The Undeading
You know how popular zombies have become when they’re the subject of a public service announcement ad for CPR!
I present for your viewing pleasure The Undeading!
Category: Humor
“The Butterfly Effect”
Have you seen this fun short CGI animation, The Butterfly Effect?
- The Butterfly Effect was written and directed by Dan Sumich and is a homage to the classic action films from the 1970s through to the 1990s, with a soundtrack by the legendary heavy metal vocalist Steve Grimmett.
Well done, fellas!
Mel Brook’s Young Frankenstein
If you’re a fan of Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein, and who isn’t, then you might want to check out Eddie Deezen’s profile of the film.
Thanks and a ladle of hot soup to Neatorama.
What If I Told You…
Yep. I read it wrong. Two, maybe three times.
You Nazty Spy!
In January 1940, as World War II raged in Europe, The Three Stooges filmed one of their most popular shorts, You Nazty Spy!
Not only was You Nazty Spy! Moe and Larry’s favorite of all their shorts, it also marked the first time that Hitler was spoofed in film and Moe was the first American actor to play Hitler.
You can read more interesting and amusing facts about You Nazty Spy! here and here.
Nyuk! Nyuk! Nyuk!
What if The Avengers Movie was Made in 1978?
What if The Avengers movie was made in 1978?
“Dark Shadows” Character Posters
While my anticipation for Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows has cooled a bit, I still like his Barnabas character poster.
Wolverine or 2 Bat Men
I saw Wolverine first and then the 2 Bat Men. Pretty clever drawing, eh?
And a tip o’ the cowl to Geek World Order.
New 3 Stooges Trailer, uh, Hits
The new trailer for The Three Stooges has, uh, hit.
It’s no secret that I’m a Stooges fan, heck, aren’t all guys? Before you click on the link below, let me warn you: There’s one mild profanity and it’s followed by a lot of slaps, punches, eye-pokes, and falls that aren’t that funny. I did smile though when I saw the look on Curley’s face at Larry’s prolonged yell when the lobster got a hold him.
Now that you’ve been warned, click away, if you’d like to see the new Three Stooges trailer.
Jedi Safety Training Video
Even if you’re not a Star Wars fan [and maybe especially if you’re not], you’ll probably get a kick out of this Jedi safety training video.
Rare 3 Stooges Home Movie “Short”
Have you seen the rare home movie footage of The Three Stooges filmed in 1938 at Steel Pier in Atlantic City that was edited to make it appear as one of their shorts? If you have it’s worth viewing again, and if you haven’t why not take a look?
The Three Stooges at the Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey — July 1, 1938. Film by George Mann of the comedy dance team, Barto and Mann. George Mann and his wife Barbara Bradford also appear in the film.
A tip ‘o the derby, and a nyuck-nyuck-nyuck to Mark Evanier for the original link.
Batman and Robin Running
If these animated gifs of Batman and Robin running with Cary Grant, running from a T-Rex, running from a T-1000 [no relation to the dinosaur], running from the Joker and other things don’t make you smile, you might be in a coma.
I’m just sayin’.
Tales of MegaCon 2012: Morning Funnies
The photos today are of folks who came in costume to MegaCon 2012. They have nothing to do with the following post other than the fact that the nonsense I’m about to tell you took place at MegaCon 2012.
If you’ve been following my previous posts about MegaCon 2012 [Paul Gulacy and Mitch vs BIG RUSSIAN GUY] then you know I spent most of the weekend hanging out with my buddy, John Beatty. John was a guest of the show, and had a table where he sketched and signed autographs for fans.
On the way to the convention Saturday, John and I decided to swing by McDonald’s for a breakfast to go. The McDonald’s was packed and the drive-through closed for construction. So, I ran in and got our breakfast while Beatty circled the lot for a parking spot. Soon enough I had our orders and we were on our way to the show.
We ended up parking in a lot next to the convention center even farther out than on Friday. The difference this morning was that there were bicycle-rickshaws that would ride you over to the convention center for five bucks a head. Since I had my convention bag full of reference, sketchbooks, a camera plus a small cooler with drinks and snacks for Beatty and I, I thought the bike-shaw was a good idea. Beatty had his drawing board and bag of art supplies, and so he agreed.
A bike-shaw rider pulled up and asked us if we wanted a ride. We said we did. He said he could take us both at the same time. Cool. I climbed in with my two bags and McDonald’s Sugar-Free Vanillia Iced Coffee with non-fat milk. I had taken a sip and it was perfectly made. I couldn’t wait to get to the convention table to drink it with my McSkillet steak burrito. Once I was settled in the bike-shaw, John came on with his art board, art bag and McDonald’s Mocca Frappe.
As the bike-shaw driver started to get us moving, the bike and then ric-shaw started to shake back and forth. My iced coffee went flying and landed spilled across the parking lot. The driver apologized. Beatty and I repositioned our gear and the guy started off again.
It was slow going… at first. Then the driver got his momentum and we’re were going at a fast clip. Which was fantastic until it came time to make a fairly tight curve.
Have you ever tried to stop a loaded locomotive?
Apparently neither had our driver. The bike went up the curb and the ric-shaw lurched as Beatty and I came out of it. Surprisingly, Beatty never lost hold of his frappe. The driver again apologized. We straightened out the bike-shaw, pushed it around the curve and re-loaded. Soon we were on our way and arrived at the convention center without further incident.
A short walk and we were at our table – ready for our breakfast burritos. John still had his frappe and I could drink a Diet Coke from the cooler. I asked John for my burrito.
He said, “Didn’t you get the bag out of the back seat?”
“Uh, no. You put it there. I thought you got it.”
Beatty wasn’t sure if I was messing with him. I wasn’t. Our breakfast was sitting in the back of his Charger… and neither of us were going back for it.
The next day Beatty and I hit the McDonald’s again for breakfast. This time we got a MUCH closer parking spot and walked in to the convention. We ate our breakfast at the table and all was great…or so I thought.
After I ate, I decided to walk around and talk to some artists. When I got back, Beatty wasn’t at the table. I asked Bob McLeod, who had the table next to us, where John was. Bob started laughing and said, “You don’t know?”
“No, I really don’t. What’s so funny?”
“John finished his breakfast and decided to get started on a sketch. When John opened his art bag, he realized he had his clothes bag and his art supplies were in the bag in his car.”
At least we were parked close by.
