Archive for March, 2010

Presenting: Full Circle Bar

Monday, March 29th, 2010

Look at your desk. Now look at this video. Now back to your desk. Now back to this video. This video will make you want to be at Full Circle Bar and not at your desk:

Located at 318 Grand Street in Brooklyn, New York, Full Circle combines skee-ball, beer and hot dogs for a distinct Coney Island vibe. The bar is also home to Brewskee-Ball, the nation’s first ever competitive skee-ball league, where Blogadilla’s own Heywood and B Round are rollers.

Smells Like A Bonus Round:

Full Circle Bar drew inspiration from the brilliant Old Spice Super Bowl commercial, created by the genius minds at Wieden+Kennedy. Check out the making of Old Spice’s “The Man Your Man Could Smell Like” commercial for some great insight on how this ad was created, in one continuous shot.

Should I buy an iPad? (A Flowchart)

Monday, March 29th, 2010

(via Scott, via The Daily What)

Is Ben Folds Merton? (Chat Roulette Piano Improv Dude)

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

Yes, folks: Blogadilla tech guru Steve B had it right when he claimed that Merton of Chat Roulette Piano Improv fame was none other than legendary keyboardist & singer Ben Folds. Here, Ben confirms our suspicion with a live “Ode to Merton” as part of his Charlotte, NC show the other day:

UPDATE: One step forward, one step back.

As you can see, I initially posted that Ben Folds was Merton, but this may not be the case. New York Magazine reports that this is not proof that Ben = Merton, but simply an instance where homage is being paid. I guess looking at it now, this proves nothing about who is who, and what is what. Nevertheless, enjoy Ben Folds’ take on Merton & Chat Roulette Piano Improv:

Update #2: Exclusive Interview with Merton– it’s looking less like he’s Ben Folds. But still great to get a bit of backstory on the newest Internet Celeb:

(via Annie@Alltop; via Swiss Miss)

Blogadilla’s “Woman of the Year 2010″

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Woman of the Year
(via The Stranger SLOG)

ERRATA: It has been brought to our attention that the above photo is a fake. In the original photo (below), the woman was actually trying to sell kittens (for pets or food).
Woman Saves Kitten

BPOW: Maple Bacon Coffee

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

The perfect compliment to a Wake-N-Bacon alarm clock, Boca Java’s Maple Bacon Morning Roast is yet another way you can have bacon without actually eating it. Rise & Shine, Blogadilla– $7.50 for an 8 oz bag:

Special thanks to über-bacon correspondent The Great Bumbino for unearthing this minor miracle.

Go-Go-Gadget Bacon Update: Blogadilla author B Round has confirmed a purchase of said beans– review to follow.

Pomplamoose Strikes Again!

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

While the video for Lady Gaga + Beyonce’s hit Telephone is generating all sorts of its own buzz, Blogadilla favorite Pomplamoose just 1up’d the Fame Monster – and all of her embarassing product placement – with a slightly different take on the pop hit:

If you haven’t seen it, Gaga’s video is here. And for more Pomplamoose, check out their YouTube Channel or their MySpace.

(h/t Pete)

Best Use of Chat Roulette Ever: Piano Improv (No Dicks)

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the past few months, you’ve heard of Chat Roulette. And while 90% of uses involve people showing off their dicks, this man has come up with the best possible use for the medium. Enjoy:

(via Reddit; via CH)

Let It Ride Bonus Round: John Stewart goes on Chat Roulette