Katniss Sure Loves Pita
Jennifer Lawrence is the passionate savior of gyros in distress. And also of Peeta. YouTuber PistolShrimps makes the most out of an obvious joke with a different kind of hunger game.
1953 Chrysler Special Coupe
A fine specimen of the limited edition concept coupe that would ultimately have a lasting influence on Chrysler’s increasingly boxy sedans. What elevates this particular Special is the legendary Fran Roxas’ restoration and metallic green paint job.
Feel Good Inc.: Metal Cover
Musician Leo Moracchioli of Frog Leap Studios transformed the classic Gorillaz (or is it Bunniez?) track into a hard-edged rock arrangement. The behind the scenes video is worth a watch too. We’re amazed that the cameraman didn’t end up on his butt.
One Word: Thanksgiving
While most of us think of Thanksgiving as a time for celebration, it has a very different meaning for Native Americans. In this clip from Cut Videos, we hear from a number of our nation’s true forefathers and the mixed feelings the holiday stirs in their hearts and minds.
Neri Pens & Pencils
Interno Italiano’s Neri are minimalist pens and mechanical pencils. Instead of having caps and the usual refilling system, they simply have a brass thumbscrew, akin to that used in technical compasses, to hold the ink cartridge or adjust the pencil lead.
Backwards Thanksgiving
(PG-13: Language) “We kill our humans in a turkane way.” Animation Domination tries to ruin Thanksgiving by imagining what it would be like for us if the turkeys were our overlords, and we were the ones farmed for meat.
Fire Tornado in Slow Motion
The Slow Mo Guys used the tried and tested (but still dangerous) method of creating a fire tornado so that they could capture it up close at 1000fps and 2500fps. They should’ve made a miniature town for it to destroy.
Lytro Immerge
Combining its light field image tech with a 360º camera rig and a sophisticated computer system, Lytro is developing a pro-grade system that can capture truly immersive VR they claim goes far beyond conventional tech, providing viewers with six degrees of freedom.
How It’s Made Puns
“Cowboy boots – howdy make ’em?” Sit down with your dad and watch YouTuber James Dunham’s compilation of terrible puns from Discovery’s otherwise awesome show How It’s Made. That putters pun was awesome though.
RC Plane Goes Snorkeling
YouTuber MrLiftHog lost control of his remote-controlled airplane because he was temporarily blinded by the sun. The plane crashed into the sea and immediately got wrecked, but the GoPro camera attached to it kept rolling.
T-Pain: Officially Yours (Live)
T-Pain performed once again at NPR Music, a year after his mind-blowing revelation that Auto-Tune was actually holding him back. This song is from his upcoming album Stoicville: The Phoenix. Might as well call him Faheem Legend.
Lost Property
In writer/director Åsa Lucander’s charming animated short, an elderly woman goes to the lost and found office on a quest for her missing items, but can only seem to find others’ possessions and not hers. Along the way, she finds something much more special.
Wizard Cops
Corridor Digital and Andrewmfilms take us on a ride-along with some real police officers. But these guys don’t just have to deal with everyday criminals – they’ve gotta take down some baddies who possess magical powers. At least they’ve got some magic of their own.
Brooks Heritage Coffeehouse Chariot
Ensconced in pebbled leather and rich suede with metallic flash like a shiny espresso machine, the legendary Brooks Chariot is now a sweet everyday kick, inspired by the aromas and ambience of your favorite local coffee houses (and with a cool sock liner to match).
Zenos E10 R
The latest version of Zenos’ budget track beast. The E10 R’s bespoke ECU pushes its turbocharged 2.3L EcoBoost engine to produce up to 355hp and 349lb.ft. of torque. The 1500lb. car that goes from 0 to 60mph in 3s and has a 155mph top speed.
Film is Fragile
Movie characters run as their world – the film itself – burns and melts. The Mill made this clever short film for the British Film Institute, a charity that restores British movie reels and archives them on discs and digital files.
Coffee Pot Terrarium
Coffee Pot Terrarium is half turn-based tactical strategy and half-puzzle game. Instead of attacking enemies, you get rid of them by removing the tiles they’re standing on. Coming to PC first, then to mobile devices and consoles.
Americapox: The Missing Plague
When Europeans first came to America, they brought with them all manner of new and nasty plagues, which wiped out millions. But why didn’t returning Europeans bring back new illnesses to their continent? CGP Grey digs deep inside this little discussed part of our history.
Bushnell NEO Ghost
This pocket sized golf gadget is packed with data from over 30,000 courses, and uses GPS to provide measurements to the front, center and back of the green, hazard/layup distances, and shot distance measurement. Lasts for an up to three rounds between charges.
Lip Sync Battle: Mackie vs. Gordon-Levitt
We’re thinking this recent duel between Anthony Mackie and Joseph Gordon-Levitt is more of a choreography battle than a lip sync competition, as Mackie takes on M.C. Hammer, and JoGo does his best Janet Jackson. And damn, he is one ugly woman.
Sea Wars: The Ike Awakens
The crew of the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower showed that they’re just as excited as us for Star Wars: The Force Awakens with this parody of the movie’s teaser. Can you still call it a sweded trailer if it has actual fighter planes in it?
BACARDÍ Gran Reserva Maestro de Ron
A wonderfully flavorful and smooth premium white rum with oak, pear and honeysuckle notes, created through a special double-aging process in white oak barrels. Try with lemon, sugar and soda for a fantastic Maestro Collins.