Simon's Cat in "Window Pain"

You know what it's like.. you wait ages on a new post from your favourite blogger... and then two turn up at once. And now, it's even happening with me!

First of two posts tonight - the latest Simon's Cat:

Andrew

An Educational Post...

I am acutely conscious that normal service has been lacking lately, and I will seek to rectify this in coming days. Meanwhile, here's a You Tube video I came across which teaches an essential life skill. Don't say this blog isn't educational....

Andrew

Simon's Cat in "Tongue Tied"

I've been meaning to post this since yesterday but life (in the form of packing for a house move) is getting in the way...

...anyway, as is my custom, here's the latest Simon's Cat video:

Andrew

Homecoming: A Video

Earlier this year I posted this on the campaign for equal marriage and earlier this month I posted this picture of the cover of attitude posing the question "Have you heard the one about the Iraq Veteran who can fight for his country but not get married?"

Now, a video has been produced in support of the campaign for equal marriage, which takes up the theme of being able to serve one's country but not to marry one's partner. It's called "Homecoming" and you can find more about on the Pink News, here. More seriously, you can find the government's consultation on the subject here.

Just one warning for the emotionally disposed, I fear this is supposed to be quite sentimental. If you're that way inclined, keep a Kleenex handy:

Andrew

Is your iPod worth $8billion?

Rob Reid uses ©opyright Math™ to explain how it could be...

Enjoy!

Andrew

Simon's Cat in "Shelf Life"

It's been a while but there's a new Simon's Cat video out. Once again, this will be a familiar scenario for cat owners everywhere:




Andrew

Iconic Images 21

I've wanted to post about the story behind this particular Iconic Image for a while now, ever since I heard it on the Today programme some months ago. Yesterday, though, I came across a video which does the job for me. First, though, the image - a war-time poster that has become a common sight in card and gift shops all over Britain:

And now, the story of the poster itself:

Oh, and how cool does Barter Books look?

Andrew

Simon's Cat in "Fowl Play"

The latest Simon's Cat video was released earlier - it's a Christmassy one entitled "Fowl Play"... Enjoy!

Andrew

Tuesday Titter 8: I Will Survive

This weeks Tuesday Titter has been inspired by Stephen Glenn's recent entry for G in his "L, the U and Everything: A-Z of the Music I have". He posted a video of Gloria Gaynor singing "I Will Survive" which reminded me of this week's video.

It's an internet classic which has been around since long before You Tube! If you've not seen it before, watch and enjoy. If you have seen it before, watch and enjoy again!

Andrew

Simon's Cat[s] in "Double Trouble"

Hot on the heals of "Cat and Mouse" comes the new Simon's Cat video "Double Trouble". Once again, this is an all too familiar story...

Andrew

Tuesday Titter

Welcome to what I intend to be a new regular feature, the Tuesday Titter. I've decided to start with a couple of clips from the brilliant BBC Scotland sketch show "Chewin' the Fat". Just as catch phrases from UK-wide shows such as The Fast Show and The Catherine Tate Show passed into the popular consciousness, Chewin' the Fat became a part of Scottish culture in the late 1990's and early 2000's before spawning the fantastic Still Game.

First, here's a medley of News Bulletins, with interpretation for Neds courtesy of Rab McGlinchy:

and here we have a clash of culture when the Teuchters meet the Neds...

As they say in the Dear Green Place*: it's pure dead brilliant, so it is.

Andrew

*Glasgow, to the uninitiated

Simon's Cat in "Cat & Mouse"

Simon's Cat is back and, as ever, Simon Tofield has captured the essence of cat behaviour - this will be sooo familiar to owners of computers who also have a cat or cats...

Enjoy!

Andrew

A final* Harry Potter post...

...the alternative ending:

Andrew

*I reserve the right to completely disregard that I have called this the final Harry Potter post and to post again on the topic in future should the whim take me.

Simon's Cat in Hidden Treasure

He's back! And as is usual, he's here:

Enjoy!

Andrew

Waiting Sucks...

For American fans, the wait is almost over... for us Brits, it's barely began. I refer, of course, to True Blood series 4 which airs from June 26th stateside. Meanwhile we Brits will have to make do with the various trailers and clips that have been released as promotion. Of course, we could always rewatch the previous series/ That is, if anyone wants to get me them from my Amazon Wishlist! ;-)

Anyway, here's one trailer:

And for those of you who are fans of Eric (and there's a lot of us) here's he is in own teaser trailer - billed as a topless blond man!:

Andrew

Mongrels is coming back

BBC 3's adult puppet show is coming back. The show is centred on the life of Nelson a kind hearted but rather simple urban fox. It is by turns surreal and puerile and, occasionally, touching. The cast includes an overly pampered pooch, an alley cat, a pigeon and Nelson's vulgar uncle. The show also attracted a number of cameo appearances including Scott Mills, Eamonn Holmes and Clive Anderson.

In this clip from series one Kali, the pigeon (voiced by Katy Brand) has had her wings clipped and is being menaced by Nelson's Uncle Vince (voiced by Paul Kaye):

And here's a clip of Nelson critiquing Marion's approach to being Fire Marshall on Bonfire night:

You can find out more about the show here.

Enjoy, 

Andrew

Lego Printer

Thanks to Stumble Upon, I came across this video of a the "Lego felt tip 101" printer in action., Yes, you read that right, the Lego felt tip 101 printer... Created by a genius (and/or geek) from genuine lego and, er, a felt tip, it really works!

Thanks to Geek Stuff for the h/t.

Andrew

Public Service Annoucement

Today I am bringing you a guide to some party/bar tricks which may come in handy... Who says this blog is good for nothing?!

You can find more of this sort of thing on Professor Richard Wiseman's most excellant blog.

Andrew

When Einstein Met Armstrong

Yesterday Stephen featured a video on his blog which he had made using xtranormal.com. Intrigued, I visited the site and this is my effort. While the camera angles are not quite what I intended, I'm quite pleased for a first attempt!

Enjoy!

Andrew