Lady Gaga is a Batman Villain
I’m not sure how we missed it… Lady Gaga is a Batman villain.
It’s been staring us in the face for two years; garish costumes, henchmen, and occasional bouts of insanity.
Lady Gaga Kidnaps Commissioner Gordon, The Onion
The Onion – Kim Jong Il Next Batman
This isn’t all that implausible.
Onion: Apple Opens Friend Bar
I had to go to the Genius Bar on Tuesday to get my MacBook Air fixed. The service was surprisingly good. In my experience they usually suck.
Anyway, I can’t believe how packed the Apple Store was. I’m told the stores are always full these days.
The Onion: Boston Globe Tailors Print Edition For Three Remaining Subscribers
What will they think of next?
The Onion: New Google Phone Service Whispers Targeted Ads Directly Into Users’ Ears
How great is the Yahoo “Y! Phone?”
iProbe Redux
And… One final April Fools post before I move on.
Last week I posted an April Fools Day piece “introducing” the world to the iProbe.
If you shared it with someone, thank you very much, you helped make April 1, 2010 the most heavily trafficked day in TGW history.
The feedback I’ve received on the post has been overwhelmingly positive, and made the time and effort that I put into it completely worthwhile; and I did put a lot into it. While I was brainstorming, researching, and writing it I realized just how much I envy Stephen Colbert, and the folks at the Onion. They actually get paid to make stuff up.
Many of you got in touch with me about the iProbe post mentioned the incredible, and believable art. I completely agree with you, and must admit that I cannot take credit for their creation. I described what I wanted to a friend, then that friend took the description, improved it, and rendered it in 3D. The designer has chosen to remain anonymous stating, “I don’t think Steve Jobs is going to be too happy about us putting a dildo on his iPad. I don’t want my name on this because I don’t want him to put a ‘hit’ out on me.”
So, here’s my very special thank you to the mystery designer. Your art made the piece.
You can view the original post at, Introducing the iProbe. Tell your friends it’s going to be the next big thing.
