Vuvuzela
Update 07.07.2010: Click Here for Vuvuzela concert video
This is what makes the buzzing sound you hear while watching World Cup. English pronunciation is /vuːvuːˈzeɪlə/. Retail $6.99
"Traditionally made and inspired from a kudu horn, the vuvuzela was used to summon distant villagers to attend community gatherings. The vuvuzela is most used at soccer matches in South Africa, and it has become a symbol of South African soccer as the stadiums are filled with its loud and raucous sound that reflects the exhilaration of supporters."
- Wikipedia
11 vs 11 Nike Foosball Table
In the spirit of World Cup, Nike Stadium in Milan is featuring a custom 11-man foosball table. Imagine if you played 1 vs 1, it'd be quite the workout.
Texas Horseshoes
A fun alternative to beer pong, Texas Horseshoes is a simple addictive game that anyone can play. You can play 1-on-1 or 2-vs-2. Each board consists of three 4" cups, the closest cup is worth one point, middle cup is three points, and furthest cup is five points. The objective of the game is to get exactly 21 points by successfully throwing 2.5" washers into your opponent's cups. Player must stand on his/her team box, which is 10' away from the opponent's box. Cancel out your opponent's score in a round by throwing your washer into the same corresponding cup. Teams are penalized if they score over 21 points. Losers have to down a beer. Cheers! Retail $64.95 or build-your-own
Yo Mama Jokes – iGoogle Widget
A cup of joe and a "yo mama" joke is the only way to start a productive work day. This is an iGoogle must and is updated daily! Retail $FREE
Airbnb – Travel Like a Human
Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, give Airbnb.com a shot next time your frustrated with hotel rates. The site features real apartments and homes all over the world that owners are looking to rent out (ie. one-room, entire apartment, vacation home). I've used them in the past for trips to Portland, Seattle and NYC, each experience has been fabulous. Rates can vary from $20 per night to stay on someone's couch to the hundreds for a swanky loft apartment. The popular listings have plenty of reviews so you know what your getting yourself into. If you want to travel and stay with people that like to party, those are available as well. Just be sure to read the reviews and owner profiles beforehand.
Step 1: Find the listing you want and confirm available dates with the owner
Step 2: Book reservation online (Airbnb charges a booking fee)
Step 3: Meet the owner for the keys than go explore the city!
They are running a Memorial Day promotion for travel between May 26-31, 2010, $50 off with coupon code MEMORIALDAY50
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Too Many Donuts for Robocop T-Shirt
Humorous graphic t-shirts never get old as long as their actually funny. I love this depiction of Robocop getting his donut on. Retail $19.95
Super Mario Crossover
I always knew Mega Man would be a beast in Super Mario. Here's your chance to play the original game using another vintage video game character. Flash games are still one of the best ways to waste time at work. Retail $FREE
Stuff Unemployed People Like
A friend of ours recently linked us to this hilarious blog dedicated to the unemployed. A collection of Likes to cheer you up and let you know you aren't alone in your struggles and adventures. I like the post, "Trying to be Everyone's Plus One."
Food Rules by Michael Pollan
Michael Pollan has been become our nation's healthy diet expert. In 2006, his New York Times Best Seller, The Ominvore's Dilemma provided an in-depth look at the industrial food chain. He made all of us feel like we've been eating garbage for the past 50-years because of how our food was produced. In Food Rules, Pollan keeps it simple and conveys his essential diet guidelines in a hundred pages. Retail $11 (available from Amazon for $5)
"Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants."
"If you can't pronounce one of the ingredients, don't buy it."
Kid Robot De La Soul Figures
"To celebrate their seminal debut album 3 Feet High and Rising, legendary hip-hop group De La Soul teamed with Myong Kurily and Kidrobot to create this limited edition set of 3-inch figures. Each one comes with distinguishing accessories. Limited to 1000 sets worldwide." Too bad they aren't 3-feet high figures. Retail $50