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Win A Snow White & The Huntsman Prize Pack!

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:57:00 +0000

When I first saw the info on Snow White and The Huntsman, I admit, I said "Meh". I, personally, am not a Kristen Stewart fan. So I was ready to pass it by.

Then a few things happened.

1) I saw the trailer. More specifically, I saw Charlize Theron and the effects and the overall feel of the move and I found myself intrigued.

2) I started watching more of the advertising. I saw the effects, the costumes, Chris Hemsworth... (what, I'm human!). The ravens. I admit, the ravens got me.

3) I got a chance to give away the following goodies. ;-)

One (1) winner will receive a SWATH Prize Pack:

T-Shirt
Nail Polish
Lip Shine
Necklace
Cell Phone Mirror
Sling Bag
Official Soundtrack

How do you win? Easy. Tweet the following or share the Facebook post.

RT & follow @geekgirldiva by 10pm PST 5/25 to enter to win this Snow White & The Huntsman Prize Pack http://bit.ly/KUtuG8 #swathggd

So, yeah, I'm excited. More than I thought I would be. Now the words "In Theaters June 1!" cause me to check my schedule. Which I think says a lot about the movie. Because it takes a lot to get me from "meh" to "wow". But they've managed.

There's lots of ways to follow and keep up with the movie goodness. Personally, I think the Pinterest link is kick ass. It has some great costume details.

Website: http://www.snowwhiteandthehuntsman.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/snowwhite #SWATH

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/snowwhiteandthehuntsman

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/SnowWhiteHuntsman

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/swathmovie

And make sure you give them some FB love. ::grin::

Music geek does a frakking hot version of "Sexy And I Know It.". Rawr.

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:30:00 +0000

I am going to say right here and now -- if I weren't in a committed relationship, I would be tracking this guy down right NOW. (Okay, maybe not. Noah here is 18. ::grin:: That would be a heck of a cradle rob for me)

Cause, daaaaammmmn. not only it is a killer arrangement of "Sexy And I Know It" by LMFAO, it also gives you an idea of just how good the actual song is as a song.

(And, really, listen all the way through. It's very good. )

I'll be in my bunk.

Amazing "Sexy And I Know It" Cover - Watch More Funny Videos

You can find Noah on FB and Twitter. Go share the love ;-)
via Break

My rambling wrap up to my Joss "controversy" tweets.

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:49:00 +0000

I'm not sure how or why, but I ended up talking and tweeting a lot today about Joss Whedon, The Avengers, feminism, anti feminism, triggers, reactions, choices of reaction, and whether or not there's a difference between being pissed off that a fictional super being uses a slur for a part of a woman's body or and whether or not it's okay for the state to mandate the legality of being able to insert items into that aforementioned body part.

Here's what I don't understand and, to be honest, what makes me sad...and I know I've said it before...

If EVERYTHING is a big deal, then nothing is. If we get up in arms about every perceived slight, we lose the passion of the real attacks. If we allow ourselves to be upset for longer than a few heartbeats about the small disagreements, we leech our strength for when we need it most.

Take this exchange.

Me: I wish people didn't take it so much to heart. Joss' comment, I mean. Because it's so interpretive. Know what I mean?

Return comment: If it's meant to be interpretive, then people have a right to their interpretation, no?

Me: They have a right to anything, I just don't know why people choose a negative view instead of a positive one.

So let me clarify.

Am I going to decide Joss is anti-woman based on the comment in question. One line in a lot of lines. The one that said he was proud of getting a certain phrase "out to the masses".

Or am I going to look at this post from 2007. This full throated, filled with pain and love and fire manifesto.

This is what I mean by choosing. Yes, I'll trigger. Yes, I might react. But I am a high functioning organism. I am more than nerves and reactions. I have a mind and experiences and reasoning. I choose what I give my power to. I decide who gets to hurt me. I do.

In this case, I choose to look at something like this and decide there's no benefit in getting angry. I'm going to save my strength.

And, by choosing to keep Joss Whedon in my "for women" column, I won't cost myself the joy I feel in his work. Because I would feel sad at the loss of that joy and, in a way, depleted.

I have no idea if this makes sense and -- tbh -- I don't care. It's my way of getting this out of my head and then I can stop discussing it anywhere else. I can stop expending energy explaining. I need my energy.

For November. For Choice. For Human and Gay Rights. For Women. For Men.

For Humanity.

Damn, no wonder I'm tired. ;-)

Weight Hacking is the new way to trick your scale, right? No?

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:10:00 +0000

Okay, so, what is Weight Hacking?

Weight Hacking is a how-to book for geeks who want to lose weight and get fit, written by a geek who’s successfully lost 65lbs.

Why am I writing about it?

Because Weight Hacking can't get published without help. Plus it's not written by some fancy weight loss guru with abs of steel*. It's written by Craig Engler (said hacker) who, as the man behind the @SyFy twitter and social media division, is a geek and knows we face certain challenges others might not. (and not just from Sharktopus)

To use his words, since I think they're kinda perfect:

What Makes Weight Hacking Unique?

Weight Hacking isn’t a new fad diet or some heretofore undiscovered but miraculous nutritional trick. It makes no new medical claims, and none of the science in it is in any way outlandish. In fact, all of the research referenced in Weight Hacking comes from impeccable sources like the Harvard School for Public Health and the Mayo Clinic.

Weight Hacking is simply an operating system for nerds that shows them easy ways to incorporate better eating and sound nutrition into a geeky lifestyle. It also explains how geeky passions like playing games, surfing the Web, reading, and a love of gadgets can be some of the best tools to lose weight and get fit.

Featuring Geeks You Know And Love

Weight Hacking is not only written for geeks by a geek, it will also include many geeks you know and love. It will feature the stories of well-known geeks who've lost weight, like beloved writer/screenwriter/comic writer Neil Gaiman and science fiction author and BoingBoing editor Cory Doctorow. And other geeks will show you how to eat better, like Bonnie Burton, who wrote the Star Wars Craft Book and who'll be creating new geeky-but-healthy "food crafts" for Weight Hacking.

See what I mean? It sounds cool. Not just that, I want to get it published so I can read it because, heck, I could use a few tips myself. ;-)

Which is why I'm asking you to share the project and donate what you can to help make it happen over at their IndieGoGo campaign.

You'll be helping out fellow geeks, you'll get a fun perk and who knows...maybe one or two of us will be in the next edition after using the cool stuff we learned in the first one.

*to be fair, I don't know if Craig has abs of steel. He might. But I'm not gonna ask.

My open letter to the @moviefone editor who approved the "Girl's Guide To The Avengers".

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Wed, 02 May 2012 23:32:00 +0000

I know there are already posts and outrage about your article and I'm sure what I have to say might have been said, but I wanted to add my comments to this for a specific reason. I could take the time to be offended as a ~~woman~~ person. I mean, your "Girls Guide To The Avengers" was offensive and tacky. But I have a bigger problem with it and it's what has my "panties in a twist" so to speak.

I'm pretty sure one of two things happened here:

1) You knew it was a troll-y piece of girl bashing fluff and posted it anyway. At which point it's just link bait (you'll note I'm not linking to you) and, as my friend Scott Weinberg commented, "yellow journalism".

or

2) You read it and actually thought it was well written "satire" and ran it.

Either one of those things worries me more that the idea that Jessie Heyman wrote a piece of tripe that pretty much reinforces every bad stereotype about women there is. I mean, it makes women as a whole look like air headed fools and makes men look like insecure assholes who need a woman to "stroke" their egos because they want to go to a super hero movie.

That's my issue.

The article shouldn't have been approved, in my opinion.

Of course, my estrogen level pretty much means I'm an idiot, right? ;-)

Love,

GGD

Links of other woman who said stuff about this that was awesome and kick ass and empowering (feel free to send me yours ands I'll add it)

Oh, Moviefone and your Girl's Guide to The Avengers. Really? by Geek with Curves

Moviefone’s Girl’s Guide to the Avengers – Now With More Stereotypes! by The Discriminating Fangirl.

fangirls, satire, moviefone, and having a sense of humor by Erudite Chick

Nathan Fillion & Robert Downey Jr. In An Avengers Promo. ::melt::

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:55:00 +0000

I may be late to the party in posting this, but I don't care. ::grin::

Reason #2875 why I love Joss Whedon. He has a pretty adorable and funny "six degrees".

Oh and, if anyone knows if there are out takes of the day they filmed -- I'd pay good money or sell body parts. Just sayin.

Star Wars Heels, Nerd Treats and Geek Ladies = a Trifecta of Awesome.

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:33:00 +0000

When any "day with the girls" includes decoupage Star Wars heels and an Admiral Ackbar Snack Bar, you know it's got to be good.

The lovely Amy Ratcliffe hosted a Nerd Shoe Craftacular recently and 15 geek ladies let loose with comic books, Mod Podge, glitter, stencils, a Bedazzler and rampant creativity.

Check out Amy's blog and Just Jenn Designs for a lots of pics and how to's.

I vote we do another one (in an animal free zone) and maybe do multiple ones on the same day. Nerd Craft Day, anyone? ::grin::

Reason #671 why I love Neil DeGrasse-Tyson

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:40:00 +0000

Just watch it ::grin::

via Buzzfeed

The CIC Project Letter Writing Campaign for BSG: Blood & Chrome made it frakkin' easy by including a letter for you.

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:02:00 +0000

If you're a BSG fan, then you likely know about the Wondercon "screening" of the Blood and Chrome trailer, the fan joy and then consequent fan tears when SyFy announced they weren't planning to pick the pilot up as an actual series. At best, it might be a web series and we're waiting for an air date of the already complete pilot.

To that end, the CIC Project got industrious and started a letter writing campaign.

Blood and Chrome: A Letter to SyFy.

As most of you know, SyFy is still on the fence about airing Blood and Chrome, whether it be on the web, over the air, or just releasing it on DVD/Blu-Ray. We need to let them know we want it aired and not relegated to oblivion. We need to show them there is a fan base out there across America and around the world that will not only watch, but will follow this show.

To that effect I have made up a letter, in the style of BSG, for us to print out, sign, clip corners, and send to SyFy/NBC/Universal. After signing, be sure to print your name and city/state. There are thousands of us out there, and countless more who will watch, but who don't know what they would be missing if this doesn't air. We need to be their voice too.

The address to send it is at the top of the letter. If you feel you have any other comments, include them. But please, be nice. Be respectful. But most of all, let then know we care.

So Say We All.
This is the link to the letter. I've already printed mine out. I'm including an image for you below as well.

As I like to say "Geek Squad. Activate."

An Open Letter to BioWare regarding the Mass Effect 3 ending (and side note to the complaining fans)

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:08:00 +0000

Dear BioWare,

I know you're taking a ton of flak for the Mass Effect 3 ending. I know there's a lot of fans complaining. I know a lot of those same fans are demanding you change the ending.

Don't change the ending.

Let them complain. That's their right. Let them bitch until they're blue in the face. Let them file complaints with the FTC and BBB, even if it is one of the silliest things I've ever heard. (I mean, really, who does that?)

But DON'T change the ending.

Because if you do, then you'll be giving power to the insanity. You'll be validating a bunch of people bitching about the ending to a video game that that you spent copious amounts of time and money and man hours creating with the ending you currently have.

It's easy for them to complain. They bought the game. They played it. They experienced the entire thing and then -- once they're done, they want you to change the ending?

Because they paid $60.00 for it? Is $60 the going price for corporate capitulation now?

Let's put this into perspective for a moment.

You go to dinner and you order a drink, appetizer, entree and dessert. You eat the entire meal. You get a cup of coffee at the end of the meal. The coffee is burnt because it's been in the pot too long. If you complain to the manager and expect your entire meal to be comped because the "burnt coffee ruined the taste of your meal", is that rational?

Here's a better one...

You go out on a date. You pick the girl up, you take her to dinner and then you take an amazing walk on the beach. You talk into the late hours. You laugh, you have so much in common. You like the same movies, the same music, the same games. You spend 6 hours together on what might be the best date ever. Then you drive her home and, after a good night kiss, she calls it a night.

Do you then bitch her out because you thought those 6 hours were going to result in you getting laid and, because you didn't, now she's just a gold digging bitch who only led you on?

That would make you an asshole, wouldn't it?

So, BioWare, don't change the ending.

If people are really upset, then let them show it the way consumers show it. Let them show it with their money. Let them decide not to buy from you again. Hey, they might. That's possible. Even probable. And maybe you'll have to take a look at the numbers and say, "Well, guess the ending to ME3 wasn't what the fans wanted and maybe we need to keep in mind just how happy we need to keep them in future games."

You made a choice with that ending. You thought it was valid and you had your reasons. You may or may not have to take a hit for those reasons, but stand firm and stand behind the decisions you made.

If you cave -- if you change the ending because of fan uproar -- you pretty much broadcast to the entire gaming community that any time fans don't like what you create, you'll change it to suit them.

For $60.00.

And a word to the people out there bitching that BioWare sucks and it "isn't fair".

I have two things to say to that:

1) Life isn't fair.

2) In the words of Denis Leary. "Life sucks. Get a fucking helmet."

p.s. The post that prompted this rant. You can blame ars technica ;-)

DOME - (Just read it. I don't ask for much. ::grin:: )

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:42:00 +0000

This is one of those Kickstarter projects I have to share. Not just because it's helping to create geek project, but because it's looking to do it in a way that helps support creative types on a much more tangible level -- and allows backers to be part of the process that goes beyond giving their money.

Here's the info on the DOME Kickstarter project itself.

Oh, whatever, I'm not describing it well. Watch the video. ;-)

Using the Internet Has Caused Us To Forget How To Use the Internet. (I ramble)

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:39:00 +0000

Bear with me on this. It'll ramble. But I swear, I have a point. ;-)

Unless you've been under a rock, you're somewhat up to speed on the Rush Limbaugh/Sandra Fluke story. You have an opinion and, odds are pretty good, that opinion was formed by something you read on the Internet.

However, have you noticed how many different opinions and versions of the story there are?

I was pretty vocal myself. Heck, I'm on the Internet and I've never been one for censoring myself, so there I was opining away and feeling, what I felt was, justifiably angry. But then, so were all the other people, and some of their opinions and -- more importantly -- information were markedly different than mine.

So, what does "using the Internet" have to do with this?

Well, when I first saw what Rush was saying, I wanted to know why he was calling this woman a "slut" and a "prostitute". Why was he saying that she was asking for her sex life to be subsidized and where? I had his side of the issue. It was right there in video and accessible. It was in the news story that popped up. His comments, his opinion. The story even mentioned that he was talking about a girl named Sandra Fluke who had testified before Congress.

That was pretty much it. If I had stopped there, I'd be "informed". In the basic sense, I'd have information. I could form an opinion off that.

But I had a feeling there was more to it and so I cracked a Google search and entered the words "Sandra Fluke Testimony".

What I read and what I did from there isn't really the point of the post. If you read my tweets, you likely know where I fell on the issue.

The point is actually the search itself and why I think that many people have been using the Internet so much that they've forgotten how to use the Internet.

The Internet was created as a research and networking tool. It was created by the DoD in 1969 as ARPAnet and used by 4 major universities to consolidate information for easy access by researchers across multiple locations. *

The Internet, at it's base, is a research and networking tool.

However, in this day and age. In an age of Twitter and Facebook. In the days of "instant" news and ad revenue based on page hits, it seems like the "research" aspect of using the Internet has been pushed further and further to the back burner for most daily users.

Facebook is filled with comments that have a "like" button. It's opinion on opinion. Tweets fly by and we aggregate links in readers and scroll through them. Blog posts and news stories side by side. News and opinion flashing by as part of a continuing stream of information.

Ask yourself. When you read something and find yourself reacting to it, do you accept it as fact? Do you react first, speak next and possibly skip the research aspect?

I know I do sometimes and I'm sure other people do. I also know plenty of people still research information and take pretty much everything they read on the Internet with a healthy grain of salt.

Still, it's the general user I'm thinking about here and curious about. The young ladies who tweet things like "Chris Brown can beat me any time". Or the people arguing with me that Sandra Fluke is asking the tax payer to pay for her sexual activities. Or the people who say President Obama is a Kenyan Muslim.

For many, the Internet has become a broadcasting tool and nothing more. It has become just another media to consume and, as such, is regarded as static and infallible.

Really, though, the Internet is the same thing it's ever been. A consolidation of information and data. Networked together for multiple users.

But is the Internet being used the way it was meant to be used? I don't think so and, personally, I think that's too bad.

* Internet History links:

History of the Internet: Timeline

Birth of the Internet - Yahoo.com

Birth of the Internet - PBS.org

The Real Women's Health Experts Speak Out (Cue Sarcasm) [Video]

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:58:00 +0000

Women's Health Experts Speak Out from Judd Nelson

If you've been paying attention at all to what's going on legislatively, then you know there are all sorts of people (men - okay, I don't know they're ALL men, but mostly men) in various state and local governments currently pushing laws regarding contraception, abortion, and coverage of women's medical services when it comes to any part of her body that has even remotely to do with her reproductive system.

Truthfully, I've spent most of the last 2 months outraged and sad and shaking my fist at the TV because of it, and then I've found myself in a quiet despair of the future of humanity.

But maybe anger and sadness isn't going to be what turns the tide. Maybe humor and mocking those who make a mockery of the legal system might work. Heck, either that or I'm gonna have to start burning sage.

Or maybe I'm just on my period...

via Pajiba

Singapore Has A Battlestar Galactica Roller Coaster? I Need To Go To Singapore NAO!

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:05:00 +0000

I'm gonna copy this directly from the site, because, frak me...it just sounds so cool.

Choose your side – HUMAN or CYLON - as you engage in the ultimate intergalactic battle between good and evil on the world's tallest dueling roller coasters! Themed after the hit television series Battlestar Galactica, these spectacular, intertwined coasters offer a truly exhilarating adventure as you twist, turn and drop in an intense aerial dogfight.

Riders on both coasters will experience unbelievable thrills as they race towards each other and nearly collide!

Battlestar Galactica: HUMAN^®
Zooming at speeds of 82.8 km/h, the HUMAN Viper Mark II is a seated coaster that propels you 14 storeys into the air while pursuing your enemy

Battlestar Galactica: CYLON^®The CYLON Raider is a suspended roller coaster that will turn your world upside down as it runs through a vertical loop, corkscrew and cobra roll.

Seriously, I need to get to Singapore. Like, today.

via io9 via Resort World Sentosa

A Ukrainian Pop Band Covers Bon Jovi and ROCKS ;-)

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:59:00 +0000

Found this thanks to a friend on FB. Thanks Dave! Have to share it because, truthfully, it's what happy looks like in my head.

And if it's been all over and you've seen it, then forgive me being late. I just saw it and I'm too busy grinning to care ;-)

Buenos Aires - Inception Park [Amazing Video]

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:15:00 +0000

Just watch, enjoy and be amazed ;-)

Buenos Aires - Inception Park from Black Sheep Films on Vimeo.

Win a DVD Copy of Season 1 of BBC's "The Fades".

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:24:00 +0000

Why am I doing this? Well...

When the BBC asks you if you'd like to have 2 copies of a show to give away, you say "Yes!".

If you haven't seen the show yet or you're already a fan, you now have the chance to win the Season 1 DVD. Just tweet or FB the following by February 29th (I love being able to do this on a Leap Year):

Hey @geekgirldiva, I want season 1 of The Fades from @BBCAmerica. Hook me up! http://bit.ly/bbcfades

That's it. I'll take it from there.

Check out more info about The Fades here.

Synopsis:

The Fades is a new supernatural horror series by 2011 Royal Television Society Award-winning writer Jack Thorne (the original UK Skins). Iain De Caestecker (Coronation Street) is Paul, a young man who is haunted by apocalyptic dreams that neither his therapist nor his best friend, Mac (Daniel Kaluuya, Skins, Sucker Punch), can provide answers for. Worse still, Paul has started seeing the Fades – the spirits of the dead – all around him. They're everywhere but normally can't be seen, heard or touched – until now. An embittered and vengeful Fade has found a way to break the barrier between the dead and the living. and Paul, Mac and their loved ones find themselves in the middle of it all. The worst is only yet to come as the fate of humanity rests in the hands of the two friends who already have enough trouble getting through a day in one piece, let alone saving the world.

Special Features:
Extra Scenes
Deleted Scenes
Behind The Scenes
Deleted Scenes and Outtakes
“Mac Explains” web videos

Check out "The Fades" at the BBC America shop.

Quiet? Me?

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:55:00 +0000

Writing wise, yes. For a few reasons, I think.

There's a lot going on in the world and, maybe it's the political season -- maybe it's just the nature of communication as we know it -- but I just don't feel like adding my voice to the "din".

It feels like everyone has something to say about everything and, the louder it gets, the more inclined I am to just sit back and stay quiet.

In hopes of hearing something within all of the white noise.

So, just an update.

Believe - A Breathtaking Image by Hawk at QMx

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:13:00 +0000

I just wanted to share this gorgeous piece by QMx designer (most recently, he did Warehouse 13's Claudia) and artist Hawk. I need this framed.

This Is A Sea Horse [Image]

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:32:00 +0000

Thank you Pop Culture Monster for the link.

p.s. I know there's a spelling error. I didn't make it. I just love it. So, no correcting. It's Friday and I'm already drinking.

Star Wars Baking Demo - How To Make A Wamparoon!. [Video]

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:46:00 +0000

Jennifer Landa and Autumm Massey make Wamparoons. Which are exactly what you think they are.

I can't tell what I enjoy more about this video. The Wamparoon making, the eating or all of the awesome stuff in Autumn's house! Star Wars fan decorating at its best.

p.s. Autumn doing the rawr thing at the end is my favorite part. I love watching nerds play with their food.

Post #667

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:42:00 +0000

Because I just had to update the post count. Not that I'm superstitious. I'm...

Oh hush.

Sesame Street: Special Letters Unit [Video]

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:24:00 +0000

Just more proof that Sesame Street is awesome. Belzer and Meloni puppets and the signature "dun dun". My love for Law & Order: SVU is a little bruised these days, so this was more comforting than expected.

Stop SOPA/PIPA

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:45:00 +0000

We won't go into my inability to figure out how to code this at 2am when I remembered.

Let's just pretend my site is blacked out.

Go to SOPAStrike.com for details.

Thanks.

Love Wars - A Stormtrooper Story With A Spanish Twist

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:13:00 +0000

Have you ever thought "If they made a Telenovela about gay lovers in the Star Wars Universe, I would totally watch it."?

Well, now's your chance.

This is Love Wars and it's currently showing at the Notodo Film Festival

I speak Spanish, so I loved this on numerous levels. It's all sorts of goodness, wrapped in true love and fandom. I dare you not to adore it.

El Chavo has nothin' on these guys.

via Blastr (via Towelroad)