As we prepare for the upcoming Beijing Games, I thought I’d take a look back at one of my favorite Olympics moments. This video embodies the Olympic spirit: not being the fastest or the best, but simply giving it a go.
I give you Eric “The Eel” Moussambani’s historic swim at the Sydney Games in 2000.
Henry Smalls had the odds stacked against him when he decided to study martial arts. But he didn’t let his disability hold him back. This legless man exemplifies the ancient Eastern philosophy that the mind is more powerful than the body.
This video was intended to capture a sweet charity event organized by the students of Bristol’s University of West England. Instead it shows that a college education doesn’t necessarily give you a lot of insight.
The saintly scholars planned to release pink balloons for orphans. I’m not sure what benefit the balloons would be to the orphans, but this was the plan. However, it all goes horribly wrong in more ways than one.
Considering the caliber of this year’s Canadian Idol contestants, I had high hopes for this week’s unplugged show. It definitely didn’t disappoint. This stripped back format really gave each singer a chance to shine, and it was wonderful to watch.
Just when I thought it couldn’t get any better, Theo Tams stepped on stage to close the show. He took on Serena Ryder’s Weak at the Knees, and brought a new masculinity to this feminine ballad.
I’ve seen a few skiing accident videos in my time. But this short and sweet little piece takes the cake.
The release of a new Pixar film is always reason to celebrate. These intelligent and beautiful animated movies allow even the biggest kids to embrace their inner child.
We’re all still excited about that adorable little robot WALL-E, but here’s a taste of what’s next. That movie is UP.
When I was a kid, I remember my parents taking me to see some moving dinosaurs at the museum. But this was the late 80s. Their movements were jerky, and it was so obvious they weren’t real.
Compare that disappointment to this exhibition from the Los Angeles Natural History Museum. This even has the adult me impressed. And that’s not to mention the delight on the faces of all the children who are thrilled to come face to face with a “real life” dinosaur!
What does the American president George Bush have in common with iconic crime fighter Batman? You might guess there’s not much, but you’d be wrong. As you can see in this clip, they both have a love of grandio-secret-pants-ask-who-said-itse speeches.
In fact, when you hear quotes from George W and the 60s TV hero Batman it’s virtually impossible to tell the difference!
What do you do with a bed of noisy puppies? Why, you sing them to sleep of course! Just watch this adorable video if you don’t believe me!
Kung-fu is hot stuff at the moment thanks to Pixar’s latest smash Kung Fu Panda. So there’s no better time to show you the very cute and very funny animated short, Crab Fu.
