Category Archives: Entertainment

Movies, TV shows, YouTube, Video Games etc.

Battle of the Nerds

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I see myself in this situation, especially having that tattoo. For once I feel Nokia actually stands out for something it’s good at: interrupting and looking relatively strong.

Google does April Fools 2013

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“Everyone loves a good April Fools joke, but what we love more is when big companies take the time and effort to do so. Google appears to have worked very hard this year.”

Google Nose

Ever wanted to Smell things on the web? Google is launching a new product for that! Using super science and technology you will now be able to digitally smell a campfire or a wet dog (whatever takes your fancy).

The really outstanding thing about this is that it is shot and sounds just like an Apple product launch. The real bravo moment is how Google have even launched a splash site for Google Nose [beta], which you can access from any Google search result. For added goodness: try doing it from your smart phone/iPhone and enjoy.

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YouTube

YouTube has announced it is deleting all it’s videos and shutting down until 2023 until they have picked a winner. They are only shutting down the site for 30 days, but still – it’s hilarious.

Google Maps

I think we all agree that Google Maps is one of the best products that they have ever launched. It was developed in Canada and it looks like they’ve taken that adventurous spirit and run with it. Today they have added a ‘Treasure Map’ option that just makes everything look like a Tolkien drawing:

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There are probably a whole lot more excellent gags out there, but being in Australia means that the rest of the world hasn’t hit April 1st yet.

Happy New Year! 2013

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“Sorry for the slight delay in posting this, but I’ve been pretty busy and I had to go back to work today” – Ben

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Amazing photo taken by my fiancé (more about that next)

Check out my video of the Sydney New Years 2013 fireworks finale;

“So in keeping with last years post, I’ll discuss my resolutions” – Ben

New Years Resolutions for 2012:

  1. Lose weight – Success! I managed to lose 18kg, and reach my first personal weight loss goal of being under 100kg.
  2. Catch up with old friends – Semi-Success, I’m still pretty shocking at keeping in touch with old friends; but I did manage to see quite a few people in 2012.
  3. Find some direction with my life – Failure, I found a job though I’m not certain it will be my career. I am still keen to find something awesome.
  4. Do some photography / art – Success. I completed the 365 project for 2012 (though I missed a few days).
  5. Learn a new life skill – Neutral, I kinda learnt a new language. I studied Korean throughout 2012, and while I feel like I only know 5%, I’m still happy I can read and say a few basic phrases. I want to learn more.

Bonus 2012 events:

  1. Engaged – I got engaged to my beautiful girlfriend whilst we were in Korea visiting her family. Very excited/Happy!
  2. Blog reached 1 Million views! – Still very excited about finally having that view count click over to a million; thanks everyone!
  3. Getting to be a part of one of my best friends weddings – I was really honoured and touched to be asked to be the MC at Wongsters wedding. I loved being part of it, though I was very nervous because I didn’t want to ruin their big day.

New Years Resolutions for 2013:

  1. Lose MORE weight – Now that I’ve reached my first goal (getting under 100kg), I want to reach 90kg – which I think will be a healthy weight for me. From there I can think about doing another few/5.
  2. Prepare & Plan for the wedding – This will probably be a 2013-2014 goal, but from now on I will be seriously focusing on this (obviously!)
  3. Get control of my finances – I have a few things I need to work on, and one of them is being less casual with my spending. 2012 wasn’t a good year for me money-wise, and I’m going to fix that in 2013.
  4. Do 365 Project for 2013 – Due to popular demand I will be doing the 365 project for 2013. Get excited! (you can follow me on instagram: @benjamin_lewis)
  5. Improve my Korean – So I’ve done the basics, I’ve been to Korea… now I need to practise so I can actually participate in conversations and not sit there like a goon.

What did I do for New Years Eve (2012/2013)?

  • I was fortunate this year to have access to one of the best views in Sydney – though I was very limited in the number of people I could invite.
  • I planned a very chilled NYE party which included a bathtub full of drinks:
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Refreshing

  • I also managed to avoid the crazy amount of people in the public areas;
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The chaos that was McMahon’s Point

  • My photo #365 was a pretty cool selection of the 9pm Fireworks in Sydney;
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#365 – 9pm Fireworks

  • …and my sister’s photo was pretty cool too:

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Top 10 posts for 2012:

  1. Doodle God Walkthrough / Guide
  2. Boba Fett doesn’t give a fuck (gif)
  3. Cinnamon Challenge Gifs
  4. Jimmy Fallon & Justin Timberlake – History of Rap (Parts 1, 2 and 3)
  5. Facebook – Happy Birthday Meme-Style
  6. Jessica Biel’s ass (Gif)
  7. Zahia Dehar’s Ass Shake Gif
  8. Here is where I would put a fuck, if I gave one
  9. Fuck yo couch! gif
  10. Cameron Diaz from The Mask

Why Adventure Time is popular

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“So you might have noticed that I’ve started posting quite a few references to Adventure Time recently. If you have seen the show you know why I like it, if you have no idea it’ll just appear I’ve been posting kid’s cartoons on my blog. Watch this video for a ‘clever breakdown’ of why it is popular with both kids and adults, and random late 20′s people” – Ben

Freestyle Bane & Bane Outtakes

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“Warning, this is awesome. This is a segment from the very well done ‘Bane Outtakes video’ (listed below).” – Ben

“DJ. Drop a beat.

Thats right – Gotham… on your feet.

To the lyrical thrill of Baaane.

Im Bane, yees, thats my name. You hear the name Bane I guarantee you the pain. Im comin after you Bruce Wayne. Im stronger, smarter, clinically insaane.

Im Bane, thats my name. Bruce Wayne and the Batman are totally the same.

I broke his back with a comeback smack, then I cracked my ’28 Krug Champagne.

Who likes Hip Hop?

I heard Gotham City was alright …

I BANE yes its a shame, I declare martial law and you all complain. I laugh when you ask why I wear the mask … I’ll explain…

Its because Im BANE, yes thats my name, you say it too much and it becomes inane, of course some think my plan lacks game, you say to my face Ill crash your plane.

When I say “No” you say “Survivors”

No

No

When I say “No” you say “Survivors”

YOU SUCK BANE.

Who said that?

…

Stop the music…

Kill them all…”

….watch the longer version, it’s really good;