Why The Muppets will always be relevant
My name is Gordon and I confess I was and always have been a fan of The Muppets.
From The Muppet Movie to Sesame Street to The Muppet Show, to the various other projects that Jim Henson worked on like Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal, I have been a fan and always will be.
The Muppets of course have been underused for years but not any more. From the Webby award winning youtube video with Beaker (Meep) performing Ode to Joy:
Ode to Joy
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Stuff We Watch: Contra vs. Duckhunt
This is a short Youtube video by daneboe which I think is pretty awesome and is my ideal way of hunting for ducks.... in the virtual world. Calm down PETA!
Go to daneboe's site to view more....
GameBetties’ 10 Geeky Girl Must Have
It is often a misconception that us "Geeky Girls" are only into Computers, Video Games, Gadgets and watch every episode of Bill Nye and Mythbusters (I do have to admit, Grant Imahara is super cute!) But the truth is, geeky girls are also into being stylish (yes we know what Style is!) and into trends and what's hip.
To break that stereotypical "geek" image portrayed by media, here are GameBetties' 10 picks for all you geeky gals and what you must have (or must write in your Christmas List)
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Stuff We Want: Dualshock Coffee Table
If I get furniture for my house, this will sum my main choice: A Sony Dualshock Coffee Table. Designed by Stephane Perruchon who's love for the ever wonderful PS Controller by it's ergonomic and style value. Who wouldn't think of making a coffee table out of it?
See all the fabulous designs in black and white:
A couple more photos available in Stephane Perruchon's Blog site. Hey Emi! This will go great with the new shelving unit you guys just bought!...
GameBetties Black Friday Picks: Spend $20 at Old Navy on Black Friday, Get Lego Rock Band!
To begin the Black Friday Countdown to crazyness, we'll start you off with something that I saw that was pretty awesome. And by crazy, I mean you'll see me camping outside an Old Navy store just to get first dibs on a free Lego Rock Band game (Retails for $44).
I think it'll be worth spending $20 bucks and getting some of my Christmas shopping done AND get a game for free! Be sure to to hit your local Old Navy Store on Black Friday because supplies are limited....
Christmas List 2009: 1. Space Invaders Stuff
You should know by now my freaky obsession with any Space Invaders related stuff. Unfortunately, I don't really own any Space Invader themed... anything! Other than my Farmville Farm. So I decided to make myself a Christmas list and a New Year's resolution all in one. I will start collecting Space Invaders stuff! Everything from note pads, to erasers, to pillow cases, and whatever else Space Invaders can be put into.
So to start off, I'd like to get these Space Invaders Refrigerator Magnets. ...
Why didn’t I think of that?: The Empire Strikes Back cake
Charm City Cakes is at it again, and this time with a super cool AT-AT from Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back. This too-great-for-words masterpiece also includes Luke's speeder from Battle of Hoth wrapping the massive AT-AT to take it down.
Not really sure what this cake was for, but for whatever reason, be it wedding or birthday... it must be really hard to cut into this cake.
If you're not too into Star Wars and don't know what AT-AT stands for, it's: All Terrain Armored Transport. And no I...
Lego Rockband Launch Trailer
I've heard of this game for quite some time now and is really thinking about purchasing this for my hubbynero since he's so into Legos. Lego Rockband hits stores: 11/3/2009
Lego Rockband Trailer...
Official Theatrical Trailer for James Cameron’s Avatar
So yeah all those Avatar movie trailers you've been watching I guess wasn't as official as this. It looks very interesting, especially since Cameron took 10 yrs to make this, it better be THAT interesting.
Avatar Movie Trailer...
Check this out!: Kontrol Freek
I personally haven't purchased from Kontrol Freek yet... YET. But they are definitely on my list of places to get something nice for my hubbynero this Christmas. I have a few gaming buddies who swears by these products that hey... for $10, I'll try it for sure! Especially if it'll get me righteous kills in COD MW2 or any shooter and fighting game....MWAHAHAHA!
Check them out at KontrolFreek.com
Tell them GameBetties sent you. They don't know me but they will... someday!...