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Nigella’s XXXmas

Rik — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:14:20 +0000

Arriving back at Observatory Towers this weekend, we found some bird called Nigella working the kitchen. Turns out she’s a bit of a mucky bitch. Another great video from Cassette Boy.

Child abuse is over!

Rik — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 15:18:41 +0000

The last few days has seen Facebook users all over the UK and beyond changing their profile pictures to cartoon characters from their youth. This screengrab from CNN came in on the Observatory newswire just hours ago. You did it, … Continue reading →

The Beast known as Sandy Ravage

Rik — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 01:17:30 +0000

The Observatory are gamers, and from time to time we play with laymen and show them how it’s done. But this video may be on another level entirely. Voiced by the spectacular El Presadore, witness the beast known as Sandy … Continue reading →

Apocolypse… Thursday?

Rik — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:32:48 +0000

A smattering of snow reached Observatory HQ on Saturday but nothing had us prepared for the deluge that came on Tuesday. With the shutters closed and everyone in the emergency bunker, we could only guess what the weather was like, … Continue reading →

Tuesday Babe – 16th Nov 2010

Rik — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:51:42 +0000

With Tuesday, and the emergence from the hungover mist that is Monday, comes that horrific realisation that you’re pretty fucking far from the next available weekend. So much could happen in that time – zombie outbreak; a few new American … Continue reading →

Tuesday Babe – 9th Nov 2010

Rik — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 09:35:45 +0000

You’ve battled through Monday and come out alive, good job soldier. But there’s still four days until the weekend begins again. Don’t worry though, The Observatory is here to help. We’ll have a different Tuesday Babe to get you through … Continue reading →

5 internet comedy geniuses

mark — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 23:47:26 +0000

As Rik pointed out it’s been a whopping 5 years since the Observatory was active, but believe it or not, the internet hasn’t been a complete black hole during this time. Here are five people that have helped to keep … Continue reading →

The Stig Farm

Rik — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 10:11:24 +0000

These days, The Stig is known the world over and is probably almost as famous as the show that spawned him/it. Shame then, that the “mystery driver” decided to out himself and reveal his identity in a new book. The … Continue reading →

…when Pee Wee runs wild on YOU?

Rik — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:34:21 +0000

Wow, it's been a while. How you been? You look good. No, really. I'm glad you're here.. We have important things to discuss, starting with the most surreal thing I've seen in months; the triumphant return of Pee Wee Herman. Check out the video if you're fairly sober. Continue reading →