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A fan-given nickname to Bret McKenzie (Flight of the Conchords) for his minor character role in the first Lord of the Rings film, Figwit can be seen as an early predecessor to the Ridiculously Photogenic Guy.
“Me at the zoo,” the very first YouTube video uploaded by co-founder Jawed Karim, celebrates its seventh anniversary! Originally shot at the San Diego Zoo and uploaded on April 23rd, 2005, the clip has gained 7.49 million views since its release. Thanks to Dr. Gregory Horse for the suggestion!
Vanity Fair: Next to the Ridiculously Photogenic Guy and Ted Williams in the hall of accidental fame is this legendary homeless man from Ningbo, China who became a national celebrity for his undoubtedly good looks and expressive sense of fashion.
Five years ago today, xkcd artist Randall Munroe published a comic that inspired this awesome amusement park photo game also known as “Extremem Chess.”
As Seen on TV: Meet the founder of controversial consulting firm TaxMasters and his awesome neckbeard, who have been a staple in the world of late night infomercials in the U.S. (but probably no longer). Check inside for more details.
Better known as Nyan Cat’s background music on YouTube, this hyperactive Vocaloid song was composed by Japanese MAD remix artist DaniwellP in 2010.
Happy National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day!
Pokémon Week: Sixteen years ago today, the very first Pokémon video games Pocket Monsters Red and Pocket Monsters Green were released in Japan. Over 650 characters, numerous games and internet memes later, it has grown into the second most successful video game franchise ever.
Super Bowl Ads: Isaiah Mustafa became known as “The Man Your Man Could Smell Like” after appearing in Old Spice’s Super Bowl in February of 2010.