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- <i>G.I. Blues</i>: The Movie that Killed Elvis Presley
- The Last TimeLord - He Was Chosen To Save Us All
- 86-Year Old Woman Fights off Mugger with Bacon
- Teen Comes Out To Her Family While Riding Splash Mountain
- Found Cat
- Leonardo da Vinci's Scuba Suit
- A Staircase of Books
- Please Don't Break into Prison to Play Pokémon Go
- The Lion and the Tortoise
- New Chinese Secret Weapon - A Giant Panda Wearing Iron Man Armor
- An Honest Trailer for <i>Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice</i>
- Cops Find Homeless College Student, Put Him in Motel and Help Him Raise $184,000 for College
- Cantina Duelists - Han Shot First Like A Savage
- Another New Scottish Wildcat Kitten
- A Chart Showing When It's Okay To Leave Kids Home Alone
- The Touching Moment a Mom Hears Her Deceased Daughter's Heartbeat for the First Time in 10 Years
- Olaf Breuning’s Faces
- This Is How Hot It Is in Saudi Arabia
- Making the Most of Your Convention Experience
- On Patrol With South Korea's Suicide Rescue Team
- 20 Things You didn’t Know about Robert Downey, Jr.
- Some Of The Most Bizarre Things The Hulk Has Ever Done
- Voorhees' Deli - Now Serving Camp Crystal Lake
- The Evolution Of The Joker in Movies and TV
- Why Mario Goes through the Pipes
| <i>G.I. Blues</i>: The Movie that Killed Elvis Presley Posted: 20 Jul 2016 04:59 AM PDT Neatorama presents a guest post from actor, comedian, and voiceover artist Eddie Deezen. Visit Eddie at his website or at Facebook. It was March of 1960. The teenagers of the world were rejoicing. Why? In G.I. Blues, instead of singing “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Jailhouse Rock,” or “Hound Dog,” Elvis sings “Wooden Heart,” “Frankfort Special,” and “Tonight is So Right for Love.” He sings one of the songs holding a little puppet in his hand, singing to a set of twins he is babysitting. I mean, heck, there's nothing inherently wrong with singing to set of twins you're babysitting while you're holding a cute little puppet, it's actually kind of endearing, but jeez, this guy is Elvis freakin' Presley, man- don't you get it?  | ||||||||
| The Last TimeLord - He Was Chosen To Save Us All Posted: 20 Jul 2016 04:00 AM PDT They said he'd get thirteen incarnations before the plug was pulled on operation Time Lord, but the Doctor knew the end was near when he transformed from that cool tenth incarnation to that lanky and awkward eleventh. Desperate to find a way to live a little longer the Doctor headed to his favorite planet in search of answers, but for some reason the Earthlings had forgotten who that man from the stars was to them, and instead saw him as a fighter from another planet. So instead of making his usual "I'm the star of the show, good people!" entrance he laid low and bided his time by playing arcade games, plunking in quarter after quarter as he racked his brain for a way to make this incarnation last... Bowties are cool, and so are sci-fi mashups like this amazing The Last TimeLord t-shirt design by RebelArt, slip it on and up your geeky game! Visit RebelArt's Facebook fan page, official website, Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram, then head on over to his NeatoShop for more geek-tastic designs:
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! | ||||||||
| 86-Year Old Woman Fights off Mugger with Bacon Posted: 20 Jul 2016 04:00 AM PDT
The Greater Manchester Police Trafford South (UK) reports that yesterday, a man attacked an 86-year old woman in a grocery store and demanded her money. She refused and instead pulled a package of bacon out of her shopping cart, then beat him over the head with it. The police state on Facebook that:
Oh, bacon: is there anything you can't do? -via First We Feast | ||||||||
| Teen Comes Out To Her Family While Riding Splash Mountain Posted: 20 Jul 2016 02:00 AM PDT It can be tough for a teen to find the courage and come out of the closet to their friends and family, especially when they assume one or both of the groups will give them hell for being gay. But sixteen-year-old Gina was tired of keeping her sexuality a secret- she wanted to live out loud, so she came out to her family at the photo-op point on Disneyland's Splash Mountain.
Inspiring, exciting, and hilarious, Gina really came out in style with this photo! -Via Boing Boing | ||||||||
| Posted: 19 Jul 2016 11:59 PM PDT This Craigslist ad originated in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, where this kind of thing probably happens more it than does where you live. If you had a picture like that, you’d be tempted to do the same thing. I wonder how many responses they got. -via reddit | ||||||||
| Leonardo da Vinci's Scuba Suit Posted: 19 Jul 2016 11:00 PM PDT
In the early 16th Century, the brilliant Leonardo da Vinci was in Venice. That wealthy city was in dire straits, as its navy had been badly defeated by the Ottoman Empire. There was serious reason to think that the city itself might fall to the Turks. The Ventian government needed solutions and there was no better mind to develop them than Leonardo's. Among the many ideas he sketched in his notebooks was a complete design for an underwater diving apparatus, a reconstruction of which is pictured above. Cara Giaimo describes the suit at Atlas Obscura:
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| Posted: 19 Jul 2016 09:59 PM PDT Pippa Branham and her family moved into a new home with a staircase. She and her husband wanted to make the slick wooden stairs safer for their children. Instead of carpeting, they opted for new paint mixed with a little sand. And the risers were Pippa’s project: she painted them with the spines of her favorite books! “The particular spines were chosen based on the spines which matched the book I had read at the time I read them, rather than just the book covers which are available now,” she explained. “I had read some of them through library services or borrowing from family and friends so I had to track them down to get images of the spines sent to me.” See more pictures of the project at Buzzfeed. | ||||||||
| Please Don't Break into Prison to Play Pokémon Go Posted: 19 Jul 2016 09:00 PM PDT
The officials of the Correctional Service of Canada appreciate your interest in playing Pokémon Go. But you should stay outside of the wire, even if you see a Mewtwo or a Articuno. Let the prisoners take those, no matter how rare they are. -via Jeremy Barker | ||||||||
| Posted: 19 Jul 2016 08:00 PM PDT No one is invulnerable. Tempting fate is the fastest way to find out what your weakness is. This is definitely a fable- you can probably think of one of Aesop’s “moral of the story” lines, or a verse from Proverbs to fit. How about “Pride goeth before a fall”? Or “He who laughs last, laughs best”? Or maybe “What goes around comes around”? This is the latest from John McNamee at Pie Comic. | ||||||||
| New Chinese Secret Weapon - A Giant Panda Wearing Iron Man Armor Posted: 19 Jul 2016 07:00 PM PDT It has become abundantly clear the Chinese are obsessed with Iron Man, and not just because his armor is red and gold in color just like their flag. They're also obsessed with panda bears, which they thankfully began to cherish and protect before they went extinct, and now they've brought both obsessions together in one amazing statue. This giant Iron Panda statue was created by Chinese artist Bi Heng, measures nearly thirty feet tall and must weigh a ton considering normal sized pandas definitely aren't lightweights. The statue hangs around Shenyang, where people cherish this massive testament to mammalian ingenuity, and if the world is ever in trouble Iron Panda will be there to preserve balance with a blast of his Yin-Yang palm laser. -Via design you trust | ||||||||
| An Honest Trailer for <i>Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice</i> Posted: 19 Jul 2016 05:59 PM PDT Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is one of those blockbuster summer movies that made a ton of money despite generally negative reviews. The truth is, it was the only big-budget superhero film in theaters at the time. And now we have an Honest Trailer from the ultimate source of negative reviews, Screen Junkies. This is one of those movies that suffered from overblown expectations, but how could you possibly put Batman and Superman in the same movie in the 21st century and not have high expectations? Still, the people who paid to see it enjoyed the action sequences, if not the depressing plot. -via Tastefully Offensive | ||||||||
| Cops Find Homeless College Student, Put Him in Motel and Help Him Raise $184,000 for College Posted: 19 Jul 2016 04:59 PM PDT
Police in Barnesville, Georgia found 19-year old Fred Barley in a tent at Gordon State College. He told them that he had ridden a borrowed child-sized bicycle for 6 hours to the college in order to register for his second semester of classes. The police said that he couldn't stay there, but they paid for a motel room for him for 2 days. Then they set up a GoFundMe account on his behalf. As news of Barley's efforts spread, that account has so far raised $184,000 to support his college and career ambitions. He's also gained practical support as well, as KTLA 5 reports:
Barley is grately and plans to put the support of his new friends to good use. He's majoring in biology and hopes to become a doctor. -via Ace of Spades HQ | ||||||||
| Cantina Duelists - Han Shot First Like A Savage Posted: 19 Jul 2016 04:38 PM PDT Cantina Duelists by Diego Pedauyé Dueling is meant to be a classy way to handle conflict, and it's not polite for gentlemen to pull blasters on each other in the middle of a crowded cantina like scummy smugglers. And yet humanoids seem to have traded in their dignity and good manners for brutish bravado and lawlessness, so dueling at twenty paces has become a bit of an antiquated concept. But imagine how many wars could have been avoided, and how many innocent lives could have been saved, if the Jedis and the Sith had simply settled their arguments via good old fashioned duel! Add a touch of class to your geeky wardrobe with this Cantina Duelists t-shirt by Diego Pedauye, it's a refreshingly old school take on your favorite sci-fi franchise. Visit Diego Pedauye's Facebook fan page, official website, Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr, then head over to his NeatoShop for more properly geeky designs:
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! | ||||||||
| Another New Scottish Wildcat Kitten Posted: 19 Jul 2016 04:00 PM PDT Earlier this month, we got to see three new Scottish wildcat kittens at a British zoo. Now there’s one at the Chester Zoo in Chester, UK, as well. The single kitten was born in May to mother Einich, but had only recently emerged from its den for the first time. This event was caught on camera as the kitten heard its mother warn people away. She’s letting you know she’s definitely a wildcat -but the two-month-old kitten is adorable. The cats, Einich and her mate Cromarty and the kitten, are not on public display, but zoo visitors can watch them on a webcam feed. Read more about the Scottish wildcats at the zoo’s website. -via mental_floss | ||||||||
| A Chart Showing When It's Okay To Leave Kids Home Alone Posted: 19 Jul 2016 02:59 PM PDT I grew up around a bunch of latchkey kids who walked themselves home from school every day and often had to make their own dinner because their parent(s) were always working. This seemed quite normal, and made it easy to find kids to play with after school, but nowadays most parents wouldn't dream of letting their kids live that latchkey life. Which brings up the question- when is a kid old enough to be left home alone? This chart created by Thirty Handmade Days attempts to answer that question, breaking it down by age group and showing which states have laws against leaving kids home alone. It seems a bit ridiculous to worry about leaving a 16-17 year old home alone, but what do you think- do you agree with this chart? -Via CountryLiving | ||||||||
| The Touching Moment a Mom Hears Her Deceased Daughter's Heartbeat for the First Time in 10 Years Posted: 19 Jul 2016 02:00 PM PDT Jade Stoner, 7 years old, was killed in a car accident. Seeing through her agony, her mother Debbie Stoner donated her daughter's organs. Jade's heart went to Nellie-Ma Evans, a baby born with cardiomyopathy. She wouldn't have survived without a heart transpant. That transplant was successful. Nellie-Ma is now 11 years old. Debbie Stoner recently met her. She placed her ear on Nellie-Ma's chest and listened to the sound of her daughter's heart, still beating 10 years later. Stoner described the experience to the Telegraph (auto-start):
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| Posted: 19 Jul 2016 01:00 PM PDT Artist and photographer Olaf Breuning thinks out of the box for his media, as you can see in our previous posts. In his newest series, he creates faces out of common household items and gives them funny yet appropriate names. Mrs. Broomecutie is at the top (yes, I know she's a mop); below are Mr. Narziss and Mrs. Trainface. See more of these at Breuning's Instagram page. -via Laughing Squid | ||||||||
| This Is How Hot It Is in Saudi Arabia Posted: 19 Jul 2016 12:00 PM PDT Yes, the temperature is in the triple digits. But it feels like it's in the quadruple digits. And this Egyptian spiny-tailed lizard (Uromastyx aegyptia) has one priority: cooling down. If that means hanging out with the humans, then he's not going to be choosy about his company. -via reddit | ||||||||
| Making the Most of Your Convention Experience Posted: 19 Jul 2016 10:59 AM PDT San Diego Comic Con begins Thursday. There were 167,000 people in attendance last year, making it the biggest convention of its type in the world. As SDCC and other conventions are gaining popularity, more and more people are attending for the first time. If you are headed to SDCC, or a convention near you, for the first time, Forces of Geek has a primer that will help you prepare and know what to expect. The number one rule is plan ahead!
There’s lots more to consider in their guide for first-time convention attendees. Oh, and don’t forget to have a good time! | ||||||||
| On Patrol With South Korea's Suicide Rescue Team Posted: 19 Jul 2016 10:00 AM PDT Suicidal people often choose tall buildings and bridges from which to kill themselves, and in South Korea the Han River bridge is the choice for the suicidal, which is where the Yeoudio Water Rescue Unit comes in. South Korea has the highest suicide rate in the developed world, but they also have brave people like Captain Hyung-Guen Suh who rescue those who attempt to kill themselves in the Han River. Sometimes they're successful, other times they can do no more than retrieve a body, but they're working hard to make their part of the world a better place by showing that they care about human life. -Via VICE | ||||||||
| 20 Things You didn’t Know about Robert Downey, Jr. Posted: 19 Jul 2016 09:00 AM PDT
Much of the internet generation only knows Robert Downey, Jr. from the Iron Man role, which is pretty big, but it’s only the most recent part of his career. There’s also his strange childhood, Saturday Night Live, Chaplin, and various personal struggles. In case you don’t remember all that, here’s a sample:
Personally, I wouldn’t recommend dropping out of high school, but hard work will get you further than anything else. Read a lot more about Robert Downey, Jr. at Money Inc. | ||||||||
| Some Of The Most Bizarre Things The Hulk Has Ever Done Posted: 19 Jul 2016 07:59 AM PDT The Hulk is one of the most predictable characters in the Marvel Universe, because his battles almost always involve smashing or sheer resilience, but he's also a bit of a head case too. And whether he's locked in a fit of rage, struggling with his identity crisis or trying to figure out why his friends are fighting with him The Hulk definitely isn't all there mentally. Over the years the Jade Giant has made some downright bizarre decisions, such as hooking up with his first cousin She-Hulk, playing baseball while wearing blackface, and beating up Santa Claus in front of a bunch of kids. Beatin' on Thor is one thing, but you'd better leave Santa Claus alone you big green/gray brute! Read the 11 Biggest WTF Things The Hulk Has Ever Done here | ||||||||
| Voorhees' Deli - Now Serving Camp Crystal Lake Posted: 19 Jul 2016 07:00 AM PDT Voorhees' Deli by Wolf Krusemark Discerning customers have come to expect the freshest meats expertly sliced as thick or thin as needed from their local deli, but nobody slices and butchers quite like Jason at the Voorhees' Deli. He may seem a bit odd, he may wear a hockey mask while slicing meats, but once you've seen the light through some of his expertly sliced pastrami you'll be back for more. At Voorhees' Deli the prices are a scream and their customer service is a cut above the rest, so long as you don't get on Jason's bad side... Spread the word about your new favorite one stop meat shop with this Voorhees' Deli t-shirt by Wolf Krusemark, it's the perfect shirt to wear on Friday the 13th or any day you're feeling like some fresh meat! Visit Wolf Krusemark's Facebook fan page, official website, Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr, then head on over to his NeatoShop for more cutting edge designs:
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! | ||||||||
| The Evolution Of The Joker in Movies and TV Posted: 19 Jul 2016 06:59 AM PDT Want to see all the versions of the Joker? Batman’s nemesis is an extremely popular fictional villain, because he’s both funny and terrifying -and outrageously odd, too. Screen Rant takes a close look at every Joker we’ve seen in movies and TV shows. While they differ greatly, you always recognize the character. Which Joker do you prefer? Caesar Romero, Jack Nicholson, Mark Hamill, Heath Ledger, or some other? -via Geeks Are Sexy | ||||||||
| Why Mario Goes through the Pipes Posted: 19 Jul 2016 06:00 AM PDT Most of us don't grow up to be heroes, or even to live the lives that we had planned. That's okay--or it should be. You can still be a hero to the person whose toilet is clogged. |
Before leaving to serve his stint in Germany, Elvis had made four films, each one fairly good, each one demonstrating a definite talent, a screen charisma, and a very real potential for Elvis' real dream as a performer- to become a respected actor, like his supreme idol, James Dean.
The earliest clue to the movie's ultimate fate was Elvis himself, and his appearance. Elvis' world-famous sideburns were gone, shaved off in the military. And he still danced, but he didn't shake those legendary hips like he did before the army got him.
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Okay, that's fine, so G.I. Blues was a smash, now Elvis wanted to get back to some "serious" business" i.e. starring in some really meaty roles to get back his acting chops. But it was not to be.
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