Kinda like payin’ the toll for the car behind you, only this doesn’t cost you a dime (or six freakin’ bucks like the Golden Gate).
As this year’s agency holiday card, G2 built this site that pipes in cranky, humbug-ian tweets so you can peruse and pick ones to respond to—with a random, cheery haiku. A “totally random way to cheer up someone totally random” indeed. Pretty simple. Pretty addictive, too. You don’t even have to be a word nerd. Go give it a try.
Maybe you can send one to the Freaky Snowman? I hear he’s got his own Twitter.
This Star Wars x The Grinch Who Stole Christmas mashup brings all the tender sweetness of a seasick crocodile. Well done OneMinuteGalactica. (Thanks, Cheri!)
Hot off the heels of Palindrome Day the eleven day of the eleventh month of the two thousand and eleventh year. Otherwise known as, Nigel Tufnel Day. To celebrate, we’re sharing our 11 Most Räwkin Tunes of 2011’s Friday Fives.
Of all the significantly geeky dates of 2011 today might be the geekiest. So enjoy a tune by a palindrome-named German trio, To Rococo Rot and a fake one by Chicagoan, Andrew Bird. Then check out Dan Hersam‘s list of Palindromes.
If I had a Hi-Fi… Satan oscillate my metallic sonatas…
Today is International (er, –Galactic?) Star Wars Day. What better way to celebrate than with new-ish spots for LEGO Star Wars III? Killer work by the same peeps who did the end-card animations for our ampmSecret Menu spots, The Core LA.
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THE FÖRCE IS STRONG WITH THIS LIST
Can you believe it’s been a whole year since the since last May the 4th? Here’s a handy look back at everything you May’ve missed (see what I did there). Geek out with the Ümlaut:
Yes, it’s a Re-Redüx of last year’s O’Bligatory St. Paddy’s McMix. But to be fair, your were really drunk last year and don’t remember how rad this was. Spin it again:
Sure, 2011 is ripe with special dates; SF Beer Week is Feb 11—20, Cowboys & Aliens opens July 29, and the whole year itself has been designated The Int’l Year of Chemistry. But what I’m most excited about are the numbers.
It’s gonna be a great year so be sure to stay on top of the Ümlaut on Facebook and Twitter.
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GEEK OUT WITH THE ÜMLAUT
Here’s some significant dates, times, and binary for the year. Hit me up with any additions or suggestions. And enjoy the soundtrack.
Christmas beer with an Ümlaut? It almost didn’t make it home unopened.
Delirium Noël,
or Delirium Christmas ale (depending on where you find it), smells like dark fruit, maple, and bread. Pours darker and redder than the golden Delirium Tremens I’m familiar with. Tastes more festive, too.
Let Noël warm up and find a lot going on. Rich, fruity notes like green apples and golden raisins provide a sweet but not syrupy side. And the bready character and complex Belgian yeasts, not to mention 10% ABV, help make it a seriously satisfying winter warmer.