Self Slicing Pizza!
By nikkita | February 8, 2010
And now for the greatest invention since sliced bread, self sliced pizza! No, not a pizza with A.I. arms and lasers that can split up its own portions, but rather a cluster of pizza bites, making pizza snacking pizzatastic. Did I just say pizzatastic? Yes. Yes I did. So who’s the master brain behind this culinary? Industrial designer Matt Brown.
I’ve been wanting to try this for a while and finally got around to it- a pizza with some adventure, one that you don’t have to slice. I had to make it kind of fast because it was our lunch and we were hungry, but the results so far for this first draft have been encouraging. The thing about it is- the pizza decides how big your slice is going to be. The slices rip off randomly, it’s a lot of fun to eat. Fluffier than I wanted. You can already see that the middle part will be the prized section of this pizza- something to rip towards and work for. More updates to come once I work on the second draft- going to try different shapes/patterns to fit together to get the ultimate self-slicing pizza.
Dang Matt, you make industrial design even cooler than it already was. Mostly because it’s edible. Yeah edibles! You go, Matt!!!
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We Love XKCD, We Love The Internet
By nikkita | February 8, 2010
XKCD, being the awesomest, simplest comic, strip-ified Discovery Channel’s “Boom-De-Yadda” commercial and it is adorable. Even more adorable, Olga Nunes videofied the stripified XKCD Discovery Channel commercial into one world-loving geek fest explosion featuring the likes of Neil Gaiman and Wil Wheaton to MC Frontalot and Mr. Toast (and a whole lot of bloggers and friends in between). Why? Because we love the internet.
Check out the Discovery Channel version here for full understanding. Also because it’s super awesome. Just like the world. Seriously, Discovery. Best catch phrase ever.
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Polaroid Scarf
By nikkita | February 8, 2010
We can all rest assured that Polaroids are making a comeback, but just in case you really want to take that celebration to a whole new level, you can adorn your already beautiful neck (see that? I’m being nice to you!) with one of the gorgeous Polaroid scarves by Philippe Roucou, complete with white border and all. And there’s so many to choose from! Granted, they will set you back about $417.00. Yikes. I guess I’ll stick to the dollar bin at Target…
Check out the Polaroid Scarf here!
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Moonbow!!!
By nikkita | February 8, 2010
We can thank the sun for its hand in rainbows, but this fancy arch of a color spectrum is a luminous product of the moon, stretching across the volcanic Haleakala crater on Maui Island, Hawaii. I wonder how our favorite conspiracy theorist would feel about this?
She’ll probably blame it on Obama and the Russians.
[via DailyMail], [Photo by Wally Pacholka]
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Anatomical Heart Locket
By nikkita | February 8, 2010
Do you love someone? Do you want to be with that person forever? Do you want to keep a picture of him or her close to your heart? Then this is not your locket. Perfect for anti-Valentines and fans of anatomy and guts, this heart only has one thing to offer. More heart. It’s stunning as is to say the least, but just imagine the face of those who dare to open it. Priceless. Just remember to be good to your heart and keep the bacon grease out.
The Anatomical Heart Locket is available with an 18 or 24 inch chain from the heronadornment Etsy shop for $210-226. There are also some other silver heart charm options if you don’t have the dough for all them chambers.
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Mario Tote Bag
By nikkita | February 7, 2010
Guh, had to get away from all the food stories before I had a feeding frenzy on my living room furniture. Plus, this Mario tote bag is much cuter than the bowl of salsa I plan on eating any moment now. And depending on how much shipping from Brazil is, Mario is going for a pretty good price. Unless you want to brave a needle, thread and some fabrics on your own.
The Mario Tote Bag by Flickr-er ReHashimoto is available via request through Flickr for $15.00 (+shipping).
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DSi Toast
By nikkita | February 7, 2010
Now that’s what I call a complete breakfast.
You’d definitely be a pretty lucky to gamer to find this slice of toast sitting next to your cereal and coffee early in the morning. Only way to make morning bearable, really.
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Guinness World Record – Tee Shirts
By nikkita | February 7, 2010
There’s nothing extraordinary that I can do enough of to get into the Guinness Book of World Records, so I’m sure you can understand how upset I was to discover this man did so simply by wearing tee shirts. To be fair, it was a whole lot of them, totaling in at 155 shirts ranging from sizes small to 10XL. He does look pretty uncomfortable by the end. I guess I would be uncomfortable under 100 lbs. of cotton too. Maybe it’s for the better that I didn’t make or break this record. Le sigh.
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Cutie Ukulele
By nikkita | February 7, 2010
Timmy just got himself a ukulele and I happen to already have a melodica. Sadly, it might be a little while before we get our GV band together, but until then we can enjoy some music at its cutest from these two little beach dwellers.
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Every Drop Counts – Soup Bowls
By nikkita | February 7, 2010
London based industrial designer Ayda Anlagan has just given us a good reason to finish our soup. Like I ever needed that kind of encouragement! I’d be up for seconds before you could even congratulate me for finishing my first. That’s just how I roll. Did I mention how hungry I am? Because if someone doesn’t get me a bowl of soup STAT, I’m going to eat this house.
The Every Drop Counts Soup Bowls are available from the HiddenArtShop in 3 different designs for about $40.00.
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Sea Turtle Cake
By nikkita | February 7, 2010
Ohhhhhh my goodness. My taste buds have just attacked my nervous system and I’m getting fiendish for some sweets! When I first caught a glimpse of this little guy I thought it was a real sea turtle. Then I thought it was some kind of ice cream turtle. Then I realized it was just a cake turtle, though dare I suggest they make one for me in ice cream? Like… right now? Because if this craving situation isn’t diffused soon, I might eat my house.
The Sea Turtle Cake is an award winning cake-reation by LoveToCake.
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Today At Gamervision
By nikkita | February 5, 2010
Today, Luke did nothing different than what he does any other day: hanging around. Though, we must give him some credit for his Léon attire. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, then you need to know what I’m talking about. And drink your milk while you’re at it.
As you may suspect, this was another shoot for our secret project. Unfortunately, it is not some kind of remake of The Professional, though that suggestion is not entirely out of the question…
Have a wonderful weekend. If you’re stuck with snow, be safe when driving, be nice to the idiots at the grocery store and don’t go nuts on your family and roommates. Oh, and if your skin starts falling off Cabin Fever style then, I don’t know, take a shower.
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Jersey Shore House Rental? Mamma Mia!
By nikkita | February 5, 2010
We’re expecting a lot of snow here in the area this weekend. I happen to look forward to it. Probably because I don’t have anything I need to shovel (woo, renting!) but I noticed this morning on my drive to work that despite the forecast stating snow will start at 6pm tonight, everyone is already acting like a headless buffoon. Don’t get me wrong, people are always stupid, but they’re just a little extra obnoxious today.
So I decided to do some further research on just how obnoxious things are in the rest of the area and checked my people-are-really-fucking-annoying barometer, the local news. In the process, I discovered this. A story about Jersey Shore.
Apparently NBC10 really loves Jersey Shore, because right under their snowpocalypse leading headline was this diddy about how the Jersey Shore’s fugly explosion of a house can be rented for $3,500 a night, right next to something about Snooki doing something. Wow. Don’t get me wrong, I love me my Jersey Shore long time. I love it more than words can describe. But seeing as I’ve seen the entire show multiple times, I know better than to eat, drink and sleep in the old home of this golden/orange crew.
It probably still smells like pickles, stinky cheese and hair product.
To those who are not from the Philadelphia area, the fact that this story is one of the 5 tops stories, including the blizzard that everyone is freaking the fuck out about, speaks volumes about how much NBC10 and its viewers/readers thinks of Jersey Shore. I can’t decide if that’s the funniest revelation I’ve had in awhile or the scariest. Jwoww help us all.
Want to rent the duck phone lair of the now famous and very un-Jersey guidos and guidettes? Check out Seaside Realty’s site for prices and dates. Just don’t expect a hot tub. It’s gone. It probably had to be burned by a Hazmat team after filimg. I’m pretty sure that was in the contract with MTV.
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Puppy Bowl VI – Starting Line-Up
By nikkita | February 5, 2010
If you are not familiar with the Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl, then you my friend are a seriously underdeveloped, miserable person. The Puppy Bowl, now running on its sixth year of puppying, is aired simultaneously with the Super Bowl, providing entertainment for the softer, less bloodthirsty Sunday TV-watching enthusiasts. The game takes place in a scaled down football field filled with chew toys and puppies, a recipe for magic. Including special features like a water bowl cam and the Kitten Halftime Show, the Puppy Bowl is the only way to go this coming Super Bowl Sunday. Sorry, boys.
So who will be this year’s MVP?
Bear?
Naomi?
One of the two Bandits?
Or my personal vote, Kiva.
Just look at that face. It’s the face of a winner!
Check out all of the players here and tune into Animal Planet this Sunday at 3pm for the puppiest action you’ll see all year.
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Tokyo Sky Drive
By nikkita | February 5, 2010
Hello shiny mirror effect! This is the kind of video I would have playing on my walls in my future house of the future-y future, where every morning I sit inside a humidifying machine that also applies my Pris makeup and inserts a thimble radio into my ear. Man, this cold, bleak and sterile future is really starting to look up.
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Cooking With Coolio
By nikkita | February 5, 2010
I have a feeling that I’ve seen Coolio cook before, but I’m not entirely sure. It’s so… surreal. I must have dreamt if. If so, then this is a dream come true. And perfect timing since I’ve just recently got over my enormous attitude about cooking and have been working on domesticating myself in the kitchen. So far, I haven’t killed anyone with food poisoning. So proud.
Anyway, back on the subject of Coolio. The man is a master. Or as he says, the King of the Kitchen Pimps. He’s got his ladies, he’s got his posse and he’s got dime bags of spices, though I’m not sure how I feel about that detail yet. Anyway, I know what videos I’ll be watching over the weekend. And for the record, the Cookin’ With Coolio: 5 Star Meals At A 1 Star Price book is officially on my wish list. Though it probably won’t last long cause I know I’m going to crack and buy it.
For more videos with Coolio in the kitchen, check out his damn channel on MyDamnChannel.
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Paper Ribcage
By nikkita | February 4, 2010
Cards are a strange accessory to gifts and occasions. They’re nice and all, but how did one create a successful mega industry based on these little pieces of paper? I will never understand. Wait, yes I do. We’re lazy. Fair enough! But if you want to shake it up and give a card with a little extra pizazz, you can always just send your heart (complete with protective rib cage). Let’s just hope the receiver has the heart to put you together.
The Ribcage With Heart card is available from the xlessthan3’s Etsy shop for $9.00.
Topics: Fierce, Holidays, gifts | No Comments »
Tic Tac Toe Tablecloth
By nikkita | February 4, 2010
Playing with your food is one thing, but playing with your table space? My grandmother must be turning in her grave! I always thought we were supposed to keep tablecloths clean, but what do I know? My mother and I learned from a woman whose favorite color was gold lamé, God bless her soul. You know, I think I could be a rebel and get behind this after all. Though, I assume the quality of game will depend on what’s for dinner. Soup will probably be out of the question, huh?
The Chips & Chips tablecloth is available from Mitemite for about $63.00.
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Today At Gamervision
By nikkita | February 4, 2010
We start filming our new(ish) and improved project. Not to be confused with our “secret project” though this one happens to be a secret too. BRB. I’m going to be kind of gross and dirty for a little while…
As for the first picture, my motivation was how much I wanted the box of Sweet Tarts that Sarah was eating in front of me. Yeah, Sweet Tarts!
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H.R. Giger Cake
By nikkita | February 4, 2010
There are a lot of things about marriage and weddings that I’m still trying to wrap my head around, but if two people who want a freakin’ H.R. Giger wedding cake want to get married then hey, you have my fucking blessing. And by the way, have some kids while you’re at it.
The H.R. Giger cake was made by Jet City Cakes for two equally disturbing and awesome people.
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