Move over Kung Fu Panda, there’s a new bear in town. Meet Kumo, aka Cloud or Claude, an Asian Black Bear at the Asa Zoo in Hiroshima, Japan who has developed this amazing skill in captivity after his mother was killed in a trap. If you’re impatient, feel free to skip ahead to the 1:10 mark:
For more on this guy, here’s a short news piece, as well as the requisite Jedi Remix!
(via Tosh)
My boss recently came back from a trip to Hong Kong, bringing the office us some cookies and sweets from his trip. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but something about these cookies, despite being tasty, seems a bit off:
(Photo via Melondrama!)
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)
(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).
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:
Let It Ride Bonus Round: John Stewart goes on Chat Roulette
