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MC ‘Single D’ Starkey does The English Riots Rap
08.16.2011
12:15 pm
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Last week the British historian David Starkey got into a lot of trouble on BBC’s Newsnight by claiming that the English riots were caused by “Black” rap culture and praising the notorious politician Enoch Powell. As could be expected his views were jumped on by the far right British National Party, and there has since been a public outcry that many think spells the end of the broadcaster’s career.

Now YouTube user sweetbabyjesus has uploaded a great cut-up video turning Starkey’s statements on the news program into actually quite a passable little rap tune - for an English historian.
 

 
There’s also a sequel called “Even Starker”, you can watch it here.

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08.16.2011
12:15 pm
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James Bond with a lightsaber
08.15.2011
07:13 pm
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08.15.2011
07:13 pm
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‘Half A Person’ $185 Morrissey candle
08.15.2011
06:21 pm
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There is a light that will go out eventually. You can pre-order this delightful, limited edition Morrissey candle from The Occulter. And if you think you can do better pun than that let us know in the comments.

Thanks to Stuart Lorimer.

Posted by Niall O'Conghaile
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08.15.2011
06:21 pm
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PM David Cameron at a Rave in 1988?
08.15.2011
04:22 pm
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Around 12 seconds in you will see someone you might just recognize. Someone who looks very like a young David Cameron, enjoying himself at a rave, circa 1988.

If it is the Right Honorable Prime Minister, I wonder if he did any ecstasy? It would be refreshing if he did. I think we should be told.
 

 
With thanks to Mark MacLachlan
 

Posted by Paul Gallagher
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08.15.2011
04:22 pm
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Rorschach Test ‘PsychoPlates’
08.15.2011
03:43 pm
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Apparently these porcelain Rorschach test plates by designer Isabelle Foirest “discourage getting depressed from the routine of eating breakfast, lunch and dinner.”

They’re $180.00 for a set of four over at Fitsu.
 

 
(via Book of Joe)

Posted by Tara McGinley
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08.15.2011
03:43 pm
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Thom Yorke as an old man
08.15.2011
11:51 am
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I’m not certain why this exists, but I’m glad it does.

(via Ronny)

Posted by Tara McGinley
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08.15.2011
11:51 am
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The secret oral teachings of Michele Bachmann
08.14.2011
01:16 am
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Michelle Bachmann enjoying a John Holme’s memorial corn dog gives new meaning to “head of state.”
 
Update 8/14: Marcus Bachmann undergoes aversion therapy.
 

 

 

Posted by Marc Campbell
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08.14.2011
01:16 am
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‘Daughter Country Star Wars’ tattoo
08.12.2011
01:49 pm
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It’s like having a Nimoy Sunset Pie meme permanently inked on your back!

(via reddit)

Posted by Tara McGinley
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08.12.2011
01:49 pm
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Air Swimmers: Remote-controlled flying sharks and clownfish
08.11.2011
02:44 pm
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Imagine the hours of fun you could have torturing your pets with this!

It looks like the Air Swimmers website is currently down due to heavy traffic.
 

 
(via High Definite)

Posted by Tara McGinley
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08.11.2011
02:44 pm
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Marijuana-themed chess board
08.11.2011
01:34 pm
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An amusing weed-themed chess set with 32 pieces in the shapes of bongs, bowls, joints and pot leaves. I’ve never played chess a day in my life, but “weed chess” seems like it could be more entertaining. Smoke a bowl every time a piece gets taken? A joint for checkmate?

The Stonerware Pot Leaf Chess Set is available on a lot of sites. I found it here for $26.71, but you may be able to find cheaper elsewhere.

Posted by Tara McGinley
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08.11.2011
01:34 pm
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