Monday, August 23, 2010

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Lewis Black on Broadway Video | Talking About The U.S.A. Being The Greatest Country

Posted: 23 Aug 2010 08:03 AM PDT

Lewis Black is one guy not afraid of tackling the big issues; the issues likely to cause offense. In fact, that’s his act. And he doesn’t care what you think so long as you’re listening.

American comedian Lewis Black is a love him or hate him type of guy. Some people will watch 30 seconds of his act and want to either walk out or kill him in some horrible way, while others will “get” it and love him as a result.

I’m in the latter camp, and this is one of my favorite parts of his act. It’s true that the United States is the only country on Earth which delights in telling everyone else it’s the best, it’s the greatest, it’s number one.

This implies a nation of people with a superiority complex. Maybe because it’s a relatively young country. Whatever the reason, it’s funny to see the truth spelled out to an audience of Americans. Most of whom thankfully take it well.

Watch How to Succeed at Stuff Video | Simple Advice From a Simple Guy

Posted: 22 Aug 2010 09:53 PM PDT

A simple guy in a Hawaiian t-shirt tells you how to succeed at stuff because, frankly, he’s already failed at much more than you have.

In a sorld full of self-help books and more reasons to fear stepping out of your house than ever, a bit of plain and simple advice can go along way.

I didn’t expect much of this video, to be certain, but I’m glad I have watched it. It’s left me with a really good feeling.

Plus, he’s right on it all. We don’t respect the elderly and what they can teach us, we don’t take the time to get mentors, we don’t even take the time to really look at something before we jump in.

I hope you take as much away from this as I did.

Watch David Blaine: How I Held My Breath for 17 Minutes TEDTalk Video

Posted: 22 Aug 2010 09:37 PM PDT

Magician and stuntman David Blaine considers what he does to not only be works of art but also personal challenges to prove that what ‘can’t’ be done really can.

I grew up with many magicians who were either lounge lizard types who combined magic with comedy or stuffy types with wardrobe closets bigger than my house.

It is both refreshing and intriguing to see people like David Blaine who turn what they do from performance art into something that is almost spiritual in feeling.

Of course, it is pretty needless to say that you shouldn’t try anything even close to anything he has done by yourself.

Mexico Breaks “Mentos Geyser” World Record | Mentos Plus Coke Equals Fun

Posted: 22 Aug 2010 02:59 PM PDT

We've all seen how much fun people can have when combining Mentos and Coke. We recently saw that fun amped up to 11 when residents of Mexico City broke the world record for the largest number of simultaneously erupting Mentos geysers.

There are 2433 Mentos geysers here in all, smashing the current record of 2175 held by the Chinese. Great work Mexico!

Seriously, this looks like a whole lot of fun. While the eruption is spectacular, I think the folks present enjoyed dousing one another with Coke just as much. I’ll bet they also enjoyed a good hot shower afterwards!

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