Category Archives: Weird stuff

More Robots: Big Dog

Posted on Thursday, March 20, 2008 by Robert Hood

I seem to be obsessing about robots at the moment. Well, here’s a real one — a quadruped named Big Dog made by Boston Dynamics. Its life-like movement, ability to right itself in event of mishap and handling of rough … Continue reading →

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Those All-Singing, All-Dancing Ghosts

Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 by Robert Hood

Here is a 7-minute scene from the Indian ghost comedy Bhoot Bangla [aka Ghost House] (1965; dir. Mehmood). R.D. Burman and Mehmood form a sort of Bob Hope/Bing Crosby combo in a haunted house — where everyone, in true Bollywood … Continue reading →

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Mr T vs Godzilla

Posted on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 by Robert Hood

  From here.

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Monstrous Ads

Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 by Robert Hood

Some time ago I posted an excellent French ad that used a Godzilla-like creature to address safety issues. Below is the ad once more, but here it is followed by a sequel featuring the same characters. I couldn’t resist. And … Continue reading →

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Got a Giant Hunger?

Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2008 by Robert Hood

Jess has drawn my attention to this Guide to Giant Monster Country Cuisine. Very appetizing! Visitors to Giant Monster Country often express an interest in sampling the delightful native cuisine. Here are some things you need to know. First, it … Continue reading →

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No Ghosts Allowed

Posted on Monday, February 18, 2008 by Robert Hood

Monsters unite! Seems like a case for the anti-discrimination board: ghosts and monsters are not welcome at the Beijing Olympics! In an attempt to make the city respectable in the lead up to the Olympics — that symbol of Unity, … Continue reading →

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When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth

Posted on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 by Robert Hood

Not the movie, but the t-shirt! This cool t-shirt design was created by Brian Walline and is available through the Threadless T-Shirt site.

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So it begins…

Posted on Thursday, January 3, 2008 by Robert Hood

2007 is officially over … everywhere. It seems like it’s been a rough one for many, with break-ups, family difficulties, tragic accidents, murders, natural disasters, the continuation of war — the whole shebang! As a race, these are always with … Continue reading →

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Demons About the House

Posted on Monday, December 31, 2007 by Robert Hood

It didn’t strike me as obvious until our visit to the British Museum in London a few weeks ago: if you want something supernatural to protect you from demons, you’d better get something pretty scary to take on the job. … Continue reading →

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A Card for the Season

Posted on Thursday, December 20, 2007 by Robert Hood

Season’s Greetings, Happy Holiday, Merry Christmas and a great ’08 to one and all from myself and Cat! May the three-headed reindeer of the Apocalpyse bring you joy and fantastical rampaging in the new year! By the way, the Reindeer’s … Continue reading →

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