Amazon Goes Woot Woot!

Posted by ryan as Humor, Interweb

Amazon acquired electronic deal seller Woot.com the other day. It will be interesting how this will change how Woot operates. Sounds like opportunity for us to see some items from the depth of Amazon that didn’t sell so good. Some of the questions from the CEO Matt Rutledge in a letter to the Woot staff were funny as usual when it comes to the Woot sense of humor.

Q: Will the Woot culture change?
A: Amazon is interested in us because they recognize the value of our people, our brand, and our unique style of deep-tissue, toxin-releasing massage. And they don’t want to start changing things now. Amazon’s hoping our nutty Woot steez continues to grow and develop (and perhaps even rubs off on them a little). They’re not looking to have their folks come in and run Woot unless we ask them to, which incidentally you can do by turning off the bathroom lights and saying the word “Kindle” three times; a helpful Amazon employee will appear in the mirror. That said, Amazon clearly knows what they’re doing in a lot of areas, so we’re geeked about the opportunities to tap into that knowledge and those resources, especially on the technology side. This is about making the Woot brand, culture, and business even stronger than it is today, and we expect that any changes will be for the better or we wouldn’t bother with this endless paperwork.

Q: Where can I get one of those vuvuzelas?
A: Are you even paying attention?

Several months ago, when we were all sitting on Jeff Bezos’s bumper drinking orange Mad Dog and trying not to be noticed, we heard a voice in the distance yelling “You kids better not scratch my Mercedes or I’m calling the cops!” We ran. It was later that night when Amazon came by the house and said they liked our style and also wanted to get that money we owed them for messing up the chrome. We like to think that our relationship with Amazon will continue at this level for many, many, many years to come.

Father & Son

Posted by ryan as Humor

I love Tim & Eric Awesome Show Great Job! So when I came across this I knew I had to put it on my site to share.

Kingsford Charcoal Winter Ad Brings The Laughs

Posted by ryan as Advertising, Humor

Here is a good ad that has the timing right. A funny way to appeal to all of us who have cabin fever. Bring on spring and summer, I am ready.

Merry Xmas! Humor Time – Pete Schweddy Balls

Posted by ryan as Humor

Little Brother Does Dorittos

Posted by ryan as Advertising, Fun & Games, Humor

My friend Little Brother does a commercial for Dorittos that is very funny. Check it out here.

http://www.crashthesuperbowl.com/#/video/5099

I Am T-Pain

Posted by ryan as Humor, Music

Oh man the I Am T-Pain is all kinds of fun. This skit on Jimmy Kimmel Live is too good.

Scratch An Owl

Posted by ryan as Fun & Games, Humor, Interweb

Honest Truth About Forwards

Posted by ryan as Humor, Interweb

Onion Brings More Gold

Posted by ryan as Fun & Games, Humor, Interweb, Serious Nod

I love the Onion! Always have.

Police Slog Through 40,000 Insipid Party Pics To Find Cause Of Dorm Fire

30 Rock Showcases Incredible Collab

Posted by ryan as Hip Hop, Humor, Music

The latest 30 Rock was entertaining as always but what was great about this episode was all of the cameos for the Milton Green Kidney Now benefit show. During this song they had two Beastie Boys and Talib Quali rhyming together and it was clear that if these guys got together and flowed that shit would completely kick ass. I’m just saying…. and hoping that they do that.

At the time of this post the latest episode is not posted online just yet. You will be able to find the episode here at 30 Rock’s Hulu page.