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Jul 20, 2010 • In Cute, Geek, Photography

Pokémon Battles Scenes in Real Life [Gotta Catch ‘Em All]

I used to love Pokémon and watched it every. Single. Day. (Did I mention that I was a major NERD in high school?) Sadly, the obsession faded as I entered college but I still hold fond memories of Ash and the gang.

Flickr user alecks(zander)kwin has uploaded four photographs of what he imagines Pokémon would look like in real life. Hope you enjoy them as much as I did!

Via Geekologie.

P.S. — Who was your favorite Pokémon character? Mine was Psyduck…not only was Misty’s Psyduck a consistent source of comic relief, everyone couldn’t help but be impressed when he finally revealed his phenomenally powerful psychic abilities.

Noté Headphone Packaging

I love the clever and relevant package design for these headphones!

Designed by Corrine Pant, via Packaging of the World.

A History of the Beatles…

…as told by their hair.

Via The Daily What.

The 5 Levels of ‘Inception’

If you haven’t watched Inception yet, GO WATCH IT NOW. It is by far the best movie I have seen in years — a mindf*ck of which keeps audiences guessing until the end, only to leave the theater with even more questions. It is The Matrix (the original) of this decade.

*****SPOILERS BELOW!*****

I admit it — I’m a nerd. As soon as we returned from the theater, I looked up the web’s interpretation of Inception and read up quite a bit on the theories regarding the movie.

What I could gather is that there are three possibilities:

At the end of the movie, Cobb is still dreaming and/or in limbo.
Cobb gets out at the end, and the audience is left with a happy ending.
Cobb has been dreaming all along — the entire movie is a dream.

And although there are discussions brewing left and right with heated debates analyzing every little nuance of every scene, no one has yet to provide a solid interpretation of the film. There are facts that support and disprove each theory.

However, I believe that the movie ended perfectly. Christopher Noland has left it up to the audience to decide what happened, and I believe that’s where the true genius of this movie lies.

And for the infographic geek in all of us, here is Cinema Blend‘s interpretation of the 5 levels of Inception:

The optimist inside me likes to believe that Cobb got out at the end, and that he was happily reunited with his children. (Some people swear that if you listen carefully after the credits start rolling, you can hear the top topple.)

However, the idea that he was dreaming all along with Mal using inception on him to wake him up sounds pretty interesting too.

Have you watched Inception yet? What is your interpretation of the movie?

And for a more thought-provoking question…what would be your totem?

Fix Apple’s Boo-Boo with a Band-Aid

The Antenn-aid. As its website claims, “Apple made a boo-boo. Make it all better.”

Simply place this miniature miracle over the lower left corner of your iPhone’s sensitive area to improve signal performance. And while the seller goes through great lengths to ensure that buyers understand the Antenna-aid is for entertainment purposes only, chances are, the solution will work at least as well as tape or another type of protective covering.

Who needs Apple’s free case when you can apply an Antenn-Aid?

I do not have an iPhone 4, but if I did I would certainly cough up $4.99 for a six-pack of these beauties. Because…well, they’re cute.

Go grab your own at Etsy.

Via Mashable.

The Mind of a Web Developer

Via The Next Web.

Lego Shadow Ads [Brilliant Marketing]

Although this ad campaign is a few years old, I love the brilliance and simplicity of the ads. Seeing the simple shapes casting creative shadows, we are reminded that it is our imagination that keeps Lego blocks alive, and that we are capable of building anything.

Via Bit Rebels.

Geeky Scrabble Game

This may qualify for the geekiest game of Scrabble ever played:

However, I may have to subtract a few points for using “IE” twice.

Via Smashing Apps.

Japanese Blood Typing [Infographic]

Like Japan, Korea also has an obsession with blood typing. Celebrity profiles include blood types along with height, weight, and interests. Dating/matchmaking service questionnaires always include blood type as one of the first questions. Casual social interactions usually include the exchange of blood type information.

And my mother about had a cow when she discovered that J does not know his blood type, and has been bugging us to get it checked ASAP.

Blood typing has taken such a strong hold on society that they will prescribe diets, therapies, and even relationship advice based on your blood type! “Blood type horoscopes” are common features in media outlets, and employers may use blood type in hiring decisions.

I personally don’t take much stock in this theory for the same reasons I never check my horoscope. What’s more, my blood type personality (I am O+) couldn’t be further from the truth.

However, I thought it would be fun to include a basic blood type relationship compatibility chart below. Generally, O-types are considered the best catches. On the flip side, men are advised to stay away from AB-type women and women should avoid B-type men.

A is most compatible with A and AB.

B is most compatible with B and AB.

AB is most compatible with AB, B, A, and O.

O is most compatible with O and AB.

Have you heard of the Japanese theory of blood typing? Do you believe it holds any grain of truth?

Infographic via haha.nu.