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Gus the Camel, Party Animal

By on December 6, 2006 in But is it art?

Guinness — it’s not only good for you, it’s good for camels! At least, that’s the spin an Irish riding school is putting on it, after one of their camels crashed their Christmas do:

The 11-year-old camel, originally from Morocco, cracked open six cans of Ireland’s famous stout with his teeth after the door to his stall was left open.

Gus appeared well after Monday evening’s feeding frenzy, Fagan said, adding: “We were all looking forward to it, but you couldn’t blame him. He’s really a very gentle, docile sort of camel.”

Full story here.

Professor Quippy: Spray-on condoms

By on December 4, 2006 in Odd Science

Professor QuippyThis product may have some problems. Personally, I have a few. For starters, here are three phrases that one does not traditionally want to have associated with one’s tallywhacker:

  • metal can insertion
  • latex sprayed from nozzles
  • optimized vulcanization process.

It’s from Germany, and, says the inventor: “we are very serious.”

As am I, as am I.

Holiday Gift Guide, Part Two

By on December 4, 2006 in Monkeys!, Odd Science

Holiday Gift GuideGeneral Kang has only been on our planet for a little over a year, but he has agreed to produce his own Holiday Gift Guide for us as well. The good simian overlord/advice columnist is an enthusiastic gift giver, though we don’t think he quite gets the “peace on Earth” sentiment of the season.

Mind Control Devices

First on his list, General Kang has suggested that you might want to buy your loved ones a powerful mind control device. This will make them more tractable when he finally decides to take over.
Price: $400+, various makers

Chimp Brigade Equipment

When he was at his height of power, General Kang was the feared leader of the Chimp Brigade, known throughout the galaxy for their powerful plasma weapons and bright pink tutus. Though you can’t exactly get plasma weapons off the shelf, they are in development, leading General Kang to suggest the following gifts. You can at least get the tutus ready.
Price: $500,000 +, Plasma weapons (in development)
Price: $9.50, Bandu Tutu

He was also once the commander of the Holy Crap, Those are Gorilloids with Broadswords! Legion, and those items ARE readily available.
Price: $99, Broadswords from Strongblade
Price: $8.99, Budget Fez from Ozzie Dots

For the kids

General Kang also realized that you might wish to purchase some gifts for your “human spawn”, and though he is hardly the nurturing type, he did suggest this fun gift, which is a stuffed parrot that shouts things at you as you walk by. We should caution that this item, while hilarious, is not really appropriate for children, unless you want your six-year-old learning the phrase: “Hey Baby! Show us your tits!”

Price: $19.95, Inappropriate parrot by Twisted Toy Store