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Scrabble is geeky enough to begin with, but you can imagine the depths of geekiness that can be reached limiting yourself to only words of geekage. The above board is the geekiest game of Scrabble I’ve ever seen played and likely the geekiest I’ll ever see. Even if you don’t use words like “vociferous” or “solipsism” you can still have ...

Sometimes, seeing really is believing. In the case of the seven patty Windows 7 Whopper monster from Japan we talked about yesterday, I really just had to see it for myself. Alas, proof is in the photographic pudding. The Windows 7 Whopper is about the same height as an iPhone and twice as caloric (and remember kids, the iPhone is ...

So many viable options, so little time! For the low, low price of $30 you too can get a head start on your completely non-stereotypical career choice. Who doesn’t want to grow up to be a cheerleader? Link

This is some extreme papercrafting. David Brownings created these pretty realistic-looking kicks using nothing but colored paper. I’d actually rock them if I knew they’d last longer than a few steps.

Borrowing elements from both Van Gogh’s Starry Night and Monet’s lilies, I don’t know what would be more proper for this Impressionist Cake, eating it or hanging it on the wall. Whatever you might do with it, one thing’s for sure. Even though the cake steals elements from other well-known paintings, it takes a real artistic eye to paint, with ...

Have you ever noticed that the Atari logo might have been inspired by a certain Parisian landmark? This is a TeeFury shirt so it’s only available for the next several hours for $9!

“Shit… dammit… cock!” Thus are the words that pour from between my teeth after I accidentally cut myself with a piece of friggen’ paper. The Shit Happens! Bandages do the dirty work for you, expressing your frustration for days to come with four different expletives. $7 for 25 excuses to be obscene? Where do I sign?! Link [via]

Made with seven patties of pure love, the Japanese Burger King franchise is offering a Windows 7 Whopper, a five inches tall monstrosity. Costing 777 Japanese Yen, eating one of these will make you feel just about as bloated as a Windows-operated PC. Sorry guys, its just too easy. Link

Apple has some of the best and apparently the worst of gadgets around. The 2009 iPod Shuffle model was rated a dismal 51 out of 100 points, the worst among 9 similarly specced MP3 players. Navigation of the device was apparently one of many key problems, the voice controls ranked as one of the most common complaints. T3 points out ...

Ahh, it’s nice to be reminded of home. Unfortunately this skateboard reminds me of my roof, rather than my cozy couch. How awesome would it be to build a roof using only skateboard? Designer Devin Barette created several artsy skateboards, including the Shingled Skateboard, for an art show and auction to raise money for charity. Link [via]