Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Sunday, September 29, 2024

Sunday, September 8, 2024

Paris Olympic 'flame' actually a light and water display.

A two minutes and 24 seconds YouTube video shows "Paris Olympic 'flame' actually a light and water display -- The Olympics cauldron for Paris 2024 is carried aloft every night by a hot-air balloon, a nod to the pioneering Montgolfier brothers. But the flame itself is something of an illusion, created by light-emitting diode (LED) lights and sprays of water.

Sunday, August 25, 2024

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

America's Best by The Onion

The Onion has a funny 11/eleven years old (how did Ant missed this?) YouTube playlist with nine episodes showing "America's Best -- A reality TV talent competition in which more than 350 million Americans audition for a chance to compete in beautiful New York State for transitory public recognition..."

It is basically making fun of American Idol, America's Got Talent, etc.

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

The Origin Story Behind Every Mascot in Olympics History...

National Broadcast Company (NBC)'s article shows "The Origin Story Behind Every Mascot in Olympics History (PHOTOS) -- From Waldi the Dachshund to the Phryges of France, a look at the often adorable and sometimes puzzling mascots of the Summer and Winter Games..."

Bring back Sam, the bald eagle!

A Parking Story video game.

Heavy Metal Gamer's 10.25 minutes YouTube video (lots of cussings) mentioned "A Parking Story" HTML5 web browser and downloadable Windows short game of parking cars, but it isn't easy that made this ant (not a driver/Dorylus type) quit after a couple levels.