Man Catches Marlin by Jumping in a Helicopter and Grabbing It

Category: Sports on July 3rd, 2009 |  No Comments »

This video shows how Matt Watson jumped out of a helicopter few feet high from the  water and then grabbed a marlin which was almost the same size as him.  With this unconventional way of catching a fish, the video instantly became a hit on the Internet.

In an interview with reporters, Watson said he has a passion for fishing and cited one incident when he caught a fish by jumping from a jetski and then grabbed its body.  Meanwhile, he said that he always releases most fishes he catches.

While some people were impressed with this video, some remain skeptical if no camera trick was used or if the fish was already hooked before Watson caught it with his bear hands.

Just watch the video to make your own judgment.

Jon Bon Jovi, Joan Baez Record Music Vid for Neda

Category: Music, Politics on June 30th, 2009 |  No Comments »

World renowned musicians, including glam rock artist Jon Bon Jovi, paid tribute to Neda Soltani, an Iranian woman shot by a sniper during a protest rally, by recording a viral music video of a song written in Farsi for the citizens of Iran.

Producers of the music video said that they do not intend to sell or break records with the Ben E. King classic.

“We want the people of Iran and the world to download the song and remind them of the sacrifice Neda has made for her people,” said American record producers John Shanks and Don Was.

Handwritten in Farsi (the most widely spoken Persian language), the song shared the same sentiments with all the people Iran and of the world to stand united. Producers also said that a Farsi sign can be seen in the video, which translates to “we are one”.

Iranian superstar Andy Madadian recently went to Los Angeles to record the song with Richie Sambora, Bon Jovi.

Neda’s Death Angers Global Community

Category: News, Politics on June 29th, 2009 |  No Comments »

Because of the marred election in Iran, anti-government protests have been widespread in the country that police brutally has been rampant. But with this video that captures a woman bleeding to death due to a gun shot, the world has been shocked on how heartless whoever shot her.

According to reports, Neda Agha Soltan has been shot by a government sniper during a protest rally. But with the social networking such as Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube, what happened to her has been broadcast all over the world, showing how a promising, well-educated, and beautiful woman was brutally killed.

Meanwhile, this video shows graphic content and may appear quit disturbing for some viewers.

Michael Jackson’s Quest for a Perfect Face

Category: Music on June 29th, 2009 |  No Comments »

Michael Jackson was born on August 28, 1958 as a cute African-American with mocha-colored skin and boyish face.  But with years of fame, the public have seen him morphed into a cute boy into a weird-looking and pale-skinned man.

In 1984, when MJ was 26 and the science of cosmetic surgery was still in its early stage, he went under the knife to narrow his nose and shape his eyebrows.  Meanwhile, no one noticed the slight changes since plastic surgery was not yet popular.

As decades passed, people saw the once cute boy turned into a white “woman” with a matching voice to match.  And while some well-known people said MJ was not proud with his ethnicity, his fans forgave him for that and looked only at his enviable dancing skills and high-pitch and beautiful voice.

PETA Criticizes Obama for Killing a Fly

Category: News, Politics on June 29th, 2009 |  No Comments »

PETA, the animal rights group known for its out-of-this-world campaigns,has recently criticized President Barack Obama for killing a pesky fly.

Obama has offended the animal right group when he killed the fly while he was in the middle of an interview with CNBC’s John Harwood.  According to PETA, the President should have opened the window to allow the insect to find its way out.

PETA also said that Obama should have purchased a special device to catch the fly without harming it so that he can release it in a safer place.

With all this unsolicited advice, the animal rights group said the President “is just a human being and he has no right to kill any living creature.”

Meanwhile, here is the video that shows how Obama killed the fly.

1,500 Inmates Practicing Another Dance Number to Honor Michael Jackson

Category: Music on June 28th, 2009 |  No Comments »

At least 1,500 inmates in this prison in Cebu, Philippines are choreographing a dance number to pay tribute to the late Michael Jackson.  According to reports, the inmates were practicing for at least nine hours everyday to perfect their dance steps, only stopping for a short time to eat or when it rained.

Two years ago, these inmates became popular in Youtube as millions of people have visited their video of well-choreographed “Thriller”, the most widely sold record of MJ.

According to reports, the inmates were deeply saddened after knowing that their idol has passed away in Los Angeles Thursday.  They prayed for the Jackson family and started to plan another dance number that will honor the King of Pop.

Meanwhile, here is the video that shows the inmates popular video that was posted in Youtube two years ago.

Video Showing Obese People

Category: Funny on June 7th, 2009 |  No Comments »

According to a recent study, about 34 percent of adults in the US are obese—a fact which is not a laughing matter considering that the health of the population will determine how productive people can be.  And with obesity which makes individuals prone to various diseases, this social problem can have a great impact to the country’s overall economy.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obesity is on the rise due to various reasons including: proliferation of unhealthy foods, sedentary lifestyle, and genetic makeup.

Meanwhile, here is the video that shows pictures of morbidly obese people.  And for those who might be offended by this clipping, just think of it as a humorous way of showing the real problem of obesity in the US, and that this will not change if people will continue their unhealthy lifestyle.

David Carradine May Have Committed Suicide

Category: News on June 5th, 2009 |  No Comments »

The entertainment industry was shocked on Thursday following reports that actor David Carradine who starred in popular TV series “Kung Fu” and later pulp fiction “Kill Bill” was found dead in a luxury hotel in Thailand

According to a Thai investigator, the 72-year-old actor was found dead hanging inside a closet and appeared to have committed suicide since there is no apparent struggle or forced entry.

Meanwhile, some people close to the actor including officials from his management company said that it is impossible for him to commit suicide since he is known for being spiritualist and a man “who appreciates everything in life.”

Carradine’s manager Chuck Binder said the actor was in Bangkok for the shooting of a new film called “Stretch”.

Compilation of funny vids from the Tonight Show

Category: Funny, Television on June 1st, 2009 |  No Comments »

Tonight Show host Jay Leno had resigned from his position which saddened many fans and viewers of the said television program.

According to reports, Leno will be replaced by funny man Conan O’Brien who used to be the host of the Late Night Show which has also become popular with its political satire, celebrity impersonators, and proverbial spoofs.

Meanwhile, this video shows all the funniest moments in the Tonight Show—from the weirdest interviews, to the shocking bloopers which happened live on the studio.

This video compilation also shows Leno’s mistakes and bloopers in front of the audience.  But despite such moments, no one can deny how witty this man is as he turned something embarrassing into a funny one.

Internet Sensation Susan Boyle Keeps on Surprising the Crowd with Her Angelic Voic

Category: Music, Television on May 29th, 2009 |  No Comments »

Internet sensation Susan Boyle, who made her first appearance in Britain’s Got Talent audition, never fails to amaze the crowd with her angelic voice—and despite having a proverbial bad hair day.

According to earlier reports, Boyle’s video on the Internet has been visited by more than 150 million times—making her one of the most popular women on the history of the Internet.

Because of her unprecedented popularity, Boyle who was unemployed and lives alone with her cat, has become a celebrity overnight that even popular hosts Larry King and Oprah Winfrey have interviewed her recently.

Boyle has also made a history—by making Simon Cowell, who earned his notoriety for his bluntness, has made an apology on air for underestimating her ability.