Punching Soup - Tag: weird http://punchingsoup.com/rss/weird Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:34:49 MST Collected posts matching the tag weird en pride and prejudice and zombies: the game based on a novel based on a novel http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/82dDMuW64yI/ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:04:34 -0700 lambert v. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. Freeverse, who have already made several iPhone games such as Flick Fishing and Big Bang Sudoki, promises “a rollicking action title with the perfect blend of…]]> russian cow barn gets high tech, cows get to watch hdtv http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/g7KsVaE5eUY/ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:09:09 -0700 lambert v. “a non-stop loop of world’s recognized…]]> brodmann blades: like playing ping pong with mittens http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/6mgfAHTaqWo/ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:20:55 -0700 technabob crewing mama: mcdonald’s japan to use nintendo ds to train employees http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/c7sacys-guY/ Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:11:04 -0700 lambert v. eSmart, and will cost the fastfood giant upwards of ¥200,000,000 (approx. $2.2M USD). McDonald’s hopes that the software will cut training time by half, because just about…]]> sruli recht sleep masks: dream in peace and give everyone else nightmares http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/JVPtbtv3GE8/ Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:09:24 -0700 lambert v. Masked collection consists of four masks that each have at least one “air-purifying respirator with replaceable-cartridge white N95 filters”. Great for Halloween in Metro Manila.…]]> world of lordcraft: imitation is a genuine source of comedy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/1Yj7gdIt4Os/ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:35:22 -0700 lambert v. World of Lordcraft is an original IP. So, is the craft of lords better than that of war? In short: No. But it is way funnier. Currently under development by a company called GSprite, this WoL of shame pilfered almost all…]]> light up business card gives contact details, physics and chemistry lessons http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/wKHOGI9jZu4/ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:05:23 -0700 lambert v. a piano among sex organs: piano chat improv dude on chatroulette http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/LH9dYgbt7vg/ Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:24:14 -0700 lambert v. Flight of the Conchords. Merton – or someone…]]> tsutenkaku towerbot makes almost as much sense as a godzillabot http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/nxQnCHbl9gQ/ Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:10:26 -0700 range gaikai cloud-based gaming service: onlive killer? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/rjzCtoaDesQ/ Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:03:45 -0700 lambert v. Eve Online, Mario Kart, WoW, Photoshop – with only a browser and Flash as requirements. No need to install anything. Sound familiar? The truth is that Gaikai and OnLive are quite similar: both are cloud-based gaming services – their…]]> rock paper scissors glove: computers don’t play games for fun, they play to win. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/E9mWqXw9b90/ Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:58:03 -0700 lambert v. rapper akon drops new perfume called konvict (yes I am serious) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/h2kS2yckvDw/ Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:29:56 -0700 shane m. jurassic tourbillon watch has relics from a land before time http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/SqvfnaIt0WQ/ Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:24:10 -0700 lambert v. “fragments of authentic fossilized dinosaur bones.” The Jurassic Tourbillion’s case is adorned by 18K white gold,…]]> audio-technica boogiebox: because ‘boombox’ was already taken http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/3AYqxdKLVSA/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:46:31 -0700 lambert v. nintendo nes cartridge harmonicas: cute or stupid? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/mjPHRWWkJPg/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:18:11 -0700 lambert v. ribbon hero: holy crap! microsoft actually went through with it http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/HckdMEqi6Xk/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:04:20 -0700 lambert v. steampunk professor x wheelchair: what if… prof. x was a 19th century drunk? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/KLeIhC2MY-s/ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:30:29 -0700 lambert v. grungebuds are clearly not grunge buds http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/0AAi2osBOJY/ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:28:13 -0700 lambert v. avatar na’vi cake proves there actually is blue food http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/8N8bYcrAbB0/ Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:16:47 -0700 technabob diet scale: eat what you weigh http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/F3VbnVl7KEc/ Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:44:02 -0700 lambert v. real life auto: your life to become a series of mini games? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/v6o9d3u7N8o/ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:25:59 -0700 lambert v. golden coffin comes with cellphone http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/0pWgtqH7Cks/ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:55:17 -0700 lambert v. synthinetic: that thing’s a synthesizer? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/OgOBAu0SxZs/ Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:27:21 -0700 technabob “The little kinetic noisy synthesizer of your dreams.” Assuming your dreams include strange squeaky,…]]> darth saddam: artist reveals parallelisms between infamous villains http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/195-U1jshkg/ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:19:29 -0700 lambert v. “The worst condition is to pass under a sword…]]> knitted dissected animals prepare kids for bio 101 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/sEkBuEISo8M/ Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:00:47 -0700 lambert v. google executives convicted of privacy violations in italy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/5GGW4BldCtQ/ Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:52:34 -0700 lambert v. “an autistic student in Turin being beaten and…]]> are you looking at my flaming headgear, stan? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/sr_uEemDAxg/ Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:57:33 -0700 technabob singing kero alarm clock: dueling frogs wake you from your peaceful slumber http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/d7HtQDdWVu4/ Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:15:42 -0700 technabob piece of glass staircase from apple store auctioned off on ebay http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/7MPNe5lWoaA/ Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:46:32 -0700 lambert v. cracked glass stair. The starting bid: $200 (USD). The buy it now price: $2500. Surely no one…]]> green screens: not just for sci-fi or fantasy movies anymore http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/V9hkjdWL0ok/ Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:59:08 -0700 lambert v. vacuum cleaner museum: a place for things that suck http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/lpvghqT9DmY/ Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:54:40 -0700 lambert v. glow in the dark toilet paper: for bathroom raves http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/MS9NL8TdR9I/ Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:17:08 -0700 lambert v. jake sully wheelchair action figure [avatar epic fail] http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/eaU5vm5UEh0/ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:37:39 -0700 technabob drink making robot cranks out white russians http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/p4u39aEW1IY/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 01:49:57 -0700 technabob Asteroids cookies, they’re back – this time with a robot that makes cocktails. Not just any old drinks, but White Russians to be specific. Created…]]> rotobotmouse: one unusual mouse http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/EjbtZQ3lF60/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:51:19 -0700 technabob superplexus vortex puzzle makes my head spin http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/rozCMoz1qn8/ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:06:47 -0700 lambert v. “a complex network of chicanes, multi-planar hairpin…]]> leona lewis (paid to say she) loves final fantasy xiii http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/afplW_zxGhY/ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:04:20 -0700 lambert v. “runs around the land all day”. I’m no marketing expert, but I just personally find it weird for Square Enix to use 24-year old British singer Leona Lewis to promote Final Fantasy XIII. Perhaps this is their way of luring new gamers into the…]]> leech plug unplugs itself when its done charging http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/c27j8Osk8So/ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:39:59 -0700 technabob star wars speakers look like lamps for no apparent reason http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/O3pwgC83XvE/ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:20:10 -0700 range the dark side’s soft side http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/x46O-Y1M5SI/ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:21:20 -0700 lambert v. killing mosquitoes with laser beams http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/4sxyF82SwZs/ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:20:37 -0700 technabob computer keyboard pants: neither fashionable nor geeky http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/VCNpmjOqmT8/ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:20:59 -0700 lambert v. south koreans using sausage as iphone stylus http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/H3_XwSifSTA/ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:16:42 -0700 lambert v. praying mantis vs. mouse cursor http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/lG7AdPpDrmw/ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:21:46 -0700 lambert v. plain sight: for these ninja robots, death is an investment http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/mgEbHB5QGKc/ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:20:12 -0700 lambert v. Plain Sight is one of the few games that comes to mind. And that’s just because they e-mailed me to remind that the game is just about done. If you haven’t heard about it yet, Plain Sight is like…]]> less lamp: break your lamp the minute you get it http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/M1PH-njrimo/ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:28:34 -0700 technabob chatman displays your emoticons and nags your kids http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/AGCPZD7AIiw/ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:55:24 -0700 range my pet speaker: a speaker for pets, not, unfortunately, a pet speaker http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/TqaBwDE3L5Y/ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:58:42 -0700 lambert v. best game title ever http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/0TKsEOLBdgM/ Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:43:41 -0700 lambert v. Imagine: Babyz Fashion. People start ganging up on him, one of them calls him a pedophile, and he replies (it’s post #73):…]]> wearable robot follows your every move from afar http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TechnabobtechNewsBlog/~3/wKf6AGq17Uo/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:36:15 -0700 range