Welcome to today’s edition ofNerd Alert, where we have all the off-beat, nerdy news for you in one convenient spot. What do we have in store for you on this wicked Wednesday?Game of Thronesgets an NBA parody with an animatedMichael Jordan,Batmanfans steal a Gotham village sign in the U.K., and we have photos that show iconicStar Warsships crashed in actual cities. But first, we also have the 10 most controversial movies of all time, and a Super Mario record broken! So, sit back, relax, and check out all that today’sNerd Alerthas to offer.
Watch a Man Beat Super Mario World in 23 Minutes… Blindfolded
PangeaPangawent on the streaming platform Twitch and managed to set a world record by beating theSuper MarioWorld video game in just 23 minutes… And he did it all blindfolded. The video breaks down how much time he spent on each level, and there is even a graphic that shows you which buttons he is pressing, along with a video of this man remaining blindfolded the whole time as his game unfolds. We’re not sure how this skill will come in handy, but it’s still impressive nonetheless.
Top 10 Most Controversial Movies of All Time
Cinefixhas put together a list of the 10 MostControversial moviesof all time. Plenty of obscure titles are included, like 1975’s Salò o le 120 giornate di Sodoma and Cannibal Holocaust, along with the documentaryFahrenheit 9/11andNatural Born Killers. They also offer an in-depth breakdown on why each movie is so controversial. It’s made me want to seek out the movies I haven’t seen on this list!
Magic Mike XXLKid Theater WithChanning TatumandJimmy Fallon
Channing Tatumpaid a visit toThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonlast night, where he took part in Kid Theater, to promoteMagic Mike XXL. If you aren’t familiar with Kid Theater,Jimmy Fallonasks a group of kids to write what they think a movie called Magic Mike is about, just based on title alone. The result is a hilarious eight-minute video where they depict Magic Mike as having magical powers, fighting aliens and interacting with Magic Bird. From the mouths of babes…
Game of ThronesNBA Parody with an AnimatedMichael Jordan
The sports websiteBleacher Reporthas put together a humorousGame of Thronesanimated parody series featuring a number of currentNBA players, but their most recent video features none other thanMichael Jordan, appearing as a wise old man to dispense some wisdom to current Chicago Bulls starDerrick Rose. This video hits the perfect sweet spot for fans of both the NBA and HBO’s beloved fantasy series.
Authorities Recover Gotham Village Sign Stolen byBatmanFans
Gothamis a fictional metropolis in theBatmancomics, movies and TV shows, but it’s also the name of an actual town in Nottinghamshire County U.K.. Although, it is pronounced, “goat-ham.” Regardless of the pronunciation, the town’s sign has been stolen three times over the past four years. During a raid in Loughborough, police officers recovered the sign at the home of a 39-year-old man, who was suspected of having drugs in his home. As you may see in the tweets above, both the local police department and city government have a good sense of humor about the theft.
Star WarsPhotos Depict Ships Crashed in Major Cities
ArtistNicolas Amiardhas created a number of stunning photographs that show iconic spaceships fromStar Warscrashing into major cities around the world. The photos include a downed TIE Fighter in London, one of those weird Naboo ships in Moscow, an X-Wing in Venice, Italy and the Millennium Falcon crashed off the New York shore.
Re-AnimatorT-Shirts from Fright Rags
Fright Ragshas debuted a new collection of t-shirts from the 1985Stuart GordonclassicRe-Animator, in celebration of its 30th Anniversary. Each shirt will cost $27.99 and they are available for pre-order now on theFright Ragswebsite, with orders shipping in mid-July.
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