Gizmodo: ducks

Slo Mo Duck's Corkscrew Penis Showcases the Majesty of Nature

Adam Frucci — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:00:00 EST

Here is a slow-mo video of a scientist making a duck have sex with corkscrew-shaped beakers. It is one of the craziest things I've ever seen. Merry Christmas!

You're going to want to check out Carl Zimmer's full article about what exactly is going on here. Essentially, evolution has caused duck penises and duck vaginas to adapt into pretty wild and complex contraptions, with the penises unfurling into clockwise corkscrew shapes while the vaginas have evolved into counter-clockwise passageways with multiple pockets. And you thought your vagina was impressive!

Seriously, go check out the article to give this video some context. If nothing else, it'll provide you with a deeply inappropriate anecdote to tell your extended family over dinner tonight. [Discover Magazine]

Here Are Some Cute Ducks Trying to Use an Escalator

Jesus Diaz — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:30:00 EDT

The image associated with this post is best viewed using a browser.Ducks, don't try to use escalators, ok? And humans, follow the same advice. Except you, you sexy spinning escalator girl you. You can use the escalator at any time. [Dark Roasted Blend—Thanks Daffy]

Amateur Move: Journalist Interrupts President Obama With Quacking Duck Ringtone

Dan Nosowitz — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:30:00 EDT

The image associated with this post is best viewed using a browser.As someone with a proudly stupid ringtone ("Gonna Make You Sweat"), I'm okay with being embarrassed when it invariably goes off in public. But then, I'm not a White House reporter who interrupts the President with loud digital quacking.

As if Obama wasn't already the coolest guy this side of John Shaft, I love the way he reacts to the incredibly rude and thoughtless reporter's ridiculous ringtone. "Whose...whose duck is back there?" It's no mean feat to slap down that kind of interruption in the middle of a speech about tolerance and gay rights. [via Crunchgear]

Flying Duck Hunter Robot Will Appease PETA But Not Your Cold, Killing Instincts

Mark Wilson — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:30:00 EST

Who wants to hunt some ducks? I said, WHO WANTS TO HUNT SOME DUCKS??

Available this spring, the Duck Hunter is like a WowWee Dragonfly mixed with a lightgun shooting game. The duck launches from your IR blaster, charging in just 10 seconds from a few AAs in the pistol. When the poor, robotic duck takes flight autonomously (and some may say, with a soul), you shoot away until you hit the bird three times. Then it dies.

A base version of the Duck Hunter (as described above) will run $30 while a premium version (including a controller so one person can actually fly the duck while another shoots) will cost $40.

Floating Radio Duck: You Can Bathe Again

Mark Wilson — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 14:43:40 EST

I did my best, we started the day with iPhones, but we've digressed to radio ducks made for the tub. Still, the design is pretty interesting. You turn the duck/radio on and off by twisting its head. An AM/FM switch is on the wing, and stations are adjusted by twisting the tail. The unit runs off 3 AAA batteries and apparently lacks an antenna.

Sure, it's no Duck Fadar, and I'd prefer it in basically any color than lavender, but I'd still waste a hard-earned $3.99 on one just to tell people, "Hey, I've got a duck with a freakin' radio inside!" – Mark Wilson

Product Page [firststreet]

Sucky Ducky Vacuum: Does Not Suck, But Totally Does

Mark Wilson — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 11:38:46 EST

Our keyboard is a gross pile of chips, cat hair and coffee spills topped by a neatly organized layer of buttons. We could use the Sucky Ducky.

Plug him into your USB and a simple on/off switch toggles moderate suction power. The naturally slim bill shape makes for an easy fit between the keys, as if God intended ducks to one day suck crap out of your keyboard. About $12 if you can translate your way through the site. – Mark Wilson

Product Page [via tokyomango]

Duck Shoot Office Toy With Frickin' Lasers

Jason Chen — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 17:45:09 EDT

Manager on your ass again about those TPS reports? Instead of venting on your poor copy machine, take out your anger on ducks with this Duck Shooting Gallery desk game.

The laser gun fires electromagnetic waves, aka lasers, at the moving targets. If you hit one, the duck goes down, and a miniature Asian man goes and picks it up to make a delicious roast duck for your dinner. Pick one up for 24.95 ($46.94). The office toy, not the mini-Asian. Those cost at least 50 quid. – Jason Chen

Product Page [I Want One Of Those via Uber Gizmo]

Roboducks - You Know, Fer Huntin'

johnb — Fri, 19 Aug 2005 15:47:53 EDT

Roboducks are robotic decoys that lure unsuspecting ducks to their doom much more effectively than the standard, dead-in-the-water decoy. These things flap their wings and wiggle their tails and make hunters six times more effective. I'm not liking those odds for Mr. Mallard, but I guess it makes the hunting part of the hunting/drinking equation a bit better.

Roboducks for hunters [ShinyShiny]