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I went to MoMA and…

I went to MoMA and…

The Museum of Modern Art recently began asking visitors for feedback and messages. Most of the kids who filled in the form had positive reviews, but one kid was clearly let down. Shame on you MoMA!

Model 12 Portable Speakers

Model 12 Portable Speakers
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A portable speaker system from Cambridge SoundWorks. Has an amplifier, two satellites and the BassCase subwoofer, which doubles as carrying case. Runs on 110V AC or 12V DC.

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Bubble Dog and Bubbly Baby

Bubble Dog and Bubbly Baby

Baby Molly isn’t too impressed with bubbles. But she does find it utterly hysterical when she sees their dog Bennie pop them with his mouth, though he seems to think it’s serious business.

Toothpick Kinetic Sculpture

Toothpick Kinetic Sculpture

Rolling Through the Bay is a kinetic sculpture made of about 100,000 toothpicks made by artist Scott Weaver. Weaver began making it 34 years ago and is still modifying and adding to it. Pics here.

Fortress House

Fortress House

Designed by KWK Promes, the Safe House can transform from a beautiful mansion into a closed off black box at the touch of a button. Its moveable walls can even confine people at the entrance.

Paranoid 8

Paranoid 8

Outdoor prankster Jack Vale shifts from making no sense into more covert operations in this two-in-one video, where he plays an all too obvious stalker and then the creepier guy with the package.

Kinect Self-Awareness Hack

Kinect Self-Awareness Hack

The latest hack for Microsoft’s popular motion controller turns the Kinect into the world’s first self-aware gaming system. Perfect for the week that Skynet supposedly kicked off Judgment Day.

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The Twins

The Twins

A wonderfully made skate video featuring 12-year old twins Pierce and Chris Brunner. Filmed, edited and directed by Ty Evans, featuring the song Walking On A Dream by Empire Of The Sun.

Sony Ericsson MS430 Speaker

Sony Ericsson MS430 Speaker

This compact brushed aluminum cylinder snaps onto the audio jack of most smartphones, providing on-the-go sound and an impromptu stand. Runs on 3 “AAA” batteries, so no charger required.

Our Idiot Brother (Trailer)

Our Idiot Brother (Trailer)

Paul Rudd dons a shaggy do for Jesse Peretz’ indie comedy about this slightly daffy dude who ends up moving back in with his family after getting busted for seeing drugs to a (uniformed) cop.

Blake Griffin 2011 Dunks

Blake Griffin 2011 Dunks

A compilation of all 214 dunks that the L.A. Clippers’ own human highlight reel Blake Griffin made in his rookie year. We were almost sick of Blake and dunks after watching this. Almost.

Balancing Sticks

Balancing Sticks

You’ll want to sit back and grab a cup of coffee as this clip takes a while to get going. But trust us, you’ll be awe-struck by this man’s balancing skills as he sticks sticks on top of other sticks.

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The Easter Bunny Hates You

The Easter Bunny Hates You

For some reason, this classic, violent clip about everybody’s favorite holiday bunny reminds us of a certain sequence between Peter Griffin and a chicken. Happy Easter, Awesomer style.

Heaven Tetris

Heaven Tetris

A recent XKCD strip depicted heaven as a Tetris game with a piece that fits whatever you already built. GUD magazine turned it into an actual game. Get in on the reassuring fun here.

Where’s the Garage?

Where’s the Garage?

Parking is hard to find in San Francisco, and so is the 4-car garage that Beausoleil Architects managed to build for this historic Victorian apartment. Watch the video to find out where it is.

2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8

2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8

Has a 465hp 6.4L HEMI V8 engine, 175mph top speed, paddle shifters, Brembo calipers and a tech-packed interior, and options like a 900-watt, 19-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.

At Least The Engine Seems Fine

At Least The Engine Seems Fine

Apparently this Chinese SUV – or what remains of it – was spotted on a Russian highway, hopefully on its way to the junkyard. Another equally unsafe move? Shooting a video while driving.

Bear Grylls Likes His Pee

Bear Grylls Likes His Pee

Man vs. Wild’s Bear Grylls is famous for drinking his own pee, to demonstrate that it’s feasible and useful in extreme situations. But did he really need to drink it… or does secretly he love the stuff?

Nixon Passport Watch

Nixon Passport Watch
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Nixon’s first analog world time movement watch, the Passport, is crafted in stainless steel; it’s most unique feature is the world time function, which is controlled by the bezel. (Thanks Evan!)

Converse Sea Star S II Ox

Converse Sea Star S II Ox
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An update to Converse’ Sea Star boat shoes, the Sea Star Skate II Oxford forgoes the canvas on the original for perforated black leather. The nautical directions on the sole are a neat touch.

This Just Out: SNOT!

This Just Out: SNOT!

Saphia Khambalia of City TV was covering Charlie Sheen’s show in Toronto, but she should have covered something else. We’ll just chalk this up to dedication to her work.

Wheatley’s T-Shirt

Wheatley’s T-Shirt
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Steven Merchant is brilliant as Wheatley, the loose Personality Core in Portal 2. Famousafterdeath has created this t-shirt as part of a nutritious breakfast. Do Companion Cubes stay crunchy, even in milk?

Lights

Lights

Mashup master Norwegian Recycling is back at it, mixing everyone from Kanye to Blink 182 to Muse to The Killers and Chris Brown in his latest mix. There’s even a bit of Foo in there. MP3 here.

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