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Don't talk about Batman's parents!

blankfist (http://blankfist.videosift.com) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:32:47 -0800

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- blankfist

Days with my father..

EndAll (http://jollyollie.videosift.com) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:34:26 -0800

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One of the most heartwarming things I've ever stumbled across on these internets.. take a few minutes, it's worth it. And don't forget to tell your parents that you love them, whenever you can.

http://www.dayswithmyfather.com/

- EndAll

I heard you were looking for me.

MarineGunrock (http://science.videosift.com/member/MarineGunrock) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:11:17 -0800

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Here I am. Somewhere in southern Afghanistan, loving life. I'm moving to a new base tomorrow, where hopefully I'll have a more stable, faster connection so I can post a few picture for you. I keep seeing emails saying my posts have been promoted, so thanks to all who did that. I'll catch up with you when I can!

- MarineGunrock

"The Beatles Never Broke Up"

EndAll (http://jollyollie.videosift.com) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:11:35 -0800

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On Sept. 9, 2009 I experienced something that I still am having trouble believing happened to me.

I came into the possession of a cassette tape containing a Beatles album that was never released.

I dont expect you to believe what happened to me, I sure wouldn't, but thats why I grabbed the tape as proof that my experience was real.

http://www.thebeatlesneverbrokeup.com/

- EndAll

ZOMFG THE SWINE FLU!

rottenseed (http://douchebag.videosift.com) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:41:50 -0800

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Here's a paraphrased dialog between the doctor at the ER and myself regarding my flu like symptoms.

Dr: Well it sounds like we have the flu. We don't even test anymore. The CDC has declared that the quick test is only 10 to 50% accurate and the other test is about $1000 and it takes 48 to 72 hours to determine. Furthermore any antiviral I would give you will probably only be around 10%, we save that for pregnant women and those going through chemo.

Me: What if it's swine flue

Dr: There's a good chance it is, but it doesn't matter, you have to do the same things to recover from either. I know it's got a cool name 'H1N1' and all, but really it's a media hype and your chances of dying from it are next to nil. Just get some rest and don't go into work until 3 days after you've stopped coughing

So there you have it from a doctor. I don't know what his bias is if any, but this swine flu 'epidemic' is hogwash. And if I do have it, I've lived through plenty worse illnesses. I'm mildly uncomfortable at the very most. Furthermore, why did I have to pay $100 to get that diagnosis? Because my girlfriend was scared that I had the swine flue. What did I find out? That I might have it...but who cares. Worst $100 spent...ever.

My advice is if you come down with flu like symptoms that are bearable, just tough it out. Get lots of rest and drink plenty of water and all that old school shit. Even if you live somewhere that has public healthcare, it's not worth the time to get checked out. Of course I am not a doctor, don't listen to me.

- rottenseed

Bill Plympton sucks

gwiz665 (http://gwiz665.videosift.com) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:10:26 -0800

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"This video has been redacted due to the copyright claim of Bill Plympton." -siftbot

Bill Plympton does not understand how the Internet works. His legal shenanigans are not good for freedom of speech, if he wants to censor the internet, he should go to the providers, not propagaters like videosift.

I don't even know who he is, and now I don't care. He sucks.

I don't blame the admins for this, I'm sure they are as outraged as I am. I just want you to know how much he sucks. (It's a lot.)

Cf.:

http://www.videosift.com/video/the-fan-the-flower-might-make-you-cry-a-little

http://www.videosift.com/video/one-of-those-days

http://www.videosift.com/video/Bill-Plympton-Parking-2001

http://www.videosift.com/video/Guide-Dog-funny-animated-short

http://www.videosift.com/video/Guard-Dog

http://www.videosift.com/video/Surprise-Cinema

http://www.videosift.com/video/Bill-Plympton-25-Ways-To-Quit-Smoking

http://www.videosift.com/video/how-to-make-love-to-a-woman-bill-plympton-style

http://www.videosift.com/video/Hot-Dog-A-Tail-of-Sadly-Broken-Dreams-by-Bill-Plympton

http://www.videosift.com/video/Push-Comes-to-shove-Bill-Plympton

- gwiz665

A Math-Oriented T-Shirt Design and a Request for Sifter Input

lucky760 (http://lucky760.videosift.com) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:57:32 -0800

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I submitted this to the Tee Virus workshop and thought I'd share it here. It's a math-centric design and hopefully humorous to one or two of you Sifters.

Here's a follow-up inspired by demon_ix's comment below:

If you haven't or don't on a regular basis, please help us by at leaving your comments and casting your votes in the Tee Virus Workshop. There are a few designers there who often get very little to zero feedback on their creations and it'd be enormously appreciated if you'd just lend us 2 minutes of your day. Thanks for your help Sifters!

(And if you were a Sift member before TeeVirus launched, you already have an account there. Just login with your usual username/password.)

- lucky760

What was your costume this year?

blankfist (http://blankfist.videosift.com) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:39:06 -0800

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I was a ninja. Every time I saw someone taking a picture, I'd 'creep' my way behind them and look into the lens. As soon as I saw the flash, I was gone like the night.

- blankfist

Weekly Achievements for 25Oct09 thru 31Oct09

siftbot (http://siftbot.videosift.com) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:01:04 -0700

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#1 Video

Keanu Reeves is Immortal by blankfist

Fail Tackle! by Vexus

Neil DeGrasse Tyson On The Day He Met Carl Sagan by demon_ix

"Space Cowboy" - Castle/Firefly by beautifulmel

Shep Smith Apologizes For "Lack Of Balance" In Fox Report by NetRunner

Epic car jump by arvana

Scientology Rep. Can't Handle the Heat On Xenu, Storms Out by EndAll

Swedish Broadband Commercial Reminds Me Why I Love The Web by demon_ix

Top 15 Videos

Epic Parking Fail! by ant reached #2
Helpful directions. by moonsammy reached #2
Zero Punctuation: Brütal Legend by brycewi19 reached #2
Super Fast Turtle: World's Fastest Turtle by ant reached #2
The Art of Winning a Modern Debate by rottenseed reached #2
xkcd Loves The Discovery Channel - Animated! by demon_ix reached #2
TDS: For Fox Sake! - 10/29/09 by enon reached #2
Insurance Company Issues Death Sentence to Customer by TheFreak reached #2
Louis CK - Gay People by MikesHL13 reached #2
Hilarious Irish Rally Co-Driver by Mookal reached #2
Arm wrestler has one giant arm by Deano reached #3
Word Choice Fail by Duckman33 reached #3
Conan O'Brien Hates Your Homeland by rasch187 reached #3
Porn FAIL: He Stinks by Laekroth reached #3
Public Option Supporters Disrupt AHIP Speaker By Singing by NetRunner reached #3
Left 4 Dead 2 - Zombie Survival Guide by ShakeyMcBones reached #3
Some guy doing the ghostbuster song acapella by zebishop reached #3
On Your Mark, Get Set, We're Riding on the Internet by Haldaug reached #3
TYT: Franken Kicks Conservative Ass by MikesHL13 reached #3
Louis CK - Polish Deli by MikesHL13 reached #3
The Coolest Math Teacher by dw1117 reached #4
Reality TV Show to Convert Atheists by Sagemind reached #4
Minuteman Runs Away From Chicano Girl by longde reached #4
Family Guy: Buzz Killington by gwiz665 reached #4
Physics - Fusion and Fission by Sagemind reached #5
George Will to Dick Cheney: You Should Have Dithered by KnivesOut reached #5
Are you Afraid of Bats? by mintbbb reached #5
Open Internet - The Argument For Net Neutrality by demon_ix reached #5
New, full trailer for Avatar! by Hybrid reached #5
Rachel Maddow: Why Fox News Isn't News by MikesHL13 reached #6
100 ft Glow Stick by Glyph reached #6
Limbaugh: "So We Stand By The Fabricated Quote..." by NetRunner reached #6
South Park: Eric Cartman sings Poker Face!!! by gwiz665 reached #6
Girl Gang-Raped At Homecoming Bystanders Watch No One Helps by Duckman33 reached #6
Tarp Trouble on a baseball field - hilarious fail by Deano reached #7
Church of LDS, Racism, and Prop 8 by KnivesOut reached #7
Sniffing women's underwear... in the name of science by kymbos reached #7
Burger King's 7-Patty Whopper In Japan For Win7 Promo by Duckman33 reached #8
Alan Grayson: Fox and Republicans "The Enemies Of America" by NetRunner reached #8
It's Not the White House's War on Fox... by NetRunner reached #8
Rising Folk Star Taylor Mitchell Killed By Coyotes! by marinara reached #8
Exciting Scenes from the World Monopoly Championship Final by gorillaman reached #8
Team America - Derkha Derkha Cantina Scene by guitarwolf reached #8
Child Birth as Orgasmic Experience by KnivesOut reached #8
Fat cat climbs ladder by rebuilder reached #8
How Transformers 2 Should Have Ended by spoco2 reached #8
French Court Finds Church of Scientology Guilty of Fraud by SlipperyPete reached #8
Sex Buyer Gets Surprise From Prostitute by MikesHL13 reached #9
Fanwing - Incredible New Form of Aircraft by raverman reached #9
The truth about why guys have puppy dogs by Hybrid reached #9
Epic Cat Fight in the Street by Sagemind reached #10
Bill O'Reilly Sends Producer To Stalk Alan Grayson by marinara reached #10
The Today Show covers the Cash4Gold ripoff by Krupo reached #10
Quentin Tarantino on The Moral Choices in Pulp Fiction by rasch187 reached #10
The Slutty Halloween Costume Song by laura reached #11
Sitting pretty, boxing kitty by Nebosuke reached #12
Wanda Sykes on Karma by Issykitty reached #12
Real yoga teacher, a creepy pedophile, or brilliant comedy? by nomino reached #12
TDS: From Here to Neutrality by NetRunner reached #12
Alan Grayson on Chris Matthews by longde reached #12
Joe Lieberman On Why He Will Filbuster To Kill Public Option by marinara reached #13
Jealous walrus says back off. by reiwan reached #13
The Public Option is Dead...or So They Said by NetRunner reached #13
20 Foot Front Flip by wingnut reached #14
Insanely Complex Rotary Weaver Makes Carbon Fiber Parts by blutruth reached #14
Vampire Reunion by ponceleon reached #15
The Definition of No Shame by lovelynotes reached #15
James May goes for a ride in a U-2 Spy Plane by blackout reached #15
Lockheed Sabre Warrior: Bringing your Nightmares to Life by therealblankman reached #15

Top Comments

"Do you believe that there was an intergalactic emperor... by thinker247 (49 votes)
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Most Votes Cast

Scientology Rep. Can't Handle the Heat On Xenu, Storms Out by EndAll (177 votes)
Neil DeGrasse Tyson On The Day He Met Carl Sagan by demon_ix (174 votes)
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Shep Smith Apologizes For "Lack Of Balance" In Fox Report by NetRunner (131 votes)

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This is the Last Year I Trick-or-Treat in Australia

dag (http://dag.videosift.com) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:23:31 -0700

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It's a holiday in transition here. I took the kids out and walked around in the twilight - (it's getting to be summer, with longer days). People here seem to be aware of the holiday- but fight it in many households- by turning out the lights and hiding.

Even houses that were decked out with jack-o-lanterns and looked to be safe bets were cringingly embarrassing. A guy comes out with no shirt on - "what am I supposed to do? Am I supposed to give you something?" Meanwhile his young costumed daughter- works in the background scooping up lollies to drop in the bags. Maybe it's a generational thing.

- dag