Category Archives: Ramblings
Why Nikola Tesla Was The Greatest Geek Who Ever Lived
The Oatmeal on why Nikola Tesla was the greatest geek who ever lived. This is only part one of TEN(!), so head on over to The Oatmeal and read the rest of the comic in all its glory. It’s well … Continue reading
Every Major’s Terrible
“Every Major’s Terrible” by the fantastic xkcd. Clicking on the picture on the xkcd site links to the song “Major General“ from the Gilbert And Sullivan comedy opera “The Pirates of Penzance“, just in case you didn’t know the tune. Try … Continue reading
The Avengers Ensemble
I saw The Avengers Assemble the other day, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Sure, it’s silly with big explosions, but it is also great fun, excellently put together, and has some truly memorable moments (like Loki’s “mewling quim!” quip). So, to … Continue reading
Amazing Tron Dance Performed By Wrecking Orchestra
This Tron-inspired dance routine by Wrecking Orchestra is simply amazing. I especially love the sequences where they appear to jump and run across the stage really quickly, almost teleporting. It’s a great use of dance and light, choreographed brilliantly. I … Continue reading
Cartoon Laws Of Physics
The laws of physics are applied differently in cartoons. The Funny Pages has a list of 10 laws and 5 law amendments of cartoon physics, condensed here for your viewing pleasure. Check out the link though, for greater explanations. Cartoon … Continue reading
Neil deGrasse Tyson: The Most Astounding Fact
Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Most Astounding Fact is rather astounding, and Zen Pencils have made an equally impressive comic. Listen to Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Most Astounding Fact whilst reading the comic, and be amazed. The Universe is in us. Onwards!
The Higgs Boson Explained
PHD Comics have a great video on explaining the Higgs boson (watch it full screen on vimeo). As well as being interesting and informative, it’s also brilliantly drawn and animated. A previous PHD Comics video, Dark Matters, also talks about the … Continue reading
50 My Little Pony Mods For Geeks
My Little Pony is awesome. What’s even more awesome are these 50 My Little Pony mods for geeks (BuzzFeed). They are brilliant, and exceptionally diverse. A few of my favourites include: 1) My Little Stormtrooper Pony. 14) My Little Slave Leia Pony. 21) My … Continue reading
Shakespearean Insult Generator
Thou pribbling tickle-brained hugger-mugger! (source: The Poke) Ah Shakespeare, ye of amazing insults. You have truly made English a better language. What are you favourite insults from the list above? Let me know in the comments below! Onwards!
