Hello Kitty Named Japanese Ambassador Of Tourism

Guru of cute Hello Kitty has just been named Ambassador of Tourism for Japan, Salon reports:

“At a press conference, Sanrio Co. President Shintaro Tsuji called Hello Kitty’s new appointment “an honor” and pledged to “work hard to attract many visitors.”"

No word how she will communicate without a mouth

Link Virus Top Ten

10. The worst costume ever.

9. Wool sausages.

8. Photo recreations of children’s drawings.

7. World’s largest LOL Cat mural.

6. Vintage radio collection.

5. Gourmet meals at Japanese baseball stadiums.

4. Amazing rock balancing.

3. “Lil’ Snake Eyes” GI Joe toy.

2. Satan Poo.

1. 5 vacation tips (according to horror movies).

Living Dead Dolls Series 16

These are nasty little f**kers.

They’re cool tho.

(Via Mechazilla)

Certified Viral: “Dollhouse” Audition Video For Joss Whedon

Welcome to Certified Viral, where we pick videos or links that have that “extra something” that will make it last forever on the blogosphere. (or at least last the month or so before everybody’s damn sick of it)

In this video, “Alicia” sets out to prove to Joss Whedon that she would make a great addition to the “Dollhouse” cast by performing a bizarre repertoire of generic “women’s roles,” including happy homemaker, wonton girlfriend, and revenge bitch. Then she takes the time to address Joss Whedon personally.

There is a certain amount of awkwardness about the video…which only makes it more awesome. Looking forward to the techno remix.

We give “Dollhouse Audition Video For Joss Whedon” the Certified Viral stamp of approval:

Thai Light Bulb Ad – Funniest Video Ever!!!

No, really, this ad for Sylvania light bulbs in from Thailand is that good:

(via Blog Of Interest)

Astrologers Predict US Presidential Election

And the winner is…

“More than 1,500 astrologers from 45 countries have descended on Denver, site of the Democratic National Convention in August, for the “United Astrology Conference: Rockin’ the Universe.”"

Well, these astrologers are split between McCain & Obama.

No word about Hillary…

Cruel Shoes Have Two Heels Each!

These cruel shoes by Alexander McQueen features TWO pairs of heels!

I have trouble with just one pair of them. But these high-shoes must be great for walking though puddles, dominatrix work, etc.

(Via Trendhunter)

Did Dr. Phil Sell Out With Psychic Show?

Skeptical Monkey wonders if Dr. Phil let the psychics and psychic-believers on a recent episode — including famous medium James Van Praagh — off too easy:

“Anyone who has ever watched the Dr. Phil show knows that he is not one to mince words; when he thinks one of his guests is full of it, he promptly tells them so. He appeared to be dancing around the issue with Van Praagh, however. When one woman claimed that she is constantly haunted by a violent spirit named “Jerry,” Dr. Phil only half-heartedly suggested the real problem may be a mental disorder, and allowed Van Praagh’s reading with the guest to dominate the segment.”

I’ve watched the episode in question, and I feel that Dr. Phil looked clearly uncomfortable, but unwilling to take a stand.

What do you think: Did Dr. Phil sell out just for ratings?