Friday, December 05, 2014

Blog: Favourite YouTube Videos (Volume 68)

In this volume of my favourite YouTube videos, we look at juvenile behaviour in both humans and birds.

  • First, George Watsky talks at TEDxSFED about how he found a place he liked, that time he threw up on a plane and the ses in his speech.
  • Next, Hank Green brings us a dose of drunk bird science on SciShow.
  • Finally, Hank ruins all those songs he just danced to

Friday, November 28, 2014

Blog: Favourite YouTube Videos (Volume 67)

In this volume of my favourite YouTube videos, we return to the Internet of old and looks to the Internet ahead, make a box and eat a game.

  • First, Hank Green refreshes your memory on all of the Internet dance crazes you may have forgotten. Also reflects on a few potential high points for the vlogbrothers project.
  • Next, Adam Savage makes a box. Why is this a favourite? Because boxes are awesome, this box is particularly awesome and making things is cool.
  • Finally, Rosanna Pansino makes a chess board cake and edible chess pieces. 

Friday, November 21, 2014

Blog: Favourite YouTube Videos (Volume 66)

In this volume of my favourite YouTube videos, we sing songs of work and of drug stores and also laugh with the vlogbrothers.

  • First SuriOokami composed some lyrics for the Earthbound Drug Store Song and then sang them! 
  • Next we get the joy that is John and Hank together in the same room. Always a fun moment. (And hey, remember when video responses were a thing?)
  • Finally, Watsky tells us the Moral of the Story of getting where you want to be.

Monday, November 17, 2014

Blog: Favourite YouTube Videos (Volume 65)

In this volume of my favourite YouTube videos, we are strong like trees, get things done and rock out in the forrest!

  • First off Laura Shigihara shows off why she's an awesome video game composer.
    • Don't forget to check out the trailer for her new game Rakuen!
  • Next from Weekend Confirmed, which feels way back in the day, Brendon Chung answers some questions about how (and why) to get things and discusses beginning at the end. 
  • Finally, Watsky is Strong as an O-A-K.

Rereading

A little while ago, somewhere out there on the Internet, I ran across a thing about the joy and value in rereading books. I’ve managed to lo...