Have you ever wanted to build little paper people but just didn't know where to begin? Then check this site out. All you need is a printer, some heavy paper and 10-15 minutes and you can create these cool looking creatures. I would do this, but my printer couldn't handle the paper. I'm sure there are ways around that, but I'm lazy. Found via Stumbleupon.
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Build Your Own...Thing
Have you ever wanted to build little paper people but just didn't know where to begin? Then check this site out. All you need is a printer, some heavy paper and 10-15 minutes and you can create these cool looking creatures. I would do this, but my printer couldn't handle the paper. I'm sure there are ways around that, but I'm lazy. Found via Stumbleupon.
Friday, June 29, 2007
Give Dave Devries Some YouTube Lovin'
Got this today from our good friend Dave Devries of The Monster Engine:"Hey Len, Recently Heinz ketchup created a contest on Youtube challenging anyone to produce a commercial---a bunch of us at MediaSauce produced one that airs on youtube and could use votes. I did all the comic art in the video as well as storyboarding the pace. It is called 'The Great Condiment War.' "See the video here. And check out the site with all the other entries here. Go and vote for Dave and his compadres today!
UPDATE: Use this link to vote instead.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Jawbone #164: iStupid
Tonight's show, we celebrate week 3 of this summer cold, we chat about the people waiting in line for the iPhone, talk more about being the perfect podcast listener and also talk about what would happen if something awful befalls me. Enjoy the show!RUNNING TIME: 48:16
Music:
Howard Jones | Revolution of the Heart
RSS feed.
Download now.
Practical Guide to Keeping Zombies As Pets
I found this cool cartoon while traversing the forums at Rue-Morgue. Pretty cool little guide. It reminds me of this book I had as a kid called "How To Care For Your Monster". There are some good tips to keep in mind. Please print this and hang it near your shotguns.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Black Cougar Fever
From the show American Inventor. My one question for this guy is isn't a superhero supposed to save children anyway? Anyway, good try Sal.
Zombie Kid On The News
Something is really wrong with this kid. And the zombification is the least of his problems. Via GiggleSugar.BTW, Monster By Mail was Product of The Day over at GiggleSugar! Woot!
The Star Spangled Banner
I know the Fourth is next week, but I couldn't wait. Flash gurus Jib Jab teamed up with ThePartyParty.com to create this pretty awesome version of the Star Spangled Banner. I saw this on Leno last night but I had the sound down. Don't make that mistake.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Me In 1984
Tonight I was invited to a new Flickr group called "Terrible Self" started by one of the funniest chicks next to Nora, Sunday AKA Subspace. The idea behind the group had me in stitches, so I decided to contribute this little number to the pool.
All of this is true. I hate the photo even today. I hated it as it was being taken. It was adolescent awkwardness personified.
If you have the guts to post a terrible self-portrait, do so. You'll feel better for a while, and then that will lead back into self-loathing.
All of this is true. I hate the photo even today. I hated it as it was being taken. It was adolescent awkwardness personified.
If you have the guts to post a terrible self-portrait, do so. You'll feel better for a while, and then that will lead back into self-loathing.
Upcoming Zombies!
Just so you know, the Zombie Factory wheels are turning and undead after undead are coming off the assembly line. Here is a shot of some of the upcoming zombies. I had a stretch that are "art only" meaning I don't have to videotape the process, which means I can work on multiples. This is what that process looks like. It's a technique that Apelad has been using, so I decided to try it out as well.
If You Love Movies About Pizza...
You'll love Video Pizza. From the site:
A full hour of spinning pizza montage, with soothing sizzling sound effects adds the perfect ambience to any party experience!Thanks to Dan for the link.
A Sneak Peek At Transformers
The effects are looking pretty damn good, if I say so myself. Thanks to Neil for the link, via Fishbrick.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Caption This: 6-25-07
Tis that time of year, graduations, weddings, formals...so let's have fun at the attendees expense! Enjoy captioning this one, gang!
Mystery Question 6-25-07
Which four related foods have been merged together?COP ENK EAC UCO NTA RNM UQI NUT UAT ET
--
Congratulations to Henry Stokes, who guessed the correct word in last week's puzzle was STRAWBERRY!
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Cleveland Comedy Company? Really?
This might be more of a regionism type of reference, but I got this video from a reader named Michael yesterday and although I don't remember this show at all, it really jogged my memory. I'd be interested in finding out who these people are (I know Paul Tapie, because he still works on radio here) but what about some of these other people? Anyway, any local folks who have any insight on this show would be much appreciated.
Until then, enjoy this clip of Neil's favorite restaurant.
Transformers on Pay-Per-View?
This should prove to be interesting: "UberPulse has learned that, for the first time in Hollywood's history, a local studio, namely Paramount, will release next month's live-action Transformers movie, on cable pay-per-view, the same day it premiere's in US theatres, on July 3rd. But don't hold your breath... the price tag for that special night might deter more than one: $49!"Check out the full story. Thanks to Andrew for the link!
Vincent van Zombie
I had to post this because I had a real love hate relationship with this recent zombie order. I was scared to death of doing this one because of the fact that it alludes to one of the great masters. Plus, I could draw this really really well, or I could fail miserably.
I'm happy to say that this worked out really well and that I am very please with the results. I actually considered keeping this one or possibly buying it from the customer. But alas, it is packed and ready to ship. Farewell Vincent!
I'm happy to say that this worked out really well and that I am very please with the results. I actually considered keeping this one or possibly buying it from the customer. But alas, it is packed and ready to ship. Farewell Vincent!
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Jawbone #163: Dude, That's Plagarism
Neil joins us for our first show in 2 weeks. I fight through this summer cold to chat about your theories regarding our ghost/burglar, we talk about keeping up with family via the blog and being accused of being a plagarist. Also, cheers for Rifftrax, jeers for skunks and much, much more.RUNNING TIME: 52:19
RSS feed.
Download now.
Brilliant Ghostly Marketing
I love this idea. I would buy Ghost Pops, you better believe it, baby. Everyday vending machines were rigged with a motion sensor and a recording of a little girl telling passersby to buy Ghost Pops. When they do, the machine mists up and the word "Thanks" appears. Check it out.
Hello World!
Thanks to everyone who is finding Monster By Mail and this site via Boing Boing, MetaFilter and all the other bunches of sites that have blogged about the project today. Thanks for your interest and yes, I will be fulfilling orders starting tomorrow (which is actually today where I am). Man, I should just get some sleep. But, please make yourself comfortable and enjoy the buffett -- OF BRAINS! Mwuhahahaha!
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
My Favorite JoCo Video Of The Moment
I love this video for Jonathan Coulton's song "I Feel Fantastic" - which incidentally is the winner of the PopSci Video Contest -- for the fact that it is so damn simple and so damn hilarious. Proof that it really is concept over execution most of the time. This happens to do both really well.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
New Podcast Coming This Week - I Promise!
Ok, so I know a lot of you have been waiting to hear the aftermath of what the hell happened in our house a few weeks ago. I was fully expecting to record a show last week, but I got laid out by an awful flu/cold. I lost my voice. I was sleeping during the day (which Nora can attest, I never do). I was even wearing my glasses all the time, which is a sure-fire sign that I am not well. Then, last night I got that crazy conjunctivitis "weeping, crusty eye thing" going on.
Ugh, too much info, I know. But the long and short of it is, I wasn't able to get my act together and do a show. I fully expect that by Thursday (fingers crossed) I will feel well enough and my voice would have returned sufficiently enough that we can record. And yes, I plan on letting everyone in on what what we found out regarding our unexpected guest/guests and also play all the wonderful specualtions that you sent via voice mail.
So, in short, thanks for hanging in there. If you don't listen to the podcast and just read the blog -- you should really subscribe. It would make our collective day.
Thanks again for reading/listening to us.
Ugh, too much info, I know. But the long and short of it is, I wasn't able to get my act together and do a show. I fully expect that by Thursday (fingers crossed) I will feel well enough and my voice would have returned sufficiently enough that we can record. And yes, I plan on letting everyone in on what what we found out regarding our unexpected guest/guests and also play all the wonderful specualtions that you sent via voice mail.
So, in short, thanks for hanging in there. If you don't listen to the podcast and just read the blog -- you should really subscribe. It would make our collective day.
Thanks again for reading/listening to us.
A Message From The Administrative Offices of The Billing Audit Bureau
I went to get the mail today and I got this very important piece of mail:
It's from the Administrative Offices of The Billing Audit Bureau in Naples, Florida. We've all heard of them right? Pretty important stuff. You'll also see that this is a second notice, so it may have been something I missed the first time.
Plus, it has this ultra-important watermark (which is fake, BTW. It's just printed on.)
As it turns out, it's yet another piece of mail from this place called New Hill Services. A few years ago, I subscribed to their Inside Photoshop magazine. It was good, with some interesting tips, but I let the subscription run out. But they just won't let the issue rest. I kind of enjoy getting these mailings from them -- I get about 2 -3 a week, no joke -- because they keep coming up with new tactics to get me to open the junk.
What I find even more amusing is that the use the address in Naples on the front, but they are really in Denver, CO.
Not only that, but the mailing house that this supposed metered mail came from is in Albany.
What I really love, though. is that the note says for me to Please Pay This Amount, but that "This Is Not An Invoice." Oh, so I guess it's just a suggestion then? I wish I could do that with clients I don't have. Send them a bill for services they don't want and then "suggest" a price for the said services.
I guess as long as they keep sending me them, I'll keep reading them. And as long as they are not invoices, I'll keep not paying them,
It's from the Administrative Offices of The Billing Audit Bureau in Naples, Florida. We've all heard of them right? Pretty important stuff. You'll also see that this is a second notice, so it may have been something I missed the first time.
Plus, it has this ultra-important watermark (which is fake, BTW. It's just printed on.)
As it turns out, it's yet another piece of mail from this place called New Hill Services. A few years ago, I subscribed to their Inside Photoshop magazine. It was good, with some interesting tips, but I let the subscription run out. But they just won't let the issue rest. I kind of enjoy getting these mailings from them -- I get about 2 -3 a week, no joke -- because they keep coming up with new tactics to get me to open the junk.
What I find even more amusing is that the use the address in Naples on the front, but they are really in Denver, CO.
Not only that, but the mailing house that this supposed metered mail came from is in Albany.
What I really love, though. is that the note says for me to Please Pay This Amount, but that "This Is Not An Invoice." Oh, so I guess it's just a suggestion then? I wish I could do that with clients I don't have. Send them a bill for services they don't want and then "suggest" a price for the said services.
I guess as long as they keep sending me them, I'll keep reading them. And as long as they are not invoices, I'll keep not paying them,
Monday, June 18, 2007
Caption This: 6-18-07
Since last week's word balloon seemed to be a lot of fun, I decided to do it again this week. Have at it, captioneers!
Mystery Question 6-18-07
More crazy brain teasers from the place where brains hurt a lot: Here is ths week's challenge:By changing the third letter of each of the words below, can you make another valid word. You have to change each word such that the third letters will reveal a ten letter word when read downwards. Therefore, what now reads KRZSAPROKD will be a real word.
BAKE
CURE
MAZE
PEST
NEAT
ROPE
PORT
FOOD
POKE
SODA
----
Last week's answer: Congrats to Daniel who figure out the connection first! Martha and David were the grandparents. They gave birth to John and Mary. John married Jessica, who gave birth to Lincoln and Alex. Mary married Justin and gave birth to Tina and Jamie.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)