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Exploring the Amazon
By Ben
Today, I was doing my usual rounds perusing the internet when I came upon the most exciting section of Amazon.com. In the past I have used Amazon to buy and sell textbooks, as well as a few other things. Little did I know that Amazon also sells a wide range of other more interesting items. My journey through Amazon.com started at the page where you can buy 1,500 ladybugs for a mere $12.99. This struck me as strange, but the gardening aspect of ladybugs allowed me to let it pass without thinking it too strange. When I was scrolling back up the page though, I noticed the different tags that the product had received; the one that struck me was the "wtf" tag. I promptly clicked the tag and started looking at the other products that had been labeled "wtf." These I will share with you right now (my favorites anyways).
The first product on the list is "BIRTH CONTROL IS SINFUL IN THE CHRISTIAN MARRIAGES and also ROBBING GOD OF PRIESTHOOD CHILDREN!!" and yes, it is all in caps (except the "and also." Why? I don't know). The most striking thing about the product is the fact that it is selling for $135 or the los used price of $87.95. Another favorite of mine is the "Deer Rear." Yes, it actually is the rear end of a deer (currently unavailable). "Knitting With Dog Hair: Better A Sweater From A Dog You Know and Love than from a Sheep You'll Never Meet (Paperback)" is $13.67. If you have the cash, the Relaxman Relxation Capsule is only $39,995, and $14 will buy you a six pack of black toilet paper.
The related tag "amazon oddities" brought up similar results including; Uranium Ore ($29.95), a 10 x 18 wedding chapel ($21,420.47), inflatable 'party' sheep ($10.49), color for the hair 'down there' ($14.99 in a variety of colors), and finally, the Borat Mankini Swimsuit Costume Suspender Thong Green ($11.99). I strongly encourage everyone to go to Amazon and check out the offerings that it displays. Be sure to let us know if you actually buy anything off the list. Click here to visit Amazon's "wtf" tag page.
Movies (plots courtesy of imdb.com)
In Theaters in This Week
As Hannah Montana's popularity begins to take over her life, Miley Stewart (Miley Ray Cyrus), urged on by her father (Billy Ray Cyrus) takes a trip to her hometown of Crowley Corners, Tennessee to get some perspective on what matters in life the most.
Galen: Forget It
Ben: Forget It
Bi-polar mall security guard Ronnie Barnhardt (Rogen) is called into action to stop a flasher from turning shopper's paradise into his personal peep show. But when Barnhardt can't apprehend the culprit, a surly police detective (Liotta), is recruited to close the case, bringing out the worst in Ronnie's temperamental personality.
Galen: Go See It
Ben: Go See It
Upon discovering he was sent to Earth to cary out a sinister plan, a humanoid alien named Goku (Chatwin) looks to fulfill his dying grandfather's wish: prevent the evil Piccolo (Marsters) and his alien forces from collecting seven mystical artifacts which would allow him to take over our planet. In order to fend off the attackers, Goku must find Master Roshi (Chow), who is the one person who can set him on the right path.
Galen: Go See It knowing it will probably suck...
Ben: Forget It
On DVD This Week
A family comedy about a hotel handyman whose life changes when the lavish bedtime stories he tells his niece and nephew start to magically come true.
Galen: Rent It
Ben: Forget It
A remake of the 1951 classic sci-fi film about an alien visitor and his giant robot counterpart who visit Earth.
Galen: Forget It
Ben: Rent It
Set in 1964, Doubt centers on a nun who confronts a priest after suspecting him of abusing a black student. He denies the charges, and much of the play's quick-fire dialogue tackles themes of religion, morality, and authority.
Galen: Forget It
Ben: Forget It
A guy challenges himself to say "yes" to everything for an entire year.
Galen: Rent It
Ben: Rent It
Procrastination Station
Calvin and Hobbes has to be one of the funniest comic strips that has ever been created. This website has a collection of some of the best Calvin and Hobbes strips that were ever written. Just try not to snort while you're laughing in class.
If you ever watched Monty Python's Flying Circus, you will remember the Ministry of Silly Walks. This website allows you to create a silly walk and perfect then send it to your friends.
A collection of some of the greatest high school and college pranks ever pulled. It has some pictures of them too, and it's amazing to see the kinds of things kids will think of. Kind of makes you wish you had the guts to pull that senior prank, eh?
A website devoted to watching movies and rating them on how well they base their effects in real life laws of nature. It is interesting and fun to read through the site and understand how the real world actually works.
Of The Week
Ben's Song of the Week: When Did Your Heart Go Missing by Rooney
Galen's Song of the Week: Dear Maria Count Me In by All Time Low
Word of the Week: Acediast (n.) - a person who is slothfully or wickedly lax when it comes to spiritual or religious matters.
Celebrating This Week
Wednesday - April 8, 2008 - The construction of the world's first building to integrate wind turbines is completed in Bahrain.
Thursday - April 9, 2008 - The Suez Canal in Egypt is cleared and opens to shipping.
Friday - April 10, 1874 - The first Arbor Day is celebrated in Nebraska.
Saturday - April 11, 1970 - Apollo 13 is launched.
Sunday - April 12, 1606 - The Union Flag is adopted as the flag of Great Britain.
Monday - April 13, 1941 - Pact of neutrality between the USSR and Japan is signed.
Tuesday - April 14, 1828 - Noah Webster copyrights the first edition of his dictionary.
Discussion Question
Tell us what you want to see and what you want us to get rid of in the comments below! Come on people!
That's all we got for ya. Until next time, remember to look on The Brightside!
galen
ReplyDeletei want u to say "I love John D'Alessandro" in the next issue
that would be great