A Man Really Flies w/Man-Made Bird Wings!!!

This is NOT a joke. This is for real. My homie, Tony Grands over at Reading & Writing Is For Dumb People posted a link to this this morining, and I was AMAZED!!! I tried to build my own set of wings too...when I was seven...and they didn't work. This vid is like a dream come true. Truly AWESOME!!! Enjoy the vid and the article that can be found here.



Using videogame controllers, an Android phone and custom-built wings, a Dutch engineer named Jarno Smeets has achieved birdlike flight.

Smeets flew like an albatross, the bird that inspired his winged-man invention, on March 18 at a park in The Hague.

“I have always dreamed about this. But after 8 months of hard work, research and testing it all payed off,” Smeets said on his YouTube page.

Smeets got the idea from sketches of a futuristic flying bicycle drawn by his grandfather, who spent much of his life designing the contraption but never actually built it.


When Smeets began studying engineering at Coventry University in England, he realized the physics of a flying bicycle just didn’t pan out. Instead, he drew inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci’s wing drawings to build his flying machine. Along with neuromechanics expert Bert Otten, Smeets brought his design into reality

The design is based on mechanics used in robotic prosthetics. The idea is to give his muscles extra strength so they can carry his body weight during the flight.

Smeets (and his arms) did just that today with the help of a pair of 37-ounce wings made out of fabric, according to a press release.

Working with the fabric was difficult because it was very fragile, Smeets wrote on his blog. “It’s important to sew the seams carefully, and give the wing shape extra strength without making it too heavy. The top part of the kite will be folded around the ribs to create an aerodynamic shape. For extra lift and control I’ll stretch a piece of kite fabric between the legs, as some sort of tail wing.”

According to Smeets’ calculations, he needed approximately 2,000 Watts of continuous power to support his roughly 180-pound frame and 40-pound wing pack. His arms could only really provide 5 percent of that, so the rest would have to come from motors. His arms and pecs would basically serve to guide the device and to flap the wings.

He built his electronic, wireless wing set out of Wii controllers, accelerometers harvested from an HTC Wildfire Android phone and Turnigy motors.

When he landed after the 60-second flight, he said, “At one moment you see the ground moving away, and then suddenly you’re free, a really intense feeling of freedom. The true feeling of flying. A [bleep] magical moment. The best feeling I have felt in my life.”

*article posted from wired.com here.

Black Mamba

Who is that masked man? Y'all know Kobe is the ninja I love to hate. He, for lack of a better word, is awesome in this vid. Doesn't hurt to have a MF Doom/Ghostface collabo playing in the back.

The Most Astounding Fact About the Universe - Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Astrophysicist Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson was asked in an interview with TIME magazine, "What is the most astounding fact you can share with us about the Universe?" This is his answer.

Blue Ivy SNL skit

funny

Jeremy Lin - Superior LINtellect

Okay...this isht is wrong and racist on so many levels...but it's funny as shit. I hope I don't offend anyone with this one.

Blake Griffin: BEAST MODE

This Blake Griffin dunk over Kendrick Perkins is so violent that it could easily be considered a sex-crime in about 6 states.

The Kobe System vids

I LOVE these commercials

1) Azis Ansari

2)Serena Williams

3)Wong Li

4)Tony Robbins

5)Jerry Rice

6)Kanye West

John Legend: Extra-Ordinary Tebow

John Legend on First Take singing about Tebow. HILARIOUS!!!

Rhymefest ft. Phonte - Say Wassup

Yo...two REAL WORDSMITHS getting it in w/a fresh concept video. Enjoy it like I do.



BONUS: Pharoe Monch ft. Phonte & Styles P - Black Hand Side

The Honey Badger (narrated by Randall)

I'm posting this JUST BECAUSE it's frickin hilarious.

Batman TAS Intro - Arkham City style

Whoever took the time to remake this Batman The Animated Series intro solely using Batman Arkham City clips was GENIUS! Kudos! Enjoy!

Young Wonder (Legit) - A Ni**a in Northface

Man...I'm almost embarrassed to admit that I came across this on bossip, but this is a beautiful, dope song with a great video and message. Peep.

Damien Walter's INCREDIBLE Parkour Tricks

The little acrobat that I used to be LOVES stuff like this!

Transformers!

This cat's costume is BANANITES!!! I love it!

Demar DeRozen in BEAST MODE!!!

Common Blue Sky

I'm ready to cop Common's new joint, The Dreamer, in November if it's going to sound like this

To Hell w/a Lockout! CP3 Classic in NC

@JonathanRPMS - Quit Hating (Parody of Miguel's Sure Shot)

Seriously, I love this dude's parodies. Hilarious.

Terry Tate...Office Linebacker

I NEVER tire of this cat. HILARITY CLINTON!

I Am John Legend by Affion Crockett

I could not wait for them to post this one...enjoy.

Affion Vs. C. Breezy Michael Jackson off!

I eagerly awaited this joints appearance on WSHH so that I could post it here. Enjoy!

Kevin Hart vs Shannon Brown

Is it just me, or is everything that K. Hart does just funny?

Affion Crocket - In the Flow

Affion does what he does, and entertains as Jigga, Yeezy, Wayne, Corey Guns, and Freeway. HILARITY CLINTON!

Rashad Evans meets Bernard Hopkins

Yo...Bernard meets Rashad, and shows him why he was so dominant in his sport. The man is a technician. Those of you who know anything about the fight game will recognize the beautiful science this man is teaching. CHUUCH!

Matt Damnon Defends Teachers

I knew that there was a reason I always dug this cat. Here, he serves up some right-leaning cats trying to dump on teachers. CHUUCH, Matt.

Dee-1 ft. Mannie Fresh - The One That Got Away

More from this dude repping Louisiana in a very positive way. Dude is nice. Peep.

Mortal Kombat Sitcom Pilot: Get Over Here1

Hilarity ensues!

Funny Or Die: Kobe Lockout Interview

The guys at Funny or Die have struck comedic gold again with this Kobe lockout interview. Roll tape:

Kobe Bryant on the NBA Lockout - watch more funny videos

J. Cole - Micheal

J. Cole drops a The Wire-style vid with his usual dopeness. I CAN. NOT. WAIT. for my dude's album to drop. In the meantime, FEAST!!!

Pharoahe Monch (Feat. Styles P & Phonte) - Black Hand Side

Two of THE. DOPEST. EMCEES. EVERAH! Oh...and Styles P. Dope song. I have NEVER heard a weak Pharohe Monch lyric, and Phonte is my top 3. Easy. You're welcome. LOL

JayFunk the Finger-Tutting Phenom

Cool commercial

Up & Coming Artists: Jay B August & Luke St. John

Rarely do I get to feature any local artists b/c honestly, very few artists in Baton Rouge do anything to move me to do such. That being said, after attending a listening party last night for my homie, J.B. August, I decided to feature him, as well as another Baton Rouge bred spit-kicker, Luke St. John on my lil corner of the web b/c DAMNIT!!! there aren't enough artists in my hometown embracing the artistry of real hip hop as oppossed to being a goon on every track. That being said, check these brothers out, and support their movements!

www.reverbnation.com/jaybaugust



www.reverbnation.com/LukeStJohn

Royce & Em - Fast Lane

If you don't like feats of masterfully vile lyricism, don't press play. Bad meets Evil...again...and these boys are WHEW! PEEP! TRY NOT TO ENJOY TOO MUCH!

The Killer Crossover

D-Wade, Allen Iverson, Pearl Washington, and Tim Hardaway break down one of the most vicious moves in basketball. I worked TIRELESSLY at my crossover, and already being vertically challenged, it was a lethal move in my arsenal for creating space to get my shot off. One friend once said about it, "Man...it's like it's not even a crossover so much as a neck-and-shoulder movement." LOL! Anyway, enjoy!

Short Bus Shawty Reloaded!

You KNOW I had to post this, right?! Enjoy!

Dizzy Grant of the Harlem Globetrotters Takes On the Pros!

I caught this clip and found dude's impressions to be dead on. Very funny. Enjoy!

Skillz - Enjoying the View

Man...I really hate that with all of good music this dude makes, he can't catch no breaks. Still, I'm sure that with all of the ghost-writing checks he's cashed, he aint crying too much. Here...enjoy this.

How The Dark Knight SHOULD Have Ended

Found this at The Bat-Blog, and thought it was SO HILARIOUS, that I must share. Enjoy!

Big KRIT XXL 2011 Freshmen Spit

This Mississippi boi is the TRUTH! Nuff Said.

D-Wade DIZAAAAAAMN!!!!

D-Wade. Spin move. MONSTROUS TWO-HANDED DUNK. Kendrick Perkins looks for his contact...and self-esteem.

Jacob Tucker - White Thunder?

This white dude, Jason Tucker, just finished his senior year at Illinois College. Dude has a 50-inch running vertical (which puts the 38-inch vertical that I had in high school to shame). He does some A-MAZ-ING dunks. Enjoy!

Drive-Thru Impressionism

This guy does a dead on impression of Hank Hill from King of the Hill, as well as Stewie & Cleveland from The Family Guy in a McDonalds Drive-thru. CLASSIC!!!

Taxi drive does PERFECT Michael Jackson impersonation!

I came across this joint on Worldstar, and it is HILARIOUS! Dude doesn't even speak English, but almost perfectly mimics MJ singing Billy Jean. Enjoy!

100 of the ILLEST DUNKS EVAR!!!

I think that I'm a dunk enthusiast mostly b/c it's something I'd never be able to do...without a trampoline. LOL! This vid has some of the illest dunks I've ever seen, so of course, I have to share. Take a few minutes and astound yourself.

Blake Griffin's Bid for the Dunk Contest

One of my guilty pleasures this year has been searching the interconnected nets for Blake Griffin dunks, so it was a pleasant surprise to hear that a player of actual star-caliber is going to enter the dunk contest. That being said, enjoy this highlight reel of him doing one of the things he does best.

Skillz 2010 Rap Up!

As he always does about this time, Skillz deftly provides us with the 2010 Rap Up. Man...it is a shame that this cat is SO underrated. Oh...and I LOVE the beat. Enjoy!

Jay Electronica's Code Red Commercial

I am a huge of all things Jay Elec, and eagerly await the album. Til then, he's getting endorsement monies. Enjoy

Big K.R.I.T. - This Can't Be All/I Aint Shit

More of one of my favorite new emcees and producers. This dude is just what Hip Hop needs...

Thor Trailer

Okay...let's try this again. The last time I posted this, it got snatched like the last piece of turkey-bacon on the plate. I've heard a couple of folks say that they're not expecting this to be good. I do NOT share their sentiments on this. I, for one, CAN NOT WAIT!

Joell Ortiz - Battle Cry

Quiet as kept, one of the NICEST in the game, and more slept on than a futon, Joell RIPS it in this one. Enjoy!

Green Lantern (Trailer)

Okay...I'm am BEYOND anxious for this one! Green Lantern was my second-favorite super hero growning up, and I've waited EAGERLY for the day when the technology would be adequate to do a GL film justice. In a few months, I'll be able to see Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan in the GL flick, and maybe even a more perfect casting of Mark Strong as Sinestro. Peep the trailer and see why I'm so excited. EXCELSIOR!

Jay ElecLeBronica - What Should I Do?

Yo...I had to post this not only b/c it's mad funny, but b/c I found it odd that Puff OBVIOUSLY caught feelings about Jay Elec signing w/the Roc when Puff has killed the careers of SO MANY ARTISTS! Name one person who Puff put out that's still eating off music. Go ahead...I'll wait. Enjoy.

Wayne Brady & Mike Tyson - Every Little Step

Yes folks...your eyes do not deceive you. Wayne Brady and Mike Tyson remake the classic Bobby Brown video, "Every Little Step I Take". And honestly, I love seeing Mike look this happy. I'm glad that he's found this place in his life, and I hope he can exist there perpetually. Enough chatter....

Every Little Step with Mike Tyson & Wayne Brady from Mike Tyson

Jay Pharoh's SNL debut as Will Smith

This kid is the future of Black comedy. Here's his SNL debut. Enjoy!

Real-life Gambit

Came across this on my new favorite hood-news channel, worldstarhiphop.com, and wanted to share. Pretty cool, right?

Big K.R.I.T. - Somedayz

My homie, Mike T, put me onto the cat from Mississippi, Big K.R.I.T. Don't let the name fool you; he's doper than Soulja Boy Tell'em's nasal cavity. Here's a taste of some future greatness. Enjoy.

Max Minelli - Louisiana Sky

Peep the vid by my boi, Max Minelli, one of the most talented artists coming out of Baton Rouge (No boosie).

Midnight-madness.com Dunk Contest

I've seen a million dunk contests, but this 3 minute clip displays some of the ILLEST dunks I've seen. The former champ, Guy Dupuy aka Easy J saw dunks so dope by his competitor, Justin Darlington aka Jus Fly, that he just gave him the crown. Enjoy!

Prince EA (ft. Sha Stimuli) - the Game

Yo...never heard of Prince EA, and only mumblings about Sha Stimuli, but then again, that's probably the entire point of the video. Very interesting concept.



As stated at the end of the song, you can download it for free at www.makesmartcool.com

Short Bus Shawty ft. Gucci Mane, OJ da Juiceman, Soulja Boy Tell 'em, and Waka Flocka Flame

This is HILARIOUS, and I had to post it. Enjoy!

SAINTS GO ALL THE WAY....to the Whitehouse!

President Obama congradulates the 2009 Superbowl Champion New Orleans Saints!!! I NEVER get tired of saying that! LOL!

Antoine Dodson Autotune?

I'm so sorry y'all...but I've bought into the machine that is behind Antoine Dodson. The original video was funny enough, but now they done went and auto-tuned this cat. HILARITY CLINTON! Enjoy!

THOR Movie Trailer

The date has been set! The Thor movie comes out May 2011!!! I can't wait! Peep the trailer!

Lil Mamba

They're calling this kid "Lil Mamba" as he shines at Kobe's Basketball Academy. He's only 8! Incredible!

Ski Beatz - Cream of the Planet (feat. Mos Def)

This is a new Mos joint, once again showing why he's one of the illest emcees on the planet. Mos is a truly sincere artist who creates the most beautiful of poetry, and seams it together so effortlessy. Enjoy!

FINALLY...Chris Brown's MJ tribute!!!

FINALLY, BET does the right thing, and has the one entertainer who can give an appropriate MJ tribute give one. And it is SPECTACULAR! I shed the same tears that he did at the end. Enjoy!

Ralph Machio....Funny or Die

Everyone has been belly-aching that no one should have touched the classic "The Karate Kid", mostly out of fear that it won't do the original justice. I think I'm in the minority of folks in my age-group who disagree. Still, what isn't there to love about the original. EVERYONE loved Ralph Macchio's portrayal of Daniel Larusso, and his coming of age. I hate that he hasn't worked much since his original rise to prominensce, but I'm glad that he can still laugh at himself. That being said, enjoy!

Wax On, F*ck Off with Ralph Macchio from Ralph Macchio

The Lonely Man (Theme from The Incredible Hulk TV series)

Yo...Dallas Penn posted this, and stoked the re-emergence of memories of my childhood, sitting in front of my aunt's tv, feeling sad as I watched Dr. David Bruce Banner (played by the great Bill Bixby), walk away to the beautiful melody that ended the show. Thanks Dallas.

Janelle Monae ft. Big Boi - Tight Rope

I snagged this from the big homie, Humanity Critic, over at his highly insightful, and deliriously funny blog, The Nappy Diatribe. He, CLEARLY, has great taste in music, and he's pretty luminary when expressing some of his other, ahem, interests! Peep him out. Now...to the business at hand. I've heard a lot about this Janelle Monae character, but never actually heard her music. Seeing this video, paired with her beautiful, melodic, and classic style is SO refreshing when considering the trash that masquerades as music on the radio nowadays (i.e. "Tell me rude rude boy can you get it up." My six year old hears this isht daily. SMDH). Oh...and Big Boi is a nice fit for this song. Me hopes that you enjoy this as much as I do!

Janelle Monae - New Music - More Music Videos

To Catch a Super Predator

I got this from my big homie, G-diddy (GEAUX SAINTS!), and can not stop laughing when I watch it. As such, I had to share. Enjoy!

Chocolate Thunder

I came across this on Wallruss' page, Black Superhero Blog, and like he, have fallen in love with this concept. As Russ discusses in his blog, the creator of this project, who has producing some beautiful work on his other project, Bayou, has appeared to have let this one go. Anyway, it's great work, and allows me to post something from a Black creator. Enjoy!

Trey Songs and Stevie! - That Girl

Okay...at the BET Honors, young buck, Trey Songz, is paired up with living legend (and the writer of my favorite song, all-time), Stevie Wonder, sing That Girl. I can't help but to love it...and you should too. Enjoy!

Que from Day 26 sings MJ's "Human Nature"

Yo...when I peeped this on Miss Jia's site, I initially listened halfway expecting ol' boy to butcher Mike's song, but surprisingly, I really think he rose to the occaision and did the song some justice. I've said it before, Jia is ALWAYS on the good stuff! Thanks again, chica. Enjoy!

Cracked.com's Batman....Tone it down....

Earlier this week, I was told, by a friend and coworker, that I maybe addicted to both blogging and reading blogs. I told her that she's prah'li right, and I'd stop before I go blind. I lied. Thus, I'd like to end the year with a Bat-spoof! Happy New Year, people! Let's get it in in 2010!

Is it Time For Batman to Tone it Down? -- powered by Cracked.com

Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths

Ooh! Since I was a fan of the Superman/Batman: Public Enemies dvd (if you haven't watched it yet, go do so now and give me a full report on it), I CAN NOT WAIT to see this one. Looks like DC will score another W with this one!

Stevie Wonder's Tribute to Michael - The Way You Make Me Feel

Michael's gone, and things just don't quite feel right anymore. In tribute to Michael, at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 25th Anniversary, Stevie can't even maintain his composure when singing his rendition of The Way You Make Me Feel. The saddest thing to me is that in death, Michael doesn't get to see the outpouring of love and adoration that his friends, family, and fans have unleashed since his passing, which is so very sad b/c it was one of the chief things in his life that he yearned for. R.I.P. MJ!

P.S. As I was a BIG MJ fan, I don't have any idea either when I'll, if ever, stop posting random things about him. Just sit back and enjoy, like I do.

Emilio & Ashy Larry on 60 Moments

Yo...I had to share! Donnel Rawlings (Ashy Larry from Chappelle Show fame) plays Walter Crunkite of 60 Moments, and interviews Emilio Rojas on his new hip hop projects. Hilarity Ensues! Enjoy!

Dear Debra - A Letter to BET

Yo...I've been checkin for Jasiri X for a minute, and I love what the brother is doing. He's using Hip Hop as a vehicle for enlightenment, and showcasing what a little creativity, honesty, and intelligence could be like in Hip Hop. This vid is a letter to Debra Lee of BET. Check it out and enjoy!

The Cypher ft Mos Def, Black Thought, & Eminem

WOW...they FINALLY figured out a way to make BET watchable...even if it is only for 3:08. Mos, Black Thought, and Em together in a cypher, w/DJ Premier? That isht's bananas like King Kong's bowel-movements! Enjoy!



Oh...and here's the part where Nicki Manaj and Joe Buddens KILL their verses. Hot rhymes.

Saigon - Fatherhood

Due to the continuous pushing back of his album's release date, beef w/a million plus rappers, and his label woes, Saigon's buzz has gone from volcano-hot to simmering. However, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more talented emcee who's consistently making music this good. This song pulled a few personal heart-strings for me, and I loved it so much that I had to post it. I know he's a rapper, and he's trying to get money in the game like a LOT of others, but I'll continue to be a fan as long as he continues to generate real, honest, and poignant music. Keep doing your thing, Sai!

Amazing Michael Jackson Tribute

Man...I saw this on Miss Jia's spot, and I HAD TO REPOST!!! I love she cuz she puts me onto THE BEST!!! Thanks again, Jia...even though this was kind of a jack. Anywho....w/no further adieu, ENJOY!!! I COMMAND YOU!!!

MJ and Muhammad Ali

Yeah...I know, I know...I've been doing a LOT of blog-jacking...but c'mon; my blogroll is composed of some pretty bright and luminary folks. Chief amongst them, mi sirena, Reina, who graciously (even though unknowingly...LOL), provided me with this. MJ for-EVAR, bidges!

Tanya Morgan?

Stuff like this is EXACTLY why iFux w/Dallas Penn! Before today, I had never heard of these dudes, but after doing my daily blog perusal, I came across these cats on Dallas' page. DOPE! Thanks again, DP!

Are You Aware of Domestic Violence

I saw this while visiting Reina's spot, and had to repost it. The numbers are scary, and are a compelling argument to do your part. I've begun by reposting this. What will you do?

(There are 543 names listed of women & children who have lost their lives to domestic violence. Why aren’t you as pissed as me?)

It’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month. (Obama declared it.) I also know it’s Breast Cancer month, but everyone seems to be acknowledging that. I’d rather discuss the one that’s closer to my heart.

As I stated before, the fight against Domestic Violence is my passion. Outside of my family, friends, & him, nothing is more important. Unfortunately, my bill collectors seem to be passionate about monies owed; therefore, I have to go do some work (this is why I’ve been AWOL for the past 2 weeks), but I did want to stop by and share the following with you.

◦Nearly one in every four women are beaten or raped by a partner during adulthood.
◦1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men have experienced an attempted or completed rape.
◦Three women are killed by a current or former intimate partner each day in America, on average.
◦Over 22 percent of women and 7.4 percent of men surveyed, reported being physically assaulted by a current or former partner in their lifetime.
◦Approximately 2.3 million people each year in the United States are raped and/or physically assaulted by a current or former spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend. Women who were physically assaulted by an intimate partner averaged 6.9 physical assaults per year by the same partner.
◦Approximately 37% of women seeking injury-related treatment in hospital emergency rooms were there because of injuries inflicted by a current or former spouse/partner.
◦Women are at an increased risk of harm shortly after separation from an abusive partner.
◦Approximately 15.5 million children are exposed to domestic violence every year.
◦Men exposed to physical abuse, sexual abuse, and adult domestic violence as children were almost 4 times more likely than other men to have perpetrated domestic violence as adults, according to a large study.
◦Incest accounts for half of all sexual abuse cases.
◦Children that are exposed to violence are more likely to attempt suicide, abuse drugs and alcohol, run away from home, engage in teenage prostitution, and commit sexual assault crimes.
◦Girls and young women between the ages of 16 and 24 experience the highest rate of intimate partner violence.
*Statistics taken from National Network to End Domestic Violence*

I will write another post on this soon, but I didn’t want another day to pass without acknowledging this month and my begging you & you to DO SOMETHING!

DO volunteer at a shelter this month. DO donate. DO serve. DO keep your hands to yourself. DO dial 911. STOP putting it out of your month as if it could never happen to you. You’ll want someone to help you. Just. DO SOMETHING!

Please visit The Domestic Violence Awareness Project for more information. And for men looking to aid, please visit A Call To Men.

Another reason why Mos Def is the Mos Def

Man...Mos continues to evolve in hip-hop b/c he STILL listens. He's as big a fan as any of us, and he adulation for his peers can actually be a tool enabling him to continue to grow artistically. Peep how much he digs MF Doom. (it's been said that the MF is for Metal Fingers...I like that). Enjoy!

Affion Crocket as Chris Brown - Run This Town

Affion Crocket is the TRUTH in this comedy game! Dude is HILARIOUS!!! I got this from Miss Jia; she ALWAYS has the goods! Enjoy!

Auto-Tune the News #8

Yo...Beauty Jackson shared this with me, and I literally had tears raining from my optics! HI-LAR-I-OUS!!! Enjoy!

Batman - The Dark Knight motion comic

All who know me know that I am a HUGE Batman fan. What can I say? Batman was my first word. LOL! Anywho, I found this while looking at motion comics on the tube, so enjoy!

Happy Belated, MJ!!!

Yesterday was Michael Jackson's born-day, and I missed posting something. I felt I should; it's the least I could do for one of my childhood heroes. I found this tribute vid that someone made featuring a bunch of his video scenes w/some of his leading ladies to one of my personal MJ faves, "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" ft. Sadiah Garrett. RIP MJ.

Vince Carter Flight School

Though his best years are behind him, and he was never quite able to ascend into MJ's shoes, Vince Carter is probably still the all-time meanest dunker to ever do it. His performance in the All-Star Dunk Contest almost single-handedly revived the popularity of the event for the years that followed. Being a fan, I hope he does big things (i.e. Championhsip) in Orlando. It'd be great if he got one. Anyway, enjoy.

Origins of the Moonwalk?

I'm sure Michael received influence from some of these videos, but as I understand it, he was actually taught to moonwalk by Marcel and Jeffrey Daniel from SHALAMAR. Anywho, the man was smart in that he was able to take elements from other performers, incorporate them into what he did, and essentially make them his own. VERY interesting video. 3 mos. in a post-Michael Jackson world, and it sucks that he's not here to feel the love that he longed for for so long. RIP MJ.

Oh yeah...enjoy the vid.

Eat Dat Watermelon?

Yo...this is suppossed to be satire, but honestly, it offends even me. I understand what the brothers were trying to convey. I'd hope that Hip Hop is scared straight...but somehow, I doubt it.

The Clay Wedding

Trust me on this one...watch, and enjoy!

R.I.P. Michael Jackson - The King of Pop 1958- 2009

Yesterday was a very trying day for me. I've been a fan of Michael Jackson for as long as I can remember, and the news of his death struck me like an iron-clad fist. I am deeply saddened; it is a pain reminiscent of that which I felt when I lost my brothers. It TRULY angers me that the media has spent the last few years picking one of the greatest entertainers of our generation apart. Many of his problems developed as a result of the attention that they showered him with since he was 5 yrs. old. We praised his talent, but many mocked his condition; a fragile psyche crafted by years in the spotlight, deprived of a chance to ever be a child and have what many of us take for granted, the semblance of a normal life. I won't chide the media for being the ravenous, back-biting harpies that they are any further. I'd like to, instead, post something beautiful that a loved one shared with me, and reflect on the many positive things that this beautiful, misguided soul blessed us with. Rest in peace, brother. Memories of the wonderful things you blessed us with will ring forever in our hearts and minds.

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Man...I watched this on Unemployed and Blogging, and HAD to pilfer it to my page. I've been saying the same thing to some people for years. Enjoy!

Blame It - Obama mix

My man Alphacat is at it again. He is the BEST Obama impressionist to date. Enjoy!

Everything Sounds Better in Autotune

I pilfered this one from Unemployed and Blogging. FRIGGIN HILARIOUS!!! Enjoy!

David Schuster's piece on Tea-bagging

David Schuster's take on the tax-day tea-baggers and their activities. TOO FUNNY FOR WORDS...yet so true!

NFL Fantasy Files Commercials

Okay...there is NO WAY you could convince me that this is real with all of the dropped passes that Braylon Edwards had last year. Still it's fun!

How Pres. Obama and his staff are attacking the AIG problem

This is SOOOO FUN-NY!!! *SIGH* If only life could imitate art...