Anything and Everything that is cool, hot, fresh and classic.
Julian Beever doesn’t just do chalk pavement drawings; he does multidimensional masterpieces that defy logic and perspective. When viewed from the right location, they seem to come right off of or go into the ground they are created on. Check out his site for a glimpse into the work of a master.
[Via: Gridskipper]
There’s a new king of the giant cheeseburger world, and it’s name is Big Bob’s Texas Belt Buster. Featured as a regular menu item at Bob’s BBQ & Grill in Pattaya, Thailand, the Belt Buster was created in celebration of the King of Thailand’s 60th year on the throne, but will now be available to anyone willing to drop $400 on a burger that must be ordered 12 hours in advance. It weighs in at 78.5 pounds, demolishing the previously held record of 50 pounds by Denny’s Beer Barrel Pub in Pennsylvania. Measuring 23.5 inches in diameter and 13.75 inches in height, it’s sure not something you’ll be holding between your two very hungry hands. In fact, you’re definitely going to need a group to finish off this behemoth. The bun is made in Bob’s in house bakery, and the 55.12 pounds of Bob’s top quality beef is cooked 6.5 hours until it slims down to a mere 45 pounds. Then the toppings are added:
After certification by the Guinness Book of World Records, it will officially be listed as “The World’s Largest Commercially Available Hamburger”, and I think the title is well deserved. It can’t be long before we see a triple digit burger, and only then will it be worthy of Kobayashi’s freakish stomach.
[World's Biggest Cheeseburger]
[Via: Spluch]
Here’s wallpaper that is sure to add some flavor to your room of choice. Covered in iguanas, plants, birds and bugs, the dark on light paper is called Iguana and is made by Timorous Beasties, a company specializing in all sorts of crazy wallpaper designs. This may be just the thing your drab room needs to get a little life flowing again, and I’m sure Feng Shui would definitely agree with this critter-paper’s use of energy and its harmony with nature.
[Iguana]
[Via: Boing Boing]
Today in Paris, Audi unleashed the R8 sports car on the world. The specs are as follows:
The looks of this car are stunning, and with 420 horses on tap powering the aluminum body, performance ought to match nicely. I only wish they would have stuffed in a real monster of an engine to compete with the likes of Ferrari or Lamborghini (or even Bugatti). I guess that only happens in my dreams though. Oh well, hopefully this sells well so that companies get the message that people want to buy cars similar to the concept pieces they put out instead of the watered down versions that eventually hit the street. Look for it in early 2007.
[Audi R8]
Apparently Greenpeace has taken a dislike to Apple and is calling for change with their impression of the Apple homepage. Calling them “Poison Apples”, they say that Apple continues to use hazardous substances in their products that other companies have abandoned, and that these chemicals end up being dropped off in third world countries rather than being recycled. They are asking Apple to:
Considering Apple’s change to smaller and generally less packaging, I think they are taking steps in the right direction, and more environmentally friendly products are always a plus, I just question Greenpeace’s targeting of Apple specifically instead of the tech industry in general. They did do a pretty good job of mocking up an Apple homepage though, I’ll give them that.
[Via: TUAW]
Dethroner offers up a five-beer list to get you started in the world of beer tasting. Though not necessarily some of the best beers on the market (though they are good), they are available nation wide, represent a wide palate and are mild enough for most to enjoy without being put off by strong and strange tastes. Though I agree with some of their choices (Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is a classic, Yuengling has history and Guinness is most everyone’s introduction into the world of stouts), I think there are better choices than Dos Equis Amber and St. Pauli Girl Special Dark. Try out a bottle of Fat Tire, Anchor Steam or Newcastle for a treat of the tongue with quite a bit more flavor than a standard Bud. Beer is a great deal about personal preference though, so pick up a few varieties and give each a fair chance, you never know which one may strike your fancy.
[Beer School: Five Starter Beers]
[Via: Digg]
If your cereal bowl keeps getting roughed up at school, give it a little more attitude with a tattoo and a piercing. The Piercing Collection from KAHLA contains a breakfast bowl, mug and cup, all made of porcelain and featuring a tribal tattoo and lip (of the bowl/cup) piercing. Sadly, like a human piercing, these aren’t microwave safe.
[Via: Kitchen Contraptions]
Who knew cleaning your microwave could be so much fun? Check out what happens when you put a bar of Ivory soap in the microwave for two minutes:
[Via: Digg]
Sling is a very fun and full featured flash game where you take control of a green ball of slime and try to save Oozeville from certain doom after one of its necessary powersources is stolen. Sling uses real physics to keep things challenging, and the animations are top notch. Plus, it’s even got cut-scenes to keep the story moving, and an introduction to get you started. From the website:
“Sling is a 2D physics platformer with a twist. Get ready to fling, flick, snap, bounce, drop and shoot a springy ball of slime through 50 danger filled levels. Along the way you’ll meet a crazy old kook - listen to his rantings as they may just provide the help you need to defeat the evil monsters and save the citizens of Oozeville! Sling is a green glob of goo consisting of a hand attached to a head by a long strip of springy slime. Players use the mouse to click and drag on Sling’s head, pulling him around to attach him to different items, or pulling back and releasing him to ‘slingshot’ him to another location. Real-world physics are used to model Sling’s springy arm, his motion and collisions. Each level of Sling’s world is made up of a single screen of different ‘grabs’ and surfaces that he can attach himself too. There are many different grabs with different characteristics. The most basic grab is a simple ‘gray’ grab. On most levels, Sling must attach himself to all the ‘gray’ grabs and turn them green. Once all the gray grabs are green a portal will appear to take him to the next level. There are 50 levels to complete, with at least one boss at every fifth level. There are also amusing reward cut-scenes with Sling’s mentor – Geeza – at the end of every boss level. Each level also has a ‘gold time’, and if the player can complete the level within the gold time that location will receive a gold marker on the Map. If all the locations are completed in gold times a special bonus game is unlocked. Players can also use the Map to jump to any level they have already completed”.
[Sling]
[Via: Table of Malcontents]
The JBL Creature II speakers look a lot like a little Darth Vader helmet sitting on your desk, so one crafty techie decided to complete the transformation from speaker to Vader with a simple paper cutout and a little tape. He even provides a printable Vader so that you can transform your own speakers quickly and easily. Bonus points for breaking in your new Vader speakers with a little Star Wars theme music blaring through them.
[How To Vader-ize Your JBL Speakers]
[Via: MAKE: Blog]
