This is not Facebook
by Niel | Internet | February 16, 2010

I just found this unintentionally hilarious article. ReadWriteWeb reported on some Facebook login yadda yadda blah blah, but what happened is, somehow people don’t remember url’s so they Google “Facebook Login”. They then ended up on that ReadWriteWeb article and signed in via Facebook (comment section). They then complained about the new Facebook “changes”. I quote: “I WANT THE OLD FAFEBOOK BACK THIS SHIT IS WACK!!!!!”

“This is such a mess I can’t do a thing on my facebook .The changes you have made are ridiculous,I can’t even login!!!!!I am very upset!!!”

It’s really funny. I can’t believe there are still some people that realize they are reading an article, and are not actually on Facebook. Makes me kinda scared of how easily people can get caught by phishing. Silly people. Gosh.

(via @constantlm)

Fruits and the End of the World
by Niel | Movies | January 11, 2010

I found a funny trend in movies these days, especially those concerning the end of the world. Perhaps you’ve also noticed this, but the best way to explain the end of the world is to use a fruit. This got me wondering, why use a fruit as THE go to end of the world metaphor?

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MUBA – Made Up Blog Awards
by Niel | Internet | January 9, 2010

Recently, I’ve been wondering. I often spot awards and/or nominations on other people’s sites. They somehow did something right, have the right amount of peeps following their blog and then entered a nomination and then won some award. Yay! This got me thinking, it makes that person’s blog look more awesome. So, why not do it with your own blog, with some arbitrary award?

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Learn Na’vi
by Niel | Life | January 6, 2010

Na'vi from Pandora

So I’m quite the language nerd. If I could build muscles with words, I’d be like Arnold with a bigger vocab. No more “I’ll be back” but rather “I’ll momentarily return”. So, the past holiday I saw Avatar in 3D. It totally blew my mind, eyes, imagination and concept of movies straight to Pandora. It was the best movie experience I’ve ever had. Naturally, being a linguaphile, I got intrigued by the native language of Pandora, Na’vi.

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10 Songs that End Parties
by Niel | Music | December 20, 2009

I’m sorry I just couldn’t leave yet. This is too good, but I feel like the silly band going backstage, waiting for an encore and then coming back on stage. My apologies. I said I was coming back only next year. Anyhoo. Check that video. Horrible? Right? No… really it’s horrible right? This got me thinking. Say you have a house party or jig going on and you want the people to leave, what do you play?

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Seasons Greetings
by Niel | Blogging | December 19, 2009

Holiday Spices

Ah, sorry for the  lack of posting. The reasons: exams, holiday, servers and leprechauns. I’m greeting you and this blog until next year, where I’ll try and be like some blog monster. Hopefully, Simon, will join in some more posting attempts at posting. Wishful thinking? Maybe, but it’s the time for wishes and all things good right?

But before I sign off, have you ever wondered how funny it would be if spices could talk? They would revolt and sue the earth and major supermarket chains for using their name in vain. Seasoning will become a thing of the past, or still on your eggs and bacon, but this time of year will have to change to either “Seasoning(™) Greetings” or something completely different like Christmas.

Peace out and other similar gangsta greetings.

Sex Sells
by Niel | Internet | November 4, 2009

sandpit

I’ve stumbled onto an extreme case of boobie/babe promotion. Apart from the ridiculous Evony ads, this pretty much takes the cake. Head on over to Sandpit.co.za and enjoy… if you can. The pics even switch! AMAZING! MONUMENTAL EVEN! Unheard of in the construction business. She’s got this horrible sideboob going in one of the pics though. Really odd!

sideboob

(thanks to @ramperkash, @nickjackson & @jaseyacey24)

Typecasting
by Niel | Movies | November 3, 2009

I just had to post this. Tweeted by @Annaling. Pretty much sums up how ridiculous some actors are.

typecasting
Limerick Monday #12
by Niel | Regulars | October 26, 2009
There was an Old Person of Ewell,
Who chiefly subsisted on gruel;
          But to make it more nice,
          He inserted some mice,
Which refreshed that Old Person of Ewell.
~ Edward Lear
Magic Mouse!
by Niel | News | October 21, 2009

magicmouse

This is not a PC vs MAC debate. I’m not a fan of PC and I’m not a fan of MAC. I just use a PC, because it’s like religion: the one you’re born with is the one you’ll probably remain loyal too. My parents bought a PC, thus I use a PC. However, Apple is also awesome. Really innovative products and stylish too. Now Apple’s newest product, the Magic Mouse, has been revealed… Can someone say “teh lulz?”

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