Random Schtüff Archive - Ünnecessary Ümlaut

Apr 28, 2010 3

Make A Wish: Slave Leia Carwash

Damn, SoCal. Not only was there a rad art opening for Thomas Doyle this weekend, there was also a freakin’ carwash full of Slave Princess Leias and a Playmate Padme!

It was all part of a Star Wars Charity benefit by G4TV. Not the first time they’ve dabbled in Leia-xploitation, in 2007 they dressed up Olivia Munn as Slave Leia. This time they used her powers for good instead of evil—the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

VIDEO:
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Apr 28, 2010 1

Just In: Ünnecessary Ümlaut Stickers from Sticker Robot

When Sticker Robot lowered their minimum order quantity, I ordered some pronto. Super high-quality prints. Super fast.

Glowing Ümlaut Laptop Stickers*
*Blinding lens flares may or may not occur in real life. Actually, I hole-punched the Ümlauts and got Tyler to deftly add Ünnecessary FX.

Apr 23, 2010 1

Japan: Clawful of Boobs

While doing a post for the Petaluma River Monster I did a quick Google-spellcheck on “Clawful of” (who knows, maybe it could’ve been “claw-full”? Whatev, I’m tired.) Anyway, the second link returned was for this Crane Claw ‘o Boobs on Kotaku. Couldn’t resist sharing. Anyone got a quarter? Or a yen?

Apr 22, 2010 2

Brick: Collectible Lego Minifigs Coming in June

This is brilliant. And dangerous. I’ll take all 16, please.
Details at Brothers Brick. (Thanks, Ty)

Apr 20, 2010 0

How To: Pronounce Volcano Eyjafjallajökull

Don’t be an ash-hole, say it the right way. It just rolls off the tongue.

LISTEN
How To Pronouce Eyjafjallajökull [via]

See more pics of the lightning plumes » (Thanks, Wardinger)

UPDATE: See Stewart and Colbert go off on the umlauted volcano »

Apr 15, 2010 1

FYI: Shit You Can’t Flush on Southwest Airlines

Don’t even think about flushin’ your origami stealth bomber, fool.

BONUS:

And if you’re heading into the LA Ogilvy office, don’t f-ing levitate above your f-ing motorcycle. David hates that.

Apr 15, 2010 2

Study: How Trustworthy Is Your Beard?

Just as certain ‘staches make you think of shady porn stars or shadier child molestors, your beard can also instill prejudgments. But not necessarily of the shady variety. The Chronicle of Higher Education did a study comparing the credibility of bearded men. Interesting.

Read the results on Good. (Thanks, Tim!)

Apr 6, 2010 3

King Tut: Anubis Paddles from SF to NYC and Boy Are His Arms Tired

NYC Friend of the Ümlaut Laura Miller snapped this killer pic. Love the suitcase slapped with stickers from his travels.

“As part of the King Tut exhibit coming to New York, they brought this statue of Anubis, the Egyptian God of the Underworld, down the East River and past the Statue of Liberty. I wasn’t working so I went down to the Brooklyn Bridge and checked it out.”

Ahh, to have a day off. I would’ve caught the actual exhibit when it was here! See the rest »

Apr 6, 2010 1

Star Wars: Hitchcock’s North By Northwest Galaxy

Cary Grant stars as a hapless New York advertising executive who’s mistaken for a Jedi by a group of Imperial agents, and is pursued across the galaxy while he looks for a way to survive, is how I’m guessing the IMDB would read. More great imagery on NCOTB. (Thanks, Fang)

Mar 26, 2010 3

Adv: Love Your Coochie?

Overseas Friend of the Ümlaut Todd Sullivan spotted this coochie in the Tube station last night. He also saw a Lady Garden and VaJayJay but was too shy to snap another pic.

Turns out, it’s a campaign for British “tampon alternative” called the Mooncup, made from medical grade silicon. Intrigued?

Whisker Biscuit? Disco Flaps? Tyler?!

Find out why they’re collecting pet names for vagina. Then submit your own at loveyourvagina.com.

Mar 16, 2010 0

WTF: Bea Arthur Mountains Pizza

So very unnecessary. But it’s Bea. So, well, ya’ know.

BeaArthurMountainsPizza.tumblr.com (Thanks, Mike)

Mar 15, 2010 7

Slogans Needed: Healy’s Naked Power Grab Sign Too Subtle, Gentle

“Just Say No to Naked Power Grabs!”

Sure, it’s a quote taken out of context. Part of a larger, sillier rant that doesn’t deserve even this much acknowledgment. But c’mon. Couldn’t he fit any more innuendos in? Can you?

SUBMIT YOUR SLOGANS IN THE COMMENTS BELOW
Here’s a few starters:

“Say No to Aggressive Reach-Arounds!”
“Clamp Down on Handjobs for Handouts!”
“Stop Throwing Taxpayer Money Into Glory Holes!”

See the rest »

Mar 10, 2010 0

Play: Mad Men Ken and Barbie

For the first time, it seems, Barbie‘s unrealistic ratio of curves are less curvy than the real thing—Christina Hendricks / Joan Holloway.

Here’s the full Sterling Cooper gang: See the rest »

Mar 5, 2010 0

Trailer: “Beardo” The Movie

The trailer for Beardo The Movie features several shots of two-time Petaluma Whiskerino champion, Jack Passion. Including a water shot … What the hell?!

The movie follows several hairy hopefuls in the 2009 World Beard and Moustache Championship.

More info at www.beardothemovie.com or get updates on Twitter.

Mar 3, 2010 0

WTF: Trololololololololololo

Let it load and it will be stuck in your head. All. Day.
Trololololololololololo.com (Thanks, Chris)

BONUSSSSSSSSSSSSSS:

When your own reaction isn’t quite dramatic enough there’s Instant Vader
Nooooooooooooooo.com (thanks, Fang). Or, Instant Crickets, Instant Rimshot, and the always useful Sad Trombone.