Idiots

Kitty Tanning Bed is a Bad Sign for Humanity

This is a tanning bed for cats and dogs. Also, it is a sign of the apocalypse and/or the downfall of the American empire. Because really, when you're tanning your pets, you don't deserve to have any influence over the rest of the world. You're officially an idiot. More »

10:40 AM on Mon May 5 2008
By Adam Frucci
11,758 views, 53 comments

Latest by n/a: The comments that are against this idea are obviously from people who are (to be kind) idiots. I guess that you moronic failures and mental midgets can't really be blamed for being as stupid as you are...of course, because you clearly do not more »

roundup

Afternoon News: Dark Knight Tomatoes, Woz's Odor, Shopping With Microsoft and More

• In 1950, a guy who cuts a tomato in half and finds its center bears resemblance to the Batman logo laughs and eats it. In 2008, he sells it on eBay. [eBay]
• Fake Steve says "There's something in the air" is really just a joke about Woz's gas problems. That's the best guess I've heard yet. [FSJ]
• Microsoft is working on grocery carts with video displays that show commercials and allow self-checkout. [Yahoo!/AP]
• The Japanese government is working with private companies on ultra high-definition video, which will show images up to 33 million pixels and may be seen as early as 2015. First they one-up us on the ladder to heaven, now this, I can't take it anymore! [Google News/AFP]

4:00 PM on Mon Jan 14 2008
By Benny Goldman
1,175 views, 5 comments

Latest by EagleEye: The Batman tomato guy has actually stumbled upon something much more sinister: if he rotated that tomato he'd see that it was a mushroom cloud and it's own reflection. I therefore suggest we rename it the Isaac Mendez tomato. more »

weather stations

LCD Window Thermometer is a Wall-Mounted Spoiler Alert

With the LCD window thermometer from La Crosse, long gone are your days as the victim of weather-fashion faux pas. The unit mounts to a window and displays the current temperature, as well as the high and low. This gadget seems useful for the weather obsessed, or people who have no idea how to dress themselves. Call me old-fashioned, but I prefer the tried-and-true combination of looking out my window and remembering what month it is. If you still regret the time you wore a ski mask in July, it can be yours for 15 bucks. [ThinkGeek via DVICE]

5:30 PM on Wed Jan 9 2008
By Benny Goldman
1,431 views, 10 comments

Latest by adb: Well, two days ago it was 65 degrees here. In Michigan. In JANUARY. Given global warming and mad scientists/meteorologists, this looks useful. more »

morons

How to Win a Darwin Award: Float a Live Surge Protector in a Pool on a Couple of Flip-Flops

I have no context for this photo, but it's one of the most ludicrous things I've ever seen. Seriously, how did these jackasses not kill themselves? Hell, maybe they did. Just remember, friends: electricity and idiots do not mix. [Spulch]

3:46 PM on Mon Jan 7 2008
By Adam Frucci
66,258 views, 132 comments

Latest by n/a: Is it that big of deal to place the table and electricity outside of this inflatable pond? more »

idiots

Student Catches Principal Fighting With Student on Cellphone Camera, School Responds By Banning Cellphones

Way to go, Caddo School Board. You've won yourself the Gizmodo luddite of the week award. See, when a student films the principal of your Huntington High School fighting another student, the correct response isn't to ban cellphones, it's to make sure principals don't fight with students. It was only after the student showed the clip to local media that you actually did something about the situation, putting the principal on paid administrative leave. As a side note, we would also have accepted "resigning and putting people not completely retarded onto the school board" as a correct response. [Shreveport Times via Techdirt - Image courtesy Chicspeare] More »

3:32 PM on Fri Dec 21 2007
By Jason Chen
27,591 views, 36 comments

Latest by n/a: is that picture just a joke or from this "fight"? =/ more »

rich idiots

$55,000 Remote Control Has Gold Instead of Features

This here is the world's most expensive remote control. You might expect a normally-frivolous accessory that has had its price jacked up to $55,000 to have all sorts of bells and whistles, like an LCD touchscreen and the ability to start your car. But the Gold RC1 doesn't have a screen at all. What it does have is gold, the favorite material of rich people and birds attracted to shiny objects. It's designed to control the entertainment systems in high-end yachts, which I assume doubles the price. The company also seems to think that the average price of a remote control in the US is $1,050, which seems to be missing a decimal point somewhere. Don't buy crap like this, people, even if you can afford it. It makes you look like an idiot. [Product Page via Born Rich]

10:15 AM on Wed Nov 14 2007
By Adam Frucci
2,581 views, 18 comments

Latest by Airblade: really stupid to buy this crap! more »

rich idiots

You'd Need a lot of Wine to Think a $72,000 Corkscrew is a Good Idea

I never cease to be amazed by the number of completely ludicrous items out there that cater to a mere 0.0001% of the population. Take this corkscrew, for example. It takes corks out of bottles. Big deal. It also has some gold on it and has some fancy engineering behind it. The price? $72,000. Yes, that's right, $72,000 for a corkscrew. What really doesn't make sense about this sort of thing is that, generally speaking, you need to be pretty good with money to make enough to afford this thing, and if you are, you wouldn't waste 72 grand on something so frivolous. But what do I know? [Product Page via Boing Boing Gadgets]

3:20 PM on Thu Nov 1 2007
By Adam Frucci
3,787 views, 37 comments

Latest by n/a: @balloondoggle: Quote Mr. Burns: "Exxxcelllennt!" more »

press

Poll: Are Evil Aqua Teens or Retarded Cops to Blame?

Is it just me, or is this Boston Aqua Teen business completely insane? How stupid are the police in Boston? And they're really going to sue Turner Broadcasting? They should sue themselves, as they're the ones that caused all of this panic. The media isn't helping anything by reporting this as a "hoax." It wasn't a hoax, it was an advertisement. They weren't trying to make it look like a bomb, which is why they make it covered in bright goddamned lights. Bombs would try to be discreet, not get people's attention and give them the finger. But it had batteries! Batteries, for the love of god! Oh, the humanity! More »

4:20 PM on Thu Feb 1 2007
By Adam Frucci
1,373 views, 112 comments

Latest by leMel: The company that came up with the campaign has blown it big time. Adult Swim's not to blame. The Boston Police likely did not overreact to the initial scare/concern, but even after learning that it was harmless, they continued to "scare more »

home entertainment

Pepcom Digital Lifestyles: Scenes From the Floor

Warning: Above video contains adult language, so cover Junior's ears. More »

gadgets

Drilling Through a Laptop Display While It's On

Ever wondered what your laptop display would look like if you drilled straight through it while it was on? No? Us neither. But now you know. It's like watching a car wreck that you can't stop. – Jason Chen More »

6:25 PM on Fri Dec 8 2006
By Jason Chen
990 views, 59 comments

home entertainment

What Not To Do When Playing Wii

We've been hearing reports all over the place of people's Wii straps breaking and their Wiimotes smashing into their 61-inch TVs. If this guy is any indication of how these dudes are playing Wii Sports, we say no frickin wonder! More »

8:45 PM on Tue Nov 28 2006
By Jason Chen
480 views, 24 comments

nano

Microwaving an iPod nano—Why God, Why?

I'm not sure what is more sad. The fact that these kids willingly destroy gadgets for their own enjoyment, or witnessing an iPod nano melting in a microwave. Fucking kids need to learn some respect for property, but it is neat to see the iPod melt, nonetheless. – Travis Hudson More »

4:06 PM on Fri Oct 20 2006
By Travis Hudson
966 views, 54 comments

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