You know the fate of television is in trouble when they decide they have to resurrect one of the dumbest shows in history to try to attract viewers. January 6th, 2008 brings the re-premier of American Gladiators, the physical competition show that pits amateur athletes against each other and against a group of steroid junkies “gladiators” with such awesome names as “Justice,” “Militia,” and “Hellga.” You can’t make this crap up. (more…)
I’m the resident web dude around here. So I felt personally inclined to give a fond farewell to the late great Netscape Navigator. AOL announced that it would no longer support the browser that it acquired in ‘99 come February 2008.
Netscape provided me with many great steps in my youth. It showed me angelfire where I built my first site and introduced me to the never ending art of porn on the internet. We’ve been through good and bad times including our rekindled love in college when I vowed never to use Internet Explorer ever again. You also gave birth to a wonderful child, Firefox, who will surely keep me pleased for years to come.
The last time I fully cleaned out my car was during my Christmas break in 2006. Of course that meant that this year I had to do the same since I actually have time off. It was partially frightening and partially enlightening (since I got my iPod hooked up with all the cables neatly hidden away).
Anyways, this is just a friendly reminder to take this holiday break and do some productive things besides gain weight. If you had to work this week after Christmas, what’s wrong with you? Call in sick next time.
Here is an incredibly scary advertisement for orange juice shown in France. Something about this commercial does not sit right with me. I’m seeing way too much of that bear for my personal comfort. The French may make some damn good toast but they still have work to do in the advertising department.
It’s rare that a movie can completely surprise me nowadays. Trailers usually give so much of a movie away that by the time you’ve finally watched it, you feel like you had already seen it once before. That was not the case for me when I saw I Am Legend. I went into it completely unaware of the plot and I think it helped me enjoy the movie a lot more than if I knew exactly what to expect. (more…)
The holidays are upon us and what is better than sitting down and watching your favorite classic movie like A Christmas Story, Scrooge, or how about a throat slashing musical? Uh, yeah. Tim Burton and Johnny Depp are at it again. Another dark depressing movie set to a classical tune and song, Sweeney Todd is a depressing tale of a barber that was thrown in jail on false charges for 15 years. His wife and infant child were taken from him. Upon his return to London, he meets a girl (Helena Bonham Carter) that runs a meat pie bakery that helps him set his revenge on the man that set him up. (more…)
Now that the mayhem has subsided for another 11 months, it’s time to sit back, relax, get fat on leftovers and play with new toys. I got a pretty sweet Canon Digital SLR camera with a case and memory card, a bunch of HD DVDs, a couple of video games, some clothes, etc. I’m curious though, what did everyone else get? More importantly, what are you returning? Any Christmas horror stories to share? Let us know in the comments.
P.S. - It’s a good thing Christmas is over. I was running out of pictures of hot girls with Santa hats on..
A Japanese Company has invented a toothbrush that uses solar panels similar to those on calculators to generate a stream of ions that attack bacteria on the user’s teeth. The ions are meant to replace toothpaste. The brush also features fully replaceable bristles and they say that with proper use, the semiconductor will last indefinitely.
Just make sure you keep a pack of Altoids on you. If people begin abandoning toothpaste, this could be the dawn of a new age of smelly breath and awkward conversations.
My fellow average dude forgot to celebrate the most blessed holiday of them all, Festivus! Every December 23rd is a special time for me. A time where I brush off the aluminum pole, gear up for the feats of strength, and prepare my airing of grievances. (more…)
So obviously it’s just about Christmas time. For those of you who don’t celebrate Christmas, it’s kind of like a birthday but not quite as cool because you have to give presents too. As such, we’ll probably be a little out of touch until the mayhem settles down. Fear not though, dear reader. We’ll keep you updated with all the awesome crap we receive as gifts, and if we’re lucky, we might get some stuff worth reviewing.
Merry Christmas…or whatever you celebrate…from us here at Average Dudes.
You know the fate of television is in trouble when they decide they have to resurrect one of the dumbest shows in history to try to attract viewers. January 6th, 2008 brings the re-premier of American Gladiators, the physical competition show that pits amateur athletes against each other and against a group of 
It’s rare that a movie can completely surprise me nowadays. Trailers usually give so much of a movie away that by the time you’ve finally watched it, you feel like you had already seen it once before. That was not the case for me when I saw I Am Legend. I went into it completely unaware of the plot and I think it helped me enjoy the movie a lot more than if I knew exactly what to expect. 
Now that the mayhem has subsided for another 11 months, it’s time to sit back, relax, get fat on leftovers and play with new toys. I got a pretty sweet Canon Digital SLR camera with a case and memory card, a bunch of HD DVDs, a couple of video games, some clothes, etc. I’m curious though, what did everyone else get? More importantly, what are you returning? Any Christmas horror stories to share? Let us know in the comments.
A Japanese Company has invented a toothbrush that uses solar panels similar to those on calculators to generate a stream of ions that attack bacteria on the user’s teeth. The ions are meant to replace toothpaste. The brush also features fully replaceable bristles and they say that with proper use, the semiconductor will last indefinitely.
So obviously it’s just about Christmas time. For those of you who don’t celebrate Christmas, it’s kind of like a birthday but not quite as cool because you have to give presents too. As such, we’ll probably be a little out of touch until the mayhem settles down. Fear not though, dear reader. We’ll keep you updated with all the awesome crap we receive as gifts, and if we’re lucky, we might get some stuff worth reviewing.