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Sippers Vs. Gulpers -- Which Way Do You Read the Internet?

hands on a computer screen Urlbots, I'm just guessing here, but...do you guys use the internet a lot? Like, a lot a lot?

I'm asking because I'm interested in what type of internet user you are. Do you stick your head in the stream and gulp it all down? Or do you just take a sip now and then? Do you love letting a stream of tweets wash over you? Or do you find Twitter use to be impossibly aggravating? Do you endlessly refresh blogs? Or do you only read an article here and there?

There's certainly plenty of room between both extremes. But a lot of people are either sippers or gulpers, and I find the divide between the two groups to be pretty fascinating (particularly as it relates to social media), so get ready to go a little deeper than usual for this analysis of the two types of use.

 

From The Makers of Motorcross Comes...Motorcloth

Motorcycle TableclothWith a little bit of practice, just about anyone can pull a tablecloth out from under a couple of place settings. But 24 sets of plates, glasses and silverware? That would take a miracle.

Or a motorcycle commercial. Whichever has a bigger budget.

Can the BMW S 1000 RR pull it off? You'll have to watch and see.

 

Obvious Video 'O The Day: Leprechaun in Mobile, Alabama

You guys know how Urlesque is always bringing that next level breaking coverage...well, sometimes it's good to revisit awesome old stuff as well.

For example, it's St. Patty's Day, so we're bringing you the incredibly awesome, incredibly classic (and one of our Most Iconic Internet Videos!) footage of people in Mobile, Alabama who believe that a leprechaun is living in their town. Awesome.

Now, in all fairness, I think that this is irresponsible journalism. These people are obviously crazy/goofing around and I don't really see why this needed to make the public airwaves, but still...it is hilarious.

 

StopForwarding.Com (The One)

Email FWDsWhile we're certainly fans and admirers of the art of the email FWD, we're also quite aware that many people aren't. When your mother, aunt or random third cousin puts your precious Gmail on their "jokes list," it's not long before your poor mailbox is peppered with unwanted emails, often featuring everything from dogs wearing Halloween costumes to even (!!!) David Copperfield-esque magic tricks.

Aside from sending them our way (seriously!) there's not much you can do to stop the funnies, unless you're bold enough to try StopForwarding.Com: a site that aids you in "politely and anonymously asking them to stop forwarding you junk email."

Let us just say it right here: use this site carefully, friends. Aside from offending your great aunt (she just learned how to use Facebook, for godsakes!) you also might be missing out on some serious LOLs. Don't say we didn't warn you.

 

The Geekiest T-Shirts at SXSW -- That YOU Could Find!

Each year, thousands of smart people (read: sexy geeks) make their way to the SXSW Interactive Festival...even a few Urlbots are there.

So, what to do? Interview attendees about the future of online advertising? An essay on the culture of commenting? NO WAY. We go to parties!

So, we asked YOU to do our work. Task #1: Find the geekiest T-shirts, take photos, submit via seed.com.

And this is what you sent:

  • T-shirt's cool, but those fake tattoo sleeves are awwwwesome. (Those are fake, right?)

 

What Is That? Ptiny Pterodactyl

This tiny dragon probably can't hurt you, but we bet he'd like it if you would pretend he could. He's fierce! He's vicious! You can hold him in the palm of your hand! What is he?

lizard with wings