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• Why We Love To Anthropomorphize Spaceships
• You'll Be Cozy and Warm With These Cool and Creepy Gloves
• Minion Plan 2 - Bananas Not Included
• Councilman Forgets to Turn His Mic Off
• 33 Smartly Designed Products
• The Bass Pro Pyramid
• Do Not Despair: The Instant Comfort Pocket Box is Here For You
• All Trailers are the Same
• The Most Ridiculous Gadgets Used By Batman
• Escape Professional Handcuffs Using a Paper Clip with the King of Random
• Forget Ad Block, This Software Blocks The Kardashians
• Elizabethan Wisks, Rebatos, Underproppers, and Supportasses
• Chernobyl Fox Fixes Himself A Sausage Sandwich
• New Hero - Don't Freak Out, It's Just Fredzilla
• A Perfect Fit for the Glass Slipper

Why We Love To Anthropomorphize Spaceships Posted: 03 May 2015 04:00 AM PDT Two days ago, NASA’s MESSENGER orbiter crashed onto the surface of Mercury, after 11 years of exploration. Its final Tweet was enough to bring a tear to your eye. Well I guess it is time to say goodbye to all my friends, family, support team. I will be making my final impact very soon. — MESSENGER (@MESSENGER2011) April 30, 2015 It inspired Becky Ferreira to look at other robotic space explorers and how we regard them as sentient beings, gladly sacrificing themselves for the greater good. A lot of that is due to NASA’s habit of setting up first-person Twitter accounts for spaceships, probes, and rovers, in order to engage the public. But NASA isn’t the only space agency that does that. Indeed, MESSENGER isn’t even the first spacecraft to have live-tweeted its own death, and it certainly wasn’t the most melodramatic about it. That award goes to China’s Yutu lunar rover. In January 2014, the Yutu published a series of tearjerker posts on its Weibo account, after a malfunction threatened its life. Whoever was operating Yutu’s account milked the situation to the fullest, and even brought up the rover’s thoughts about how its “mother”—the Chang’e 3 lander—would react to its death. "[Chang'e] doesn't know about my problems yet," the Yutu Weibo account said. "If I can't be fixed, everyone please comfort her." We envisioned the Philae lander as a cartoon character when it landed on a comet. We all cheered when the Mars Curiosity rover landed so spectacularly on the red planet. Even its creators treated “her” like a child who left home and made good. It was a real contrast to the sadness we felt when the Spirit rover shut down after six years of work -the feisty robot was only scheduled to last three months. Its story, told by Randall Munroe at xkcd, devastated us. But you’ll be glad to find there’s an alternate ending for that comic in an article about our habit of anthropomorphizing spaceships at Motherboard. -via Digg

You'll Be Cozy and Warm With These Cool and Creepy Gloves Posted: 03 May 2015 02:00 AM PDT Pan's Labyrinth was a gloriously strange yet beautiful film that was equal parts creepy and magical. These amazing knit gloves by Redditor k80k80k80 are a perfect tribute to the memorable style of the film.  Via Fashionably Geek

Minion Plan 2 - Bananas Not Included Posted: 03 May 2015 12:00 AM PDT Minion Plan 2 by Theduc Before you can put together a nefarious plan to take over the world you must build an army of minions to do your bidding, so here's a handy blueprint to get you started, courtesy of your old pal Gru. If you ask me you should start with those goggles they wear and build their little yellow body around the specs, because if you don't you might end up with a banana colored goofball who's so nearsighted he can't see where he's aiming his Piranha gun! Build the geeky wardrobe of your dreams, starting with this Minion Plan 2 t-shirt by Theduc, it'll inspire you to chase your dreams, even if they're despicable! Visit Theduc's Facebook fan page, then head on over to his NeatoShop for more inspirationally geeky designs: Maurice Tardis Plan 2 North Park Leo View more designs by Theduc | More Funny T-shirts | New T-Shirts Are you a professional illustrator or T-shirt designer? Let's chat! Sell your designs on the NeatoShop and get featured in front of tons of potential new fans on Neatorama!

Councilman Forgets to Turn His Mic Off Posted: 03 May 2015 12:00 AM PDT (YouTube link) City Council meetings are usually pretty dry affairs, and even more so when it’s not your town. This is an exception. During a council meeting in georgetown, Texas, a councilman leaves to relieve himself in the men’s room. But he forgot to turn off the microphone he was wearing. Rachael Jonrowe tries to make her point while he’s gone, but cannot contain herself when the bathroom audio starts. -via Daily Picks and Flicks

33 Smartly Designed Products Posted: 02 May 2015 10:00 PM PDT Turn mason jars into portable snack or lunch boxes with the BNTO lid attachment | Available here There's nothing like spending a relatively small amount for some little gadget that truly makes quicker and easier a task you perform often in your day-to-day life. Our days are complicated enough without doing chores the long or hard(er) way. This article features 33 products, many of which appear to have potential for being useful, handy items. Check them out; hopefully one will strike your fancy. thesinch.com Earbud Clip | Available here

The Bass Pro Pyramid Posted: 02 May 2015 08:00 PM PDT (Image credit: Trevorbirchett) I lived near Memphis, Tennessee, when The Pyramid was built on the banks of the Mississippi  in 1991. It was supposed to be a shining symbol of the city, defining its skyline and drawing people to the downtown river area. I saw Van Halen perform there. But that was a long time ago. The Memphis Grizzlies signed a contract that gave them control over the use of the Pyramid, and then found the construction to be so shoddy that they had their own arena built elsewhere and moved out in 2004. The Pyramid sat unused for over ten years. Until last Wednesday. The 32-story, 535,000-square foot building is now a Bass Pro Shop. Really. In fact, it’s an entire theme park for outdoorsmen, with its own swamp, hotel, bowling alley, archery range, shooting range, laser arcade, restaurants, and more. (Image credit: Trevorbirchett) The result of the makeover is impressive. The cypress swamp covers most of the ground floor. Moss dangles from fake trees, and the watery bog is dotted with stuffed wild pigs and other animals. Surrounding the swamp are various retail sections with hand-painted wall murals of idyllic outdoor scenes. The fishing section contains about 30,000 items. A general store will sell homemade fudge. The 13-lane bowling alley has a water motif with fish dangling from the ceiling and ball returns shaped like alligator mouths. There's also an interactive duck hunting game. An elevator takes visitors up to The Lookout at the Pyramid, a restaurant and bar with an observation deck providing panoramic views of the river and city. Rooms at the Big Cypress Lodge were inspired by hunting camps. They have a rustic feel, with dark wood trim and private porches with rocking chairs. So beware, if you ask Dad where he’s like to go for vacation this year, he may suggest Memphis, and now you know why. -via BroBible

Do Not Despair: The Instant Comfort Pocket Box is Here For You Posted: 02 May 2015 06:00 PM PDT One of the most important things humans can do is support each other in times of need.  To make this a little easier, Dutch illustrator and art teacher Kim Welling has created The Instant Comfort Pocket Box. Each one is a decorated matchbox that hides a cute 3D illustration and a sweet, affirmative message inside.  The outside reads, "Do not despair: The Instant Comfort Pocket Box is here for you."  Some days... you just need a little bit of consolation. So pull this little handmade treasure out of your pocket and you'll instantly feel better! Or give this box to a friend to cheer him or her up! It fits right in your hand. Hey! YOU look wonderful today. via Bored Panda

All Trailers are the Same Posted: 02 May 2015 04:00 PM PDT (YouTube link) Every action movie trailer follows the same formula in the past twenty years or so. The formula is so established that I’m often a bit confused as to whether this is a new trailer or something I’ve seen before. Red Letter Media lays out the formula. Establishing shot of a city. Bwaaaaaam! (often the sound familiar from Inception) Mysterious, cryptic, and vague lines. Make your characters look cool. Build up to silence, then BAM! Action Montage! And don’t forget the powerful and/or inspiring monologue. End montage with another cut to quiet. Eh, throw in a laser shooting into the sky. Why not? Title. (finally) Clever and/or funny end tag before release date. Each trope is illustrated with more examples than you can shake a stick at, if you were so inclined. -via Boing Boing

The Most Ridiculous Gadgets Used By Batman Posted: 02 May 2015 02:00 PM PDT Batman has taken a dark and gritty turn over the years, evolving into the Dark Knight we all know (and many of us love) today, but even when he has a bad attitude Bats can be a bit of a goofball. He often relies on his gadgets too much to truly call himself a superhero, and those gadgets are like the comic book equivalent of pulling a rabbit out of his cowl, in other words way too convenient. Need a spray that keeps female super villains away? Batman's got a can full of Bat-Female-Villain-Repellant on his utility belt for just such an occasion: Maybe he'll whip up a special kryptonite based spray formula for Supes in the upcoming film? See The 8 Dumbest Gadgets Batman Ever Used at Dorkly

Escape Professional Handcuffs Using a Paper Clip with the King of Random Posted: 02 May 2015 12:00 PM PDT YouTube Link Grant Thompson, a/k/a the King of Random, demonstrates how easy it is to free yourself from professional grade handcuffs using only a bent paper clip. Certainly Neatorama readers will only use such information for entertainment purposes and the like. You know, party tricks. Yeah... that's the ticket.

Forget Ad Block, This Software Blocks The Kardashians Posted: 02 May 2015 10:00 AM PDT Tired of Kim and her annoying family breaking your internet? You're not alone. In fact, one brilliant man named James Samir Shamsi has taken to eliminating the problem for us all. That's right, Kardblock is here to help you block all news stories and referrences to the only family in America that's more annoying than all SPAM messaegs combined. Unfortunately, the app is not yet a reality, but in the process of recruiting developers. So if you're a coder, please visit the site and help contribute to the anti-Kardashian cause. Via The Daily What

Elizabethan Wisks, Rebatos, Underproppers, and Supportasses Posted: 02 May 2015 08:00 AM PDT The Very Merry Seamstress is a company that makes historical costume accessories, and some of their offerings might confound you.   We can take any historical portrait and reproduce a customized Elizabethan whisk, rebato, underpropper or supportasse for you. We work with historical reenactors and theatrical companies to provide only the highest quality accessories for your Elizabethan needs. Our wisks are constructed with sturdy - yet easily shaped copper wire, bound at cross-points with wire thread. Wisks are covered with your choice of sheer crystal organza in any color or with sheer silk, if you require a period correct whisk. The edges are hand-bound and covered with starched Venise lace. We can add pearls, beads or any other type of embellishment you may need. Our rebatos are made the same way out whisks are made and are hand-shaped with copper wire, bound at cross-points with wire thread, covered with silk and starched lace. Our underproppers and supportasses are not as decorative, since they aren't as visible as whisks and rebatos. They are padded and stiffened with sturdy buckram slats, designed to hold your large ruffs in place. What does all that mean? Relax, wisks, rebatos, underproppers, and supportasses are all types of Elizabethan fashion accessories for the neck. Each one is explained with pictures. Until now, you didn’t even notice they were different, did you? Elizabethan ruffs have their own page. -via Metafilter

Chernobyl Fox Fixes Himself A Sausage Sandwich Posted: 02 May 2015 07:00 AM PDT Many animal species have learned to survive in the irradiated wastelands surrounding the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, and not only is the radiation failing to affect their critter lifestyles, it’s apparently making some of them smarter. Take this wily fox for instance- he could barely scramble eggs before the meltdown, but now he can make himself a quintuple decker sausage sandwich like a scavenging boss. (YouTube Link) Maybe this friendly fellow can use his culinary skills to get a job in the city, he'd make a great Subway Sandwich Artist! -Via BBC News

New Hero - Don't Freak Out, It's Just Fredzilla Posted: 02 May 2015 06:00 AM PDT New Hero by KingsAndQueens Watch out San Fransokyo scumbags, because there's a new hero in town and he's all kinds of awesome! His suit may sport a terrifying visage, but the guy inside the outfit is 6 feet tall and all heart, and when Fred combines his courage with a badass super powered suit victory over Yokai's dark forces is a slam dunk! Bring some heroic style to your geeky wardrobe with this New Hero t-shirt by KingsAndQueens, it's way more comfortable than a super suit and it'll make a really big impression on your fellow fans! Visit KingsAndQueens's Facebook fan page, then head on over to his NeatoShop for more geek-tastic designs: There Is No Dana Dim The Rabbid Droog Sachiel I'm Your Valentine View more designs by KingsAndQueens | More Cartoon T-shirts | New T-Shirts Are you a professional illustrator or T-shirt designer? Let's chat! Sell your designs on the NeatoShop and get featured in front of tons of potential new fans on Neatorama!

A Perfect Fit for the Glass Slipper Posted: 02 May 2015 06:00 AM PDT (Berkeley Mews) Only the proper feet will do. Keep swiping left. Eventually, they’ll be a woman for you, Prince. Also try OK Cupid and Plenty of Fish for the right princess. Use the slipper as your profile picture. -via Tastefully Offensive

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