as “Thatâ€s true!†and “Good point!â€<br />
<br />
“Gosh†said Morgan. “What a crazy miscommunication. I just hope we havenâ€t offended anyone.â€<br />
<br />
In related news, a NZX investigation has suspended trading on ASB Bank after it was recently revealed that its famous Goldstein ad campaign was meant to drive customers away. “We were trying to show that only a half-witted foreigner would bank with ASB†said the companyâ€s chief executive.<br />
[/quote] -
[img]http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18jbh9yyjcqgbjpg/ku-xlarge.jpg[/img]<br />
<br />
Feelin' the love... Yankee Stadium, Opening Day (today), 9th inning. -
[sub][media]http://vimeo.com/62980495[/media][/sub]<br />
<br />
[sub]I love time lapse videos! [/sub] -
[quote name='Quo vadis' timestamp='1364780422' post='356341']<br />
[url="https://www.google.com/intl/en/landing/nose/"]https://www.google.c...n/landing/nose/[/url]<br />
<br />
Google nose!<br />
[/quote]<br />
<br />
yep good one QV, wonder why this came out on April the 1st -
That was cool TR , especially in HD.
-
in keeping with TR's time lapse photography, here's the Earth in time lapse:<br />
[url="http://vimeo.com/61487989"]http://vimeo.com/61487989[/url] -
[img]http://i.imgur.com/GxyP0CB.jpg[/img]<br />
<br />
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/08/176573170/i-liked-it-putin-says-of-protest-by-topless-women<br />
<br />
[quote]'I Liked It,' Putin Says Of Protest By Topless Women<br />
April 08, 2013 1:02 PM<br />
<br />
"As to this action, I liked it," Putin said, according to a German translator. The Russian leader added that the protesters were "pretty girls" and said he couldn't hear what they were screaming.[/quote] -
-
hahahaha that is all sorts of awesome
-
Get the ear buds in or play it through the surround sound. Awesome.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Mazda made 24 limited edition MX5 BRB Turbos painted up in the Le Mans winning colour scheme. I owned one for a while and took it to the race a couple of times. If I'd still had it in 2011 there was a chance I could have driven it round the circuit for the anniversary. Bugger.<br />
<br />
[img]http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq43/Luigi1936/file.jpg[/img] -
A [url="http://sportballsreplacedwithcats.tumblr.com/"]completely ridiculous website[/url], but it features a pic of Conrad, so that makes it awesome.<br />
<br />
[img]http://24.media.tumblr.com/e50e148c270f17a4b1af318e74a65a83/tumblr_mkxte5GFUO1sny3y0o1_500.jpg[/img] -
I cannot get over that Putin character, he is so made for a cameo or even a leading role on a Naked Gun remake.
-
[quote name='nostrildamus' timestamp='1365690886' post='358741']<br />
I cannot get over that Putin character, he is so made for a cameo or even a leading role on a Naked Gun remake.<br />
[/quote]<br />
<br />
He could also do the Al Pacino in [i]Heat [/i]"she's got a great ass!" -
Awesome, just awesome<br />
<br />
-
Full Moon Silhouettes