The Official Pixar Luxo Jr. LEGO Set

The Official Pixar Luxo Jr. LEGO Set

Always wanted a LEGO version of the little anthropomorphic lamp from the beginning of Pixar movies but never had the skills to make one yourself? Or any skills, really? Sorry I’m projecting. Well I’m in luck, because LEGO has just announced an official Pixar Luxo Jr. build set. If I can just follow the instructions without rage eating any of the 613 pieces I can turn them into Luxo Jr. and his bouncy ball, which doubles as a stand. You know, I always saw a lot of myself in those little videos. Mostly because I can relate to the ball constantly getting stomped on. PLOT TWIST: The ball is anthropomorphic too.

World’s Tallest Dog Meets World’s Shortest Dog

World's Tallest Dog Meets World's Shortest Dog

In precious moments news, this is a video of the world’s tallest dog — Reginald, a 3’3″ (to the top of the shoulder blades) great dane that no kitchen countertop is safe from, meeting the world’s shortest dog, Pearl, a 3.59″ chihuahua that every kitchen countertop (and pretty much anything above the baseboards) is safe from. I only wish I could have been there for the meet and greet, because that looks like a good time. This weekend? I’m really hoping to have a good time, but realistically I’ll look back Sunday night and realize it wasn’t that great, and tomorrow is Monday. The hope though — that’s what keeps me going.

Fine Art: Windshield Wipers On Faux Fur

Fine Art: Windshield Wipers On Faux Fur

This is a video of ‘Caress’ by artistic duo Pfeifer & Kreutzer, a piece of kinetic art featuring two windshield wipers repeatedly brushing a piece of faux fur. Is it relaxing to watch? Yes. But would I want it in my house? Absolutely, except with the fur replaced with moss green shag carpet. My rumpus room has a certain vibe, you know? “And what would that be?” No clue, but my girlfriend hates it.

World Record For Most Playing Cards Knocked Over Like Dominos

World Record For Most Playing Cards Knocked Over Like Dominos

This is a video (including some stunning shots through the glass roof) of the world record for most playing cards being toppled like dominos, with a very impressive 51,725 slightly bent cards getting knocked over. Damn, and I thought standing dominos was nerve-racking, this must take a REALLY special kind of person. Which I am not, just to be clear. I am very average. Well, except in the…you know. “Idiot department.” Exactly.

Famed Polyglot Gives Speech To High Schoolers In Their Own Gen Alpha Language

Famed Polyglot Gives Speech To High Schoolers In Their Own Gen Alpha Language

This is a video of famed multi-language speaker (polyglot) Xiaomanyc discussing the important of learning different languages to a group of high school students, using their own Generation Alpha vernacular to connect with them (but mostly be laughed at). Thank goodness for the subtitles, because I did not understand what he was saying. I’m old. Like, undead warlock old. “Not the undead warlock thing again.” It’s true, the last language I learned was Old English in the 600’s. Now? I just let my black magic do the talking. You want someone to have a really bad day? $40.

Wallace & Gromit Breakfast Making Rube Goldberg machine Built IRL

Wallace & Gromit Breakfast Making Rube Goldberg machine Built IRL

This is a video of Rube Goldberg machinist Joseph of Joseph’s Machines building and testing a real life version of Wallace & Gromit’s breakfast machine from the 1993 movie The Wrong Trousers. Wrong Trousers? Not a problem for me, I haven’t worn anything but sweatpants and athletic shorts for years. “It’s true, they had to crop him out of all my sister’s wedding reception photos.” Honey! “What?” I thought it was because I was puking.

Keep going for the video. Machine in action begins at 7:30, followed by a side-by-side comparison of the scene from the original movie.