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Archive for January, 2009

QUICK: What’s the Funnest Video You’ve Seen Lately?


I’ve never been a fan of Mondays so to cheer myself up I thought I’d share with you my fave fun video of the week. It’s an old clip, but the laughter is new every time.

Now it’s your turn, what’s the funnest video you’ve seen in the last 7 days. Post a link to it below in the comments… winner gets, as they say, a handful of Jack and an extra helping of Squat, but you can’t put a price on bragging rights.

Honorary Doggler: David Mackie

You know how Capital One lets you personalize your credit card? Look at the pure awesomeness Mr. Mackie came up with. By the time someone at Capitol One realized their error, the card was in the mail. Soon after, a bank representative called him and asked for the return of the Nolte card, “noting that the use of a celebrity’s image violated the bank’s ‘image upload guidelines.’”

NOTE: This kind of reminds me of my “special” checks… designed for others to (either out of embarressment or pure joy) not want to cash.

So, what’s in your wallet?

LINK: Thesmokinggun.

Persian Mouse Pads

In ancient times, the mouse was revered as a great source of wisdom and power. It was held in the highest regard, bathed in the finest oils, and dressed into only the most expensive clothes and tapestries. go back to that magic time with this delightful, little rug. How fun is that? $34.99.

LINK: Vat19.

I Am 60

Puma’s letting you “celebrating 60 years of style” by uploading a picture, picking a body, then re-mixing the hair, clothing, and accessories (bowl cut or beehive?). You know the drill. There’s also a new clothing line involved. Give it a go. Strangely enough, the hair and glasses in the first one is Puma’s not mine.

LINK: Iam60.

Ask ChaCha

This weekend I discovered a new service, sponsored by AT&T, called ChaCha. Simply call or text the number with anything you’d like the answer to. Next, you get a text confirming the question. Then, after someone on the other end, has physically looked up the answer (or looked up if they’ve had to answer it before anyway) they text it out to you… FREE OF CHARGE. How fun is that? Obviously, I tested the system with the simple stuff, but realizing the full potential, I quickly moved into deeper waters.

QUESTION: Is Marie Osmond still alive?

ChaCha says: “Yes, Marie Osmond is still alive, and actually she is doing great. She just lost 45lbs doing the Nutri system diet.”

QUESTION: Wait, how does ChaCha make money?

ChaCha says: “ChaCha is a service where human guides answer your questions. Just call or text for free. ChaCha is ad supported.”

How long will this economic downturn last for?

ChaCha says: “There are many opinions, but most experts say the economy will not improve until at least the second half of 2009. ChaCha on!”

Did Molly make it to heaven?

ChaCha says: “Chacha’s crystal balls says ‘it is certain.’”

What is that smell?

ChaCha says: “The is the smell of burning keyboard as the ChaCha Guides work diligently to answer your wonderful and unique questions! ChaCha!”

How can I get people to leave comments in the comments section?

ChaCha says: “Perhaps your content wasn’t fresh and exciting, and people couldn’t find anything of YOU inside it. Controversy will help.”

Fun, right? So what would you ask ChaCha? And how accurate do you find it’s answers?

LINK: ChaCha.

FUN VIDEO: The T-Moblie Dance

Watch as one-by-one the commuters in Liverpool Street Station break into dance. It’s put on by Saatchi & Saatchi for T-Mobile. And it’s awesome. But I’ve got to ask: Videos like this are tons of fun, and from time to time I’ve even been part of the team asked to concept them, but how exactly does it drive consumers toward T-Mobile?

Play Tri Towers Solitaire

Click on the next card that is higher or lower in sequence. Use the wild card at any time. There’s more to it, of course, there always is. Click the pic to get the game.

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QUICK: What’s the Oldest Joke You Remember?


The BBC has recently reported that a joke dating back to 1900BC is the world’s oldest – and it’s a fart joke! How fun is that?

Here’s the joke: “Something which has never occurred since time immemorial; a young woman did not fart in her husband’s lap.”

Yeah, not that funny really but it is almost 2000 years old.

Here’s my oldest joke: “Knock, Knock. “Who’s There?” Doctor. “Dr.Who?”

Oh my sides!

Let’s hear your oldest joke in the comment section!

Fun With Fur



Ever since discovering that the largest Furry convention, Anthrocon, takes place in Philadelphia, where I’m from, I’ve kind of been obsessed. Am I going this year? Not even a question. It’s still a ways off though. In the meantime, UK’s Bizzare Magazine has a good piece on the subject. Definitely worth the read.

LINK: Bizarre and Anthrocon via Trendhunter.

Make A Snow Heart

Yup, snow angels are so old school. It’s nice every now and then to see a car say “I love you.”

NOTE: I tried to do the same thing in Mexico. It’s much harder than you’d think.

LINK: Vasi via Buzzfeed. Picture two: Model’s own.