Archive for the ‘People’ Category

Autistic Artist Draws Rome From Memory

Monday, August 9th, 2010
Stephen Wiltshire is a British man who was diagnosed as autistic when he was a child. He’s also been noted for his exacting memory, which allows him to recreate [in drawings] vast scenes he sees only once. This video shows his 16-foot-panorama of Rome after taking one helicopter ride above the city. Found at YouTube [...]

Graffiti Marriage Proposal

Saturday, July 31st, 2010
A creative, if illegal, way to propose. Found at Vimeo from PR!MO.

Man Cave Snow Fort

Saturday, July 24th, 2010
I clearly missed this one when it surfaced in February but I thought it might give the effect of a cool, fresh breeze here in the heart of July. Found at Cleveland from Cleveland Plain Dealer.

1284: Pelé’s Last Goal

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
1284 is a short film that imagines a 69-year-old Pelé’s return to soccer to score his last goal. Found at YouTube from Vivo.

John Cleese Is Wrong, Dead Wrong

Friday, July 16th, 2010
For the record: Mr. Cleese couldn’t be more wrong. John Cleese gives his opinion of soccer versus football, from the documentary “The Art of Football from A to Z”. Found at YouTube from akronut.

Stealth Karaoke: Jewel Sings Undercover

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
Jewel, disguised as a mild mannered businesswoman, drops by a local karaoke bar and performs some of her classic songs to a completely dumbfounded audience. Found at Funny Or Die.

Double Rainbow Guy Speaks

Friday, July 9th, 2010
The guy who recorded the double rainbow freakout video is interviewed: “The universe flows through me; I’m just the vessel.” Found at YouTube from CBSNewsOnline.

Funeral Video Blog

Monday, July 5th, 2010
A year before comedian Carla Ziber-Smith died of ALS, she recorded this funny and touching goodbye video and “post-dated” it to be played at her memorial service. WORK WARNING: Includes profanity & adult subject matter. Found at YouTube from carlitazs.

How To Be A Class A Jerk by Patrick Stewart

Saturday, July 3rd, 2010
James Corden and Sir Patrick Stewart had an awkward onstage spat at the Glamour Awards. Found at YouTube from itn.

President Obama Fires General Stanley McChrystal

Thursday, June 24th, 2010
President Barack Obama’s comments upon firing General Stanley McChrystal for undermining the civilian control of the military and erodes the trust of those working to win the war in Afghanistan. Found at YouTube from CSPAN.