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15 Construction Fails

Robert Klimowicz — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:08:15 +0000

Construction is never easy. So much planning, managing, and budgeting goes on that sometimes little details get misplaced, forgotten, or ignored. In the case of these 15 places, the design team might have forgotten one or two of those little details.

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6 Fictional Campaign Posters

Robert Klimowicz — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 21:47:18 +0000

Every four years, the United States elects someone to become President. While the next election will not be until 2012, the midterm elections are later in 2010. The following six candidates are the ones that I believe have a legitimate shot of winning the 2012 election with these campaign posters.

1.) Tiger Woods

2.) Neytiri (Avatar)

3.) Steve Jobs

4.) Batman

5.) MC Hammer

6.) Darth Vader

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17 Stupid Road Signs

Robert Klimowicz — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 01:19:13 +0000

Driving is apparently one thing that not everyone is skilled at. Sometimes it can be even more difficult to focus when there are these 17 stupid road signs out there to distract you.

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15 July 4th Fun Facts

Robert Klimowicz — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 07:28:56 +0000

Originally Published July 4, 2009.
Happy Independence Day to all of America. In light of the holiday, here are some interesting facts and trivia you may not have known about the 4th of July and about the founding of the United States in general:

1.) Benjamin Franklin wanted the national bird to be the turkey.

2.) There were around 2.5 million Americans in the United States in 1776.

3.) There are now over 300 million in America today.

4.) Mexico is the leading consumer of manufactured American flags.

5.) $3.4 million worth of American flags were made in China.

6.) The United States imported $193 million of fireworks from China in 2008.

7.) There is more than a 25% chance that the hot dogs and pork sausages that are being eaten today came from Iowa.

8.) 150 million hot dogs are eaten annually every July 4th in America.

9.) July 4th was not declared a national holiday until 1870.

10.) The stars on the original American flag were arranged in a circle in order to symbolize all the colonies were equal to each other.

11.) The first party for July 4th was held in 1801 at the White House.

12.) Congress actually voted for independence on July 2nd but the Declaration of Independence wasn’t finished until July 4th. When they went to print it, July 4th was the date at the top of the page. (Always remember to write the proper date kids!!)

13.) It is a felony to shoot a bald eagle.

14.) The Founding Fathers actually signed the Declaration of Independence on August 2, 1776.

15.) Two U.S. presidents died on July 4 – Thomas Jefferson and John Adams.

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14 Nerdy Wedding Cakes

Robert Klimowicz — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 01:53:58 +0000

Ah weddings. The day most women look forward to while they are growing up, and sometimes considered “D-Day” for men. It’s not all bad though, as sometimes couples like to show their personalities in the ceremony, reception, and the CAKE! Here are 14 wedding cakes that would definitely be considered “nontraditional.”

1.) The frosting is strong with this one

The ability to destroy a planet is insignifcant compared to the power of matrimony.

2.) Old School

3.) It’s Me, Mario!

4.) I’m a Mac, You’re a PC. I do

5.) Legend of Zelda: Match Maker?

6.) I thought love was only true in fairy tales?

7.) Weddingmus Cakus!

8.) Getting married? There’s an app for that

9.) Tetris Cake

10.) Pac-Cup Cakes

11.) More Mario

12.) Can I borrow an I, D, and O?

13.) Double Kill

14.) Rock On

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9 Coolest Commercial Mascots

Robert Klimowicz — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:29:46 +0000

Whether or not we like it, mascots are here to stay, no matter how stupid or creepy they may be. However, there are actually some cool ones out there. I admit, I had a tough time narrowing down the list to just 9. Here are three that didn’t make the cut, and then the list starts with number 9…

12.) McGruff the Crime Dog

11.) Chester Cheetah

10.) Michelin Man

9.) Tony the Tiger

Why he’s cool:
Tony is such a happy-go-lucky guy, how can he not be cool? Tigers as a whole are cool animals. Tigers that eat cereal are even cooler. Besides, if Tony the Tiger wear a freakin’ ascot that has his own name on it. If that doesn’t scream cool, then what does?

8.) Cool Spot

Why he’s cool:
This late 1980′s mascot for 7 Up just oozes cool. Cool is in his own name! Mr. Spot even had two video games created that starred him. The first game even won an award! Cool Spot seems like that guy at the pool or beach that attracts all the hot girls in bikinis and sips on pina coladas. It’s a shame that he isn’t seen much anymore.

7.) Energizer Bunny

So cool that he has a float!

Why he’s cool:
The Energizer Bunny is not your typical band geek. He’s more of the silent type, which adds to his mystique. The Energizer Bunny is also pink, and not many creatures can pull off pink successfully. EB also has his own introduction theme from his beating drums. You know when he’s coming. How often do you get to have your own introduction theme when entering a room? True sign of cool.

6.) Cap’n Crunch

Wouldn't you want this guy to be your father?

Why he’s cool:
There’s two main reasons why Cap’n Crunch is cool. First, if you were sailing on a boat, who better to be the captain of your boat than Cap’n Freaking Crunch?! It’s such a great name and I believe that on every boat, it should be made mandatory that an officer is named Crunch. The second reason why he is cool is the fact that you wouldn’t mind him being your dad. Just imagine all the family photos! You would never have to worry about what’s for breakfast in the Crunch household either.

5.) Taco Bell Chihuahua

Why she’s cool:
Perhaps one of the most beloved fast food icons in recent memory, the Taco Bell Chihuahua radiated cool. The dog, named Gidget, did something not many chihuahuas could do – look important. Just ask anyone who was around during that time and ask them to tell you one thing about Taco Bell. Chances are, they will answer about the dog.

4.) M&M’s – Red and Yellow

Why they’re cool:
These two candies are the perfect compliments to each other. Yellow is always a happy guy while Red is more cynical of things, like Santa. What about them makes them cool? Their conversations with each other, of course. Whenever you get one cynic and one gullible personality together in the same room, hilarity ensues. And as everyone knows, humor is cool.

3.) Toucan Sam

Why he’s cool:
Toucan Sam is probably my favorite mascot out of everyone on this list. Like tigers, toucans are cool animals. They are full of color and vibrance. He’s well-liked by many; it’d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t like Toucan Sam. Every time you hear the word “toucan,” you’ll undoubtedly think of Toucan Sam. It’s ingrained in our nature. That’s what makes this bird so damn cool.

2.) GEICO Gecko

Why he’s cool:
Geckos are awesome. British accents are awesome. Geckos that speak in British accents are even more awesome.

1.) Dos Equis Man (The Most Interesting Man in the World)

He lives vicariously...through himself!

Why he’s cool:
Whenever someone lives vicariously through themselves, they are cool. Whenever someone’s own mother has a “Son” tattoo, they are cool. Whenever sharks have a week dedicated to someone, they are cool. This is the guy you want to hang out with. You’ll be able to touch art at museums, and be able to see his business card that says “I’ll Call You.” Who wouldn’t want to hang out with this guy?

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14 Parenting Fails

Robert Klimowicz — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:08:56 +0000

Parenting is a tough job and not everyone is cut out for it. Most of the time, young and first time parents learn along the way. However, just in time for Father’s Day, here are 14 parents that may never understand the responsibilities of parenthood.

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6 Dumb Products That Made Millions

Robert Klimowicz — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:15:21 +0000

Originally Published June 16, 2009.

There comes a time when a new fad sweeps the nation and sometimes the world. More often than not, these fads disappear as quickly as they came, leaving only the people who came up with the idea swimming in millions of dollars in profit. It makes you think “Why didn’t I think of that?” Well you didn’t – yet. After reading through these ideas, maybe inspiration will come and you’ll become a millionaire.

1.) Pet Rock

Could you take care of this family?

Pet Rocks were one of the biggest fads of the 1970s. A man named Gary Dahl just one day decided to sell rocks as “pets”. Who would pay for something that they can pick off the ground and dress up themselves? No way this would make money right? Wrong. The idea took off, making Dahl a millionaire. The rocks even came with a kit, instructing new “parents” on how to take care of their precious little one. You could even consider Pet Rock the grandfather to more technologically advanced “pets” such as Tamagachi’s and even the creature known as Furby. Stupid idea? Yes. Million-dollar idea? You bet.

2.) Snuggie/Slanket

Snuggies are one of the newest fads for the new millennium. Also known as Slankets, the Snuggie is a blanket with sleeves to cover your arms. The advertisement for the Snuggie shows a woman so cold and so confused by her current blanket that she has to use a Snuggie. While there has been a show of strong support for the Snuggie, evidenced by fan pages on Facebook, detractors comment that it is just a backwards coat or robe. Sales of the Snuggie and Slanket have reached over 5 million units and counting. Wish you would have thought of it? Check out the Snuggie commercial.

3.) Big Mouth Billy Bass

Remember walking in the store and then all of a sudden you hear someone saying “Don’t Worry, Be Happy?” It’s not someone, it’s…a fish talking, err singing, to you. Big Mouth Billy Bass was the original singing fish that eventually spawned other singing creatures such as the singing deer, the singing great white shark, and the singing lobster in the 90s. There’s no doubt that you knew someone who had this product. Eventually, the singing bass product craze fizzled out, but you can still find them around on eBay and in garage sales everywhere.

4.) Bottled Water

I think I'll just use the tap, thanks

Hey, I have an idea. Let’s take a product that you can easily find in most homes in America, and package it for resale. Bottled water is such a ridiculous product that you wish you thought of it first to make those millions. Not only is it ridiculous, this product also hurts the environment with plastic bottles piling up everywhere on beaches and landfills. The next million-dollar idea: bottled air.

5.) Plastic Fake Wishbones

You know the story. It’s Thanksgiving and you split the wishbone, only to find out you lost. Bummer. Wait til’ next year. Well those days are over now because if you lose, you can whip out a fake plastic wishbone and keep trying until you win (at $3 a bone). Question: does your wish still come true after you’ve lost a couple of times in a row beforehand? Plastic wishbones, coming to a Thanksgiving dinner near you! Get these products before they run out for Thanksgiving.

6.) Doggles

Self-explanatory

So, you’re sitting in the blistering sun and have to put on sunglasses to protect your eyes, but what about trusty Fido? Oh no! His retinas will burn! Never fear, Doggles (Dog Goggles) are here! Now, I’ve heard of almost every accessory for pets including diapers, clothes, robes, shoes, and hats. But sunglasses? Really? Who would buy such a ridiculous product? Lots of people. Lots and lots of people. Just look at the picture. Should I have to say anymore?

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